Farm-in-the-Zoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

1. Farm-in-the-Zoo

8.7
2001 N Clark St (at Lincoln Park Zoo), Chicago, IL
Farm · Lincoln Park · 8 tips and reviews

Rebecca W.Rebecca W: Have a toddler? Then bring them here on Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:15 & 10 to rock out with Mr Singer! He's wonderful and your tot will thank you! :-) If they can talk! ;)

Kelly .Kelly 🍰: The goats are so cute! They use the scratching posts to relieve itch!

MafiaHairdresser J.MafiaHairdresser Jon-David: Always leave a few bucks for this farm to keep it around for the kids.

Civic Opera House is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

2. Civic Opera House

9.0
20 N Wacker Dr (at W Madison St), Chicago, IL
Opera House · The Loop · 63 tips and reviews

Jonathan F.Jonathan Ferrera: The acoustics in the theater are amazing. If the doors are open during rehearsal, you can hear the singers all the way from the main hall.

Raveese G.Raveese Gladney: I'm not an opera fan but I would recommend the Civic Opera House to the truest one. They will enjoy the pristine sound of the orchestra and singer.

Matthew S.Matthew Sobocan: Great concert venue with amazing sound.

Mastro's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

3. Mastro's Steakhouse

8.9
520 N Dearborn St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 122 tips and reviews

Kelly M.Kelly Murch: Great food and cocktails, but the live singer must be effing someone. Music always sucks.

Joseph B.Joseph B.: Grab a spot at the bar and get serenaded by the superb singers while you sip your drink in elegant style.

David B.David Bergstein: Excellent steaks, service and music!

Historic Site of State Street Stroll is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

4. Historic Site of State Street Stroll

8.3
(at Calumet Ave.), Chicago, IL
Historic and Protected Site · 6 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In the 1920's and '30s, this is where you’d come strut your stuff as music poured from the theaters, cabarets and nightclubs, like the Pekin Theater where the top blues singers of the day performed. Read more.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In the 1920’s, this is where you’d come strut your stuff as music poured from nightclubs. The Meyers Ace Hardware store used to be the Sunset Café, a legendary jazz club where Louis Armstrong played. Read more.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The hardware store at the corner used to be the Sunset Café, a legendary jazz club where Louis Armstrong and others played. Look inside at the historic clippings in front, and the mural in back. Read more.

Beat Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

5. Beat Kitchen

8.4
2100 W Belmont Ave (at Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Roscoe Village · 49 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: On Sundays, the venerable music venue delivers the best of Chicago's rockin' kids' music scene to little scenesters, with names like Jeanie B and the Jelly Beans and Mr. Singer & The Sharp Cookies.-MS Read more.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: On Sundays, the venerable music venue delivers the best of Chicago's rockin' kids' music scene to little scenesters, with names like Jeanie B and the Jelly Beans and Mr. Singer & The Sharp Cookies.

Tim S.Tim Somerville: Amazing food, amazing shows. Staff is very cool, despite the stress of constant live music transient crowds. One could be a regular here.

Blue Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

6. Blue Chicago

8.8
536 N Clark St (Bt W Grand Av & Ohio St.), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · River North · 56 tips and reviews

Luciana V.Luciana Vianna: The music was amazing... great band with great singers... totally worth it!

Jamie-LynnJamie-Lynn: Charlie Love and his band are amazing! $5 mixed drinks and REAL blues. You can't beat it. I'll definitely be back!

Charles E.Charles Edge: Classic blues joint. Check out Charlie Love if you get the joint. Classic place!

Apollo Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

7. Apollo Theater

8.3
2540 N Lincoln Ave (at Lill), Chicago, IL
Theater · North Side · 27 tips and reviews

Becky B.Becky Brewerton: Million Dollar Quartet was utterly fantastic. Great show with amazing singers.

DavidDavid: A wonderful story with great live performers.

DoraDora: This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.com

The Chicago Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

8. The Chicago Theatre

9.4
175 N State St (at E Lake St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 100 tips and reviews

Davidaw C.Davidaw Chatman: This is a beautiful landmark. Come and visit singers as Janet Jackson, Barbara Streisand, and up and coming artists!

