Live Music and Special Events

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Haiti

From January 19th to February 14th, a percentage of all liquor and food served at Cafe Laguardia and Cafe Laguardia West will be donated to the Haiti Relief Fund. The theme for this benefit is going to be called: TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Valentine's Weekend

For Valentine's Weekend, we will have a Triple Celebration starting on Friday 12th, ending with Sunday 14th. We will have a special menu along with some great drinks specials so stay tuned for details.

January Live Music Lineup

Live music

Tuesday, January 5: Angel D'Cuba (Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha-Cha and Latin rhythms)
Friday, January 8: Eliezer and his Combo (Latin Jazz, Salsa and much more)
Tuesday, January 12: Caribica (Salsa, Oldies, Rock and Latin rhythms)
Wednesday, January 13: Planeta Azul (Samba Night)
Thursday, January 14: Jen Justice (Top 40's)
Tuesday, January 19: Angel D'Cuba (Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha-Cha and Latin rhythms)
Wednesday, January 20: Rhythm City (The Best of Motown)
Saturday, January 23: Matanzas Latin Express (MLE)
Tuesday, January 26: Caribica (Salsa, Oldies, Rock and Latin rhythms)
Wednesday, January 27: Afro-Cuban Ensemble (Folkloric Cuban Music)

NOTE: On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, band plays from 8:00pm to 11:00pm; other nights, from 9:30pm to 12:30am.

Music Spotlight
Planeta Azul Samba Band

Planeta Azul is made up of some of the most highly regarded musicians in the Chicago music scene. Led by Luciano Antonio (Brazilian Jazz Guy), each musician is a master of their respective craft, possessing the innate sense needed to achieve the passion of this compelling music and beat.

This young and dynamic group heats up the Brazilian and Latin music scene throughout Chicago and the Midwest. Individually and together they are among the most commissioned artists for collaborative works, which include professional recordings, concerts, and other social and private events: recent engagements include the Jakarta International Jazz Festival, opening performances for Caetano Veloso, Vinicius Cantuaria, Virginia Rodrigues, Howard Levy, Roberto Assad, Bobby Broom, Bob Lizik, Yolanda Adams and Joe Vasconcelos, the Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events, The Democratic Convention of 2004.

Listen to the Planeta Azul's's sound »

To inquire about available dates and rates, please call Luciano Antonio on 773-330-6809 or via email at Luciano@LucianoAntonio.com.

Business Card Drawing for Lunch Gift Certificate

Drop your business card into our reception to get a $25 gift certificate off lunch! We have drawings once a week; please ask your server for details.

St. Baldrick's Fundraiser

A few months ago, we held a fundraiser to raise money for kids with cancer through the St. Baldrick's Foundation. As you can see from the photo, it was a lot of fun and a great success.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation has awarded more than $650,000 in fall grants to support pediatric cancer research. This funding combined with the $11.5 million awarded in June brings the total level of support to more than $12 million.

The foundation’s October grants are to provide institutions with resources they need to do more research – particularly to make more clinical trials accessible for children, as these are often their best hope for a cure.

Visit our photos page to see the entire gallery.

Smoking with the Cubans!

As part of their search for the Perfect Smoked Meat, the Laguardia Brothers—Jorge and Carlos—are traveling throughout the US, videoing their travels for upload on YouTube.

In April, we went to Wisconsin and St. Louis, in May it was Indiana's turn, and in June, we headed to Kansas City.

Stay tuned for updates and photos.

Laguardia on Check, Please! TV

Café Laguardia is now on Check, Please! TV!

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