Casa Cafe

Casa Cafe

18 upcoming2 followers

20 views · 1 this wkUpdated Sep 25, 2026, 1:30 PM CST

Capacity 150

About

Casa Cafe is a neighborhood taqueria in Chicago that doubles as a prominent DIY music venue in its backroom. Transformed by artist and organizer Francisco Garcia, the space has become a vital hub for the city's underground hardcore, punk, and metal scenes. It is recognized for hosting high-energy shows that support local music culture and community causes.

Upcoming Shows (18)

Amor Kerida's Run & Hyde: Anti-Colonial Fundraiser

Bussy Kween Power Trip, Directrix, Amor Kerida +5

littleHEADbutt presents Mr. Phylzzz: The Killer Set Tour Homecoming Show with CARNIVORE MOMMY, SCUF, & PIE

Mr. Phylzzz, Carnivore Mommy, SCUF +1

IRON CRUSADERS

IRON CRUSADERS, Disparage, Majesty +1

Archived Shows (50)

New SDS at UIC Benefits Concert

Casa Cafe

Chicago, IL

GLOVE

Casa Cafe

Chicago, IL

United Stare, Fuerza Bruta, Perro Mundo, CAW, Angry All the Time, Sociedad Salvaje

Casa Cafe

Chicago, IL

Artists That Have Played Here (226)

Home Invasion

Home Invasion

Music

3x

Majesty

Majesty

Hardcore

3x

Aelia

Aelia

Dream Pop · Shoegaze

2x

Birdlaw

Birdlaw

Noisecore

2x

Detonate

Detonate

Metalcore

2x

Durtnap

Durtnap

Alternative

2x

Giallo

Giallo

Hardcore Punk

2x

Guttural

Guttural

Music

2x

In My Way

In My Way

Hardcore

2x

Iwan

Iwan

Screamo · Skramz · Post-Hardcore

2x

Krooked

Krooked

Hardcore

2x

Mock Execution

Mock Execution

Music

2x

Vulge

Vulge

Metal

2x

At The Bottom Of The Great Lakes

At The Bottom Of The Great Lakes

Metalcore

Atheena

Atheena

Music

Augment

Augment

Hardcore · Chicano Hardcore · Beatdown

Backstabber

Backstabber

Metalcore · Death Metal

BARAGON

BARAGON

Sludge Metal · Doom Metal

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Location

2025 S Western Ave

Chicago, IL 60608

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Stats

Total Shows68

Followers2

Artists Hosted236

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