Spots that keep me sane
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Spots that keep me sane

Marisol CruzMarisol Cruz · 0 likes
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Spots that keep me sane

Marisol Cruz
@soldecicago
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Okay so this is basically my whole life mapped out in venues — between pulling espresso shots and sketching on the 18 bus, this is where I end up when I need live sound in my ears. Pilsen gets most of the love obviously but I wander, lol. Half of these I've cried a little at, the other half I've two-stepped badly at. Anyway — go, tip the band, buy the merch, you know the drill mija.

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Spots that keep me sane — 6 items
NameTickVenueAddressCityGenreMy take
1Thalia HallThalia Hall1807 S Allport StChicagoIndie, rock, touring actsLiterally in my neighborhood so no excuse not to go — the balcony seats are clutch if you're short like me lol
2Punch HousePunch House1227 W 18th StChicagoDJ sets, indieBasement vibes, tiki drinks, good for when I wanna feel like I'm somewhere else entirely — muy escondido
3SkylarkSkylark2149 S Halsted StChicagoDive bar live bandsPure dive bar energy, the band is always a lil too loud for the room and that's the charm lol anyway
4Empty BottleEmpty Bottle1035 N Western AveChicagoIndie rock, experimentalNot Pilsen but worth the trek, the sound system does something to your chest cavity no cap
5Buddy Guy's LegendsBuddy Guy's Legends700 S Wabash AveChicagoChicago bluesYou have to go at least once, it's like paying respects — the blues just hits different en vivo
6Pilsen Arts and Community HousePilsen Arts and Community House1637 W 18th StChicagoOpen mic, poetry, musicThis is basically home base — I've sketched half the performers here while sipping bad coffee, 10/10 community vibes