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OPEN MIC W/ ZACK FEDORMusic
Reggie's·South Loop

OPEN MIC W/ ZACK FEDOR

Acoustic Open Mic Hosted by Zack. OPEN MIC W/ ZACK FEDOR Zack Fedor is Illinois’ country musician. Since 2011 Zack Fedor has been a regular feature of bars, tavern’s, fairs, and festivals all across the Midwest. Playing songs and Zack Fedor is Illinois’ barstool musician. Since 2011 Zack Fedor has been a regular feature of bars, tavern’s, fairs, and festivals all across the Midwest. Playing songs and making friends everywhere he goes! Band Website Spotify Instagram Twitter

FreeFolk / Roots
Jun 22
7:00 PM
MissSpokenEvent
Cole's Bar·Logan Square

MissSpoken

Essays and stories by Femmes, Nonbinary folk, Amazons, Earth Mamas, Boss Babes, Trans Women, Ladies, Hausfraus, Cis Women, Dykes, Bitches and Little Old Ladies! Featured Readers: TBD Your hostesses with the mostessess, Jasmine Davila and Amy Eaton We got your Miss, your Mrs, your Ms and you Mx right here!

Free
Jun 22
7:00 PM
REDACTED: Point BreakEvent
Gman Tavern·Wrigleyville

REDACTED: Point Break

Monday, June 22 312unes Presents… REDACTED: Point Break written by Kate Cohen Suggested Donation at Door / 21 & Over / Doors: 7pm / Event: 7:30pm-9:30pm REDACTED : Where live lit, improv, and genuine affection for movies of wavering quality collide. Every month, Redacted presents an unrehearsed and unauthorized parody of a film that lives in our brains rent-free.

Jun 22
7:30 PM
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The Dip w. James TutsonMusic
SPACE·Evanston

The Dip w. James Tutson

The Dip is a Seattle-based Rhythm and Blues band that is known for its poignant songwriting, detailed arrangements, and vintage sound. Featuring a three-piece horn section, the groups music harkens back to earlier soul and funk influences while hinting at the jazz foundations that brought the bands members together. With a distinct sonic character that has drawn in millions of listeners to date, The Dip released their latest, fourth full-length studio album Love Direction in July 2024. It is their second with Dualtone Records, the follow-up to 2022s Sticking With It which landed at #1 on the Billboard Current R&B Albums Chart.The band headlined and sold out shows at iconic venues across the country last year including San Franciscos legendary Fillmore, Washington DCs 9:30 Club, Webster Hall in New York, Austins historic Scoot Inn, two nights at Thalia Hall in Chicago and two hometown shows at The Showbox in Seattle. They have also had the opportunity to support new friends like The Black Pumas and The Teskey Brothers, while also appearing at major festivals including Bonnaroo and Outside Lands.

FreeR&b / SoulJazz / Blues
Jun 22
8:00 PM
Extraordinary Popular DelusionsEvent
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

Extraordinary Popular Delusions

Please RSVP to help us plan, though admission will be on a first come, first served basis and cannot be guaranteed. TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 21+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘ Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

Jun 22
8:00 PM
The Band SolsticeMusic
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

The Band Solstice

BIO The Band Solstice, formed in 2019 by childhood friends, has grown from a summer-solstice idea into a rising indie-rock force known for their energetic shows and evolving sound. Now students at The University of Tennessee, the group channels influences from Kings of Leon, Dawes, Mt. Joy, and Dr. Dog into a style all their own. Frontman Marty Gee delivers powerful, emotive vocals, anchored by the tight rhythm from drummer Grayson Strayder and bassist Maddox Frazier. Jacob Greene adds depth and lush keyboard textures, while Jackson Frazier’s expressive guitar work brings soaring riffs and melodic solos that define the band’s signature feel. With their debut album slated for early 2026, The Band Solstice prepares to bring new music to new cities as they step confidently into their next chapter. TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

