Pilsen
Much of Pilsen's nightlife centers on 18th Street. The neighborhood's anchor is Thalia Hall, built in 1892 by saloonkeeper John Dusek and designed in the Romanesque Revival style. Reopened in 2014 as a music venue by the team behind the Empty Bottle, it books everything from Americana to psych rock in a room that retains its original molding and sounds excellent. Two bars share the building: Punch House, a basement bar known for punch-based cocktails, and Tack Room, a piano bar with live music. Tack Room also uses a sidewalk patio to bring music out to the street. On 18th Street, Honky Tonk BBQ / The Tonk pairs Memphis-style dry rub barbecue with live music every day. The calendar runs from 1920s-style jazz and hot dance to psychedelic rock, plus cumbia nights and open jams. Pilsen Yards leans toward DJ sets, spinning vintage Latin soul, cumbia, and salsa on neighborhood nights that offer discounts to local residents. Simone's Bar is a neighborhood go-to for live music, craft cocktails, and one of Pilsen's best patios.
Venues6
- Honky Tonk BBQ / The Tonk1213 W 18th St
- Pilsen Yards1163 W 18th St
- Punch House1227 W 18th Pl
- Simone's Bar960 W 18th St
- Tack Room1807 S Allport St
- Thalia Hall1807 S Allport St
Upcoming shows88
Tomorrow · Wednesday, September 2 · 5 shows
Thursday, September 3 · 3 shows
Friday, September 4 · 3 shows
Saturday, September 5 · 4 shows
Sunday, September 6 · 2 shows
Chicago Cellar Boys Every Sunday featuring Chicago Cellar Boys
Swing · Hot jazz · Early jazz
Wednesday, September 9 · 1 show
Frank Leone
Rap · Hip-hop · Underground hip hop
Thursday, September 10 · 2 shows
Friday, September 11 · 2 shows
The Lexicon Trio
Jazz trio led by saxophonist Spencer Schillerstrom
Big Crown Records 10 Year Anniversary ft El Michels Affair, Brainstory, and Thee Heart Tones
Soul / R&B / Funk
$46-80
Saturday, September 12 · 1 show
Sunday, September 13 · 1 show
Chicago Cellar Boys Every Sunday featuring Chicago Cellar Boys
Swing · Hot jazz · Early jazz
Tuesday, September 15 · 1 show
Friday, September 18 · 2 shows
The Brinstarr Experience
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Two-piece band with bright electric guitar, high-speed drums, indie rock sound
Saturday, September 19 · 2 shows
Kevan Eftekhari
Resident piano man, singer-songwriter performing original music
REZN - Cycles in the Infinite Dream Tour with Airiel and DIM
Doom metal · Stoner metal · Psychedelic rock
$34
Sunday, September 20 · 1 show
Shoshana Bean
Broadway · Musical theatre · Wicked
Monday, September 21 · 2 shows
Spencer Thomas with Tyler Stock
Retro synths, vintage drum machines, and fuzzed-out guitars
Thursday, September 24 · 1 show
Friday, September 25 · 2 shows
Saturday, September 26 · 1 show
Sunday, September 27 · 1 show
Mari Froes
Acustico · Acoustic · Singer-songwriter
Tuesday, September 29 · 1 show
Friday, October 2 · 1 show
Monday, October 5 · 1 show
bunii - BUNIIVERSITY TOUR presented by Thalia Hall and Kickstand Productions
Alt rock · Indie pop · Bastard
Tuesday, October 6 · 1 show
Wednesday, October 7 · 1 show
Thursday, October 8 · 1 show
Friday, October 9 · 1 show
Saturday, October 10 · 2 shows
Sunday, October 11 · 1 show
Thursday, October 15 · 1 show
Friday, October 16 · 1 show
Sunday, October 18 · 1 show
JOHN SCOFIELD’S “ELECTROSPECTIVE” featuring OTEIL BURBRIDGE, LARRY GOLDINGS & ADAM DEITCH
Jazz guitar · Jazz fusion
Friday, October 23 · 1 show
PLAYGRND SERIES CHICAGO
Hip-hop/rap
Saturday, October 24 · 1 show
Tuesday, October 27 · 1 show
Wednesday, October 28 · 1 show
Phillip Phillips - Let’s Go Far Tour with Katie Lynne Sharbaugh
Folk · Rock · Country
Thursday, October 29 · 1 show
Friday, October 30 · 1 show
Saturday, October 31 · 1 show
Sunday, November 1 · 2 shows
Monday, November 2 · 1 show
Thursday, November 5 · 1 show
Donny Benét with OTNES
Post-disco · Disco · Synthpop
Friday, November 6 · 1 show
Sunday, November 8 · 1 show
Death From Above 1979 - Private Lives Tour with Wine Lips
Indie rock · Alternative · Dance punk
$49-67
Monday, November 9 · 1 show
Tuesday, November 10 · 1 show
Jalen Ngonda: Doctrine of Love Tour with Brooke Combe
Rnb · Reggae · Male soul vocalists
Wednesday, November 11 · 1 show
Thursday, November 12 · 1 show
Friday, November 13 · 1 show
Ethan Regan - Young Regan Tour with Lily Kershaw
Folk · Indie · Indie-folk
Saturday, November 14 · 1 show
The Wooten Brothers
Funk · Soul · Rnb
Thursday, November 19 · 1 show
Friday, November 20 · 1 show
Squirrel Flower with Sour Widows
Lo-fi · Indie folk · Dream pop
Saturday, November 21 · 1 show
Sunday, November 22 · 1 show
Monday, November 23 · 1 show
Tuesday, November 24 · 1 show
Wednesday, November 25 · 1 show
Venna
Hip-hop · Jazz fusion
Wednesday, December 2 · 1 show
Friday, December 4 · 1 show
King Buffalo
Stoner rock · Psychedelic rock · Space rock
Sunday, December 6 · 1 show
Jamila Woods: 10 Years of HEAVN
Soul · Neo-soul · Alternative rnb
Thursday, December 10 · 1 show
Thee Sinseers: Love Stories Tour with Taylor Williams
Rnb · Chicano soul
Saturday, December 12 · 1 show
Sunday, December 20 · 1 show
Friday, January 15 · 1 show
Anna von Hausswolff presented by Thalia Hall and Empty Bottle
Singer-songwriter · Indie · Art pop
$34-46
Tuesday, February 2 · 1 show
Ibeyi
Indie / Alt · Pop
Thursday, February 25 · 1 show
Vansire
Indie / Alt · Pop
Thursday, April 8 · 1 show
Iceage
Post-punk · Post-hardcore · Rock
Saturday, April 17 · 1 show
Foy Vance World Tour: Celebrating "The Wake" And The Songs of "If" with Bonnie Bishop and Ryan McMullan
Folk · Singer-songwriter · Indie
$47
Tuesday, April 27 · 1 show
French 79 - CLOSE TO THE GIANTS
Electronic · Synthpop · House