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lights, camera, action
Chicago’s nightlife takes the spotlight. Go to historical Wrigley Field (1060 W. Addison, 773.404.2827) for a Cubs night game. Wrigley Field didn’t have night games until 1988 because they didn’t have lights installed until then. Good thing that they have them now because the games are a lot of fun and Goose Island Wrigleyville (3535 N. Clark, 773.832.9040) is a fun bar to celebrate a “W” afterward. The theatre crowd will love the pre-Broadway production of Big Fish at Oriental Theater (24 W. Randolph, 800.775.2000). This musical production is based off of the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the film directed by Tim Burton. See it here before it moves to New York. For a unique nightlife experience, go to Castle’s Cabaret (632 N. Dearborn, 312.266.1944) which is a celebration of unabashed humor and dancing on a live stage.
blues clubs
KINGSTON MINES
Two bands on two stages provide nonstop music seven nights a week at this legendary blues club, with early sets at 8pm on Thu. and 7:30pm on Fri. and Sat. Restaurant serves BBQ for late-night noshing. Cover charge: $12–$15. Sun.–Thu., 8pm–4am; Fri., 7pm–4am; Sat., 7pm–5am. All major cards. 2548 N. Halsted, 773.477.4646. kingstonmines.com
Two bands on two stages provide nonstop music seven nights a week at this legendary blues club, with early sets at 8pm on Thu. and 7:30pm on Fri. and Sat. Restaurant serves BBQ for late-night noshing. Cover charge: $12–$15. Sun.–Thu., 8pm–4am; Fri., 7pm–4am; Sat., 7pm–5am. All major cards. 2548 N. Halsted, 773.477.4646. kingstonmines.com
