Short Notes is an editorial journal and does not handle accommodation. These notes are for orientation purposes only.

For North Side venues — Wrigley Field, Metro, Schubas, the Empty Bottle area — staying in Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, or Wicker Park keeps you close to most shows. For Loop and Near South Side venues — Auditorium Theatre, Chicago Theatre — the Loop, River North and South Loop neighbourhoods are most convenient. For United Center events, River West and the West Loop are close by transit.

See our night out planning guide for more on getting around Chicago for events.