Twinkle lights, live local bands, and half off bottles of select wines set the scene on our patio. Experience midweek magic, only at The Dawson’s Dawson City Limits.

Bands are every Wednesday 6-9pm

4-6pm Happy Hour
$10 Cocktails, $6 Wine by The Glass, $6 Beer

All Night
$2 Oysters

Because every brunch is better bottomless. Join us every Saturday and Sunday during brunch for Bottomless Mimosas for $36.

Because every brunch is better bottomless. Join us every Saturday and Sunday during brunch for Bottomless Mimosas for $36.

Live music Friday nights at The Dawson: Live DJs, cool vibes, and unforgettable moments. Join us for Dawson City Limits from 8 to 11 PM!

DJ Memo Duarte- Latin House Mix

4-6pm Happy Hour
$10 Cocktails, $6 Wine by The Glass, $6 Beer

All Night
Join us every Thursday as we feature a Fried Chicken special + 30% off bottles of bubbles.

4-6pm Happy Hour
$10 Cocktails, $6 Wine by The Glass, $6 Beer

All Night
Join us every Tuesday for $2 Oysters.

Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day
Sunday, June 15

Join us for Specials alongside our regular menus including a Surf & Turf Seafood Platter, Smoked Brisket Sandwich, Salted Caramel Banana Split and Angel’s Envy Peach Smash. Angel’s Envy Father’s Day Gift Box giveaway (while supplies last).

Because every brunch is better bottomless. Join us every Saturday and Sunday during brunch for Bottomless Mimosas for $36.

Live music Friday nights at The Dawson: Live DJs, cool vibes, and unforgettable moments. Join us for Dawson City Limits from 8 to 11 PM!

DJ Evie the Cool
EVIETHECOOL IS NOT JUST AN ORDINARY DJ; SHE’S A DYNAMIC FORCE IN THE MUSIC SCENE, ELECTRIFYING CROWDS WITH HER UNPARALLELED TALENT AND CAPTIVATING PRESENCE! SINCE LAUNCHING HER CAREER IN MAY 2015, EVIE HAS SET THE STAGE ABLAZE AT COUNTLESS VENUES BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, TRANSFORMING EVERY EVENT INTO A REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE. 

AS THE BRILLIANT MIND BEHIND BABES ONLY, SHE HAS CHAMPIONED THE TALENTS OF HUNDREDS OF CREATIVE WOMEN AND BROUGHT MUCH-DESERVED RECOGNITION TO FEMALE DJS EVERYWHERE. NOW, SHE IS ON A MISSION TO TAKE HER INCREDIBLE SETS TO NEW CITIES, INVITING SUPPORTERS TO JOIN HER ON THE DANCE FLOOR FOR UNFORGETTABLE NIGHTS FILLED WITH MUSIC, ENERGY, AND EMPOWERMENT.

Our curated dating events aim to faciliate introductions with potential. If you're looking to meet someone great in person, our curated speed dating events create space for compatible connections in a fun, low-pressure setting.

This specific event is for our community of folks ages 33-45 that are interested in male/female dating. Check out our other upcoming events if this one isn't for you!

How it works:

• Purchase your ticket based on your age and gender—you'll tell us who you're hoping to meet later.

• After checkout, check your confirmation email for a link to set up your profile in our Meet IRL app.

• In the app, you'll answer a few quick questions to help us match you with the most compatible people in the room!

• What to expect:

  • We’re a small, woman-owned business and we care deeply about creating high-quality, welcoming events. We’ll be there throughout the night to facilitate, answer questions, and make sure you have a great experience.

  • Arrive between 6:30–6:45pm to check in, grab a drink, and mingle.

  • Speed dating rounds start promptly at 7pm (please arrive no later than 6:55pm).

  • Using our app, you’ll rotate through about 8–10 one-on-one “mini dates” at different tables. Think of each round as a vibe check—short, intentional conversations with optional prompts to keep things flowing.

  • You'll indicate your interest after each round directly in the app, and you can also make private notes if needed.

  • We’ll wrap up the structured rounds around 8:30pm, but we encourage you to stick around, grab a drink, and continue your conversations at the bar!

