Residencies at Beat Kitchen

Same spot, same energy, always a good time. Our recurring events keep Chicago’s best local entertainment on repeat, so you know what to expect and when to come back.

What Are Residencies?

Our residencies are recurring nights built around community, consistency, and creativity. They’re the heartbeat of Beat Kitchen — spotlighting local live music, stand-up comedy, and DJ dance scenes, with great food and drinks. Whether weekly or monthly, they’re the nights you look forward to, and the ones that keep you coming back.

Featured Residencies

Bluegrass Brunch

Saturdays | 11am – 2pm | Free Entry | All Ages

Live pickin’ and harmonies with a side of pancakes — our beloved Saturday staple!

Sunday Spotlight Brunch

Sundays | 11:30am – 2pm | Free Entry | All Ages

Catch emerging artists and local legends while you eat your eggs & drink Bloody Marys.

Chicago Underground Comedy

Tuesdays | 8pm | $15 | 21+

The legendary stand-up comedy show has long been a staple in the scene. Past performers include Hannibal Buress, Pete Holmes, Kumail Nanjiani, Sarah Sherman, & many more.

SPECIAL: $5 off any salad, sandwich, or pizza on show days when you show your CHUC ticket.

Extraordinary Popular Delusions

Mondays | 9pm | Free | 21+

Free-improv jazz that’s exploratory and features the best jazz musicians in Chicago.

Splice Series

1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 8:30pm | Free | 21+

New music, sound art and acousto-electric “instant composition”. Pairing seasoned players with fresh talents.

Dance Nights!

Move, sing, sweat to your favorite throwback sounds at Beat Kitchen’s recurring dance nights. From dark ’80s new wave to pop-punk anthems, the DJs play the stuff that still hits.

Riot! at the Disco

A Pop-Punk Party

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Music for the Masses

Dark 80s New Wave Night

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Eat at Beat Kitchen

Beat Kitchen is more than a venue — it’s food, drinks, and entertainment under one roof. From free live music during weekend brunches to late-night eats with vegetarian and gluten-free options, it’s everything you need for a full day or night out.

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Want more?

Explore residencies at our Wicker Park venue, Subterranean:

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Check out Beat Kitchen’s full line-up of upcoming shows:

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