The Goldfish

This cute, checker-floored wine bar on York Blvd. in Highland Park has live music shows almost every night. Most of the weeknight performances are free, but on weekends they charge a $12 cover. In general, you can expect to see a blue-haired vocalist performing lo-fi indie rock under a disco ball while you eat solid food from Sticky Rice, the popular Thai mini-chain that serves from a takeout window out front.