Park West
Chicago, IL 60614-4711
Phone: (773) 929-5959
- Cross Street:
- Clark Street
- Directions:
- Bus: 73, 22
- Hours:
- Box office: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Show nights: 6pm-8pm
Editorial Review for Park West – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Once your eyes adjust to the cavernous darkness of this former burlesque house, you'll marvel at the tasteful brushed-aluminum balconies; booths toward the back provide more seating. With tea candles lit, the venue is transformed into a cozy, date-friendly cabaret. Moderately sized, the Park West sells only between 750 and 1,000 tickets--all general admission--per show. A small dance floor is left open for large crowds, but covered with tables on more intimate evenings (bookings are diverse).
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThere are three bars, but waitstaff will run drinks if you're seated. This keeps the bar area free of traffic--great if you're thirsty, but not great if you're looking to chat someone up.
The ExtrasThe inexpensive coat check is essential for Chicago winters, and gentlemen shouldn't forget to tip the washroom attendant.
User Reviews for Park West
01/10/2003 Posted by globe60
The Park West is Chicago's best concert venue, by far, but it just doesn't have the bands it had in the "old days," and that's a shame. In the 1980's, PW was the place to be, with the likes of U2 on their first US tour, Heads on their second tour, and all the British pub rockers and punk bands. New booking agency might help. Who exactly books PW now? Jam?
Pros: Great sound, great sightlines, nice room
Cons: needs better acts
05/14/2002 Posted by jeremyreed_citysearch
There is not a bad seat in this place and the sound is incredible.
Pros: ideal show venue
Cons: expensive drinks
Schedule
| 05/18/2008 | Elgin Youth Symphony with NYCO and the Renegades |
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| 7:00 pm | ||
| 05/20/2008 | MIKE NESS AND HIS BAND |
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| 8:00 pm | ||
| 05/21/2008 | Mike Ness |
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| 8:00 pm | ||
| 05/23/2008 | GENTA ISMAJLI |
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| 9:00 pm | ||
| 05/30/2008 | Madeleine Peyroux |
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| 7:00 pm | ||
| 06/15/2008 | Fish |
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| 7:30 pm | ||
| 06/18/2008 | ALIEN SEX FIEND |
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| 7:00 pm | ||
| 06/23/2008 | BIG WIGS LIVE! |
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| 7:30 pm | ||
| 06/25/2008 | LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT |
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| 7:30 pm | ||
| 06/27/2008 | ISMAEL MIRANDA |
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| 9:00 pm | ||
| 06/28/2008 | Willy's NYC Salsa Band |
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| 9:00 pm | ||
| 08/08/2008 | King Crimson |
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| 7:30 pm |
