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Home » Burlington Bar

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Posted inMusic

The Burlington conjures up a witch-house night

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil February 14, 2017August 18, 2021

The Burlington conjures up a witch-house night, local record labels take over the Empty Bottle for an afternoon, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Travel to Shapers’ Pierce Islands at the Burlington tonight

by Leor Galil August 7, 2014August 18, 2021

The experimental Chicago group celebrate the release of their cinematic new album.

Posted inBlogs

The small sound world of California artist Steve Roden

by Peter Margasak February 25, 2013August 19, 2021

The sound artist makes some rare Chicago appearances this week.

Posted inBlogs

Saturday night: White Magic at Burlington Bar

by Peter Margasak July 19, 2012August 19, 2021

Mira Billotte plays a rare solo White Magic show on Saturday at Burlington Bar

Matt Kimmel (right)
Posted inBest of Chicago

Best New Booker With an Ear for the Weird

by Peter Margasak June 20, 2012August 19, 2021

Matt Kimmel

Posted inBlogs

Can you stand Talibam!?

by Peter Margasak April 24, 2012August 19, 2021

Fine-tuned annoyance machine Talibam! hits the Burlington Bar on Tuesday, then plays for choreographer Karole Armitage at the MCA.

Posted inBlogs

The Burlington raises the bar

by Peter Margasak March 27, 2012August 19, 2021

Neon Marshmallow’s Matt Kimmel brings the booking heat to the Burlington.

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