Lee&#x27;s Unleaded Blues

Very nice good music and vibes we loved it they had 2 stages one end u could bring your own chairs…read moreother end was standing room and In between was food and liquid venue's

Maybe Yelp should plan to attend this festival next year, since so few reviews are available. It's…read morehard to tell we are attending a 'party' on a college campus, as there's no silly pranks or screeching co-eds! The Midway Plaisance is actually NOT quite completely owned by the University, which is probably why this is able to be here. On Midway P, you are literally in the the middle of the street, with long, gorgeous soccer fields around you. There are 2 stages, going east and west, with great acoustics (ok I'm not an expert). There are food trucks and beverages, but you can bring your own; same with chairs too. It starts early afternoon and goes until 9 or 10 at night, but it is NOT wall to wall music, as there are other venues (indoor) that need attention too. The artists may be up and comers or veterans, maybe not whom you would see in Jazz Review. Note: The big bands are on the outside stages, whereas the the 'small' groups (trios, quartets, soloists) are in the small indoor areas (churches, art centers at the U of C, even Hyde Park Bank!). There are shuttle buses that can take you to vendors, and a down and upsides are that one can't stay in the same venue for too long. On a nice day when strolling is fun, with NO limited mobility, that's a good activity. The downside to late Sept/early fall is cool weather, rain and HORNETS!

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4.0(7 reviews)

1.7 mi•South Shore

We had an amazing Friday evening!…read more I mean.... I had such a fun, satisfying, delicious, musical, vibing evening! If you haven't heard of or been to The Quarry on the south shore of Chicago, I'm putting you on notice. We joined Chicago history maker and philanthropist Yvette J. Moyo for her birthday celebration. Every Friday at the Quarry, there's, jazz and beautiful food and drinks for grown folks. LOL We ate "the Nuggets of Knowledge" too fast to take photos, just one of the amazing dishes created by The Bald-Head Chef and music by @allthesaxyouwant on IG. The place is a whole vibe. One for the books!

We used the quarry as we needed an event space at the last minute to hold my sisters repast. We…read morebooked the smaller room to hold about 80 people and the owner was really nice and accommodating. On the day of the repast I arrived first to get the room ready for the guest to arrive. I walked in and was utterly surprised the tables need to be thrown away and rebought. The 6 foot serving tables were not sturdy at all. And the tables where the guest sat were horrible. Thank my lucky stars I brought my own black table clothes. The place was HOT. They claimed to have had the air on but it was an 85 degree day and cooler outside then in there. The shared kitchen was ok. But the freezer is full of old food. The manger was abit rude and unprofessional as someone parked by the door and we advised her we would have them move. She advised they could park in the parking lot she would open it as a courtesy but it's normally $75 an hour to park there . She also made mention that the shared kitchen was $25 a hour. After she was done with her ranting. I mention to her that those items were included in our contract. She paused and recanted her statement. I totally understand what they are doing in this neighborhood and I commend them for it. However, the hourly price they are charging does not match up with the space. I'm hoping they continue to work on this location and improve it! Also, I'm going to assume the sign they provided on this ad is the future sign for the building as there is a plastic sign hung up on there right now

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Joe Barr & The Soul Purpose Band

5.0(1 review)

2.6 mi•South Chicago

joe Barr's one of the best soul-blues-gospel singers you'll ever hear. if you're relatively…read moreinexperienced, he'll be THE best

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The Park Bar & Grill

3.6(47 reviews)

2.7 mi•Washington Park

I can't stress enough how much this is a hidden gem! This place is right off state st on 55th. Very…read morechic, perfect to come in for a solo lunch or moody dinner vibe. Music is diverse and perfect level to chat but still vibe. This place does southern cuisine right. Portions size and pricing is perfect. Cocktails are really good and honestly charge more. Food: Herbed Shrimp & toast: 20/10 there's a hint of spice but loves just get it! Get it. It reminds me of the lobster served at Hampton Social with a kick. Smash burger & fries: There was an abundance of fries and I loved that. The burger was so good I didn't mind it was American cheese. The burger was amazing 20/10 Catfish is so amazing. Flaky and perfectly crispy. Not salty. Just perfect. Get it. Green beans: 20/10 turkey meat was top tier Mac n cheese: is not my favorite but the texture, cheese, and salty flavor was perfect. The dish is a bit sweet but customers love it so you may too. 8/10 Drinks: 20/10 The Park Bulldog, this feature a mini corona bottle and it's really good. I could finish bc I drove lmao. Blueberry Mojito I can say this was good, a bit heavy of the syrup, but outside of that I'd get it again. Overall had enough to take home the family and everyone smashed before I snack. I'm quite upset but it's fine. I will be back to get more soon! I heard brunch is fabulous so I'm coming in!

