Green Mill

#1 most popular of 414 nightlife and entertainment options in Illinois

cary_c9 writes, "The Green Mill, the oldest continuously running jazz club in the US and possibly the…" »

supercat writes, "The Green Mill is a classic cocktail lounge. Its sign, done up in lights, and swanky…" »

Second City

#2 most popular of 414 nightlife and entertainment options in Illinois

VA_traveler writes, "The Second City" is a Chicago original, and has given a start to numerous comedic…" »

Pug writes, "Trying to describe comedy has to be one of the more frustrating writing tasks, so when it…" »

Signature Room

#3 most popular of 414 nightlife and entertainment options in Illinois

asgene writes, "This posh lounge rests atop the 95th and 96th floor of the John Hancock Building in…" »

kosvp writes, "The Signature Room offers one of the best views in Chicago! Whether you go there for…" »

House of Blues

#4 most popular of 414 nightlife and entertainment options in Illinois

GB from Devizes writes, "The House of Blues is one of the premier clubs in Chicago although all genres…" »

Pug writes, "“Well, this is a neat bit of packaging,” I observed as we stepped into the House of Blues.…" »

Metro

#5 most popular of 414 nightlife and entertainment options in Illinois

FlyAwayGirl writes, "The Metro is the most famous rock venue in the City by the Lake. After more than…" »

watermelonsugar writes, "I've known these guys for a few years now and have been taking their pictures…" »

Suede

#6 most popular of 414 nightlife and entertainment options in Illinois

MCJ graduate writes, "Okay I confess, it was me that was the massive squeezer, but I didn’t do it on…" »

MCJ graduate writes, "Critics claim Suede’s performances is a mix of Louis Armstrong (because of her…" »

Sidetrack

#7 most popular of 414 nightlife and entertainment options in Illinois

choth21 writes, "The best bar in the gay district of Chicago. Lots of normal guys, and the bar is…" »

soleus75 writes, "Delicious Martinis. A good way to start your trip in Chicago, by taking a bird's eye…" »

Sound Bar

#8 most popular of 414 nightlife and entertainment options in Illinois

lo7la writes, "As far as good clubs go, this one rates tops on my list. Sound bar is two levels. Unless you are on there email list (which gets you discounts on cover) or you are with a party (again discounts…" »

Giordano's

#9 most popular of 414 nightlife and entertainment options in Illinois

cary_c9 writes, "The best stuffed pizza I have ever ate. It was rated The Best Pizza In America by the Today Show. I ate there three times in my short time in Chicago. Salads and soups were great also. I would…" »

Symphony Center-Chicago Symphony Orchestra

#10 most popular of 414 nightlife and entertainment options in Illinois

Iono writes, "The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is easily one of the best orchestras in the whole world. Add to that, the history of the orchestra and it's legendary brass power, this orchestra is truly something…" »