Upcoming Live Music Events

Listen to live music while enjoying championship BBQ

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Wednesday July 30 through Sunday August 3 Live Events



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Slide Cumbia X La Vara Montoya

Award winning artist Edward La Vara Montoya brings the heat with Slide Cumbia this Friday night at The Tonk!

Friday August 1
9:00 PM

La Vara Montoya on Instagram Slide Cumbia on Spotify
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Arpa Cafe

Acoustic Lounge Saturdays

Join us every Saturday for an afternoon of acoustic music during our Acoustic Lounge Saturdays!

Saturday August 2
2:00 PM

Arpa Cafe on Instagram
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Fiesta del Sol After Party

Ian Valentin Karaoke Night

Join us for a night of singing and fun this Saturday at The Tonk! Hosted by Ian Valentin.

Saturday August 2
9:00 PM

Ian Valentin on Instagram
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DJ Pete Phunk and Vega

Chicago based DJ Pete Phunk and Vega are featured this Sunday at The Tonk! House, tech, EDM, new wave industrial goth, and more!

Sunday August 3
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

DJ Pete Phunk on Instagram Vega on Instagram
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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 August 3
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Wednesday August 6 through Sunday August 10 Live Events



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Wednesdays at The Tonk

Kumbia Karaoke

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

Wednesday August 6
8:00 PM

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Open Jam Thursdays

This Weeks Host:

Antoine Anthony and the Chicago Players

Join us for an open jam session every Thursday!

Thursday August 7
8:00 PM

Antoine Anthony On Instagram
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Ovejanegra

Chicago's Original PunkSteady Band

Ovejanegra is Chicago's original PunkSteady band featuring a radical musical homage to Psychedelic rock, and Latin Soul

Friday August 8
9:00 PM

The Ovejaegra Website
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Quest Rock

Join us every Saturday evening for an evening of great music!

Saturday August 9
9:00 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 August 10
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