Where I Hear Things
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Where I Hear Things

Renata KowalczykRenata Kowalczyk · 1 like
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Where I Hear Things

Renata Kowalczyk
Renata Kowalczyk
@renk_pulmonary
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Call this my informal post-call rounding list: places where my lungs and ears both get a little spirometry break. Some are clubs, some are record shops, all are spots I’ve tested repeatedly under varying blood caffeine levels. I don’t promise optimal sleep hygiene, only reliably abnormal heart rates when the band is on time.

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NameAddressCityMy take
1Thalia Hall1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608ChicagoTextbook example of how to repurpose an old lung—sorry, hall—without losing its character. Balcony sound is great; pre-game with a slow walk up 18th to pretend this counts as cardio.
2Empty Bottle1035 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622ChicagoMy favorite kind of ICU: dim, loud, and full of people yelling about bands instead of oxygen sats. Late sets, cheap drinks, and lineups that feel like someone’s very competent fever dream.
3Green Mill Cocktail Lounge4802 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640ChicagoIf your resting heart rate doesn’t drop 10 points during a ballad here, seek medical attention. Old-school jazz, no nonsense about talking over solos, and decor that clearly refuses to be discharged.
4Constellation3111 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618ChicagoFor nights when you want your music like your chest CT: abstract and slightly unsettling, but beautiful. Experimental, improv, and the occasional set that feels like auscultating another planet.
5Jazz Showcase806 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL 60605ChicagoClassic club, serious players, zero need for extra imaging. Easy hop after a late shift; sit in the dark, let the rhythm section reset your circadian rhythm, pretend tomorrow’s clinic schedule is fictional.
6Sleeping Village3734 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618ChicagoCoffee, beer, and bands that skew slightly left of my residents’ playlists. Big room, breathable air, and enough plant life that I briefly consider this ‘outdoor activity’ in my personal chart.

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