Upcoming Live Music Events

Listen to live music while enjoying championship BBQ

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Wednesday October 8 through Sunday October 12 Live Events



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Wednesdays at The Tonk

Group Trivia

Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday: 9 PM to 11 PM

Free to play and 3 amazing prizes

Wednesday October 8
9:00 PM

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Open Jam Thursdays

This Weeks Host:

The Masters Collection with Tracy Baker

Every second thursday of the month!

Thursday October 9
8:00 PM

The Masters Collection On Instagram
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Trace The Shadow and Harvey Lightyear

An evening of bilingual pop & punk with Trace The Shadow alongside alternative rock from Harvey Lightyear

Friday October 10
9:00 PM

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Vivian Garcia

Acoustic Lounge Saturdays

Join us every Saturday for an afternoon of acoustic music. This week featuring Vivian Garcia

Saturday October 11
3:00 PM

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Tortuga

Psychedelic rock

A Chicago based band featuring Psychedelic Progressive Rock. Prepare your mind, body, and soul!

Saturday October 11
9:00 PM

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DJ Pete Phunk and Vega

DJ Pete Phunk and Vega are featured every second and fourth Sunday at The Tonk! House, tech, EDM, and new wave industrial goth

Sunday October 12
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Chicago Cellar Boys


Every Sunday

An authentic and bold approach in interpreting the jazz and hot dance styles of the 1920s and 1930s!

Sunday October 12
7:00 PM

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Wednesday October 17 through Sunday October 21 Live Events



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Wednesdays at The Tonk

House Karaoke

Don't miss Karaoke at The Tonk! Every first and third Wednesday
8:00 PM to close.

Wednesday October 15
8:00 PM

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Open Jam Thursdays

Juan Gabriel Tribute

With Ian Valetin and Mimi Martinez
Every third thursday of the month!

Thursday October 16
8:00 PM

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Violet Hour

Join us this Friday for an evening of good music and bbq with Violet Hour, Xpoetix, and Medialuna!

Friday October 17
9:00 PM

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Sur 2

Acoustic Lounge Saturdays

Join us every Saturday for an afternoon of acoustic music. This week featuring Diana Mosquera and Daniel Gomez

Saturday October 18
3:00 PM

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My Empire

A rock, metal, and alternative band from Chicago. Join us this Saturday in Pilsen for BBQ and live music!

Saturday October 18
9:00 PM

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Mateo Suarez

Acoustic Lounge Saturdays

Join us this sunday for instrumentalist & sound engineer Mateo Suarez who makes blue & marigold tones

Sunday October 19
3:00 PM

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Chicago Cellar Boys

Every Sunday

An authentic and bold approach in interpreting the jazz and hot dance styles of the 1920s and 1930s!

Sunday October 19
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

More about the Chicago Cellar Boys

Artists: Interested in performing at The Tonk?

Please submit a booking inquiry on our artist inquiry page

The Tonk Chicago's Hours
Dine-In Hours

Wednesday - Friday:
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday - Sunday:
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday - Saturday:
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Late night menu available

Carry-Out Hours

Wednesday - Sunday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday:
Open for catering only

Monday - Tuesday:
Closed for dine in and carry out

1800 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Direct orders: (312) 226-7427