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The Vic Theatre

The Vic Theatre

Music Venue, Movie Theater, and Concert Hall
Lakeview, Chicago
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8.2/10
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    Shannon J.
    "Come for the Brew and View!"(8 Tips)
    Katie M.
    "Box office ladies rule."(2 Tips)
    John H.
    "Double or Triple features for $5. Can't beat the movie price."(2 Tips)
    Heidi A.
    "your beer on the stage and dance the night"(5 Tips)
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  • Elizabeth K.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth KinsmanMarch 30, 2013
    Old, pretty and a little weird... Meaning this place is awesome. $5 to see all three movies in a night, ok beer on tap, and you can bring in outside food.
  • Lisa W.
    Lisa WMay 13, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    If you are a short person like me, head upstairs for a seat and a better view. If there isn't a show, check out Brew and View. Cheap beer, cheaper movies, and one of the cheapest date ideas around.
    Upvoted Sep 14
  • John H.heart icon on user image
    John HankusFebruary 23, 2015
    Double or Triple features for $5. Can't beat the movie price. I just wish they had better beer prices. 6 or 7 bucks is too much for an old movie house that rarely gets crowded.
  • Redeye Chicago
    Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014
    Alternately a music venue and a movie theater, this celebrated locale is the perfect place to catch touring artists or enjoy a few beers during rowdy screenings of second-run and classic movies. Read more
  • Dana J.
    Dana JensenDecember 15, 2014
    I've been to some amazing concerts here. It's nice that there's a ton of seating on the balcony, though it means the fairly small floor can be horribly over-packed. Practically next to the L.
  • Rick C.heart icon on user image
    Rick CummingsJanuary 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Ok, so Brew & View / Vic Theatre is not yet a Central Lakeview Merchants member.....but 3 movies for $5 and 2 fully-stocked bars = Big Fun!!
  • Ashley S.
    Ashley SheeranJanuary 22, 2015
    Rock + Brew - great for you Cheap dates out there. Two movies and drinks for under $10 (I think). Also great indie shows.
  • ben m.
    ben mNovember 3, 2014
    Hang by the lighting booth. Perfect sight lines, room to move, near the bar and near the sound guy for best results.
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeAugust 2, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Come for the Brew and View! You can't beat $5 for a double or triple feature!
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KaminskiJanuary 8, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great venue for a concert or comedy show
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 10, 2011
    No matter how crowded it gets, there's always a pocket of space near the ramps that lead down onto the front-of-stage floor. Try it, you'll like it!
  • Terry B.
    Terry B.August 15, 2015
    Hey The Vic Theatre, you should join Freebie! It’s pretty rad and the benefits are great for both you and me. Check it out! http://taps.io/freebie
  • Eric M.
    Eric MunnOctober 14, 2013
    The upstairs seating may seem out of the way, buy every seat has an unobstructed view
  • Heidi A.
    Heidi AldamaFebruary 7, 2011
    Love going to concerts here. You can walk up to the front, place your beer on the stage and dance the night away.
  • My Social One
    My Social OneSeptember 26, 2011
    One of the best venues in town- you either get great shows or the brew and view! Yay!
  • Dan C.
    Dan CNovember 20, 2013
    Awesome theater. Managed by assholes.
  • Digital Tour Bus
    Digital Tour BusMay 20, 2011
    Don't bother driving to concerts here because a CTA line is literally a block away! You in for an awesome concert, so get your ears ready!
  • Marc G.heart icon on user image
    Marc GundersonAugust 15, 2017
    Great little concert venue.
  • Maureen
    MaureenMay 17, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Scabs. Management here is horrendous. Support clubs that treat their workers better like Empty Bottle, Thalia Hall, Lincoln Hall etc
  • Kerry K.
