A Brief History of Punk (part one)
Inside a squat, tan building on West Fullerton Avenue, a crowd of hundreds of Chicago teens jump and crash into each other as the sounds of Chicago punk band Showoff blare in the background.

How to get into the Jazz scene
Didn't your mother tell you not to sing at the table? Well at Joe's Be-Bop Café on Navy Pier, you can sing along, clap and still enjoy the dining experience.

How to spot the good clubs first

Our top ten picks for a cheap night out

Where to go to meet other singles

Chicago's comedy landmarks

Feature: The Green Mill: swanky bar, former Capone hangout, home of the first poetry slam

Best late night coffeehouses