Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, Chicago’s premier venue for enjoying music in an intimate setting, announces its April slate of shows at its Cabaret and Piano Bar. Davenport’s, 1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, is open Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight and Sundays from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Artists, tickets and more are available at DavenportsPianoBar.com.

Please note: All guests must be 21 years of age or older and be vaccinated. To enter, customers must provide proof of vaccination, such as a vaccination card and valid photo ID. Masks will be mandatory upon entry and when not seated.

All In The Cabaret shows are ticketed events with a two-drink minimum on the night of the show.

At the Cabaret this month of April are:

Cathleen Brumback and Christian Lutes

Two English majors walk into a bar

Friday, April 1 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $10 with a minimum of two drinks

Former English majors Cathleen Brumback and Christian Lutes reintroduce their audience to all those “classics” you never read in your high school English class. Sparknotes and Wikipedia saved us all back in the day and it’s time to celebrate and relive the experience.

Jackie Smook

under your skin

Saturday April 2 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $20 with a minimum of two drinks

“Under Your Skin” is an original solo show written by Jackie Smook and Jackson Zinn-Rowthorn. It tells the story of when Smook worked as a medical assistant during her summer vacation, a job she never expected. She had no previous training and that, of course, caused utter chaos. It is a comedic, real-time account of his experiences told through a stand-up comedy, several original characters, and a song.

Future performances of Jackie Smook at Davenport’s:

Saturday May 7 at 8 p.m. and

Saturday June 25 at 8 p.m.

Jay Schleppenbach

A life on stage

Sunday April 3 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15 with a minimum of two drinks

With Brad MacDonald, Melissa Redondo and Freddie Joseph III. Why should flattering career retrospectives be reserved only for truly famous people? Jay may not have won a Latin Grammy, but he starred in an anti-drug public service announcement in sixth grade and played lead characters named Billy in not one but two high school musicals. This show explores Jay’s classic roles, from freshman promoting the benefits of dental hygiene to 42-year-old lawyer dressed up as a Pokémon for some reason, mostly in songs and stories. true. Fans of classic Broadway, incisive parody, and the occasional jazz should all enjoy this show.

Dawn Miller

Coalessence – a Queer/Trans story hour

Friday April 8 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $15 with a minimum of two drinks

“Coalessence” is a Queer story hour! LGBTQ+ artists come together to share stories around their theme of Blossom – to burst. You can laugh, cry a little, and learn something new about the trans community.

Megan Elk

not a pretty girl

Sunday April 10 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15 with a no-drink minimum

Davenport staff favorite Megan Elk takes over the back room for an evening of songs and stories about what happens when you stop trying to be pretty and start being real. Spurred on by a divorce, a global pandemic, and the onset of middle age, Elk hilariously recounts how, little by little, they realized they could stop trying to be one of a girl’s daughters. cover of “Seventeen Magazine” from the 90s and start being…themselves.

With music from Ani DiFranco, Leonard Bernstein, Lizzo, Radiohead, Sara Bareilles, William Finn and more. Musical direction by Micky York, with special guest Rachel Schuldt on cello.

Jackie Smook

The Jackie Smook de-dumbification program

Saturday April 16 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $20 with a minimum of two drinks

Join Jackie Smook and her brilliant pianist Joey Chimes, as the audience embarks on a magical, puppet-filled, comedic (but soulful) ride in Jackie Smook’s self-help cabaret return. Newcity said, “She delivers the twelve tunes in her cabaret to a singer, a piano and several puppets.” It’s a rollercoaster ride through Jackie’s journey from dumb, stupid dork to the ambitious, hard-working, ambitious woman she is today. Told through four stages and 12 musical acts, you will be moved by this true story of growth and self-love.

Micky York

After Party #22 Easter Show

Sunday April 17 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15 with a minimum of two drinks, including unlimited peanut butter eggs

Davenport’s most beloved Easter tradition returns with After Party #22! Join host Micky York with Ben F. Locke, David Gordon-Johnson, Jennifer Ledesma and Miriam Plotkin as they sing about that time in that bar when that thing happened. (You’ve heard that story, but you’ve never heard it like THIS, with music from all over the pop/rock charts.) Plus we’ll have lots of candy and maybe you’ll find an egg Hidden Easter and win a prize? Honestly, what a time to be alive.

