Aragon
Chicago, IL 60640-5026
Phone: (773) 561-9500
- Cross Street:
- North Winthrop Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to Lawrence
- Best of Citysearch:
- Live Music Venue 2005
- Hours:
- Box office:, Hour before shows that aren't sold out
Editorial Review for Aragon – by John Gerard McLaughlin
The Scene
Built in 1926 as a venue for ballroom dancing, the hall's interior is a fanciful example of the era's passion for opulent design. The archways and mosaic flooring of the lobby lead to a main hall that re-creates a Moorish plaza in Spain, with Corinthian columns supporting a facade of flourishing towers and balconies. The legendary no alcohol, no close dancing strictness of the ballroom's early days has been supplanted by an equally legendary anything-goes reputation, to the delight of legions of teens enjoying their first taste of freedom.
The Draw
The ballroom has played host to every musical trend that's swept the country, from big band music to early rock 'n' roll, through the hippie, punk, and disco eras, to metal and hip-hop and the Latin explosion--all of which you can still catch here on occasion. Most shows are standing only except on the balcony.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThe sound can be good or muddy depending on the band and where you stand, so move around the hall to find the best acoustics.
User Reviews for Aragon
02/26/2007 Posted by aeh5458
I saw a concert here last year. One of the most beautiful venues I've been to, but it didn't make up for the sound. The acoustics were terrible, I could barely hear the bands. Not the best place to see a live music performance.
11/30/2006 Posted by chivishawaiiana
WOW GREAT PLACE TO SEE A BAND OF ROCK HIGH ENERGY ALL THE PEOPLE DANCING THERE WAS FULL BUT STILL GOOD the only thing that i 'm dissapointed is THE beer everywhere so get ready to have beer over you body or head ...i dont' drink but the people smoke over you face so be focus ...when you see your artist and THINK IT WORTH FOR MY ARTISTS... ME ENCANTA MAGO DE OZ Y ESE CONCIERTO ME ENCANTO VE PREPARADO PARA IMPREGNARTE DE CERVEZA Y HUMO YA Q GENTE NO RESPETA ECHAR SU HUMO A OTRO LADO Q NO SEA LA CARA DE ALGUIEN MAS...PERO VALE LA PENA EL AUDIO VE OCN 2 HORAS DE ANTICIPACION POR Q SE ATAZCA PERO DESQUITA TU TICKET!!!!! DISFRUTENLO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pros: PARKING FREE around if you dont like walk you got pay
Cons: they sale a lot beer and people can smoke
Schedule
| 05/21/2008 | MAGO DE OZ |
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| 8:00 pm | ||
| 05/24/2008 | BAILE DE MEMORIAL DAY |
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| 7:00 pm | ||
| 06/20/2008 | SOLO BOXEO DE TECATE |
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| 5:30 pm |
