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Live Music This Weekend in La Salle IL (August 21-23)

August 20, 2026

From the first pour at 8am to last call at 2am, 9th Street Pub is the local stop for live music, daily food and drink specials, and a friendly game of pool in La Salle, IL.

This Weekend's Lineup

  • Friday, August 21: Mikey Crew (8-11pm) – Live at the pub, cold beer and loud amps.
  • Saturday, August 22: Scott Lee Austin (9pm-12am) – Pull up a stool early, these nights fill the room.
  • Sunday, August 23: Colt Ball (5-8pm) – No ticket, just walk in.

Coming from Starved Rock?

The park gate towns fill up fast on summer weekends. La Salle is the local's alternative: 10 miles from Starved Rock, no wait for a table, and a bar that pours until 2am. More in our guide to restaurants near Starved Rock State Park.

The Weeknight Specials

  • Monday: Free Pool + $1.50 Sliders + $1.50 Busch or Busch Light
  • Tuesday: $1.50 P.B.R + Taco Tuesday + 3 Tacos $3.50 Dine-in
  • Wednesday: $3 White Claw Wednesday + $1.50 Sliders
  • Thursday: $3 Rail Mixers + 3 Tacos $3.50 Dine-in

Specials are dine-in at the pub, 253 9th St, La Salle, IL 61301. See the daily specials menu for everything else in the kitchen.

Plan Your Visit

9th Street Pub, 253 9th St, La Salle, IL 61301 · (815) 223-8960 · Open 8am to 2am, seven days a week · Breakfast from 8am · Kitchen until 8pm Mon-Thu, 9pm Fri-Sun · Bar until 2am · About 10 miles (17 minutes) from Starved Rock State Park · Pool table, video gaming, jukebox · Full food menu · Gaming · Events calendar

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do in La Salle, IL at night?

9th Street Pub is the standing answer: live music on weekends, drink specials every weeknight, pool, gaming and a bar open until 2am at 253 9th St, La Salle, IL 61301.

How far is 9th Street Pub from Starved Rock State Park?

About 10 miles, roughly a 17-minute drive via IL-351 and IL-71. That makes the pub one of the closest full bars to Starved Rock that is open until 2am. See our Starved Rock guide.

Does 9th Street Pub have karaoke or DJ nights?

Yes, karaoke nights and open jukebox or DJ nights appear on the calendar most months alongside live bands. The events calendar has the current dates.

What food and drink specials does 9th Street Pub run?

Weekly staples include $1.50 sliders and free pool on Mondays, $3.50 taco deals on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and rotating beer and seltzer specials through the week. The events calendar lists what is on each day.

The live music calendar always has the latest lineup, and the photo gallery shows you exactly what kind of night to expect. 253 9th St, La Salle, IL 61301, open 8am to 2am daily.