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The Green Mill

Jazz and lots of it at this Uptown landmark, famously an old hangout of Al Capone (who's not, though, around as much as he used to be). Go on a Sunday evening for the weekly poetry slam. There are a few excellent resident jazz ensembles.

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Address: 4802 N Broadway St
Getting there: Lawrence Red Line
Hours: Mon-Sat noon-4AM, Sun noon-4AM
Price: Covers usually less than $10
Website: greenmilljazz.com (opens in a new tab)

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