No Exit Cafe, Chicago
The No Exit Cafe was first opened here in 1967, going through chess, jazz, Go, and other phases along the way.
The No Exit Cafe was first opened here in 1967, going through chess, jazz, Go, and other phases along the way. Today, it has a stage in regular use (mostly weekends) for performances of all kinds, including political dance, theater, and sketch comedy, some of which have been highly acclaimed. It's run by the owners of the Heartland Cafe, which means that food and coffee are available.
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About No Exit Cafe
6970 North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
No Exit Cafe and Nearby Sights on Map
Lifeline Theater
Performs original work and adaptations of adult ('A Room With A View') and children's ('The Stinky Cheese Man') literature; their motto is 'big stories, up close
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The Side Project
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Emil Bach House
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Leather Archives and Museum
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Howard Beach
There's a pretty good playground here, and a modestly-sized beach
Gerber/Hart Library
Currently in the process of moving to 6500 N Clark St, and closed during construction of the new space
Rogers Beach
The perfect size for a beach, with tennis courts and a cliff for contemplative strolls, picnic space and a modest strip of sand for swimmers