The Elbo Room

08/05/2025

Open mic tonight! 7pm

07/17/2025

Epic Progressive Metal Show, Friday 8pm @ 2871 N Lincoln Avenue - www.bookclubchi.com (Formerly Elbo Room)

Outrun the Sunlight & Ranges & Man Mountain

07/15/2025

OUR ONLY OPEN MIC IN JULY IS TONIGHT!
7pm - SIGNUP LASTS ALL NIGHT, WE DRAW NAMES FROM A BOX.

2871 N. Lincoln Avenue, former home of the Elbo Room The Elbo Room

05/19/2025

we are back at it this Tuesday! if you
watch this video, it demonstrates the peer support you can expect, and the excellence of our open mic energy…note all the deets in the flyer

03/27/2025

This is not a drill... Open Mic is back at Elbo Room.. we mean Bookclub. Same ol' building, same great community, same positive energy. Come perform on the coolest stage in Chicago.. Test out new material, play a cover, do some comedy, share your latest poem, play an original. You got this!

Add the dates to your calendar (2871 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago):
-April 1st
-May 6
-June 3

03/24/2025

Chicago's newest music venue has opened up at the former Elbo Room Location!

It's an epic space that features a brand new stage, production, lighting, video screens, and two floors of bars to enjoy. Find them at 2871 N Lincoln Avenue, near Wrigley Field in Lakeview. They offer multiple shows every week, and the best private event rentals for parties, meetings, shows, events, and more. We welcome and schedule all genres of music, for all people! See their info, below, and come reconnect with your former Elbo Room Pals! The new owners, who are all artists and nerds, would love to meet you :)

www.bookclubchi.com (Show Calendar)

[](http://instagram.com/bookclubchi) (insta)
For artists interested in booking - [email protected]
For private event rental inquiries - [email protected]
For general inquiries - [email protected]

01/11/2023

On behalf of all the bands, staff and crew that have been apart of the elbo room family…. We offer our condolences to the family and friends of SouthSide On The Town aka Tanya Vega. You were an amazing human being and will be truly missed.

A go fund me has been created by the family.

Hello all! I'm Tanya's oldest daughter, Brie; me and my younger sister's mom was tragically t… Bryanna Vega needs your support for Tanya Vega's Memorial Fund

01/12/2020

SUNDAY NIGHT SHOW AT THE ELBO ROOM: Poetry Open Mic Night at The Elbo Room! RSVP NOW!

01/06/2020

Join the Elbo Room for Open Mic - Every Wednesday! Grab the mic and practice your craft and present your art. Sign up at 8pm. Performances start at 9pm. No Cover | 21+

01/05/2020

SUNDAY NIGHT IN THE LOUNGE: Poetry Open Mic Night at The Elbo Room! Kevin Kollpainter hosts a poetry open mic night at The Elbo Room. Doors open at 7 pm. Write your name on the sign-up sheet to perform. Show gets started between 8 and 9 pm. $5 suggested donation, or just your presence, support, and attention is more than enough. Hope to see as many people there as possible!