Friday, July 17, 2026· 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Acoustic Patio Night
A relaxed Friday night set on the patio with cold drinks and dinner specials.
This week
This weekThe Lineup
Live music, brunch, and pairingshappening.
Live music on random nights, weekend brunch, the chef's monthly pairings, and bus trips to Ila's — there's always something happening at Porter Cullens.
At the pub
Happenings at PCs.
Every Thursday· 6:00 PM
Monthly Food & Drink Pairings
Our chef pairs seasonal dishes with craft cocktails and beers for a unique tasting experience.
Every Sunday· 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Weekend Brunch
Chicken & Waffles, Eggs Benedict, French Toast, and more. Start your weekend right at PC.
Random nights· 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Live Music Nights
Local musicians bring the house to life — no set schedule, just random nights with music. Check the calendar or our socials for what's next.
Monthly · dates on Instagram
Monthly Bus Trips to Ila's
We run a bus to our sister restaurant, Ila's Chicago in River North. Dates and seats are announced on our Instagram — @portercullens.
Coming up
One-off nights.
Live music, seasonal dinners, and special occasions. Sorted by date.
Thursday, July 23, 2026· 6:00 PM
July Pairings Night
A one-night spotlight for this month's food and drink pairings.
Saturday, August 1, 2026· 5:30 PM
Bus Trip to Ila's
Meet at Porter Cullens before heading out for a night with our sister restaurant.
Thursday, August 6, 2026· 7:00 PM
Trivia & Tacos Night
Bring a team, grab dinner, and settle in for a casual neighborhood trivia night.
Sunday, August 16, 2026· 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Family Brunch Special
A Sunday brunch date with kid-friendly plates, coffee, cocktails, and room for the whole table.
Friday, August 28, 2026· 6:30 - 9:30 PM
End-of-Summer Live Music
Close out August with live music, patio energy, and late-summer specials.
Fresh daily · July
Soup of the day.
One homemade soup each day — here's the whole month.
7/1Cream of BroccoliV
7/2Lemon Chicken Orzo
7/3Shrimp Gumbo
7/4Chicken Pot Pie
7/5VegetableV
7/6Chef’s Special
7/7Harvest CornV
7/8Chicken & Dumpling
7/9Stuffed Green Pepper
7/10Leek & Potato
7/11Chicken Pot Pie
7/12Caprese GnocchiVToday
7/13Chef’s Special
7/14Beef Noodle
7/15Cream of AsparagusV
7/16Pasta Fagioli
7/17Cajun Shrimp
7/18Chicken Pot Pie
7/19French OnionV
7/20Chef’s Special
7/21Chicken & Wild Rice
7/22Cream of TomatoV
7/23Cheddar BroccoliV
7/24MinestroneV
7/25Chicken Pot Pie
7/26Spicy Red PepperV
7/27Chef’s Special
7/28Chicken Tortilla
7/29Loaded Potato
7/30Lemon Chicken Orzo
7/31Clam Chowder
V = vegetarian
The full month
Browse the calendar.
One-off nights — live music, seasonal menus, special occasions. Tap any highlighted day for details.
Calendar / 2026
July 2026.
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- Fri Jul 17· 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Acoustic Patio Night
A relaxed Friday night set on the patio with cold drinks and dinner specials.
- Thu Jul 23· 6:00 PM
July Pairings Night
A one-night spotlight for this month's food and drink pairings.
The Room / In Motion
A look at the room.
Bar light, full booths, and the kind of evening that doesn't quite want to end.
The After-Hours Note
Join us this week.
Lineups, last-minute specials, and the occasional acoustic set drop on social first.