Take Me To The Cool People!
Looking for something "cool" to do this summer in Chicago? Yeah, I know where da party's at! It's where the cool people are! Yep, this guide will inform you where to hang and in what neighborhood to do it in. (Just don't tell 'em I sent you.)
Where the cool people used to reside and now have to hide from the condo mamma’s and their babies.
Vegetarian? Vegan? Neither? They have all that stuff here and it’s yuuuummmmy! Plus, it’s where the cool peeps hang, because it’s not ruined yet by those condo owners. Bahumbug!
Vegetarian? Vegan? Neither? They have all that stuff here and it’s yuuuummmmy! Plus, it’s where the cool peeps hang, because it’s not ruined yet by those condo owners. Bahumbug!
Even The Children Are Cool
You may find these cool children located in these neighborhoods.
PBR flows here like good conversation. There is never a dull moment with live DJs, poetry readings, and interesting people. Also, there’s no TV for distractions and annoying sports fans. YAY!
PBR flows here like good conversation. There is never a dull moment with live DJs, poetry readings, and interesting people. Also, there’s no TV for distractions and annoying sports fans. YAY!
The Empty Bottle is one of the most laid back places in Chicago to watch some cheap entertainment. Some of the best musicians come here to play.
The Empty Bottle is one of the most laid back places in Chicago to watch some cheap entertainment. Some of the best musicians come here to play.
Grab your cool bike and head over to Handlebar. I love this place! It’s in almost every one of my guides. Why? Because it’s COOL!
Grab your cool bike and head over to Handlebar. I love this place! It’s in almost every one of my guides. Why? Because it’s COOL!
Yep. All the cool people get their shoes here.
Yep. All the cool people get their shoes here.
Take your pic. What do you like to read? Want to hang out and read a book before heading over to a concert? All the cool people are doing it!
Take your pic. What do you like to read? Want to hang out and read a book before heading over to a concert? All the cool people are doing it!
What you’ll see in Wicker Park.
Another great venue to chill out and listen to some great music. Don’t let them know, but at a place like the Hideout, only the cool people know where it is.
Another great venue to chill out and listen to some great music. Don’t let them know, but at a place like the Hideout, only the cool people know where it is.
Cool people bashing it out at the Hideout.
Where the college kids roam the streets and the restaurants have good eats.
Pitchfork Music Festival
Check out who’s playing this year. Located in Union Park. Above is Dan Deacon singing his musical heart out. I heart him.
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This pub has been in the loop since Al Capone’s days. Word has it, he’s been there. Yeah, check ’er out!
This pub has been in the loop since Al Capone’s days. Word has it, he’s been there. Yeah, check ’er out!
You can catch these cool cats playing along Michigan Ave. Yeah they’re puppets, but when you hear their talent, you’ll wanna throw ’em a few bucks. Puppets gotta eat too!
Located in the South Loop, Kasey’s is a fun place to hang with your friends. They are strict about carding… sorry you young college kids! Can’t go here!
Located in the South Loop, Kasey’s is a fun place to hang with your friends. They are strict about carding… sorry you young college kids! Can’t go here!
When all of the artists got pushed out of Wicker Park, they moved here, to Logan Square. Beware! They’re everywhere!
Nestled in Logan Square, Lula is where it’s at. Hipsters have found their nook and know how to cook. Their coffee is AMAZING!
Nestled in Logan Square, Lula is where it’s at. Hipsters have found their nook and know how to cook. Their coffee is AMAZING!
Like to bowl? Yeah, so do the cool people! Check ’er out and bring more cool peeps in to knock down those pins.
Like to bowl? Yeah, so do the cool people! Check ’er out and bring more cool peeps in to knock down those pins.
Cool people come here to watch and take part in live bands, theater performances, and just cool stuff. It’s cool, okay.
Cool people come here to watch and take part in live bands, theater performances, and just cool stuff. It’s cool, okay.
Tons of fun little bars and restaurants all in one little square. It’s like a little town inside of a big city!
If you’re in the Lincoln Square area, hop over for the perfect cup of coffee. They’re not lyin’ when they call themselves The Perfect Cup. Plus, there is free WiFi. Yeah, pretty cool.
If you’re in the Lincoln Square area, hop over for the perfect cup of coffee. They’re not lyin’ when they call themselves The Perfect Cup. Plus, there is free WiFi. Yeah, pretty cool.
Some of the BEST sushi in Lincoln Square. It’s a little pricey, but worth every fishy bite.
Some of the BEST sushi in Lincoln Square. It’s a little pricey, but worth every fishy bite.
This is a great place to hang out in the square. The beer is always flowing and it’s not crappy beer either. Just don’t order a Bud Light (that’s not what the cool people do).
This is a great place to hang out in the square. The beer is always flowing and it’s not crappy beer either. Just don’t order a Bud Light (that’s not what the cool people do).
Cool person on cool bike.
You can read books AND drink wine at the same time! Amazing! Grab a glass of wine and read all night. That’s what the cool peeps do…
Wine at The Book Cellar
You can read books AND drink wine at the same time! Amazing! Grab a glass of wine and read all night. That’s what the cool peeps do…
Wine at The Book Cellar
What A Cool Cat Looks Like
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Cause it’s where the cool peeps hang.
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Yes, they like ice cream too!
They mix the ice cream up right in front of you with all kinds of crap in it! YUM!
They mix the ice cream up right in front of you with all kinds of crap in it! YUM!
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