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Stunning dancing and All That Jazz! CHICAGO the Musical still magical!

  A true New York City institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen. No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards®, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations. It's also no Chicago the Musicalsurprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences all around the world, including Mexico City, Moscow, Sao Paulo and South Africa. Whether you're looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you've seen the Academy Award®- winning film and want to experience the show live on stage or whether you've seen it before and want to recapture the magic, CHICAGO always delivers.

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Get kooky & go crazy at the new Blue Man Group show! Bigger than EVER

  Blue Man Group cannot be explained; it can only be experienced. Blue Man Group is the interactive show that is continuously mesmerizing audiences. It’s a full sensory experience of performance art, music, comedy and multimedia theatrics. The men in blue are making a splash, literally. BlueManGroup Best known for its award-winning theatrical productions which critics have described as "ground-breaking," "hilarious," "visually stunning" and "musically powerful." These performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percussive music, art, science and vaudeville into a form of entertainment that is like nothing else. Blue Man Group is a unique performance piece incorporating many different ideas, such as science, technology, noise, liquid, innocence and plumbing. The poncho section is the first four or five rows closest to the stage. Patrons in this area are given ponchos to wear, because sometimes materials splash the audience. These substances are washable, but we suggest that you do not wear anything that needs dry cleaning. Now Playing at the Briar Street Theatre Located at 3133 North Halsted Chicago. Blue Man Group appeals to all ages, but children under five (5) years of age are not permitted. Click here for more information.

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Bub City- the most fun BBQ, country music and whiskey in Chicago!

  Country Music and BBQ at Bub City...Paradise for BBQ fans! Bub City brings in rising stars from Nashville, Austin, and other places, to play on the stage, in Chicago. You might see someone you could only see in Nashville. BubCityIt's a casual atmosphere, where you can stop in for a beer, and some bar-b-que, and listen to some fine country music. Bub City is open late every night. On Tuesday they have Country Karaoke. You wont find a more lively, fun place in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Click here for more information.

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Rock your socks off at the smash hit musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET!

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the new smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of Million Dollar Quartetrock hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "That's All Right," "Sixteen Tons," "Great Balls of Fire," "Walk the Line," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Who Do You Love?," "Matchbox," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Hound Dog" and more. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock 'n' roll band for one unforgettable night. Don't miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame... at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET! Click here for more information.  

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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago performs

Hubbard Street Dance isn’t just about putting on a good contemporary dance show that combines jazz, ballet, and modern dance. It’s also the place where over 300 students come to learn how to move. But if moving to the beat isn’t quite your thing but watching is, then take in a Hubbard Street Dance Chicago company show. Seventeen dancers will take the stage and show off their versatility in a fun performance. Every season brings in a new performance with new moves and stunning choreography, and occasionally the troupe will put on a special festival show.

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Chemically Imbalanced Comedy is BYOB

Metromix.comDon’t be fooled by Chemically Imbalanced Comedy’s small theater space with only 40 seats. The stage might not be big, but the laughs will be, especially considering the theater is BYOB. Home to a handful of comedy groups, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy puts on a variety of performances, including improv, sketch, stand-up, and plays. On their current run, they’re performing the uber-popular comedy, “The Book of Liz,” penned by Amy and David Sedaris. When not taking over the stage with their antic, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy also offers improv comedy classes for the masses. They also sell package deals for large groups.

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Brazil in Chicago: é ótimo!

DSCN0339With Brazil in the spotlight for its booming economy and upcoming major events: World Cup 2014 and Summer Olympics 2016, there's never been a better time to tap into your inner Brazilian. Plus it makes you super sexy of course.

Nestled in a cozy home in the German 'hood of Lincoln Square is the oh-so Brazilian abode of Brazil in Chicago. Here Windy City residents can tap into their inner Brazilian by taking Portuguese lessons which are even offered for native French and Spanish speakers and kid's classes. In addition, cooking classes and dancing lessons (samba anyone) are available. Muito obrigada to Marcelo Jarmendia, the brains behind this recently booming school.