  • After the event, you’ll be connected with mutual matches so you can continue to build on the initial spark!

  • Access Notes

    • The Dawson is a fully accessible location with staircase and elevator access to the second floor.

    • Masks are available upon request.

    • This event involves frequent moving between tables and standing for periods of time; if this is difficult for any reason, just let us know ahead of the event and we’ll make a plan.

    • For any other accessibility needs, please reach out before the event—we’ll do our best to accommodate.

    • Sliding scale tickets are available—email us at heythere@meetirlco.com.

Join us every Wednesday as we feature a rotating selection of half off wine bottles all night.

Plus Join us for
Happy Hour 4-6pm
$10 Cocktails, $6 Wine by The Glass, $6 Beer

4-6pm Happy Hour
$10 Cocktails, $6 Wine by The Glass, $6 Beer

All Night
Join us every Tuesday for $2 Oysters.

Because every brunch is better bottomless. Join us every Saturday and Sunday during brunch for Bottomless Mimosas for $36.

Because every brunch is better bottomless. Join us every Saturday and Sunday during brunch for Bottomless Mimosas for $36.

Friday, June 6 | 4:00–7:30PM | Just Minutes from United Center

Before Alejandro Fernández takes the stage at United Center with his De Rey a Rey tour—a powerful tribute to his late father, the legendary Vicente Fernández—kick off your night at The Dawson with a festive pre-party honoring the música, familia, and corazón of Mexico.

🎟️ $10 Ticket includes welcome cocktail

🎺 Live Mariachi Band | 5:30–6:30PM

Menu Features

🌶️ Salsa Macha Duck Wings – Carnitas-style duck wings with spicy macha

🥟 Empanadas de Chorizo – Spicy chorizo, queso fresco, sour cream

🌮 Tacos Gobernador – Shrimp, cheese, salsa brava, avocado, lime, flour tortillas

Flight Specials

🍹 Margarita Flight – Spicy, Hibiscus, Mango | $20

🥃 Tequila Flight – Cazadores, Patrón Blanco, Patrón Reposado | $40

From mariachi and mezcal to bold flavors and classic sounds, this is your perfect pre-show celebration. Raise a glass to the Fernández legacy—de Rey a Rey—at The Dawson. ¡Salud!

4-6pm Happy Hour
$10 Cocktails, $6 Wine by The Glass, $6 Beer

All Night
Join us every Thursday as we feature a Fried Chicken special + 30% off bottles of bubbles.

Join us every Wednesday as we feature a rotating selection of half off wine bottles all night.

Plus Join us for
Happy Hour 4-6pm
$10 Cocktails, $6 Wine by The Glass, $6 Beer

Jonathan Marks began playing drums at the age of 5 after taking over the blue-sparkled Rogers kit his older brother received as a gift for Christmas. Before becoming a professional musician, he             ventured through an obsession with heavy metal and Lars Ulrich as a youth, jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, Jeff Buckley, and J-Dilla in high school, and everything in between as a music composition and theory major at Princeton University. 

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   He has since moved to Chicago where he performs regularly with the city's best rock, pop, latin, and jazz musicians.  He co-founded the electro-synth-pop outfit, Hey Champ, whose highlight performances include the main stage at Lollapalooza and tours with Lupe Fiasco and the Sounds. Jonathan took the throne as drummer for Grammy-nominated, acid-jazz sensation Liquid Soul for 3 years and is the first-call drummer for the Chicago Diamond Trio, winner of the 2014 Chicago Music Award in Jazz.  He works as a producer/DJ under the moniker, Rogue Vogue, and as a freelance percussionist and music instructor for Columbia College's Community Schools program.  His latest production/drumming project, Monakr, is signed to Embassy of Music in Germany and released their debut EP in January  2016.  He currently performs with Minneapolis-based pop artist, Dessa, and has toured across North America in support of her new album, Sound the Bells. 

   Jonathan has performed throughout the U.S. and in Canada, Europe, Russia, Brazil, the Caribbean, and Mexico. He has won a number of awards including an "Outstanding Performance" award from Downbeat magazine and the 2005 Ira Sachs Memorial Prize for Outstanding Musical Performance from Princeton University.

