Schubas is a great place to catch good live music ...

Schubas is a great place to catch good live music during the week.

I went on a Wednesday, paid $10, and got to see bands from Michigan, the PNW, and Philadelphia, all three of which had a very polished and professional sound. The actual stage is in a back room, and isn't too big, so you literally can't get a bad spot. If you go and decide you want to have more of a conversation, you can head back to the front room for a more low key atmosphere.

The beer selection was pretty comparable to other places in Chicago (which is to say that it had good beer, but nothing that you couldn't find elsewhere).