The next seven days in Berwyn, one ranked column of where to be.
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BEARS BRUNCH! Sundays in SIDEBAR w/ host JACK OHARA!$4 BABYGOLD COLDBEERBBQ BRUNCH MENU Courtesy of BABYGOLD BARBECUEClick Book Now for Table Reservations!All Sunday noon games will be shown
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LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO: SUNDAY DAYDREAM: a tribute to The Grateful Dead FREE SHOW! Click , "rdquo" -> Book Now" to Join The Party. We always leave room for walk-ins so if you can't find a RSVP don't sweat it, c'mon over! SUNDAY DAYDREAM continues on for the summer, and we're moving over to the patio at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn! A rotating collective of Chicago jam scene musicians will join forces for a Sunday each month to pay tribute to the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, and other GD friendly music! Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS*** ALL AGES
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FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS: BROWN HORSE $20 General Admission // $25/seat reserved tables Brown Horse return with their third album Total Dive. Their strongest and most grounded work to date, it showcases a new level of skill and assurance in the Norwich, UK band's thoughtful lyricism and musicality. Leaning away from the playfulness and eclecticism of their previous works, Total Dive sees Brown Horse step forward into the darkness with a cautious optimism. With songs from each of the four members (Patrick Turner, Nyle Holihan, Emma Tovell and Rowan Braham) the writing charts a world of small revelations and painful changes. As they move confidently between searing noise and delicate reflection, they take time to note the beauty and agony of the mundane; the death rattle of a vending machine, headlights flashing in the eyes of a road-killed fox, the heather-pink of a winter sky. The new album is the clearest expression yet of Brown Horse's unique sound - somewhere between the stark country rock of Uncle Tupelo, the raw intimacy of early Cat Power, and the haunted landscapes of Magnolia Electric Co., while embracing the self-possessed noisiness of alt rock trailblazers like Built to Spill and The Breeders. Bolstered by the playing of Norwich drummer, Ben Rodwell, and the vocal harmonies of Leeds-based musician, Neve Cariad, Total Dive is the sound of a band coming fully into their own. These are songs inhabited by wide Norfolk skies, thousands of shared miles on the road, the noise of heartbreak and humour, and the echoing silence of long hours spent in strange in-between places. Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS*** 21+ Minors admitted with Guardian
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FITZGERALDS PRESENTS: THE CHICAGO SKYLINERS BIG BANDFREE SHOW! CLICK Book Now For Table ReservationsFULL SERVICE DINING BY BABYGOLD BARBECUE AVAILABLE IN THE CLUB The Chicago Skyliners Big Band was formed in 1988 for the sole purpose of prolonging the musical memory of the Big Band Era.Members of the band in the early days were informed that this was not a major money making proposition, only a mission to keep Big Bands alive.A house band at FitzGeralds Night Club in Berwyn since 1991, The Chicago Skyliners Big Band following has grown to become one of the top Big Bands in Chicagoland.Blue Birdland Jazz recording artists, besides original material, the Band features the music of Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Sammy Nestico, Stan Kenton, and Maynard Ferguson to name a few.Not your fathers big band music, the Chicago Skyliners feature contemporary arrangements of traditional big band hits. The Chicago Tribune stated, This group consistently found the ideal tempo, style and phrasing for the scores they played. Jazziz Magazine said, The band has a surplus of exceptional soloists coupled with high powered ensemble playing. Enjoy the big band swing sounds, Americas greatest contribution to world music history.
