"Indie music venue & bar hosting alternative bands in a somewhat small space with cheap drinks."
The Empty Bottle is a Chicago live music venue and bar in Ukrainian Village, hosting alternative, indie, and local acts since 1992. The venue presents a range of programming including dark wave, synthpop, and acoustic shows, alongside events like a winter dance festival and local art sales, with a reputation for low prices and a no-attitude atmosphere. Originally opened in 1992 as a bar in Ukrainian Village, the Empty Bottle moved two blocks up the street on Halloween of 1993 into a sound-equipped space and has hosted shows continuously since then. Located in Ukrainian Village, Chicago, just south of Wicker Park. Visitors highlight the intimate layout with multiple standing areas, dramatic lighting, a resident cat, non-alcoholic drink options, and staff who checked in throughout the night.
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