Rock
Jun 22
8:00 PM
BRIAN FALLON & THE PAINKILLERSMusic
Reggie's·South Loop

BRIAN FALLON & THE PAINKILLERS

BRIAN FALLON & THE PAINKILLERS Brian Fallon’s rockstar days are firmly behind him. And no one is more accepting of that fact than Brian Fallon. Having recently turned 40, the New Jersey legend has left more than his youth in his rearview. His former outfit, The Gaslight Anthem, reunited for a string of reunion shows in 2018 but now only exists in that murky grey area known as “indefinite hiatus.” He released two well-received solo albums in the past four years, 2016’s Painkillers and 2018’s Sleepwalkers, but even those records dwell more in the rock genre than anywhere else. Now, with his new solo album, Local Honey, and a partnership for his own label with the venerated, artist-friendly outpost Thirty Tigers (Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell), Fallon has made the record he has always wanted to make and has put himself in a place to release it exactly as he pleases. Its acoustic-leaning, introspective, singer-songwriter artistry is a benchmark of a time and place, a heartfelt and grown-up sound that has been in his mind and in his heart for a long while. Unique amongst his output, Local Honey is a snapshot of Fallon’s current existence and a masterstroke from an artist whose songwriting talent is boiling over. Band Website Spotify Facebook Instagram EMILY WOLFE Austin, Texas based singer/songwriter/guitarist Emily Wolfe explores and obliterates the boundaries of rock-and-roll and modern pop, mining equal inspiration from the likes of Judas Priest and Ariana Grande in her bold but masterful genre-bending music. Wolfe has shared stages with the likes of Heart, The Pretenders and Gary Clark Jr. She’s a self-taught guitar player starting at the age of 5. After self-releasing her EP Roulette in 2014 followed by single “Atta Blues” in 2016, Emily used 2017 and 2018 to strategize and write new music. She released a debut self-titled, full-length album in February 2019, produced by Ben Tanner of the Alabama Shakes. Wolfe has been described as a sonic merging of PJ Harvey and Jack White and is guaranteed to not disappoint early fans who are already along for the ride to greatness. Wolfe and her music have been featured and profiled by The Wall Street Journal, MTV, NPR, and American Songwriter Band Website Spotify Facebook Instagram

Folk / RootsRockPop
Jun 22
8:00 PM
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SOLD OUT - The Dip w. James TutsonMusic
SPACE·Evanston

SOLD OUT - The Dip w. James Tutson

The Dip is a Seattle-based Rhythm and Blues band that is known for its poignant songwriting, detailed arrangements, and vintage sound. Featuring a three-piece horn section, the groups music harkens back to earlier soul and funk influences while hinting at the jazz foundations that brought the bands members together. With a distinct sonic character that has drawn in millions of listeners to date, The Dip released their latest, fourth full-length studio album Love Direction in July 2024. It is their second with Dualtone Records, the follow-up to 2022s Sticking With It which landed at #1 on the Billboard Current R&B Albums Chart.The band headlined and sold out shows at iconic venues across the country last year including San Franciscos legendary Fillmore, Washington DCs 9:30 Club, Webster Hall in New York, Austins historic Scoot Inn, two nights at Thalia Hall in Chicago and two hometown shows at The Showbox in Seattle. They have also had the opportunity to support new friends like The Black Pumas and The Teskey Brothers, while also appearing at major festivals including Bonnaroo and Outside Lands.

FreeR&b / SoulJazz / Blues
Jun 22
8:00 PM
Countertechnique with Sophie Minouche AllenMusic
Color Club·Wicker Park

Countertechnique with Sophie Minouche Allen

Countertechnique® provides tools for body and mind to deal with the demanding dance practice of the 21st century. It is a movement system to help the dancer think about the dancing body, focusing on the process of incorporating information into action.

Pop
Jun 23
11:30 AM
THE DIP w/ special guest James Tutson at FITZGERALDS OutdoorsMusic
FitzGerald's·Berwyn

THE DIP w/ special guest James Tutson at FITZGERALDS Outdoors

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:THE DIP at FITZGERALDS Outdoors! FITZGERALDS OUTDOORS is the name we give large outdoor concerts with a festival style setup: a large stage with a state of the art sound system, lights, and Pavilion to protect from any inclement weather will make for an incredible outdoor show at our historic old nightlcub!The Dip is a Seattle-based Rhythm and Blues band that is known for its poignant songwriting, detailed arrangements, and vintage sound. Featuring a three-piece horn section, the groups music harkens back to earlier soul and funk influences while hinting at the jazz foundations that brought the bands members together. With a distinct sonic character that has drawn in millions of listeners to date, The Dip released their latest, fourth full-length studio album Love Direction in July 2024. It is their second with Dualtone Records, the follow-up to 2022s Sticking With It which landed at #1 on the Billboard Current R&B Albums Chart.The band headlined and sold out shows at iconic venues across the country last year including San Franciscos legendary Fillmore, Washington DCs 9:30 Club, Webster Hall in New York, Austins historic Scoot Inn, two nights at Thalia Hall in Chicago and two hometown shows at The Showbox in Seattle. They have also had the opportunity to support new friends like The Black Pumas and The Teskey Brothers, while also appearing at major festivals including Bonnaroo and Outside Lands.Enjoy BABYGOLD BARBECUE before during and after the show by booking a table in the dining room, OR visiting the fast casual BBQ set up in the back corner of the patio!***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS***ALL AGES

FreeR&b / SoulPop
Jun 23
6:00 PM

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