I had an amazing experience... the atmosphere was really relaxed and the service was excellent. The…read moreshrimp was incredibly flavorful... I just wish there had been more shrimp in the order. The music was fantastic and the vibes were wonderful.

Party Wings : Buffalo, I should've tried the dry tub too smh. These wings were so nice a tender!

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The Grand Ballroom

3.2(17 reviews)

1.3 mi•Woodlawn

The ambiance is always great!! Wanda is always an excellent server who is clean and very fast on…read moreher feet! The owner is polite and seeks to ensure that all visitors feel safe and wants them to enjoy the venue!! He never turns anyone away if requesting to greet him for a brief introduction when I'm there. I've produced events here and exposed inner city youth to this luxury experience that they may have never had if my team and I hadn't reached out. I expect my guests and business clients will continue to take interest in renting the Grand Ballroom Chicago as executed in the past few years. The list of satisfactory referrals is growing!! #1stladyrebasoul

We've been hosting monthly events here for the past two years for a large crowd. I'm not sure when…read morethe new owner/management took over, but he's always been accommodating. It's a large beautiful (I would like to say historic) venue that has a large dance floor, plenty of seating, huge bar, stage where Live Music or DJ can perform, private dressing room with a small bathroom, and a full-size commercial kitchen to rent if you want to provide food or bring in a caterer. There is a parking lot in the back, as well as across the street, and street parking. The owner has security patrolling the parking lots the entire night. Our guests have never had a problem. They only provide rental space, bartenders, and a few servers/waitresses, you have to provide/hire your own vendors (caterers, DJ, decorations, etc.). In being an Event Planner for the past 30+ years from Corporate to Community events, as with all Service-based businesses, you're going to always have a rotating door when it comes to customer service. It's part of the game. It's hard to find good help these days. My personal experience, as well as my experience in attending other events hosted there, has always been great. I know other event promoters who have also been hosting their events here for awhile, so if it was that bad, we wouldn't still be here. The owner does an excellent job in doing his best to stay on top of it. So when you read other poor reviews, create your own opinion based on your own experience like we did. Otherwise you just might miss out on a GREAT experience!

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Kai Alexander & The Real Groove Masters

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Dusable Roundhouse

5.0(1 review)

2.2 mi•Washington Park

An absolutely beautiful outdoor venue space. Great for parties and celebrations. This is the home…read moreof DuSummer Jam Sessions which hosts local talent; singing, live bands and comedy. To bring your experience to life, get up and move your feet, your arms, your body and dance. Thaddeus Tukes was awesome on the xylophone! It was a very entertaining night. Tables are first come first serve. You may also bring a lawn chair, food and drinks but NO liquor. There is a cash bar. I can not wait to go back!!! The weather was perfect and it was a really good time.

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Rhapsody Theater

4.8(29 reviews)

17.5 mi•Rogers Park

I came here for a magic show with a group of friends on a Friday. Overall, good facility! There's a…read moresmall parking lot for patrons nearby, which was nice. Bartenders were friendly. Bathrooms were clean. It was cold, but that's typical of buildings in the summer. I'd come back!

What's life without a little magic! We came by to see a show on a Sunday afternoon and we're able…read moreto enjoy the Physician's show. When you walk in there is a bar and some tables but through the double doors, you'll find a 2nd bar with a speakeasy feel. When we checked in, we were assigned our tables. We ordered drinks before hand and the drinks were brought to our tables. We also ordered the pimento cheese and crackers. We snacked on the crackers most of the show as there was quite a bit of pimento in the bowl. The show was great and was broken into 2 parts. There were a lot of great metaphors along with it being a very interactive show with the crowd. Many of the tricks and magic left us in complete awe. We can't wait to come back and see future shows!

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Jazz in Flight w/ Zimbabu & Phoenix

5.0(1 review)

4.2 mi•Oakland

This Jazz Fusion/Funk focused radio show is hosted by Zimbabu & Phoenix Hamilton. The featured…read moresounds are focused on the evolution of Jazz that took place in the 70's, and the progression that has occurred since. Zimbabu programs the music and adds insightful information. The conversation & chemistry between husband/wife team is charismatic, infectious & entertaining. The show airs on alternate Tuesdays 7-9pmC and in case you miss the show it is syndicated and rebroadcasts every Sunday on Web Radio Station JSR. Check show website for more: www.jazzinflight.com

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