    Kerry KMay 14, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Buy tickets at the physical box office here (hours online) and avoid ticket fees
  • Amber M.heart icon on user image
    Amber MedinaMarch 31, 2016
    Beautiful venue but the staff isn't very organized when it comes to concerts
  • Eddy G.heart icon on user image
    Eddy GonzalezNovember 3, 2015
    Big stage with plenty of space in GA space
  • Steve ‘Pudgy’ D.
    This is also where you can obtain a ticket for an event at the Aragon without paying a 'convenience' surcharge. →Cash only!←
  • T C.heart icon on user image
    T CallahanJanuary 17, 2015
    Save some time and bring cash for the bars.
  • caleb h.heart icon on user image
    caleb hanlonDecember 1, 2014
    Best mid-sized venue in the city.
  • Jen K.
    Jen KostanskiOctober 7, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Wait by the alley for an hour or two & you will be able to meet, take pictures w/ & get autographs from the performers you just saw.
  • Katie M.
    Katie MckiernanJune 23, 2011
    Box office ladies rule. So do the bartenders and cocktail waitresses. Working hard for the money!!
  • Cracken ..
    Cracken .January 8, 2010
    Whether its seeing a concert, or enjoyin the Brew & View, The Vic is my favorite theater in Chi-town.
  • Dirk L.heart icon on user image
    Dirk LesterOctober 10, 2013
    Pre Phantogram crowd!
  • Jeff M.
    Jeff ManalliFebruary 16, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    This place RULES. 2nd home to Steinberg
  • Steve C.
    Steve CochranJuly 22, 2011
    This place is friendly to everyone except emo slackers who don't have their shit together and, well, FUCK them!! Ya know??
  • Rachel Z.
    Rachel ZalupskiOctober 10, 2014
    @chrisdelia
  • Arline W.
    Arline WeltyApril 15, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Total hotties live here. One makes kraut. Yum!
  • Matt H.heart icon on user image
    Matt HecklerApril 21, 2015
    Decent sound and awful bathrooms. Staff are good, but it'd be nice if the place was better maintained.
  • Daan V.heart icon on user image
    Daan V.February 20, 2014
    Tip for bands: please skip this venue.
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KaminskiMay 25
    Been here 10+ times
    Passion Pit
  • Pon Y.
    Pon YoOctober 19, 2014
    Concerts and open bar
  • Andrea G.
    Andrea GoldbergFebruary 21, 2011
    Went to see Ralphie May on Friday night at the Vic, great show!
  • Kahlanheart icon on user image
    KahlanOctober 2, 2014
    Shitty place to see metal. Sounds like mud, even with bass filtering earplugs
  • Dane D.heart icon on user image
    Dane DeasyMay 21, 2023
    Been here 10+ times
    Jeff Tweedy
  • Stephen G.
    Stephen GayMarch 25, 2010
    Saw "Five for Fighting" last night at the The Vic. Great venue. Watch out, they give you bottle water with no cap! (silly)
  • Liz E.
    Liz ErdMarch 29, 2011
    seen a million concerts here. loved the saw doctors last week!
  • The Music Experience
    The Music ExperienceOctober 17, 2014
    Here for Allen Stone.
  • L K.heart icon on user image
    L KSeptember 26, 2015
    Terrible acoustics, but neat neighborhood venue.
  • Keith B.
    Keith BranchAugust 9, 2011
    Drink and view everything!
  • Candice P.
    Candice PayneNovember 26, 2009
    Some of the bars accept credit cards, but they place a $100 hold on your account, so watch out if you're lowish on funds.
  • Nicole K.
    Nicole KulinaApril 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Tiny bathrooms. Ladies, be prepared to wait.
  • Lesa M.
    Lesa MehlDecember 2, 2011
    Guaranteed good time!
  • Nicole K.
    Nicole KulinaFebruary 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    This venue is NOT street teamer friendly. We had to hang up posters for a band and they kept changing their minds about it. Fuck this place.
  • Nicole K.
    Nicole KulinaFebruary 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Again, this place is a joke. Tried to call them all day to ask a question and they didn't answer the phone til 5:30. The guy was horribly rude on the phone.
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