This Saturday, I’ll be joined by Gabe Stutz on Pedal Steel at Cary’s Lounge from 4-7p.m.
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Friday, March 17th
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Join me this Friday, St. Paddy’s day, when my guests will be Jennifer Baron-Fishman and Cathie Van Wert Menard. We’ll be playing some Irish tunes and more. Show starts at 9. No cover.
We’re thrilled to be featured as the Saturday matinee this month at the Golden Dagger!
Enjoy Happy Hour specials: $5 PBR Draft, $5 Bloody Marys, Sangria & Mimosas, $2 off Mystic Margarita. And
About the Golden Dagger: Golden Dagger is your home for coffee, live music, cocktails and a safe space for all members of our artist community. With brand new bi-fold windows, open-air cafe work space, we are excited to offer our services to the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Updated vaccination & mask policy: all guests that plan to stay on site are required to be fully vaccinated . You can show your physical vaccination card, a copy of your card, an email confirmation of your vaccination or a photo of your card at the door or to our baristas/bartenders. Your name or birth date must match your valid government-issued id. Masks are required for all patrons while on site. You must wear a mask when speaking to staff or artists. Please respect our space and our staff while we continue to navigate the pandemic.
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Andon Davis, Tim Menard and Jim O'Donnell come together to honor the almighty Gretsch, backed by the astounding Paul Bivans and Michael Krayniak. Do. Not. Miss.
Come on out for music, drinks, & friendly conversation at Chicago's #1 dog-friendly neighborhood bar! Hungry? Try the delicious food from Pasta Al Gusto next door — you can order right from your table at Lizard's and enjoy a 10% discount. Hope to see you!
Cathie and Tim are excited to be playing at Sketchbook for the first time! Family friendly and no cover, hit the tip jar to support local musicians.
Sketchbook’s Skokie taproom & brewery features over a dozen beers on tap, a spacious taproom, and an expansive dog-friendly patio & beer garden. Skokie Sketchbook also houses the main production brewery. Pull up a seat at the bar, grab a table, play some shuffleboard or foosball, or comfy up in the lounge area furnished by Swantiques.
The taproom features a variety of beers on tap, so there’s something for everyone: including Pilsners, lagers, IPAs, hazy IPAs, Belgians, stouts, saisons, Berliner-weiss, fruited sours, and barrel-aged varieties. Guests are welcome to enjoy or pint or try a flight, and the staff is always eager to offer suggestions and tasting notes. We also have gluten free (GF) cider and nonalcoholic (NA) kombucha on tap, and cans of soda and lemonade offer some family friendly options.
The Skokie taproom partners with local restaurants for food pop-ups every weekend, and guests are always welcome to bring your own (BYO) food or order in. Chips, pretzels, and pizza from Candelite are available for purchase.
This Friday please join Tim, Cathie and Gabe for our last First Friday Happy Hour of 2022 on the patio (weather permitting)! Let’s kick off the weekend together. Enjoy the lovely patio vibe, refreshing beverages and delicious food from BabyGold BBQ! Kids and well-behaved dogs welcome. If weather isn’t cooperative, we’ll be in the Sidebar.
Please save the date for Friday, November 4 when the full band returns to the FitzGerald’s Sidebar every First Friday from 5-7.
Join The Menards every first Friday from 5 – 6pm for Happy Hour on the Patio! Classic cocktails. Juke joint atmosphere. Traditional American BBQ by Babygold Barbecue. Let's kick off the month in style!
It's BAAAACK! Our favorite festival of all, Bucktown Arts Fest! Here's the lineup for both the Main and Jazz stages next weekend. Both days feature fantastic acts, with lots of variety (Main Stage curated by volunteer Rob Brookman), and The Menards will be closing out the fest at 5:15 on Sunday. The BAF has something for everyone, and it's 100% volunteer-run.
The Menards Duo (Cathie and Tim) will keep the party going in the lovely garden area outside our favorite Bucktown bar! Then, go home and get a good night’s rest and come back for Bucktown Arts Fest Day Two!
Join us to celebrate the fabulous volunteers that make the Bucktown Arts Fest the best fest in the city. Featuring music by James Wagner & Brian Wilkie, and Cathie Van Wert & Tim Menard. FREE SHOW! We also hope to see you at the Bucktown Arts Fest in Holstein Park on 8/27 & 8/28 from 11:00 - 7:00 - free fest, with fun for the whole family!
Join The Menards every first Friday from 5 – 6pm for Happy Hour on the Patio! Classic cocktails. Juke joint atmosphere. Traditional American BBQ by Babygold Barbecue. Let's kick off the month in style!
Join The Menards every first Friday from 5 – 6pm for Happy Hour on the Patio! Classic cocktails. Juke joint atmosphere. Traditional American BBQ by Babygold Barbecue. Let's kick off the month in style!
Join us for a great night of music! Peter Joly will be opening the night with a solo followed by two sets with the band and our special guest Jim O’Donell!
Join The Menards every first Friday from 5 – 6pm for Happy Hour on the Patio! Classic cocktails. Juke joint atmosphere. Traditional American BBQ by Babygold Barbecue. Let's kick off the month in style!
I'm vaxxed and back, doing my monthly residency at Lizard's! Come on out for music, drinks, & friendly conversation at Chicago's #1 dog-friendly neighborhood bar! Be sure to try the delicious food from Pasta Al Gusto next door — you can order right from your table at Lizard's and enjoy a 10% discount.
Join The Menards every first Friday from 5 – 6pm for Happy Hour on the Patio! Classic cocktails. Juke joint atmosphere. Traditional American BBQ by Babygold Barbecue. Let's kick off the month in style!
I'm vaxxed and back, doing my monthly residency at Lizard's! Come on out for music, drinks, & friendly conversation at Chicago's #1 dog-friendly neighborhood bar! Be sure to try the delicious food from Pasta Al Gusto next door — you can order right from your table at Lizard's and enjoy a 10% discount.
Songwriter Circle Hosted by Ron Lazzeretti with special guests Cathie Van Wert Menard & Tim Menard Excited to be Ron’s guest in the Sidebar for a night of songs and stories!
This Tuesday I’ll be playing a set with the Kitty Devine back line and a few tunes with the Taylor Morse Band! Bon Mots @ 7:00 Tim Menard @ 8:00 Taylor Morse Band @ 9:00 $5.00 suggested donation at the door.
Join The Menards every first Friday from 5 – 6pm for Happy Hour on the Patio! Classic cocktails. Juke joint atmosphere. Traditional American BBQ by Babygold Barbecue. Let's kick off the month in style!