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Home » Abbey Pub

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Posted inColumns & Opinion

Ana the Irving Park crossing guard confronts dangerous and disrespectful drivers to keep kids safe

by John Greenfield April 24, 2017August 18, 2021

Stationed at the complicated intersection of Elston, Grace, and Bernard, Ana is a much-needed neighborhood fixture.

The poster for Saturday's Stephanie Morris memorial concert at the Hideout, by her Dianogah bandmate Jay Ryan
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: Remembering musician Stephanie Morris at the Hideout

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil October 29, 2014August 18, 2021

Friends and colleages remember musician Stephanie Morris at the Hideout, White/Light scores a new sci-fi short film, and more.

The upstairs music room at the Promontory, a new Hyde Park venue with a restaurant and bar on its ground level
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: The Thalia Hall team launches the Promontory in Hyde Park

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil July 30, 2014August 18, 2021

The Thalia Hall team’s new Hyde Park venue, the Mopery’s new identity, and more

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Fri 7/25: Newberry Book Fair, Critical Mass, and Juke Fest

by Will Greenberg July 25, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, July 25

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Fri 5/2: Wine Riot, the Walk, and Mobb Deep

by Osita Nwanevu May 2, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, May 2

Lorna Donley
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: A radio remembrance of Da’s Lorna Donley

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil March 5, 2014August 18, 2021

A radio remembrance of Da’s Lorna Donley, plus new music from MC the Buttress and scum punks Flesh Panthers

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Sun 1/19: Dating for Nerds, Segovia Classical Guitar Series, and Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival

by Brianna Wellen January 19, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Sunday, January 19

Time Crash, left to right: drummer Andy Rice, singer and guitarist Ronen Kohn, pedal-steel player Chris Rice, wielder of the GuiTARDIS Dave Kitsberg, and bassist Michael Fye
Posted inMusic

Time Crash brings Time Lord rock across the pond

by Megan Kirby November 19, 2013August 19, 2021

Doctor Who turns 50 this week, and Chicago nerd-rock band Time Crash is ready to celebrate.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Thu 6/27: Best of Chicago bash, Air Sex World Championships, and the Plant

by Tosten Burks June 27, 2013August 19, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, June 27

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Sat 5/11: Chicago Arts Girls Spring Pop-Up Shop, American Beer Classic, and Professor Blastoff

by Tosten Burks May 11, 2013August 19, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, May 11

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Mon 3/25: Pile, Poetry as Comedy, and Dawn, Quixote

by Katie Kather March 25, 2013August 19, 2021

What’s on the Reader’s Agenda for Monday, March 25, 2013

Posted inBlogs

The Reader’s Agenda: Thu 11/8

by Drew Hunt November 8, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Thursday, November 8, 2012

Posted inBlogs

Sunday: Marco Cappelli’s Italian Surf Academy and the Avengers

by Peter Margasak October 26, 2012August 19, 2021

Sunday’s concert highlights include Marco Cappelli’s twangy Italian guitar and the vintage punk of the Avengers

Posted inBlogs

The Abbey Pub’s facelift makes its TV debut

by Taylor Goldenstein July 30, 2011August 19, 2021

On Sunday the Abbey Pub hosts a night of music and menu sampling for the premiere of its episode of Spike TV’s show Bar Rescue.

Jill Scott
Posted inMusic

Soundboard, July 28-August 3

by Chicago Reader July 28, 2011August 19, 2021

Von Freeman, Dolly Parton, Omar S, Jill Scott, and other notable shows

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