DAVENPORT’S PIANO BAR & CABARET HAS REOPENED

After More Than a Year of Virtual Performances, 

Davenport’s Returns with LIVE Performers 

in The Cabaret and Piano Bar

Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret has long been a favorite of ours here at ChiIL Live Shows. We're thrilled they weathered the crazy past year of streaming shows and shuttered venues. We can't wait to catch their eclectic talent lineup in person! 

Chicago’s premier location for enjoying music in an intimate setting, announces its roster of August performances in its Cabaret and Piano Bar. Davenport’s, 1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, is open Thursdays from 7 - 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. and Sundays from 6 - 11 p.m.  Performers, tickets and more are available at DavenportsPianoBar.com.

“We are so grateful for all the support during this past year our followers have shown for our virtual offerings,” said co-owner Donna Kirchman. “However, nothing can beat the sound of live music and seeing the audience’s response to the cabaret performers and our talented performing staff.”

General Manager Debra Steward added, “Our August kicks off our reopening to live shows with some of our most popular performers and we look forward to welcoming the audiences back to their favorite cabaret spot.”

All performances In the Cabaret are ticketed events with a two-drink minimum on the night of the performance.

In The Cabaret this August are:

Joan Curto in Back in Business at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret

Thursday, Aug. 5 - Sunday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $30 with a two-drink minimum on the night of the performance.A joyful celebration of the re-opening of Davenport’s featuring Beckie Menzie on piano, Jim Cox on bass and Tim Davis on percussion and special guests each night.

Cathy Glickman and Anna Palermo in Judy and Liza, Don’t Tell Mama at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret

Saturday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m and Sunday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m.

 Tickets are $25 with a two-drink minimum on the night of the performance.

Cathy Glickman and Anna Palermo join forces with music director Beckie Menzie on piano as they pay tribute to Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli and their similarities with men, addiction, money and their audience.

Kelly Tansor

Thursday, Aug. 19 at 8 p.m.

$10 cover with a two-drink minimum on the night of the performance.

Kelly Tansor is a singer-songwriter and pianist from Chicago. She will be performing covers from artists such as Billy Joel, Regina Spektor, Olivia Rodrigo and more.

David Edelfelt in Broadway Baritones: The Men, The Music, The Magic at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret

Friday, Aug. 20 and Saturday, Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $25 with a two-drink minimum on the night of the performance.

The best of 100 years of songs from leading men of the Great White Way by an artist the Chicago Tribune calls “A consummate song interpreter [who] probably sounds great singing the weather forecast… one of Chicago's best." 

The Piano Bar has a variety of performances and performers each week. The Piano Bar is open to the public and does not require advanced ticket purchase.

August performances in the Piano Bar include: 

Thursdays 8 - 11 p.m.

Kieran McCabe & Friends

August 5, 12 and 26

Mark & Anne Burnell

August 19

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Fridays 8:30 - 11:30 p.m.

Dan Stetzel & Guest 

August 6 

Jenny Farney & Dave Bugher

August 13 and 20

Julia Merchant 

August 27

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Saturdays 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. with a $5 cover

Dan Stetzel & Guest 

August 7

Blendernitz  Experience

Andrew Blenderman & Daryl Nitz 

August 14

Daryl Nitz & Ester Hana

August 21 and 28

 

Sundays 8 - 11 p.m.

Sunday Night Social Lounge

Hosted by Micky York 

Every Sunday

DAVENPORT’S PIANO BAR & CABARET HEALTH & SAFETY PROCEDURES

Davenport’s prioritizes the health and safety of its patrons, staff and performers. Following current local, state and government protocols, Davenport’s asks that non-vaccinated persons wear a mask when attending performances and vaccinated individuals may choose to not wear masks.

 

ABOUT DAVENPORT’S PIANO BAR & CABARET

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret is Chicago's premier location for enjoying music in an intimate setting. With two performance spaces, visitors may enjoy performances by national and local talent. The cabaret room has performances most nights showcasing a variety of types of music. The piano bar provides music from an accomplished roster of musicians and a talented serving staff that can both make a drink and sing you a Broadway-caliber song.