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10 Pin Puts a New Spin on Bowling

When you think of bowling, often times the images that conjure are disgusting shoes, stale air and beer bellied men. Well say good bye, to that image when stepping in to 10 Pin who offers "bowling with a twist." It's a twist in deed; cocktails shaken, stirred or straight up - whatever your fancy. A wide array of colorful and tasty cocktails are met by a menu featuring typical faves- also with a twist. Instead of greasy bar food expect chips with fresh guacamole, hummus plates, upgraded cheeseburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, pizzas and of course, Chicago hot dogs. As for the lanes you'll be bowling on, they're so colorful and cool they look more like a nightclub's installation than bowling lanes! Serious players or those looking for serious fun, line the lanes for plenty of laughs, mingling and flirting. And with the nightclub-worthy stereo system you just may want to ditch your bowling shoes and break out your dancing shoes. Insider's Tip: 10 Pin is available for private parties and runs plenty of its own events (faves coincide with Chicago sporting events), so check their calendar for specials.

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Kingston Mines: Authentic Chicago Blues

kafel_ampRockin' since 1968, mention Kingston Mines to most Windy City residents and they'll most likely have a story for you, a memory or simply just a smile. This is why Chicago is known for the blues. It's the oldest. It's the biggest. It's the winner of "Best Chicago Blues Bar" by the Chicago Music Awards for 13 running years.

Open 7 nights a week, Kingston Mines presents two stages of live music with killer sounds run from Kafel Amps, custom made amplifiers - a design of former Polish rock star, Jacek Kafel, who now resides in Chi-town.

Wear what you want, this isn't a time to get fancy, you'll probably spill rib sauce from Doc Rib's amazing eats on your shirt anyway (and if you don't you're probably not enjoying them as you should).

As for the crowd, it is eclectic as is the place and ranges from 21 to 100. So come one, call all: eat, drink and be blue.

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From Classic Blues to Progressive DJs at House of Blues

Tucked away in an area that oozes a "Gotham City" vibe (and yes, The Dark Knight was filmed in Chi-town), Chicago's House of Blues stands as a gigantic blue-lit seashell (in truth, it was modeled after "Estavovski" Opera House in Prague) in between the sexy Hotel Sax, the delicious wine bar and restaurant Bin 36, and just off of Marina City. house of blues chicagoInside, the mish-mash of bright decor and blues memorabilia houses a restaurant full of hearty home cookin' plates of goodness, an area large of enough for 1,000 dancin' bodies and an intimate stage - perfect for grabbing great views of your favorite stars. Having hosted a long list of greats since its opening in 1996 like B.B. King, The Who, Pearl Jam and Al Green, the "House" stays true to its roots by housing a box full of mud from the Delta Mississippi underneath its stage - how's that for a fun fact? Night after night, Chicagoans and tourists count on this classic for the best of yesterday's, today's and tomorrow's hot artists. And yes club kids - that means you too! Plenty of world famous DJs also adorn the HOB Chicago stage! Insider's Tip: If you love the HOB Chicago so much, become a member of the Foundation Room, a unique bar full of 300 year old international artifacts, three "prayer rooms" a full bar, dinner menu and great people-watching all attached to the main room. No Member's Only Jacket included, unfortunately.

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Second City is First for Improv

Picture 4Chicago's Second City alumni list reads like a who's who of today's Hollywood comedic hard-hitters: Bill Murray, Jim Belushi, Stephen Colbert, Jeff Garlin, Mike Meyers, Bonnie Hunt, Chris Farley, Tina Fey and oh-so-many more are among those to have once graced the stage (and still do on special occasions). That said, who knows who tomorrow's stars are, but you're sure to find at least one of them on the stage at Second City at any given time. This is after all, the best improv-based comedy school and theater in the world. Always pushing the envelope with witty humor that plays on everything from American politics to the flu, the Second City packs in audiences every day of the week, so buying tickets in advance is always recommended. On top of the stand up gigs, shows with a modern twist, a la Taming of the Flu, are performed on the main stage. Aside from the main stage, shows take place at the Skybox Theater and Chicago E.T.C. For those who don't want to stop the experience as a spectator only, classes are available. Who knows, maybe the next star is you?

