Forest Park
A suburb in the Chicago area
Forest Park's live-music life runs along Madison Street, where two venues sit within a block of each other. Robert's Westside is a music venue, tavern, and community space at 7321 Madison Street. It was opened by music booking agent Donnie Biggins, who has a track record working with Fitzgerald's nightclub in Berwyn and Forest Park's Exit Strategy bar. Biggins books talent across a wide variety of genres, wanting everyone to feel welcome. The venue has a capacity of 250, and most shows take place Wednesday through Saturday nights. It is a five-minute walk to the CTA Blue or Green Line. A few doors down, Rhythm & Blues Cafe opened in 2024 and serves Southern comfort food complemented by soulful music in a cozy setting. It bills itself as a "dinnertainment experience" with a blues vibe. Friday nights lean toward oldies and throwback R&B, and the cafe also hosts free line-dance lessons.
Venues2
- Rhythm & Blues Cafe7522 Madison St, Forest Park
- Robert's Westside7321 Madison St
Upcoming shows17
Today · Saturday, July 18 · 1 show
Tomorrow · Sunday, July 19 · 3 shows
Bobby Alu @ Robert's Westside
Reggae · Afrobeat · Samoa
$15 + Service Fees (GA); $20 Per Seat + Service Fees (Reserved Table + GA)
Bobby's Bluegrass Brunch w/ Jimmie & The Rounders
Folk / Americana · Country
Thursday, July 23 · 1 show
Friday, July 24 · 1 show
Saturday, July 25 · 2 shows
Sunday, July 26 · 3 shows
Tuesday, July 28 · 1 show
Open Mic @ Robert's Westside
Open Mic hosted by Donnie Biggins
Thursday, July 30 · 2 shows
Dinner w/ The Beatles ft. Kevin Campbell @ Bobby's Eastside
Music of The Beatles performed by Kevin Campbell
Friday, July 31 · 2 shows
Radium Swing Band @ Bobby's Eastside
Acoustic Gypsy Jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt
