Metromix    - An arts and entertainment guide for Chicago, where you can find information about local theater, restaurants, music, bars, clubs and movies.

Auditorium Theatre - A landmark performance venue committed to presenting international and local cultural programming to the city. From plays to ballet to concerts by visiting stars of the music world.

Beat Kitchen - Our music room hosts original local, regional, and national touring acts.

Berlin Nightclub - A multicultural dance club featuring techno, electronica and fast beat music, photo gallery, archives, location map, and contact details.

The Black Orchid Classic Nightclub - A Chicago nightclub reminiscent of the 1930's and 1940's swing era. Located in the heart of Old Town, the art deco venue hosts private events, corporate parties and VIP functions. The Black Orchid features grand fare by Chicago's premier chefs.

Candlestick Maker, The - Small performance space for composer and percussionist Michael Zerang that is used for workshops, rehearsals, and concerts of experimental, free jazz, electronic, and other forms of creative, forward-thinking music.

Centerstage Chicago Music Venues - Browse through lists or use the search engine to find music venues and clubs. Search by name or style of music.

Chicago Gigs - Comprehensive show listings, links to local artists' sites, and reviews.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Center - This informative, interactive site displays information about Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) performances, and allows you to purchase tickets and merchandise online. Includes educational content on classical music.

CoolJunkie: Chicago - News and information portal on the city's nightlife using weekly photo updates, current event listings, free guest list signups, and an insiders' forum community.

Crobar Night Club - A popular night club in Chicago. Site provides schedule and photos. DJs spin House, Trance, Techno, Progressive, Drum and Bass.

Davenport's - Wicker Park piano bar and cabaret. Hours, pictures, calendar, description of facilities.

Double Door - Live music venue for adults. Includes show schedule, band and party booking information.

Empty Bottle, The - Offers live music 7 days a week for 21 year olds and older. Site includes show calendar with information about all the bands playing.

Fireside Bowl, The - A bowling alley that has shows 6 nights a week and bowling on Mondays. All ages venue, bar is for ages 21 years old and above.

Hideout - Clubhouse that includes a calendar of shows, record labels and directions.

Hot House - Chicago performing arts center presenting a wide range of musical expressions including Jazz, Blues, and World Music.

Joe's Bar - Joe's features live music on weekends. Has hosted national music acts like Rick Springfield, Eddie Money, The Mighty Blue Kings and The New Bohemians featuring Edie Brickell.

Live Music Chicago - Directory for musicians and those looking for live entertainment.

Lyric Opera of Chicago - Performing in the Civic Opera House in Chicago, the Lyric Opera is the city's primary venue for operas. The site lists performance dates, season calendars and ticket information. Tickets can be ordered online.

Metro - Northside concert hall features live alternative/rock acts on the verge of breaking into the big time. [Requires Flash.]

Orion Restaurant And Night Club - Night club with large dance floor. Guestbook, mailing list, and hours of operation are provided. [Graphics intensive]

Pluggerboard - Local listings of events around the Chicago Metro area. House music, jazz, hip-hop, reggae and blues.

The Redhead - Piano bar provides drink menus, live music schedule, photos, and private party information.

Rhythm - Unique tavern and live music venue that focuses on drumming and features musicians from Brazilian samba to Japanese taiko drumming to Afro-Cuban salsa. Events calendar, amateur drum circles, and private events information are provided.

Rush And Division - Nightclub offering events, concerts, festivals, parties, restaurants, and cooperative website promotion.

Schuba's Tavern - Tavern with a diverse line-up of live music seven nights a week. Honky-Tonk, Indie Rock, Jazz, Pop, and Country.

Sound-Bar - Upscale nightclub offering photo galleries, events, private parties, and location map.

Southwind Saloon - Features karaoke, country line dancing, and all request DJ dance mix. Site contains pictures and upcoming events information.

SYN Chicago - Luxury lounge in the Gold Coast with a discotheque with an extensive selection of cocktails, martinis and champagnes. Available for private parties and special occasions.

United Center - Official web site of the United Center: Home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks. Also rock concert venue for big acts. Online ticket purchase available.

Whats Up Chicago - Find information on entertainment, nightlife and social events in the Chicago area.

Wise Fools Pub - A live music venue featuring live music nightly. Located in Lincoln Park.

B.L.U.E.S. - The Club - One of the most authentic blues clubs. Located in "blues alley" on North Halsted, this club consistently delivers great Chicago blues every night. Voted top club by BluesWebChicago.com.

Blues Club - Blues nightclub and art gallery.

Buddy Guy's Legends - One of America's premier blues clubs, owned by Chicago electric blues guitarist Buddy Guy, features club information, interviews with blues artists, CD reviews and Buddy's up-to-date tour schedule.

House of Blues - Chicago, The Restaurant - One of 27 locations in Canada and the US, this is the venerable HOB Chicago. Sit, dine and listen to blues, rock and funk music every evening. And upstairs, there's a concert venue - check separate listing.

Kingston Mines - Northside blues club has served up music since 1968. Performance schedule, map and food menu are listed.

Real Chicago Blues, The - An interview with David Grazian, author of Blue Chicago: The Search for Authenticity in Urban Blues Clubs.

