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Five Other Things to Do in Chicago During the Pitchfork Music Fest

July 15, 2010 at 9:45 AM | by | Comment (1)

You've already bought your tickets to Chicago's Pitchfork Music Festival in Union Park July 16 to 18. Your flight and hotel are booked. But what will you do in Chicago aside from the fest? We have five places that'll keep indie-loving people like yourself busy before and after you catch Sleigh Bells and LCD Soundsystem on the big stage.

Our top five indie picks for Pitchfork fest goers:

· Coffee
When you need a jolt to get you charged for a long day of partying, head to Chicago's premier java joint, Intelligentsia. The shop closest to the concert venue is the Millennium Park location. The house blend will help get you moving after a long night and their reputation for being serious coffee nerds mixed with a bit of artistry will no doubt impress.

· Food
Big Star calls itself a bar, but you'll be more interested in its delicious upscale Mexican food. We raved about the queso fundido, but the tacos al pastor are just as delicious. Sit in the outdoor patio of this hip hangout and cap off a hot day in the park with a sinful dulce de leche milkshake.

· Alcohol
When you want to knock back some real drinks, visit the Violet Hour. Some of the city's top mixologists shake up concoctions at this chic, cozy cocktail bar. Try the signature Juliet & Romeo, with Beefeater gin, mint, cucumber and rose water. To come here however, you should probably change out of your sweaty concert duds and into some fresh clothes.

· Record Shop
Hardcore music fans will want to check out the city's music shops and pick up a souvenir. Trek out to Reckless Records. The indie music shop has several stores in the city, and it carries vinyl, CDs, DVDs and used selections. The knowledgeable staff will help you find some gems.

· Live Music
If the fest winds down while you're just getting started, check out the Empty Bottle for some more tunes. The venue, a local favorite, hosts live music seven days a week. Don't miss Pitchfork performer Delorean hitting the Bottle's stage on July 16.

Related Stories:
· Pitchfork Music Festival [Official Site]
· Jaunted's Guide to Chicago's Indie Pitchfork Music Festival [Jaunted]
· Chicago Travel Coverage [Jaunted]

[Photos: mansun79, Intelligentsia, Jennifer Kester, Matthew Martinez, liz_noise, Empty Bottle]

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A secret Saturday Treat pre-pitchfork

There's also the option to start off your Saturday just minutes away from the fest in the heart of downtown. Sybris is playing at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park from noon till 12:45. If your unfamiliar with Pritzker it's in Grant Park downtown, next to the bean and surrounded by skrapers. With 8.0 and 7.2 Pitchfork scores from their first two albums this fits right into the weekend! And it's FREE! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125801454121588&ref=ts
phil55 on July 15, 2010 at 3:50 PM #Permalink

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