Hum

It’s a big weekend, folks. There’s Hum’s much-anticipated headlining appearance at the inaugural A.V. Fest and plenty of smaller shows by crazy kids such as Soft Speaker, Dozens and Blah Blah Blah.

Let’s not waste any more time. Allons-y, Alonso!

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Architecture

Rain, rain, go away so that I might party outside without getting drenched today. OK yes, that was lame, but this weekend surely isn’t. We’ve got dueling neighborhood fests yet again with Taste of Lincoln Avenue at the East end of Fullerton and the Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival happening on the West.

It feels like summer is only getting started, so let’s get to it!

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ALGERNON

Sure, two-thirds of Chicago’s awesome musical talent is giving into debauchery the likes we haven’t seen since Tuesday in Austin right now, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops in this city. No, sir (or madam).

Throw on some beads and check out these great shows happening over at The Hideout and the Empty Bottle this weekend to get you through your post-St. Patrick’s Day hangover.

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In Tall Buildings | photo by Elise Bergman

March is finally here. You know what that means? Spring is in the air, snow is melting on the ground and pedestrians are spraining their ankles in newly formed potholes. Anyway, let’s get on with our picks for this weekend’s top shows, shall we…

We’ve got In Tall Buildings at Metro, Tyler Jon Tyler at The Hideout and Nomo at the Empty Bottle among others.
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My Gold Mask | Photo Credit: Drew Reynolds

Hot dog! Friday is here! Time for our picks for top weekend shows. In this edition, we talk Soft Speaker at the Hideout, Chaperone at the Metro, My Gold Mask at Schubas and a whole lot more.

Let’s get to it, shall we?

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Concrete Blonde

Happy Blackhawks day, Chicago! We did it! After 49 long years, Lord Stanley’s Cup returns to the windy city!

If you’re not already hammered at downtown celebration, there’s plenty of great music this weekend to keep the party going including Concrete Blonde at the Vic, YAWN at the Hideout, The Futureheads at Lincoln Hall, Metronome Celebration, Earth Program and at Bottom Lounge and so much more.

Let’s get to it, shall we?

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Condo Fucks

We’ve got a PACKED edition of Weekend Diversions for you today including the Condo Fucks at The Hideout, Local Natives at Schubas, Coltrane Motion at Subterranean and more. Coupled with the beautiful weather out – this should be an amazing weekend.

Let’s get to it, shall we?

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