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FITZGERALDS PATIO Presents: DC AND THE LOVE! FREE SHOW! RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE! My dream as a child growing up in rural Illinois was to play with the great jazz musicians I heard from my Dad's record collection. After decades of fulfilling that dream in Chicago's prominent jazz venues, as well as on stages both domestic and international, I am now playing my own compositions as leader of my own band, DC and the Love. With roots in jazz, rock, folk, and blues, our band is finding a way back to the original inspiration of jazz, first exposed to me by my father, a renowned jazz bandleader who would, in a moments notice, pile a bunch of kids in his car and drive down to Chicago to hear some legendary band take the stage. At the same time, our band is moving forward with my original compositions played by some of Chicago's most talented, up and coming musicians, Lee Rothenberg, Joey Skoch and Ben Esposito, all of us bound by a deep love of the traditional form, as well as a conviction to expand into new, unchartered territory. It's music. It's love...D.C. and The Love. Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS*** ALL AGES
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FITZGERALDS SONGWRITER CIRCLE: HOSTED BY TERRY WHITE W/ SPECIAL GUESTS: The Bono Bros (Rob and Jim Bonoccorsi) and Matthew Scharpf FREE SHOW! Click "Book Now" to rsvp Terry White's career as a musician can be traced back to his childhood in Oak Park, IL, just outside of Chicago, where he began teaching himself guitar as an adolescent (and played in the requisite talent show/school dance/house party band after graduating high school), but really took root in Carbondale, IL, where he attended Southern Illinois University and formed a band with Phil Bayer, Kevin James and Chris Obren after graduation. That band, Modern Day Saints, recorded a slew of original music and, in 1989, moved to Los Angeles to sell it all to the highest bidder. The band lost Obren to fatherhood but gained new drummer Rob Pierce and enjoyed a rabid LA following as regulars on the legendary Sunset Strip. After a long residency at the Whisky-a-Go-Go, Modern Day Saints broke up in 1992. You Won't Have a Home is a collection of songs written over the last four years. It began in 2021 when White, Paul Bivans (drums), Andon Davis (guitar), Michael Krayniak (bass) and Chris Neville (organ) met at Joyride Studios, owned by engineer Blaise Barton (who sadly passed away on June 12, 2025), in Chicago. The songs that comprise You Won't Have a Home were recorded one at a time, with as few overdubs as possible, to maintain a , "rdquo" -> live in-studio" sound. Over the course of many sessions, White enlisted his musician friends, including Brian Leach (who also engineered and mixed tracks on the album), Gerald Dowd, Patrick Brennan, Rob Pierce, John Pirruccello, and Phil Bayer, to lend their voices and assorted instruments to flesh out the desired sounds and textures. He further enlisted Pie Eyed Pete Cimbalo (bass), Sheila Cimbalo (vocals) and Tom Kneesel (pedal steel) to record a version of , "rdquo" -> Deportee (Plane Wreck at Lost Gatos)," written by Woody Guthrie and Martin Hoffman. At 65 years of age, Terry White has plenty of experiences to draw on as a writer. The songs that appear on You Won't Have a Home reflect not only the mistakes he's made over the years, but also the good fortune that he has enjoyed. The album opens with , "rdquo" -> Laughing Leads to Crying," which combines the mistakes, good fortune, and some pure fiction all in one! Other tracks on the album, a couple of which were recorded and mixed by John Abbey at Kingsize Sound Labs in Chicago, recollect the friendships of youth, the trials of marriage, and the pursuit of happiness. Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.
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LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO: JEFF TWEEDY w/ special guest Max Subar at FITZGERALDS Outdoors (Solo / Acoustic) $89 General Admission Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary music's most respected songwriters and performers. In addition to 13 Wilco albums, he has released four solo albums and authored three New York Times bestsellers. In the wake of his 2026 critical success, Twilight Override (dBpm Records), this solo tour offers fans a rare chance to experience songs from Tweedy's expansive catalog in a more intimate setting---spanning both his solo work and Wilco favorites. 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! Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS*** ALL AGES
FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB
THE BRAYMORES Live in the HISTORIC FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB following JEFF TWEEDY at FITZGERALDS Outdoors! THE BRAYMORES Chicago indie-rock outfit The Braymores have spent the last three years quietly building one of the Midwest's most promising grassroots success stories. With the release of their sophomore album When The Lights Went Out on the horizon and a milestone hometown appearance at Lollapalooza ahead, the band continues to emerge as one of Chicago's fastest-rising independent acts. https://www.thebraymores.com/ FREE RSVP / ALL AGES Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE! ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.