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Lose the Blues by Finding Them at Blue Chicago

Although it's true that ol' Blue Eyes once sang, "Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues in Chicago," the city remains one of the best in the world for finding the blues... music that is. Here it Picture 14penetrates out of alley ways, bars and subways. With so many blues clubs and street performers to enjoy it can be hard to filter down which to visit on any given night. When in doubt, always pick Blue Chicago. Seven days a week, Blue Chicago has live performances pulsating from within its bricked walls and dark room. There you'll find up-and-comers amongst the most famous blues musicians to have ever sung a tune. Whether you're there to sit in a dark corner, sip whiskey and sway back and forth, or get your butt on the dance floor and sweat (plenty of sets worthy of shaking your booty), Blue Chicago packs the house night after night. So just as Frank Sinatra advised, "you'll lose the blues in Chicago," it  comes full circle. A night of blues music just may be the ultimate way to -- lose them. Insider Tip: Sunday - Thursday cover charge is $8 cash only and Friday - Saturday is $10 cash only.

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Chicago Mob History 101 at the Green Mill Jazz Lounge

If there's one place in Chicago that oozes its quintessential jazzy charm that dangerously flirts with a heavy history of mafia, then the Green Mill Jazz Lounge is your place. Not having changed much since its opening in 1907 (yes, 1907), the place is dark, smoky (even still, post no-smoking laws somehow) and sexy. Picture 16 Back in the day the place had an outdoor dancing and drinking garden lit by lanterns, where people arrived by horse and buggy. The garden was complete with horse-hitching posts. It soon transpired to be a mobster hangout when some of Al Capone's henchmen became part owners. So much drama went down here that Sinatra himself played a singer whose throat and  tongue were once slit in this club over good ol' mobster issues. Alas, Sinatra had to spend some quality time for "research" at the Green Mill as well. It survived prohibition as a speakeasy and the decor of that era remains. Today, you can catch killer jazz there any night of the week, Mondays being a favorite for the Patricia Barber quartet. It's all about the music and history here so don't get too glammed up unless you're trying to live vicariously through its history by transporting yourself in an immersion of jazz notes, strong cocktails and a big black booth that maybe Capone himself sat in: in which case, you just may be able to pull it off.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder? Laugh it Off at Zanies

If you think the Second City is the only place to have a good laugh in Old Town, think again. Just a block down from the famous Second City is Zanies Comedy Club where you can find the best stand-up the city has to offer. Comedians from places like Comedy Central, HBO (regular appearances by Jeff Green and Suzie Essman), late night shows and Picture 5of course, hot, new local talent perform on Zanie's famously small stage. Recently, Zanies partnered with TBS for "A Very Funny Festival," hosting shows with stars from TBS. The intimate surroundings of Zanies make for heartier laughs. Here you are likely to get called upon by the comedians and after the two drinks you're required to consume, you probably won't care. To be fair, avoiding the two-drink purchase may be done with canned goods donations. With a calendar full of shows, finding fun themes is oh-so-simple like "Ladies Night," "Rising Star Challenge," and "Best of Chicago." Insider Tip: Buy tickets to big shows in advance (online) as the big names do sell out and long lines form at the club, even on weeknights.

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Elbo Room

There’s a reason they call this the Elbo room. While the upstairs is low key, downstairs there is loud music appealing to so many that sometimes there’s not even elbow room between people who want to listen. Arrive early.

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Redhead Piano Bar

Don't be afraid to sing along at the Redhead Piano Bar, where the scene is warm and inviting, no matter what your style of music. Located on the heart of Chicago's Ontario Street, the bar features nightly live music, along with an extensive drink menu. The walls are covered with sheet music and "Old Hollywood" movie stars giving the Redhead a retro vibe.
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