Jazz Showcase
Chicago, Illinois
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Jazz Showcase is a famous venue for live Chicago jazz since 1947. showcasing local and international talent. Matinees with special discounts for students, seniors and musicians on Sundays.
Bars & Nightlife
For nightlife, head to the many cocktail lounges, sports bars or dance clubs that dot the entertainment landscape. Or get tickets to legendary comedy club The Second City. Famous jazz and blues clubs abound, as well as smaller venues that represent local musicians and quiet bars with small bands playing music from around the world. Keep in mind that the legal drinking age is 21.