Where to celebrate Record Store Day in Chicago

Opens at 10am
Stop by this Pilsen shop to pick up RSD titles while enjoying free refreshments and beer from Dogfish Head Brewery (who made a beer with the Flaming Lips in honor of the vinyl holiday). Representatives from local record labels will be DJing throughout the day and Waxahatchee singer Katie Crutchfield will be shopping at the store ahead of a DJ set across the street at Tack Room from 3:30 to 4:30pm.

Opens at 8am
It's first-come, first-served at this Rogers Park audio equipment shop and record store (they'll be passing out numbers to keep it that way). Expect giveaways throughout the day and don't forget to get a photo with the store's cat, Detective Mittens.

Opens at 8am
Wake up early and queue up in front of Bric-A-Brac for a day of records, DJs, live music and free refreshments. Air Credits, Richard Album and the Singles, Lasers and Fast and Shit, and
the Just Luckies will perform throughout the day. Plus, you can dig into some free coffee and donuts before heading next door to Lost Lake for a Bric-a-Braquiri.

Opens at noon

Local alt-country label Bloodshot Records opens up its Irving Park storefront in celebration of Record Store Day, stocking its pop-up shop with unique items, test pressings, signed stuff, out-of-print stuff and new releases. If you need a pick-me-up, stick around for Dark Matter coffee and some snacks.

Opens at 10am
Vinyl records might seem antiquated, but Bucket O’ Blood's prehistoric party will make them seem cutting edge. The celebration begins at noon, after the RSD exclusive titles have (mostly) been claimed. Put on your best caveman attire and save room for the refreshments.

Opens at 10am
Chicago archival record label Numero Group returns to Logan Square for its annual Record Store Day pop-up shop at Comfort Station. The makeshift store will be offering selections from the Numero catalog (including new releases W2NG and Creation: We Are Paintermen), discounted scratch and dent records and dealers slinging 45s and LPs at bargain prices.

Opens by 10am
Dave's annual Record Store Day bash begins whenever the staff is ready (last year, doors opened at 9am) so if you want the rarest titles, get in line early. Anyone who buys records gets a free cupcake from Molly's.

From 5–8pm
This Lincoln Park bar may not be a record store, but the place is steeped in rock and roll history (Kurt Cobain once hung out here). In celebration of Record Store Day, Delilah's will tap a special Dogfish Head beer called Dragons & YumYums—made in collaboration with the Flaming Lips—and giving away LPs, a turntable and other prizes.

Opens at 8am
Feeling lucky? Dusty Groove's Record Store Day celebration is the only place where you get to spin a wheel of fortune with each purchase. The shop will have hundreds of exclusive RSD releases in stock, free refreshments and a live magic show in the early afternoon.

Opens at noon
You won't find any RSD releases at Gramaphone, but you should still stop by this dance/electronic-leaning shop for an afternoon of DJ sets. Notable selectors include Tim Zawada of boogie label Star Creature Universal Vibrations and Parris Mitchell of Dance Mania Records.

Opens at 9am
Celebrating its first Record Store Day since taking over the spot formerly occupied by Permanent Records, Joyride is stocking RSD releases and hosting a series of in-store performances in the afternoon. You can BYOB and catch sets from Jawns, Not For You, La Cosa and Pet Peeves beginning at 4pm.

Opens at 9am
This Lincoln Square shop always hosts a robust lineup of local musicians on Record Store Day. Once the lines of record-buyers snag their LPs, show up to see Tommi Zender and Natalie Grey playing Joni Mitchell tunes, Phil Angotti performing Something Else by the Kinks, and the Census Takers covering the Residents.

Opens at 9am
In addition to slinging RSD releases, this bright Pilsen store will host in-store performances (beginning at 2pm) from Miranda Winters of Melkbelly, Emily Jane Powers, Half Gringa and Mia Joy, as well as some free snacks.

Opens at 7am
This combination coffee shop and record store won't be stocking RSD releases, but you should still stop by to peruse the carefully-curated selection of LPs, including releases from Numero Group and Drag City. Local bands Ovef Ow and Health&Beauty will perform at 1pm and 2pm, respectively. Bring along your RSD receipt from any local shop to receive a discount on your cup of joe.

Opens at 10am
The Lakeview location of Reckless opens at a more reasonable hour, but it will still have some free Intelligencia coffee for Record Store Day shoppers. An in-house The Left Banke cover band will perform at 2pm and Chicago synth legend Bil Vermette turns in a set at 3:30pm.

Opens at 8am
The largest Reckless outpost opens extra early for Record Store Day this year, with Dark Matter Coffee providing coffee for anyone waiting in line. Later in the afternoon, catch in-store performances from Mukqs (member of Good Willsmith) at 2:30pm and RLYR (members of Pelican, Russian Circles and Locrian) at 4pm.

Open at noon
Celebrating its very first Record Store Day in its new Avondale digs, Record Breakers is putting together an impressive lineup of in-store performances to mark the occasion. Stop by beginning at noon for sets from Lasers and Fast and Shit, TV Moms, Lever, The Speed Babes, Magicks, Blue Dream and Avantist.

Opens at 8am
It might seem early, but free coffee and doughnuts should help perk you up once you reach Shuga Records. The Wicker Park record store will have giveaways from Lagunitas and Emporium as well as a stacked list of in-store sets from the likes of the Hazy Seas, Jordanna, Strange Foliage, Brisco Darling and Sundown Club.

Opens at 9:30am
Thalia Hall's piano bar hosts Record Store DJ sets from Indiana Waterfalls, SONORAMA, Waxahatchee and Adam Luksketich of Numero Group as well as live performances from Glyders  and Bedouine. Dogfish Head will be onhand with beer specials and prizes like a Crosley record player and a Flaming Lips record filled with beer (seriously).

Opens at 11am
The former home of KStarke Records has a new name, some new owners and its very own Record Store Day celebration. Stop by to pick up a selection of RSD exclusives, drink free beer from Half Acre Brewing and listen to DJ sets from the likes of -Tone B. Nimble, Shazam Bangles, Zulu Henry, King Hippo and more.