Lincoln Hall, the much anticipated new music venue in town, is already in the midst of its soft opening* but they're proper grand opening bash is this Sunday with Ted Leo + Pharmacists and The Jai Alai Savant. Oh wait, we already told you that, didn't we? more ›

Lincoln Hall, the new music venue from the Brothers Schuba, is already amassing itself a nice looking calendar and they haven't even opened yet. It's the solid mix of national and local talent we've come to expect at sister venue Schuba's. And while Mike Doughty technically christens the venue on Friday with a sold out show, the official "Grand Opening" party doesn't happen until Sunday, October 25; indie rockers Ted Leo + Pharmacists headline with support from The Jai-Alai Savant. It's a solid lineup and we're pretty anxious to check out the space ourselves. Tickets go on sale this Friday at noon, so be sure to get your clickin' finger ready. more ›

This weekend marks the return of one of our favorite music-centered Chicago streetfests, Do Division, held in Wicker Park at the Damen and Division intersection. For a five buck donation, the annual streetfest and sidewalk sale gives you access to specials from local vendors and retailers, fare from neighborhood restaurants and bars and an amazing lineup of live music from near and far curated by the Empty Bottle. Here are some of our top picks. more ›