Constellation

Have a sturdy cup of coffee with dinner because you'll want to be all ears all night long at Constellation Chicago. Regulars like the two spacious performance areas (seating 50-75 and 100-150), with comfortable seating and great sightlines as well as fabulous acoustics and an eclectic artist roster. A full bar with reasonably priced adult beverages is an added bonus and they may be brought into performances. The 7,000-square-foot venue had a previous life as the Viaduct Theater. Hit up Constellation to revel in free jazz, neo-soul, avant-garde jazz, piano trios from the U.K., Italian jazz duos, New York City sextets and Chicago-based composers and musicians. The club presents artists on various days of the week so be sure to check the calendar at the web site.