Short Notes covers Chicago's live events scene from an editorial perspective — what is happening, what venues are doing, and how the city's entertainment landscape is changing. This section collects shorter notes and updates that do not fit the longer venue guide format.
Venue news
Chicago's venue scene shifts regularly — clubs open and close, rooms change formats, booking policies shift. When something significant changes at a venue we cover, we note it here.
Festival updates
The main Chicago festivals — Lollapalooza, the Blues Festival, the Jazz Festival, Pitchfork — announce lineups and dates on rolling schedules. We track these and note when key information becomes available. Check the festival's own site for the current and authoritative position.
Planning notes
Changes to venue transport, bag policy or accessibility that affect how you get to or experience a show are the kind of thing we try to catch and flag. If you notice something that needs updating on any of our pages, email notes@shortna.me.