StefanieStefanie: Beautiful and iconic performance space. A must see. Seating in the balcony is better than floor seats in the back of the main level.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In "The Dark Knight" (2008), Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) and his girlfriend Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal) show up for a ballet performance in scenes shot in the Chicago Theatre. Read more.

Location of Historic Maxwell Street Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

9. Location of Historic Maxwell Street Market

7.5
Maxwell St & Halsted, Chicago, IL
Historic and Protected Site · University Village - Little Italy · 12 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Blues singer & guitarist John Lee Hooker was filmed live singing "Boom, Boom" in the middle of the bustling Maxwell Street Market, outside of Nate's Deli (formerly at 807 W. Maxwell St, now closed). Read more.

Kathi H.Kathi Hardney: A treat for a Special Chrat day, I grew up eating them going to the Market with my Grandmother in "Jew Town" as a child!! $2 Polish for February: Black History Month Nice!!

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Today, the Maxwell Street Market, which still happens every Sunday, has moved to Desplaines St. & Roosevelt Rd. Read more.

DAVIDsTEA is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

10. DAVIDsTEA

1645A N Damen Ave Unit 2-907A, Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Bucktown · 24 tips and reviews

Archie P.Archie Powell: Singers, stock up on Bravissimo. Makes Throat coat look like a total chump.

CynthiaCynthia: Friendly service and unique tea flavors and blends. Buy loose leaf tea, prepared iced or hot cups of tea, and tea equipment. Make sure to try the 2 daily samples.

Lindsey W.Lindsey Woody: A Canadian tea shop, this is one of the first few US locations. You can get a free tea tin when you purchase at least 4oz of one tea. Some amazing choices; beware, you'll be addicted!

Empty Bottle is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

11. Empty Bottle

8.8
1035 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Ukrainian Village · 84 tips and reviews

Dani S.Dani Schmidt: Cool looking venue inside. Good drinks! However the sound was a little off and it was hard to hear the singer. I watched from the raised level and had no problem seeing.

Brett W.Brett Widmann: Small and intimate venue with very comforting and positive vibes. Worth checking out. Decent prices on drinks, too.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This is Chicago’s premier indie rock club, hosting cutting-edge bands from home and abroad. “Cheap Sundays” and free Mondays remove the financial risk from gambling on an unknown bill.

Pick Me Up Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

12. Pick Me Up Café

3408 N Clark St (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lakeview · 140 tips and reviews

SPINSPIN: Black Cards singer Bebe Rexha swears by the Cancun combo and the French toast: “It's better than my mom’s!"

BigTab R.BigTab R.N.: Tons of vegan options, cool vibe. Vegan chocolate cake rocks!!!

Ben S.Ben Salcedo: Cheese Fries!!!! (and ranch)

Soldier Field is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

13. Soldier Field

8.8
1410 S Museum Campus Dr (btwn McFetridge Dr & Waldron Dr), Chicago, IL
Football Stadium · Musuem Campus · 211 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: The Chicago Freedom Movement, led by Martin Luther King, held a rally here on July 10, 1966. As many as 60,000 people came to hear Dr. King as well as singer Stevie Wonder.

Fallon C.Fallon Campbell: Beautiful stadium with lots of food and drink options

The White HouseThe White House: President Obama throws a football following the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) working dinner. Read more.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

14. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

8.2
200 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 20 tips and reviews

Halil A.Halil Asıl: You should have seat near by the singer. He is very good!

Matt H.Matt Heckler: Like every Potbelly location, I recommend the vegetarian on wheat with hot peppers. Unbelievably good.

Dan. M.Dan. Mastretta: Cheap and fast, good place to eat and run.

Louie's Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Singers in Chicago.

15. Louie's Pub

6.9
1659 W North Ave (at N Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Karaoke Bar · Wicker Park · 10 tips and reviews

Tony M.Tony M: Karaoke is fun because there is no stage placing the "singer" in the center. Passing the mic helps reduce inhibitions. Place is extremely crowded. Need to be patient and love your neighbor.

Lexi W.Lexi W: Brought my coworkers here for an after work outing and I was really impressed with Louie's Pub. Definitely a fun night and drinks were great! Karaoke is a must and they let you order in food!

Jessica R.Jessica Robertson: Had so much fun here on a Tuesday night - karaoke was very entertaining! No food menu, but you can order delivery :) and as an update for 2013... it is NOT a cash only bar!