Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Lakeview, Chicago

Sarah B. • December 15, 2012Best Indy cinema in the Midwest!

Lisa W. • May 13, 2012One of the best venues in the city (and my first Chicago show when I moved here). Can be hot during the summer, but the quality of acts booked here more than make up for it.

Lucille F. • April 8, 2018Historic theater (est. over 100 yrs ago!). Intimate, every seat is good. Saw ‘Bunny Bunny Gilda Radner’ & it was excellent! Will follow future shows for sure.

Lucille F. • June 8, 2019Very good neighborhood theater. Intimate, good bar and very good performances. We enjoyed watching ‘Admissions’

Tony R. • September 30, 2011Can't go wrong here. Good shows, good prices, reasonable drinks.

Brad S. • August 9, 2014The omelettes at brunch are fantastic. If you're here for lunch or dinner, I highly recommend the Mac & cheese. You can add whatever you want to it and make it taste amazing. Get funky with it.

Ross G. • March 24, 2012Grab a beer, take a seat & get ready for an indescribable experience that you will remember for a long time!

Dan J. • May 26, 2014Fantastic as a bar, even better as a two-theater aggressive comedy emporium. Come for the Clark Street views and draft brews, stay for the unknown.

Alysha B. • April 25, 2014Beautiful space. Unique and versatile, a definite asset to the theatre community. I look forward to seeing more shows there.

Lindsay B. • November 8, 2010Amazing Show! Makes you want to eat French food all day so make sure you eat before hand of have an amazing restaurant to go to afterwards.

Kevin N. • August 7, 2014Great Indy Theater, good popcorn too!

My Social One • September 26, 2011One of the best venues in town- you either get great shows or the brew and view! Yay!

Angela • September 1, 2015Great spot for comedy shows and to check out local comedians. Give it a try for a great laugh.

Wicke International • November 8, 2012Don't miss the "indescribably funny" Urlakis & Cusick: Questionable Lullabies! Fridays @ 8 thru Nov 16, '12. The Reader said, “very smart, funny bits [that] push the limits of good taste & then some!”

Karen • May 16, 2012Don't forget to get a pic with #10 while you're at the friendly confines!

Mackenzie B. • December 17, 2015Great atmosphere, very friendly bartenders, fun open mic and other events

Stacy B. • February 3, 2023Go a little early to order food and drinks while Alamo-only videos play curated to the movie you’re about to watch. Great time. Tickets on Tuesday are discounted to $7.

Angie • December 20, 2014best place for dancing. love the DJs here.

Kristin • May 6, 2013Located in front of Murphy's bleachers, the perfect place for a photo or a great landmark to meet up with friends!

Karen • May 16, 2012It's a must to get a photo with Mr. Cub's statue!

Shawn B. • April 21, 2010The Claymore guys and the Free Improv Show are worth it every week. Support their immense support of the community and check it out.

UpShift Digital • October 2, 2017Need something to drink for people that don't drink beer. Cider? Vodka?

LakeshoreSF L. • June 5, 2012Bring a friend and join Marcelo Ehrhardt at the Totem Pole on Recreation Drive @ 6pm for a Pop-up TABATA Fitness Class in the park -- Promised to be FIERCE!

Theo E. • July 22, 2013My favorite place to dance in Chicago. The crowd is diverse, and the music is awesome! Go for Robyn night.

Nikki K. • March 6, 2011Great, intimate music venue with a surprising beer list.

Walter K. • September 12, 2011Beautiful mural constructed as a mosaic under the LSD overpass. I volunteered and built a small section of the gray & white sail. Take a look next time you're on the bike trail!

Jessica P. • April 10, 2013For two people to see three movies and share a medium popcorn twice throughout the 6-7 hour showing with a beer in your hand for under $20 is a a phenomenal deal

Darryn D. • August 11, 2013Forgot how much I enjoyed I enjoyed this precision-requisite sport (lol)! Good Sunday morning or anytime fun.

Megan K. • May 7, 2010Get your tickets in advance at whatisph.com because they sell out a lot. Especially Breakfast Club!

Matthew S. • July 10, 2022Enjoyable and friendly underground bar close by to Wrigley field. During our visit, a wide variety of canned beer.