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LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:JEFF TWEEDY at FITZGERALDS Outdoors (Solo / Acoustic)w/ special guest Official Claire$89 General Admission Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary musics most respected songwriters and performers. In addition to 13 Wilco albums, he has released four solo albums and authored three New York Times bestsellers. In the wake of his 2026 critical success, Twilight Override (dBpm Records), this solo tour offers fans a rare chance to experience songs from Tweedys expansive catalog in a more intimate settingspanning both his solo work and Wilco favorites.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! Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS***ALL AGES
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LIVE IN THE FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR: THE GERALD DOWD BANDBoston-raised, Chicago-braised drummer/singer/songwriterGERALD DOWD has been described as the hardest-workingdrummer in Chicago (Richard Milne, WXRT), playing on over100 albums, and averaging 150 live dates a year around theworld. Hes spent the last 3 decades logging years and milesplaying drums for Grammy-nominated artists Robbie Fulks andJustin Roberts, Nora OConnor, Sons of The Never Wrong, andhas also played and/or recorded with Eddie Vedder, MavisStaples, David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas (of Los Lobos), and APrairie Home Companion, among many others.In recent years, Mr. Dowd has been releasing his own solorecords, consisting of original Americana/roots-based musicdescribed as hook-heavy, cleverly crafted (No Depression) withsongs that reflect(s) the warmer, earlier period of TheBand. (Chicago Sun-Times). His most recent album, FATHERSDAY, featuring performances from Nora OConnor(Decemberists, Iron And Wine, Neko Case), Robbie Gjersoe (TheFlatlanders, Jimmy Dale Gilmore) and pedal steel legend LloydMaines, spent weeks after its release on the Americana ChartsTop 100. A new record is in the works for 2026.He continues to share stages with Jeff Tweedy, Ian Hunter, NellieMcKay, Delbert McClinton, Kasey Chambers and more.www.geralddowd.com FREE SHOW! We always leave room for walk-ins so if you cant find a reservation, dont sweat it, cmon over! Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS*** 21+ MINOR ADMITTED W/ GUARDIAN
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FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS: KINDRED VALLEY $15 General Admission // $20/seat Reserved Tables Indie folk band Kindred Valley began when three friends with a passion for music met at Marshall University in 2020. Initially under the name Back Row Baptists, Blake Lacy, Noah Freeman, and Breb McCoy met in Huntington, West Virginia, and began writing and recording music together. The band released its first singles as a trio but found its footing in 2021 with two new members -- husband and wife Rachael and Jadon Hayes. Following the unexpected success of their debut self-titled album, the band took to the road and began playing shows across the Eastern United States. It was during this time that Kindred Valley began to form an identity and sound unique to itself, one built on the ideas and shared experiences of each member. After releasing their EP , "rdquo" -> What Was Left" the group continued to hone their craft writing songs and playing shows as often as time allowed. Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE Or enjoy full service dining inside the club when doors open. ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS*** 21+, minors admitted with guardian
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FITZGERALDS PATIO PRESENTS:The Kathryn Lachey & Chris Siebold Duo FREE SHOW! Click Book Now to reserve a tableChicago veteran musicians Kathryn Lachey and Chris Siebold play beautiful jazz, Americana, and vintage pop tunes with style and grace. Lachey is a Chicago singer/songwriter and bandleader who performs regularly around Chicago as a vocalist and keyboard player, using her inviting tone and playful harmonic approach to tell stories across genres. Siebold is a renowned Chicago guitarist and vocalist who has toured with Prairie Home Companion and Howard Levy, and he writes and arranges music for his own bands Psycles and Kick the Cat. Mainstays of the Chicago music scene, Kathryn & Chris use their captivating energy and wide harmonic palette to breathe new life into old favorites.Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.
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LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:JEFF TWEEDY at FITZGERALDS Outdoors (Solo / Acoustic)w/ special guest Henry True$89 General Admission Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary musics most respected songwriters and performers. In addition to 13 Wilco albums, he has released four solo albums and authored three New York Times bestsellers. In the wake of his 2026 critical success, Twilight Override (dBpm Records), this solo tour offers fans a rare chance to experience songs from Tweedys expansive catalog in a more intimate settingspanning both his solo work and Wilco favorites.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! Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS***ALL AGES
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20 spots are on the Place to Be radar this week in Berwyn. The hottest is JEFF TWEEDY w/ special guest Max Subar at FITZGERALDS OUTDOORS at FITZGERALDS PATIO (rising, 59/100), followed by JEFF TWEEDY at FITZGERALDS OUTDOORS (Solo / Acoustic) w/ special guest Official Claire and DELVON LAMARR ORGAN TRIO @ FITZGERALDS! Early Show (1 of 2). The board leans music and sports. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.
20 spots are on the Place to Be radar this week in Berwyn. The biggest are JEFF TWEEDY w/ special guest Max Subar at FITZGERALDS OUTDOORS at FITZGERALDS PATIO (59/100), JEFF TWEEDY at FITZGERALDS OUTDOORS (Solo / Acoustic) w/ special guest Official Claire at FITZGERALDS PATIO (59/100), DELVON LAMARR ORGAN TRIO @ FITZGERALDS! Early Show (1 of 2) at FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB (57/100).
JEFF TWEEDY w/ special guest Max Subar at FITZGERALDS OUTDOORS at FITZGERALDS PATIO on Wed 23 Sept. It scores 59 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier.
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