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Uptown Theatre — 4816 N. BroadwayOnce advertising its “acre of seats in a magic city,” the 4,300-seat former movie palace (currently awaiting renovation) was the Dead’s funky Chicago home between 1978 and 1981, including 17 shows and a Jerry Garcia Band appearance.

Kinetic Playground aka Electric Theater — 4812 N. ClarkSite of the Dead’s November 1968 Chicago debut, the psychedelic ballroom also hosted the band’s infamous April 1969 shows with the Velvet Underground. When the Velvets went long on the first night, the Dead took revenge and did the same on the second, playing Aoxomoxoa’s “What’s Become of the Baby?” over the PA during a feedback jam for the only known time. The Kinetic Playground was also site of the Dead’s only previous Independence Day appearance in Chicago, playing July 4th and 5th, 1969.

Rambler Room — 1125 W. LoyolaIn 1978, this Loyola University student lounge played host to the Grateful Dead’s first acoustic show in eight years, a surprise appearance under the name Bob Weir and Friends (featuring Garcia, Lesh, and Hart) before the band’s evening gig at the Uptown Theatre.

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Lincoln ParkThough invited along with many other underground bands, the Dead firmly declined to play the Festival of Life in Lincoln Park. The Yippie!-organized protest to the 1968 Democratic National Convention that became a milestone in the history of the counterculture when it triggered a violent police riot, resulting in the Chicago Seven conspiracy trial.

Big John’s — 1638 N. WellsThe short-lived blues bar where the influential Paul Butterfield Blues Band made residency in 1964. Rhythm guitarist Elvin Bishop would become a Dead collaborator, responsible for introducing Garcia to future Jerry Garcia Band keyboardist Melvin Seals.

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The Syndrome — 1400 S. WabashAlso known as the Chicago Coliseum (now marked by a small park), the Dead played their only show at the 7,000-capacity Syndrome in November 1970, though were scheduled for a second appearance in March 1971 before the venue’s abrupt closure.

Auditorium Theatre — 50 E. Congress ParkwayDesigned by pioneering Chicago School architect Louis Sullivan in 1889, the historic Auditorium hosted 10 Dead shows between 1971 and 1977, including one of Keith Godchaux’s first stops in October 1971, four nights on their ‘76 comeback tour, two during the band’s legendary May of 1977, as well as a Jerry Garcia/John Kahn acoustic duo gig in 1982.

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Soldier Field — 1410 Museum Campus DriveThe enormous football stadium was the Dead’s last and largest Chicago home (or nearly anywhere), a regular summer stop from 1991 until the band’s final performance, on July 9th, 1995.

Chess Records — 2120 S. MichiganThe studio headquarters of the influential Chess Records spawned the original versions of many of the blues and early rock covers in the Grateful Dead’s repertoire including Muddy Waters’ “Walkin’ Blues,” Howlin’ Wolf’s “Smokestack Lightning’” and “Wang Dang Doodle,” Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” and “Around and Around,” and numerous others. Legendary Chess songwriter Willie Dixon later collaborated with Bob Weir and Rob Wasserman on “Eternity,” performed by the Dead in the early ‘90s. In addition to being a pivotal early American indie rock label, Chess also released the 1960 Otis Rush single, “So Many Roads, So Many Trains.”

Arie Crown Theater — 2301 S. Lake Shore DriveThe state-of-the-art (and still operational) venue featured Jerry Garcia’s first Chicago appearance without the Dead, playing with Merl Saunders in the Legion of Mary in 1975, as well as a Jerry Garcia Band show in 1983.

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UIC Pavilion — 525 S. RacineThe University of Illinois basketball court hosted a rare Jerry Garcia Band/Frank Zappa double bill in 1981, plus a trio of Dead shows in April of 1987 just before the release of In the Dark.

Chicago Seed Offices — 837 N. LaSalleLaunched from a head shop called the Mole Hole, from 1967 to 1974, the Chicago Seed was Chicagoland’s underground newspaper, featuring Dr. Epod’s Chicagoland drug price index, among other regular features.

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International Amphitheatre — 4220 S. HalstedBuilt next to the Union Stock Yards for livestock competition, the indoor venue also hosted the Dead in 1973 and 1974, the latter being the only Chicago appearance by the Dead’s massive Wall of Sound speaker array.

Saturn Records — 4115 S. DrexelRecipients of multiple grants from the Grateful Dead’s Rex Foundation in 1993, underground jazz pioneers Sun Ra and his Arkestra had roots on Chicago’s Southside, operating the fiercely independent Saturn Records there from the mid-1950s until their move to New York in 1961.

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McGraw Memorial Hall — 2705 Ashland, EvanstonThe Dead’s only visit to Northwestern University’s basketball court (now the Welsh-Ryan Arena) in November 1973, featured a rare “Morning Dew” second set opener and a 30-minute “Playing in the Band > Uncle John’s Band > Playing in the Band.”

