The Mexican-born, Chicago-based drummer, composer and producer is presented through an artistic outlook rather than a promised set list. He is listed at Lemon on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8:30 p.m.; tickets are advertised at $10 for guests 21 and older.

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The Nov. 14 listing gives Gustavo Cortiñas an interpretive frame: it connects his work across musical disciplines and cultural perspectives with a broader effort to encourage understanding. That says something about how the artist is presented, but not what the performance will sound like.
Do312 identifies Cortiñas as a Mexican-born, Chicago-based drummer, composer and producer. The listing describes a practice that draws on different musical disciplines and cultural perspectives, and links it to a larger aim of encouraging empathy and understanding in a divided public climate. That context gives readers a way to think about the booking without implying a specific theme for the show.
The event entry names no genre or repertoire. Cortiñas is the only performer named; the listing does not identify an accompanying ensemble or opener.
Further reading: Gustavo CortiÑas in Chicago at Lemon ↗ · Lemon, Upcoming Events in Chicago on Do312 ↗
Lemon describes itself as both a cocktail bar and a performance venue, with live music and art among its programming. Its cocktail focus includes classics and seasonal originals, but the listing does not promise a particular menu or describe the room setup for this event. Readers who need event-specific seating or entrance information should check with the venue before going.
Further reading: Lemon Chicago - Cocktail Bar & Performance Venue ↗ · Gustavo CortiÑas in Chicago at Lemon ↗

Cortiñas is the only named performer in the event listing. No opening act or additional players are identified.
The listing does not say whether 8:30 p.m. is the door time or performance start, and it gives no end time.
Gustavo CortiÑas in Chicago at Lemon ↗ · Lemon, Upcoming Events in Chicago on Do312 ↗
A ticket is required; the event listing directs buyers to DICE. It does not specify additional fees or other purchase terms.
The event is for guests 21 and older. Lemon also describes its general venue policy as strictly 21+.
Gustavo CortiÑas in Chicago at Lemon ↗ · Lemon Chicago - Cocktail Bar & Performance Venue ↗
These are Lemon-wide policies, not event-specific seating details: the venue lists a maximum seated party size of eight and asks larger groups to email or call at least 24 hours ahead so it can plan. Lemon also says any guest check left open incurs an automatic 20% gratuity; that is separate from the advertised ticket price.
The venue lists Friday and Saturday hours as 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Those are regular business hours, not an announced end time for the performance.
Lemon, Upcoming Events in Chicago on Do312 ↗ · Lemon Chicago - Cocktail Bar & Performance Venue ↗
Lemon is at 1600 West Grand Avenue in West Town, Chicago. CTA 65 Grand and 9 Ashland buses stop at Grand and Ashland; the nearest L station is Ashland on the Green and Pink Lines.
Gustavo CortiÑas in Chicago at Lemon ↗ · Lemon, Upcoming Events in Chicago on Do312 ↗
The venue lists metered street parking along Grand Avenue and nearby side streets. There is no on-site lot.
The event and venue information does not specify an entrance arrangement or event-specific accessibility details. For accommodation questions, contact Lemon at [email protected] before your visit.
Gustavo CortiÑas in Chicago at Lemon ↗ · Lemon Chicago - Cocktail Bar & Performance Venue ↗
Cortiñas is the only performer named, but the listing does not confirm whether he will perform alone; it gives no accompanying-player or opener details.
Gustavo CortiÑas in Chicago at Lemon ↗ · Lemon, Upcoming Events in Chicago on Do312 ↗
The listing gives 8:30 p.m. but does not say whether that is the door time or performance start. No end time is announced.
Lemon’s general policy asks groups larger than eight to email or call at least 24 hours ahead so the venue can plan. The event listing gives no show-specific seating layout.
Lemon Chicago - Cocktail Bar & Performance Venue ↗ · Gustavo CortiÑas in Chicago at Lemon ↗
CTA 65 Grand and 9 Ashland buses stop at Grand and Ashland. The nearest L stop is Ashland station on the Green and Pink Lines.
The event and venue information does not describe event-specific access arrangements. Contact Lemon at [email protected] to ask about a particular accommodation.
Gustavo CortiÑas in Chicago at Lemon ↗ · Lemon Chicago - Cocktail Bar & Performance Venue ↗
1600 West Grand Avenue, West Town, Chicago, IL
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