Originally a drummer hailing from Detroit, Dylan Hyde Castle’s desire for live performance produced one of Chicago’s notable acts, Gun Love. The transition from drums and synthesizers to live DJing was accelerated after landing multiple gigs at popular nightclubs and music festivals throughout the city.

“I make my sets pretty universal and non-abrasive so anyone can be a part of the action….I try to play a variety of sounds that break barriers between music genres but still keeping to my roots.”

Gordon Bramli is a Chicago based DJ originally from Belgium. Current resident DJ at Celeste/Soho House/Z bar/Beatnik/Bordel. As a member of Chicago band Gemini Club, Gordon has performed at: Lollapalooza, Hangout Fest, Firefly Fest, North Coast Fest, Spring Awakening, Mamby on the Beach, SXSW, CMJ and more.

As a DJ, Gordon has been direct DJ support to artists: Nancy Whang (LCD Soundsystem), Rufus Du Sol, Kryptogram, Hot Chip, Moon Boots, Digitalism, Washed Out, Alinka, Tom Trago, MØ, Bag Raiders, Gigamesh, Louis The Child, and more. 

Originally a drummer hailing from Detroit, Dylan Hyde Castle’s desire for live performance produced one of Chicago’s notable acts, Gun Love. The transition from drums and synthesizers to live DJing was accelerated after landing multiple gigs at popular nightclubs and music festivals throughout the city.

“I make my sets pretty universal and non-abrasive so anyone can be a part of the action….I try to play a variety of sounds that break barriers between music genres but still keeping to my roots.”

Greg Corner is a Chicago based DJ, bass player, event producer, music programmer and artist consultant best known for his ability to throw successful events and spin eclectic music that people of all backgrounds love.

Daniel Villarreal-Carrillo is a well known drummer, musician and DJ in the Chicago music scene. Originally from Panamá he fuses his pan-Latin style with influences of psychedelic rock, Cumbia, afro-beat, boogaloo, rock, free experimental jazz, hip-hop, and funk to create an original contemporary soundscape. 

Daniel Villarreal has long been a widely known and beloved character on the Chicago music scene. On almost any night of the week, you’ll find him DJing at at least one spot on bustling 18th Street in his home neighborhood of Pilsen. If he’s not there, he’s playing drums with Dos Santos, Valebol, The Los Sundowns or Ida y Vuelta (all bands he co-leads), or sitting in with Wild Belle or Rudy De Anda.

Villarreal may be most known for his big style and magnetic personality, but to musicians on the scene, it’s as much for his talents as a malleable and reliable drummer, with a deep pocket in many styles and sounds...

As a DJ, Daniel specializes in groovy vintage Afro-diasporic sounds. His DJ sets (vinyl or digital) showcase his knowledge of world music, electronica,Tropicalia, vintage latin soul, Chicha, psychedelic Cumbia, Afrobeat, reggae, funk, and groovy deep cuts beats.  

Radio Free Honduras takes Honduran Punta, mixes it with Spanish Flamenco, Rock ‘n Roll, Jazz Fusion, and throws in a bit of Latin Country music.

Get in with gin while learning the history of this unique beverage and why no two gins are the same. Learn to craft cocktails including a Negroni, Gimlet and The Dawson’s popular GTO. Tickets: $35 per person

Originally a drummer hailing from Detroit, Dylan Hyde Castle’s desire for live performance produced one of Chicago’s notable acts, Gun Love. The transition from drums and synthesizers to live DJing was accelerated after landing multiple gigs at popular nightclubs and music festivals throughout the city.

“I make my sets pretty universal and non-abrasive so anyone can be a part of the action….I try to play a variety of sounds that break barriers between music genres but still keeping to my roots.”

The Jukebox Heroes' are an acoustic based cover band that can come in many forms and facets. Having the ability to change the instrumentation to fit the need has allowed The Jukebox Heroes to create its own style and take on each song they sing yet still staying true to the original songs vibe and feel. With an eclectic play list of over 350 classic rock, country & pop songs from the 50’s to today, there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone to enjoy.