Metro and Smart Bar are two separate clubs that share the same building. The clubs are located in Chicago's famed Wrigleyville neighborhood, just a few blocks away from Wrigley field on the far north side of Chicago. Metro is the bigger of the two clubs and often features national touring bands and DJs. The club holds 1,100 people and has a main dance floor and a balcony. Most early shows are all ages, and most later shows are 18 and up. Two bars serve alcohol to patrons ages 21 and up.
Smart Bar is located downstairs from the Metro, and is more of a DJ dance club than live band venue. World famous DJs perform regularly at Smart Bar. The club is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.Most shows are 21 and up.
Metro/Smart Bar
3730 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60613
773-549-0203
metrochicago.com
Double Door is a live music venue in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Wicker Park has emerged as a hip, artsy area of Chicago, featuring urban clothing stores and unique restaurants. Double Door features a variety of acts, ranging from indie, pop, hip-hop, electronic, bluegrass, rock and much more. The venue holds about 500 people and has a large dance floor in front of the stage. Tickets for all shows can be purchased in advance at the venue box office or at the door before the show. Tickets range from free to $20 and up, depending on the artist. The club also offers recording and live rehearsal services to bands and other performers.
Double Door
1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-489-3160
doubledoor.com
Durty Nellies is a restaurant and night club located in Palatine, Illinois, a suburb 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Durty Nellies features local and nationally touring bands and performers in their venue, which is separate from the restaurant. The venue is open until 3:00 a.m. every weeknight and until 4:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. All shows are 21 and up unless otherwise noted on the website. The venue features a large stage with concert sound and lighting equipment and a large dance floor in front of the stage. There is also a full bar that serves over 80 beers from all over the world. Food is available in the venue as well.
Durty Nellies
180 N. Smith St.
Palatine,IL 60067
847-358-9150
durtynellies.com
