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WanderWoman Dec 3rd, 2005 05:00 AM

Chicago dance spot for baby boomers?
 
Does anyone know of a good dance/bar for a couple in their 50's? We love to dance to anything from Big Band to the 70's...but these spots are hard to find; everything I've found plays jazz or hip-hop, etc. We will be downtown Chicago (Courtyard Marriott-Magnificent Mile) in January without a car.
Thanks...

JJ5 Dec 3rd, 2005 06:08 AM

I don't know myself, but my cousins (60's) go all the time as they have an apartment downtown.

Try plugging in the search at

www.metromix.com

exiledprincess Dec 3rd, 2005 10:00 AM

Take a look at the Green Dolphin on N. Ashland, if you like jazz. You'd need to cab it there from your hotel.

I know that the Hangge Uppe on Elm has 50s-90s music but I haven't been there in so long that I can't tell you what the crowd is like now. Sorry can't be of more help with that one.

exiledprincess Dec 3rd, 2005 10:07 AM

WW, sorry, forgot to mention...recommend Green Dolphin for the music, but the food is only ok. I'd eat somewhere else. Need any recommendations?

OahuTransplant Dec 4th, 2005 02:03 AM

Hi WanderWoman,
Yes! Pls. pick thru Dancing In Chicago to choose from a long list of possibilities.
Ball room dancing is great fun, good excersize, and a chance to wear your glitteriest dress!
Have fun!

OahuTransplant Dec 4th, 2005 02:06 AM

...& you never need/want a car in DT Chgo.
Sorry 4 the`additional post.

lizziea06 Dec 13th, 2005 01:02 PM

Big N-O to the Hangge Uppe! I'm 25, and even I feel a little old there! Lots of fake IDs!

Dandalion Dec 14th, 2005 12:20 PM

WanderWoman,

For salsa, check out Green Dolphin Street on Tuesday night, or Buzz on Wednesday night. For swing, I believe Green Mill has it on Thursday nights. I don't know much about ballroom and such, but the others are right--stay away from worthless places like Hangge Uppe.


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