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Posted inMusic

COVID-19 hits live music hard

by Philip Montoro March 17, 2020August 18, 2021

You can still support artists and staff by buying merch and donating to fundraisers.

Posted inArts & Culture

Drown your sorrows

by Rima Parikh February 11, 2020August 18, 2021

A Valentine’s Day bar guide based on relationship status

Posted inMusic

A barbaric piggyback ride on the gig poster of the week

by Salem Collo-Julin November 20, 2019August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was created by Chicago artist Angel Onofre.

Posted inMusic

Behold the No Hope Diamond on the gig poster of the week

by Salem Collo-Julin March 20, 2019August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by Chicago-based artist Marc Mozga for his band Hobbyist.

Posted inMusic

The Chicago House Party levels up to ‘music festival’ for 2018

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil May 22, 2018August 18, 2021

The Chicago House Party levels up to ‘music festival’ for 2018, Andy Ortmann spends government money on subversive noise, and more.

Posted inBlogs

The gig poster of the week works any way you turn it

by Luca Cimarusti September 13, 2017August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by Wet Piss member and Maximum Pelt Records owner Magic Ian.

Posted inBlogs

There’s a room with a view on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti July 26, 2017August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist Ash Windbigler.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best 4 AM bar

by Chicago Reader June 22, 2017August 18, 2021

The Owl 2521 N. Milwaukee 773-235-5300 owlbarchicago.com @theOwlChicago Runner-Up East Room

Posted inBlogs

Welcome to Night Vale, the Wine Stroll, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Brianna Wellen April 24, 2017August 18, 2021

The Girl Talk, Chicago Cocktail Social, and more happenings from April 24-27.

Posted inBlogs

Kim Foxx on the Girl Talk, the Chicago Improv Festival, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Brianna Wellen March 27, 2017August 18, 2021

Thomas Frank, Zhang Peili, and more happenings from March 27-30

Posted inBlogs

Moby Dick with puppets at the MCA, All-American basketball at the United Center, and more things to do in Chicago

by Brianna Wellen March 28, 2016August 18, 2021

Message For Details, Dad’s Basement dance party, and more happenings from March 28-31.

Posted inBlogs

The Owl doesn’t seem bothered by the band named Cuntz

by Luca Cimarusti October 8, 2015August 18, 2021

The Australian noise-rock band plays a free show tonight.

Posted inBlogs

Check out a new Logan Square garage-rock dis track from bedroom-pop project Netherfriends

by Luca Cimarusti September 24, 2015August 18, 2021

Last week, the project released an EP tearing into the local rock scene.

Posted inBlogs

Vivian Girls singer Cassie Ramone headlines a mellow night of solo sets at the Owl

by Luca Cimarusti August 20, 2015August 18, 2021

The night also includes sets from three local singers.

Posted inBlogs

Memphis weird punks Nots play a free show at the Owl tonight

by Philip Montoro August 13, 2015August 18, 2021

Nots play Chicago behind a bleak, noisy new single, and they’ll be back in town with more new music in November.

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