Stick around after the show for the After After Party at the Sunday Night Social Lounge, with more Easter snacks and Celine Dion bonus songs from the cast in the front room!

Sonia and Bob: Songs We Love

Thursday April 21 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $20 with a minimum of two drinks

Sonia Oyola and Bob Solone reunited again with a brand new show called Songs We Love. They are often asked, “What’s your favorite song?” and for this couple, this question is unanswered. However, they have selected a group of intimate and personal songs that they both love to share with the Davenport audience.

Scott Gryder, Adam Hibma and Kimberly Lawson

Hello Beautiful ! A Barbra Streisand Birthday Celebration

Friday April 22 and Saturday April 23 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $20 with a minimum of two drinks

First woman to win an Oscar for composition. Only artist to have a number one album in six consecutive decades. First woman to write, direct, produce and star in a film since the silent era. EGOT. Activist. Icon. The biggest star turns 81! Join Scott Gryder, Adam Hibma and Kimberly Lawson in a cabaret anniversary celebration like no other with musical direction by Jimmy Morehead and arrangements by Nick Sula.

Alex and Amelie

Sunday April 24 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20 with a minimum of two drinks

An artist and head in the clouds, Amelia is suddenly convinced she’s clairvoyant as she practices readings on her skeptical boyfriend, Alex, only to discover that the cards might have more power than she realizes. Unable to control their destiny, they are anchored in reality by live music. Join Amelia Bryant and Alex Patterson on their musical tarot journey as they battle spirituality, truth and true meaning in their relationship with recognizable hits like “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac, “Inside and Out” by The Beegees and original songs!

Theater of the 4 chairs

Unplugged parenting

Thursday April 28 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $20 with a minimum of two drinks

A musical theater cabaret through the highs and lows of parenthood and what it means to be a parent, whether gifted, created or chosen, featuring Linda Andrews, Alexis Armstrong, Leah Davis, Dave Lemrise and JoJo Farrell .

Evan Silver

Tiresias presents HYPERFANTASIA

Friday April 29 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $20 with a minimum of two drinks

Featuring original music and madness, HYPERFANTASIA is a sci-fi fantasy cabaret about the proliferation of matter in the universe and life on planet Earth. Hosted by Tiresias, the blind prophet of the Underworld, this miniature epic draws on new evolutionary theories and ancient queer wisdom to dismantle the paradigm of survival of the fittest toward an ethic of abundance and extravagance. .

Fia Torres and Bill Demis

Only U.S

Saturday April 30 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $15 with a minimum of two drinks

After their last sold-out show in September of last year, Fia Torres and guitarist Bill Demis are thrilled to bring Fia and Demis back from Davenport. Just Us features all new songs. Guests are invited to sit down and enjoy an intimate evening of popular songs, jazz, ballads and original tunes.

April performances at the Piano Bar include:

Sunday 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Every Sunday: Sunday Night Social Lounge, hosted by Micky York

No cover or minimum drink.

Friday 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Every Friday: The return of Open Mic with George Howe

George Howe hosts Open Mic in the Piano Bar, where performers can bring sheet music to play.

No cover or minimum drink.

Saturday 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Every Saturday: The Nitz & Howe Experience

Saturday appearances have a $5 cover, no drink minimum, and are limited to 50 guests.

Davenport’s prioritizes the health and safety of its customers, staff and performers. In accordance with current local, state and government protocols, Davenport’s requests that all customers be vaccinated. To enter, customers must provide proof of vaccination, such as a vaccination card and valid photo ID. Masks will be mandatory upon entry and when not seated.

Davenport Piano Bar and Cabaret is Chicago’s premier place to enjoy music in an intimate setting. With two performance venues, visitors 21 and older can catch national and local talent shows. The Cabaret Hall offers live entertainment most nights featuring a variety of music types. The piano bar features music from a roster of accomplished musicians and a talented service staff who can both mix a drink and sing you a Broadway-caliber song.