Bars & Clubs
If you’re looking for a place to hang out on a Friday or Saturday night, why not stay local? The area offers a range of venues with live entertainment, game tournaments and more. Check ’em out.
McHenry County
BARLEY HOUSE, in Algonquin Commons, 1520 S. Randall Road, Algonquin, 847-658-5520 or www.barley-house.com. Artists perform 9 p.m. to midnight. Schedule: Oct. 30, Eric Totherow of the Dave Matthews cover band Crash; Oct. 31, Ted Wulfers (rock, pop, alternative country); Nov. 6, Ben Abney (folk rock, pop rock); Nov. 7, Dave Kaz (acoustic).
BROKEN OAR, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington, 847-639-9468 or www.brokenoar.com. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday. Featuring DJ Johnny & Chris Capcik 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Thursday.
C’S PIZZARIA & PUB, 4000 Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg, 815-385-2888. Open 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday. Schedule: Oct. 30, Ace Karaoke costume party; Oct. 31, Jim Sieg, costume party; Nov. 7, Jim Sieg, music from the ’40s and up; Nov. 21, Jim Sieg; Nov. 28, Don Doty.
CRYSTAL’S PARTY BAR, located adjacent to the Holiday Inn, 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake, 815-356-6000 or www.crystalspartybar.com. Hours: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday. No cover except for special events. Featuring upbeat music from the ’80s and ’90s with music videos, DJs, dancing and more.
THE CUCKOO’S NEST, 100 Route 14, Cary, 847-639-8594 or www.myspace.com/cuckoos_nest. Additional parking next door at Cary Tire. Karaoke 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Friday & Sunday night. Live music every Saturday.
DAVE & CINDY’S TRACKSIDE TAP, 101 E. Church St., Woodstock, 815-334-9647. Karaoke Fridays 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
D.C. COBBS BAR & GRILL, 226 Main St., Woodstock, 815-206-5580. Hours: 11 a.m. until after midnight daily. DJ every Thursday (no cover).
DOCKSIDE’S OPEN JAM, 4106 E. Lake Shore Drive, Wonder Lake, 815-653-7300. Thursday nights at 9 p.m. with your hosts, Shakin’ Not Stirred.
DUNNHILLS STEAK & CHOP HOUSE, 1501 S. Route 31, McHenry, 815-578-0600 or www.dunnhills.com. Featuring live jazz starting at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
FINN McCOOL’S IRISH SPORTS PUB, 72 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, 815-356-1155 or www.finnmccoolschicago.com. Hours: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday. Live acoustic duos 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesdays. All-request DJ 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays.
THE FOXHOLE TAP AND PIZZERIA, Riverside Drive and Route 120, McHenry, 815-385-6710. Family restaurant open at 4 p.m. daily. Live music 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday with Jim Sieg, all ages welcome.
GEORGIO’S CHICAGO PIZZERIA & PUB, 75 E. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake, 815-459-8888 or www.georgiospizza.com. Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Featuring live entertainment on the weekends.
GUS’S ROADHOUSE, 680 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock, 815-334-8700 or www.gussroadhouse.com. Hours: 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, noon to 2 a.m. Saturday, noon to 1 a.m. Sunday. Open mic night on Monday, karaoke night on Wednesday, DJ and live bands on weekends.
JAVA PLANET COFFEE, 2400 Lake Shore Drive, Woodstock, 847-507-1352 or www.spiritofthearts.com. Open mic night featuring Spirit of the Arts 7 p.m. second Saturdays of the month. Cost: $3 donation. Sign-up begins 6:30 p.m.
JAZZ ON THE SQUARE, Stage Left Café, Woodstock Opera House Annex, 125 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Jazz jams for all levels of musicians and vocalists 7 to 11 p.m. every other Friday night hosted by Phil Ciancio and Bill Denk. Cost: $5 donation at the door. Information: 847-340-8319 or www.jazzonthesquare.net. Schedule: 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 6 & 20, Jazz Jam.
JOE’S PLACE, 19716 E. Grant Highway, Marengo, 815-568-2500. Schedule: Oct. 31, Halloween party featuring The Juju Minstrels at 9 p.m. ($5 cover, must be age 21 or older).
