Broadway Playhouse is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

1. Broadway Playhouse

8.7
175 E Chestnut St (btwn Mies van der Rohe Way & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Performing Arts Venue · Streeterville · 13 tips and reviews

Lucy T.Lucy Trevino: They have the best wheelchair accessible seats! Better than the Cadillac Palace, Oriental Theater, or Chicago Theater.

ZachZach: Parking Validation at Box Office!!

Hannah A.Hannah Alkadi: We saw Stomp here. Nice and intimate theater.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

2. Chicago Shakespeare Theater

9.1
800 E Grand Ave (at Navy Pier), Chicago, IL
Theater · Streeterville · 27 tips and reviews

John T.John Turnbow: A great show once again. My students really enjoyed it. It really is a must do.

Kyle H.Kyle Hayward: If there is a Q Brothers production playing, GO TO IT. You will not be disappointed.

Jacob Y.Jacob Young: Julius Caesar runs until March 24th! Grab a ticket for political drama, assasinations and a war that shaped the course of human history!

House of Blues is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

3. House of Blues

8.9
329 N Dearborn St (btwn Kinzie St & Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Near North Side · 197 tips and reviews

RxRx: Bartenders in the Foundation Room Bar are awesome and will totally take care of you. Great place to hang out before shows or anytime.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Track down the sound that evolved from the Blues at the House of Blues' Gospel Brunch on Sundays, complimented by a Southern-inspired buffet and blues memorabilia on the walls. Read more.

VH1VH1: Bet you didn’t know - HOB Chicago has mud from the Mississippi Delta buried under the Music Hall stage as a reminder of the blues roots of all the music gracing the stage. – Team Live Nation

Winter's Jazz Club is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

4. Winter's Jazz Club

9.0
465 N. McClurg Court (promenade) (Illinois Street), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Streeterville · 1 tip

Augie R.Augie Ray: Great jazz music in a comfortable setting.

Blue Chicago is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

5. Blue Chicago

8.8
536 N Clark St (Bt W Grand Av & Ohio St.), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · River North · 56 tips and reviews

Lisa G.Lisa Griffin: Local hang-out and I always brought my out-of-town guests here - the live bands are awesome and good drinks at reasonable prices!

Charles E.Charles Edge: Classic blues joint. Check out Charlie Love if you get the joint. Classic place!

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Chicago Blues woman Grana' Lousie sings soulfully at this club -- you can tell how deeply she feels the meaning of the music by watching the expression on her face as she sings.

Second City Training Center is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

6. Second City Training Center

8.6
1608 N Wells St (at North Ave), Chicago, IL
Theater · Old Town Triangle · 13 tips and reviews

Annie K.Annie K: Their introductory program is worth every penny. Such brilliant teachers.

Elke S.Elke S: Yes. And...

Zach W.Zach West: Have you ever stayed for a show after class? Tuesday's faculty show is awesome!

Lookingglass Theatre Company is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

7. Lookingglass Theatre Company

8.7
821 N Michigan Ave (at Pearson), Chicago, IL
Theater · Streeterville · 17 tips and reviews

NikAroundChiNikAroundChi: Awesome, creative, interesting productions full of talented people. I love Lookingglass.

Shannon B.Shannon B.: Best theatre in town for new works! Inventive, innovative & imaginative

Sheri J.Sheri Jacobs: Eat at the Mity Nice Grill before the theater. Great food and they have a great special pre-theater

Untitled Supper Club is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

8. Untitled Supper Club

8.4
111 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle St & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 141 tips and reviews

SofiaSofia: Loved the corn bread & the "Bitter Betty" cocktail! If you have a sweet tooth, try the Pineapple Upside Down Cake!

EaterEater: This 1920s-era speakeasy offers a swank lounge, private cabanas, live entertainment space and an enormous whiskey library with over 300 choices.

Christopher M.Christopher Marty: If you don't already know it, the largest collection of American whiskey on the planet in the truly gorgeous Whiskey Library. Now over 250 different bottles. This is why you live in Chicago.

Andy's Jazz Club is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

9. Andy's Jazz Club

8.3
11 E Hubbard St (State and Hubbard), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Near North Side · 90 tips and reviews

Linda D.Linda D: The food is great. Pizzas ate wonderful. Also, sliders, caprese salad, scallop app,burgers. Nice selection of wines by the glass.

semra a.semra akin: Good music :)

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: It’s a comfortable, intimate space; on top of the music, this River North restaurant boasts a respectable menu that tempts jazzheads to make an evening of it. Read more.

Second City Works is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

10. Second City Works

8.4
1616 N Wells St (at W North Ave), Chicago, IL
Theater · Old Town Triangle · 9 tips and reviews

Angelica D.Angelica Dongallo: Arrive at least 30 mins early, and request a table!

Katie Jo K.Katie Jo Kohls: Udderball was HILARIOUS!!

Miles D.Miles Dabic: Now UP Comedy Club is in same location...

Havana Grill & Mojito Bar is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

11. Havana Grill & Mojito Bar

7.8
412 N Clark St (between W Hubbard St & W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · River North · 63 tips and reviews

Briah R.Briah Rosa: The chicken dish with mashed sweet potatoes& plantanes is absolutely DELISH!! But the habanero sauce that comes with BE FOREWARNED it is extremely hot! A little truly goes a long way! Great mojitos!

Cathi O.Cathi Odtohan: try the pillowy empanadas! Delish!

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: The ceviche mixto is especially enticing for summer meals, with its citrusy mix of marinated blue marlin, sea scallops and calamari, topped with avocado and lime. Read more.

JBTV is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

12. JBTV

7.9
318 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Rock Club · River North · 7 tips and reviews

Chris V.Chris Vicente: Great Music, Great vibe, Great people 🎶🤘🏽🤟🏽🎸. Amazing Rock and Roll History of TV Performances

Sara S.Sara S: It's SRO, so be sure you wear comfy shoes. Free SmartWater and Vitamin Water in the fridge, just don't take anything labelled for the band.

ManbqueManbque: Helping up and coming bands out for years!

Miller Lite Beer Garden is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

13. Miller Lite Beer Garden

7.7
700 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Streeterville · 33 tips and reviews

UpShift DigitalUpShift Digital: Live dueling pianos. Vodka lemonade. Yes please (a lot of tourists though)

Connor G.Connor Gaughan: Grab a beer from further down the pier near the entrance and save up to $3

ᴡ B.ᴡ Briggs: Enjoy good beer with good friends!

Primary Nightclub is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

14. Primary Nightclub

7.5
5 W Division St (at State St.), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Near North Side · 21 tips and reviews

Tina S.Tina Segura: Has a smart bar feel. Dark, small, great sound system...good vibes

Rosie MaeRosie Mae: Finally a club in this area that actually plays good music!

Tia J.Tia J.: A wonderful non- judgmental ambiance with great house muzik. Dance like no one is watching... Bc they are not!

Bub City is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Near North Side, Chicago.

15. Bub City

7.3
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 137 tips and reviews

Jessica P.Jessica Prassel: Call ahead and make a reservation otherwise you may wait a long time. Great food and great music are why this restaurant is such a hot spot.

K8T L.K8T Lindgren: This is a rude ass awakening walking into The Ladies'. Hella funny, though!

Dana D.Dana Danielle: Thursday night they have live music! Make sure to get there early. The fried pickles are a great app, but everything on the menu is delicious!