Going to chicago this weekend and would like something other than the standard club. Where should I go? [more inside]
posted by bwilms on Nov 18, 2009 - 12 answers

If you've ever lived in or visited Chicago and had a good time without getting hopelessly lost, you are cordially invited to post in this thread. Needed: an explanation of the grid system, tips and tricks on navigation, and recommendations for how to find the underground music scene, awesome beers, weird things to explore, and the best Chicago-focused blogs. [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Aug 13, 2009 - 44 answers

Where can I find live, low-key music in (North) Chicago? [more inside]
posted by Seeba on Jul 24, 2009 - 13 answers

What are the best places in the Chicago area to sell used books, CDs, DVDs, and tabletop gaming materials? [more inside]
posted by korpios on Apr 24, 2009 - 9 answers

What song is playing at the beginning of this video (Chicago Bulls Introduction 1997 NBA Finals Game 6)?
posted by wordsmith on Jan 16, 2009 - 11 answers

What song and artist is played in this video? The key line seems to be "you don't know the way we flow in Chicago." [more inside]
posted by nanojath on Jul 28, 2008 - 5 answers

What should I do in Chicago this weekend? [more inside]
posted by mrunderhill on Dec 15, 2007 - 11 answers

Several years ago, I got a bunch of mixtapes at a musicologist friend's moving sale. One was a mix tape of Zulu jazz/jive (think along the lines of Shanachie's Indestructible Beat of Soweto/Soweto Never Sleeps). There was no track listing--in fact, I think the tape was just titled "township music." Help me identify one of its tracks! [more inside]
posted by pullayup on Nov 15, 2005 - 3 answers

Is there an online resource similar to this list of upcoming Chicago concerts available for the SF Bay area? [more inside]
posted by idontlikewords on Nov 13, 2005 - 9 answers

I'm part of a Chicago-based band, and we're on the cusp of releasing our first full-length studio album. We're not on a label, so we have to find radio stations to play our stuff and record stores to carry our CD's ourselves. Are there any good resources out there to help indie bands find these? Can you share any indie-friendly stores/stations in Chicago yourself?
posted by buriednexttoyou on Mar 21, 2005 - 9 answers

I'm going to CHICAGO in mid-August. I'll be there strictly for entertainment purposes only, so anything is possible. I've never been to Chicago (which is why I'm going) and would love to hear what some of you think are the best things to do, the best places to visit, and the best places to eat. What are the best places to have a beer(s) and see a band? Can I safely rely on public transportation or should I rent a car? How hard is it to get Cubs tickets (they have a home series against the Dodgers that week). Thanks!
posted by Witty on Jul 13, 2004 - 38 answers