Schubas Tavern

"If you’ve been following any Soundcloud artists, chances are they’ll be playing a show at Schuba’s. This Lakeview bar is a popular stop for up-and-coming artists, so it’s an excellent resource on what music is “cool." The bar serves food that isn't allowed in the performance space, so you’ll want to get there a little earlier if you want to finish your fried chicken sandwich before the show starts." - john ringor, nick allen

"A bar of some shape or form has existed within these walls since 1903. Then, it was built as an outpost for Schlitz Brewery to bring their product more easily to the masses. Today, you can still have a Schlitz, at Schubas, thank God. If you aren't here for the Schlitz pints, it's likely because you came for a gig. The back room houses a intimate but comfortable stage that books plenty of acclaimed indie acts. Schubas is one of those rare neighborhood bars that people will also make the trek to, for one reason or another. The place just oozes "Chicago." - Studio Malt

"Chicagoans can drag their way all the way through Renaissance weekend, should they so choose, with an Official Unofficially Official Club Renaissance Party hosted by Miss Toto and Pepper Jelly on Sunday, July 23 at Schubas. Under the disco ball, attendees can count on “a night of looks, stellar energy, and highly curated drag performances” from local drag performers including Chanel Mercedes Benz (also seen at the Golden Girls Kitchen pop-up), Sasha Love, Lila Star Escada, Dida Ritz, and more. Tickets ($25) and more details are available online. Club Renaissance, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, July 23." - Naomi Waxman

"If you’ve been following any new artists who just started touring, chances are they’ll be showing up at Schuba’s. This Lakeview bar is a common stop up-and-coming artists, so it’s great for discovering new music. The bar serves food, but since it isn’t allowed in the performance space, you’ll want to get there a little earlier if you want to finish your fried chicken sandwich before the show starts." - John Ringor

"Schubas Tavern, Lakeview. A bar of some shape or form has existed within these walls since 1903. Then, it was built as an outpost for Schlitz Brewery to bring their product more easily to the masses. Today, you can still have a Schlitz, at Schubas, thank God. If you aren't here for the Schlitz pints, it's likely because you came for a gig. The back room houses a intimate but comfortable stage that books plenty of acclaimed indie acts. Schubas is one of those rare neighborhood bars that people will also make the trek to, for one reason or another. The place just oozes "Chicago."