7. Big Chicks
8.1
5024 N Sheridan Rd (at W Argyle St.), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Uptown · 88 tips and reviews
Ross Guthrie: great dancing late on Saturday
Eric Drain: What everyone said is true! Saturday night, Sunday brunch, Mon. $1 burgers. But also every 1st Thursday for FKA dance party! Saaaaweet!
Scot Mincey: One of the best bars I've been to!!!! Make sure to dance at least once on the platform!!!
8. The Hideout
8.7
1354 W Wabansia Ave (btwn Elston Ave & Throop St), Chicago, IL
Rock Club · Bucktown · 56 tips and reviews
Pete Fuller: Enjoy the affordable booze and check out the frequent dance parties. I prefer the Soul Dance Parties, myself.
Erin H.: Hipster Dance Parties mean everyone looks just as stupid with their funky moves. Give in, and dance the night away!
Daniel Albert: Check out Life During Wartime once-a-month. Best dance party in the city!
10. Hydrate
7.2
3458 N Halsted St (at W Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lakeview · 53 tips and reviews
Bryce Warner: Make sure to check out the AMAZING dance floor. They have the best DJ's spinning and sexy bartenders.
Pat Lee: Unfortunately one of the few after-hours clubs in Boystown. Great if you don't mind paying cover for repetitive, uninteresting, monotonous and dry dance music in a vacuous hole-like setting.
Brad G: Hydrate heats up in the spring/summer! Come check out some of the best dj's from all over the world and dance til the sun comes up.
11. Auditorium Theatre
9.2
50 E Congress Pkwy (Roosevelt University), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 70 tips and reviews
Explore Chicago: The Joffrey Ballet, which appeared at the Auditorium in scenes shot for "The Company" (2003), was the first American dance company to appear on TV, and the first to visit Russia. Read more.
Explore Chicago: The Joffrey Ballet, which appeared at the Auditorium in scenes shot for "The Company" (2003), was the first dance company to perform at the White House at Jacqueline Kennedy’s invitation. Read more.
Jen T.: Fuerza Bruta Lounge at the Auditorium Theatre opens at 6:30pm Tuesday through Saturday and 2pm on Sundays. Daily drink specials, empanadas and dance music. You do not need a ticket to the show to hang Read more.
12. Empty Bottle
8.8
1035 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Ukrainian Village · 84 tips and reviews
RCRD LBL: Great music venue with pretty awesome acoustics. In between sets for Gang Gang Dance, jump into the old photobooth with some pals. Added bonus - the tamale guy that comes around at the end of the nigh
Lisa W: One of the best venues in the city. Great drink specials, usually a dance party, bad ass photo booths. Late night food at Bite, and as always, RIP Radley.
Rich Cole: Saturday 8/25. Heavy Funk Dance Party! DJRC + The Heard + The Krewe.
14. Metro
8.8
3730 N Clark St (btwn Racine & Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Wrigleyville · 90 tips and reviews
Lauren: Definitely check out Metro's monthly 18+ dance party called One Night Stand. Free or cheap admission, always books the best local DJs, goes til super late, and usually includes freebies. GO! Read more.
E. W.: If you're into the goth scene or just like industrial/gothic music, there's a semi-monthly dance event that if nothing else offers excellent DJing.
Chicagoist: After a show head down to Smartbar and dance into the morning, a great two for one venue deal. Read more.
Krista Ortgiesen: Music, dancing, friendly folks & me!
Chicagoist: Wiggleworms provides over 2,000 infants and toddlers with their first experiences with music, including learning story songs, dance, finger plays and rhythm instruments. Read more.
venessa tarbell: Excellent music instruction. Wiggle worms classes are popular with the younger set. They also have regular concerts that I highly recommend, although some can be over-priced.