a live music guide | chicago, il

We're building a running guide to every gospel brunch, blues bar, house night, jazz room, and DIY stage in the city. Check out what's booked this month.

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This month in Chicago

August 2026
FRI, AUG 21
Sample Event — Replace Me at The Whistle Room
Sample Event — Replace MeThe Whistle RoomTonight8:00 PM

This is placeholder copy. Swap in a real curated pick through the Google Sheet — two or three sentences on why this show is worth catching.

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SAT, AUG 22
Sample Event — Replace Me at Blue Line Tap
Sample Event — Replace MeBlue Line Tap9:30 PM

Placeholder description. Keep it short — one to two sentences renders best in the curated list layout.

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MON, AUG 24
Sample Event — Replace Me at Lakeview Listening Room
Sample Event — Replace MeLakeview Listening Room7:00 PM

Placeholder description for a curated pick. Replace title, venue, date/time, description, image, and the call-to-action link via the CMS.

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TUE, AUG 25
Sample Event — Replace Me at Corner Pocket
Sample Event — Replace MeCorner Pocket8:30 PM

Placeholder copy. This entry is not flagged as featured, so it appears only in the curated list below, not in the slider.

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WED, AUG 26
Sample Event — Replace Me at The Practice Space
Sample Event — Replace MeThe Practice Space7:30 PM

Placeholder copy for a curated event listing. Keep descriptions tight for the layout.

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THU, AUG 27
Sample Event — Replace Me at Basement Sessions
Sample Event — Replace MeBasement Sessions10:00 PM

Placeholder copy. Ten of these entries render in the curated section, day-grouped like the original Ticketmaster feed.

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FRI, AUG 28
Sample Event — Replace Me at The Marquee Room
Sample Event — Replace MeThe Marquee Room8:00 PM

Placeholder copy for another curated pick. Swap for a real show through the CMS.

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SAT, AUG 29
Sample Event — Replace Me at No Cover Nightly
Sample Event — Replace MeNo Cover Nightly9:00 PM

Placeholder copy. This is a good slot for a no-cover or DIY show that a ticketing feed would otherwise miss.

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SUN, AUG 30
Sample Event — Replace Me at The Back Room
Sample Event — Replace MeThe Back Room7:00 PM

Placeholder copy for a curated event. Replace all fields via the CMS before launch.

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MON, AUG 31
Sample Event — Replace Me at Union Hall
Sample Event — Replace MeUnion Hall8:00 PM

Final placeholder entry rounding out the ten-event curated list for launch.

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