This isn’t so much a cozy fireplace bar as it is a place that will help you sing your winter blues away. The $10 entry fee is a steal, given that the local musicians are so authentic to the art of true jazz. The place gets packed shortly after 10pm, so it’s worth going earlier to secure a spot at the bar or one of the standing tables. Either way, you’ll be in front of the stage and singing along by 11pm.
Blue Chicago, 536 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610
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