Rosemont Horizon — 6920 N. Mannheim, RosemontMaking their Rosemont debut in 1981, the Dead played a dozen shows at the Horizon between 1988 and 1994, including a rare “Scarlet Begonias > Fire On the Mountain” opener, even rarer “Louie, Louie” (1988) and a guest appearance by Chicago-reared word-jazz inventor and Jerry Garcia hero Ken Nordine (1993).

Poplar Creek Music Theatre — Higgins Road & Route 59, Hoffman EstatesHome to one appearance by the Dead, a two-night stand to close a short early summer tour, the 20,000-capacity Poplar Creek Music Theatre was site to the band’s first ever outdoor concerts in Chicago in 1983.

World Music Theatre — 19100 Rideland, Tinley ParkThe Dead’s three summer tour closing shows at Tinley Park’s World Music Theater in July 1990, the first outdoor gigs in Chicago since 1983, were also keyboardist Brent Mydland’s last performances, only days before his death -- the end of an era in the band’s music.

Wheaton, IllinoisHometown to Dead fan John Belushi, Jerry Garcia also recorded there in 1985, contributing music to the soundtrack of One More Saturday Night, a little-seen comedy starring Al Franken (D-MN) and Tom Davis (deceased), the ex-Saturday Night Live writers, Dead Heads, and band friends.

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GRATEFUL DEAD MERCH TRUCKSDon’t just sit staring out the hotel window. The Grateful Dead merch trucks will be rolling through town with limited edition merch, launching exclusively in Chicago 6/30 to 7/6! For real time updates, follow us on Twitter @GratefulDead #GDtruckin

BAKED BY MELISSABe on the lookout for Limited Edition Grateful Dead Cupcake giveaways throughout the week!

BURTON - 56 E WALTON STBurton x Grateful Dead Collection - 25 Limited Edition snowboards and men’s and women’s tees. Launch event on 7/2 from 6-8pm DJ, food, music and gift with purchase.

CHACOSVisit the Chacos Pop Up shop in Bucktown, Timbuk2 store front, June 22- July 6th and create your own Grateful Dead Sandals, flip flops and branded wristbands.

CHICAGO CRUISE LINE - NAVY PIER600 E GRAND AVE“As Grateful Dead returns to Chicago for an epic three-day show, Spirit of Chicago and Seadog Cruises are excited to celebrate the occasion with fans of the legendary group. There’s no better place to enjoy their Windy City run than out on Lake Michigan, taking in show-stopping views of Chicago to an exclusive soundtrack of unreleased Grateful Dead music. It’s going to be a party on the water to remember!” Nightly cruises starting 6/30 - 7/5* Excluding 7/4*

DOGFISH HEAD BREWMeet up with friends over a pint of Dogfish Head’s limited run of American Beauty ale, with custom Grateful Dead 50th Anniversary label!

5260 N Clark St • 5419 N Clark St • 5148 N Clark St • 1970 W Montrose Ave3145 N Sheffield Ave • 2033 W North Ave • 1938 W Division St • 18 E Bellevue Pl622 N Fairbanks Ct • 43 E Ohio St • 160 N Franklin St, • 325 S Franklin St134 S Wabash Ave • 825 S State St • 1150 S Michigan Ave • 730 S Clark St1310 S Wabash Ave • 2105 S State St

GIORDANO’SGiordano’s will be offering custom Grateful Dead Pizza boxes at the following locations:Gold Coast: 730 N. Rush St. • Central Loop: 223 W. Jackson St.Prudential Plaza: 130 E. Randolph St. • Navy Pier: 700 E. Grand Ave.South Loop: 1340 S. Michigan Ave.

GRIZZLIES GRANOLAEyes of the world, stay peeled for granola giveaways throughout the week and on the official Dead Dinner Cruise

UNDER ARMOUR - 600 N MICHIGAN AVEStop by the the Under Armour Brand House for limited edition men’s & women’s tees.

WARRIORThe Warrior Van will be selling the full Warrior x Grateful Dead American Legends collection including apparel, footwear and Lacrosse heads, handles and gloves. For all info, follow @WarriorSports on Instagram and @Warrior on Twitter

A ............. Lady Gregory’sB ............. Jerry’s SandwichesC ............. Hop LeafD ............. FountainheadE ............. The VicF ............. The Chop ShopG ............. Jerry’s SandwhichesH ............. LuxbarI ............. Timothy O’Toole’sJ ............. Birreria EatalyK ............. TraditionL ............. Franklin TapM ............. Miller’s PubN ............. Jimmy Green’sO ............. Burger BarP ............. Villians ChicagoQ ............. Flo & Santo’sR ............. Reggie’s Rock Club

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