JOEY B’S, 1625 Route 176, Crystal Lake, 815-455-9593. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. DJ Friday night and karaoke Saturday night.
KIEF’S REEF, 3505 S. Wright Road, McHenry, 815-455-1444. Karaoke every Friday. DJ and dancing Thursday and Saturday.
LIBERTY CLUB POLISH LEGION AMERICAN VETERANS POST 188, 1304 Park St., McHenry, 815-385-9789. Hours: Monday through Friday open at 4 p.m., noon Saturday & Sunday, close Sunday through Thursday at 1 a.m., close 2 p.m. Friday & Saturday. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Karaoke 9 p.m. Fridays.
LIZZARD LOUNGE, 5506 E. Wonder Lake Road, Wonder Lake, 815-728-8808. Acoustic open mic Wednesdays, live entertainment Saturdays.
LR’S SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY, 1502 Jones St., McHenry, 815-479-9682. Hours: 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 2 a.m. Friday through Sunday. Karaoke 10 p.m. every Friday.
MASTHOUSE, 528 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, 815-338-3655 or www.woodstockfolkmusic.com. 7 p.m. First Saturday of each month featuring a variety of professional and amateur music. Featured performer each month. Suggested donation: $4.
MONACO’S, 2816 W. Route 120, McHenry, 815-385-5278. Featuring karaoke every Friday. Entertainment shows monthly.
MULLIGAN’S SALOON, 2616 Schaid Court, McHenry, 815-385-1488. Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday. Live entertainment (Billy G, solo acoustic) every Friday to 8 p.m.
MY BROTHER’S BAR, 9932 Main St. (Route 47), Hebron, 815-648-4424. Hours: noon to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, noon to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, karaoke Tuesdays and Thursdays, live bands Saturdays ($3 cover).
NERO’S PIZZARIA & PUB, 300 Eastgate Court, Algonquin, 847-458-0282 or www.nerospub.com. Featuring open mike shows every Wednesday starting at 9:30 p.m. hosted by country-blues musician, Peter Krampert. All ages welcome. Children younger than 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
ODD FELLOWS AT THE WAVERLY, 241 Main St., Woodstock, 815-527-7250 or www.oddfellowswoodstock.com. Schedule: Oct. 30, Karaoke with MIB; Oct. 31, Halloween Bash with DJ Music in Motion (no cover if in costume); 9 p.m. Nov. 5, Just Jake (no cover); 9 p.m. Nov. 6, Karaoke with MIB; 9 p.m. Nov. 7, The Geary Smith Band (no cover); 9:30 p.m. Nov. 14, RockBand Karaoke (no cover).
OLIVE BLACK MARTINI & WINE LOUNGE, 5607 Broadway, Richmond. Information: 815-678-7370 or www.oliveblacklounge.com. Must be 23 or older to enter. Live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays 7 to 11 p.m. No cover. Schedule: Oct. 31, Cool Breeze Halloween concert and costume party.
PORT EDWARD RESTAURANT, 20 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin, 847-658-5441. Local bands schedule: guitar every Friday 7 to 11 p.m.; Hudson McCoy most Saturdays 7 to 11 p.m.
PORTER’S OYSTER BAR & YELLOWTAILS, 446 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake, 815-356-0700 or www.portersyellowtails.com. Live music Friday & Saturday.
SAMMY’S RESTAURANT & BAR, 11012 N. Route 47, Huntley, 847-669-9025 or www.sammysrestaurantandbar.com. Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday. Featuring karaoke 9 p.m. every Friday night. No cover.
STAGE LEFT CAFÉ, Woodstock Opera House Annex, 125 Van Buren St., 815-337-1395; Keith, 815-338-5164 or www.offsquaremusic.org. E-mail: blueloom@sbcglobal.net. Open mic night 7 p.m. to midnight most second and last Fridays of the month ($3 donation requested).
TIN MAN’S SPORTS PUB, 926 Route 22, corner of Routes 22 and 14, Fox River Grove, 847-516-1160. Open stage jam night on Wednesdays. Karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays.
WINE & ROSES, 1130 S. Main St., Algonquin, 847-658-7641. Featuring old-time music by the Six Pac Plus 7 to 10 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
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