Rosa's Lounge - Since the early 1980's, Rosa's has been serious about the blues. On the city's near northwest side, 10 minutes from downtown, this club hosts live blues music. Site includes directions and a calendar of performances.

Andy's Jazz Club - Historic jazz establishment. View artist calendar, lunch and dinner menus, photo gallery and events.

Back Room - This jazz bar on Rush offers a VIP lounge and showcase lounge and provides a listing of recent acts and current events.

Jazz Showcase - An acoustic jazz club. View the show schedule, club history, and featured artists.

Velvet Lounge - Chicago-sound jazz club. The site contains location information, a current calendar of events and audio clips.

Apollo Theater Chicago - Located in Lincoln Park theatre district. Its repertoire includes a fresh blend of comedies, musicals and special events.

Goodman Theatre, The - Located in the North Loop Theatre and features drama and musical performances. Current and past season information and tickets can be purchased online.

League of Chicago Theaters, The - A trade and marketing association formed by an alliance of theaters to support, promote and advocate for the city's theater industry locally, nationally and internationally. Includes gift certificates, links and current productions, and contacts.

Viaduct Theatre - A facility designed for production and presentation. Site features news, schedule, layout and location.

Victory Gardens Theater - Not-for-profit professional developmental theater features Chicago artists and their works.

Bar1Events.Com - Provides information about three bars - the Wrightwood Tap, Jack Sullivan's, and Duffy's Tavern and Grille. [Requires Flash.]

Cactus Bar and Grill - Offers online coupons, gear purchase, private party arrangements, with food and drink menus.

Cactus Gold Coast - Margarita bar that offers information on events, menu items and pricing, and provides a photo gallery and location map.

Cary's Lounge - Offers cheap beer, free pool, and a great jukebox. APA-sponsored pool teams and tournaments.

Chicago Bar Special Listings - Offers daily listings of Chicagoland's drink and food specials.

Delilah's - Calendar of events, photograph gallery, and information on their wine club.

Fulton Lounge - Award-winning lounge provides food and drink menus, virtual tour, information about private parties, location and driving directions.

Globe Pub, The - Northside Lakeview pub that features live TV broadcasts of English Premiership League (EPL) and Scottish Premiership League (SPL) soccer, along with coverage of American favorites for football, baseball, basketball and hockey.

Goose Island Beer Company - Three locations. Goose Island Beer Company was founded in 1988 by owner John Hall in Chicago's burgeoning Clybourn Corridor, once the center of Chicago's pre-prohibition brewing district.

Grizzly's Lodge - Sports bar and beer garden near Wrigley Field. Lists food and beer menus, and private party information.

Hunt Club, The - Near North nightclub offers thin-crust pizzas among a much wider array of other fare. Menu provided.

Jaks Tap, Restaurant and Bar - Located in Chicago's West Loop this restaurant and bar offers 40 draft beers and a variety of pub grub.

Jilly's Piano Bar - Rush Street landmark offers live entertainment without a cover charge or drink minimum. Site includes drink and food menus, photo gallery, and general information.

Lincoln Station - Sports bar with pool tables, serving casual American food. Provides menu in PDF format, and photo gallery.

The Map Room - Traveler's-themed tavern located in Bucktown serving a large variety of beer on tap and in bottles. The site includes beer list, calendar, events, journal, and beer school information.

River West Brewery - A micro brewery specializing in hand-crafted beer. Located an historic 100 year-old, four-story timber and brick structure in Chicago's growing River West area.

Timothy O'Toole's Pub - Streeterville pub and sports bar with games. Provides food and drink menus, private party details, map with driving directions.

Y Bar Chicago - Upscale martini and cocktail bar and lounge. Features drink menu, images, and location map.

Durkin's Tavern - Northside Irish pub serving American food. Lists menu and party room packages.

Ginger's Ale House - Soccer bar and pub in Wrigleyille neighborhood with English and Irish roots. Details on events and sports schedule, mailing list, and contact details.

Glascott's Groggery - Lists food and beer menus, upcoming events, and nightly specials.

Kelly's Pub - Irish pub since 1933 with a sports-oriented singles atmosphere. Site offers history, location and contact information.

O'Callaghan's Pub - Open for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. Also offers rooms for private parties and meetings.

Red Lion Pub, The - Serves British and American food. Lists menu and map.

Abbey Pub - Restaurant serves Irish food, pub includes 550-seat venue for all kinds of music. Includes scheduled performers, restaurant and catering menus, and photo gallery.

Chief O'Neill's Pub - Traditional Irish music and food establishment on the Northside. Features include menu items, music calendar, guestbook, mailing list and history.

Emmits Irish Pub Chicago - This River West Irish Pub offers up a variety of beers on tap and by bottle, specialty martinis along with a menu of sandwiches and pub food.

Fadó Irish Pub - Located downtown, part of a nationwide chain. Serves American and Irish food. Lists menu, events, reviews, and provides online job application.

The Irish Oak - Serves Irish and American food, with live music. Provides map and menu.

Johnny O' Hagan's - Pub and restaurant. Lists menu, events, merchandise for sale, map and driving directions.