Vic Theatre

(773) 472-0366

3145 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657 41.9392 -87.6539

Neighborhoods: North Side, Lakeview

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Last updated 5.10.09

Vic Theatre

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The Venue
The Vic Theatre was built in 1912--the sign reading "no moshing, body surfing" came a bit later. The concerts at the Vic cover a wide musical landscape; it's a great place for live music. You might see Jackson Browne one night, PJ Harvey or Leftover Salmon the next. The Vic's top-notch acoustics can accommodate them all. With plenty of seating on the main floor, it's comfortable--unless jammed to capacity, as it was for a 1998 David Bowie show. The elegant balconies and gold-painted ornamentation are the most obvious evidence of the theater's rich history.

The Experience
The Vic is open every night. Brew & View kicks off at 8pm (plus 12pm shows on weekends), when a young crowd takes in double features on the mammoth screen and nurses discounted beer. Summer, if the Chicago Bulls reach the NBA playoffs, the place becomes a hipster sports bar with a massive-screen TV.

Anonymous

December 13, 2007

I attend a concert at the Vic Theater. The multi levels made it easy to see all the bands. The overall experience was not bad either, but I feel they could update some aspects of the theater.

aeh5458

March 12, 2007

This venue has good acoustics and a laid-back atmosphere. The space is medium-sized but still felt intimate. They seem to host a pretty good range musical styles and I always check out what shows they have coming up, usually an interesting line-up.

Anonymous

November 28, 2005

The Vic is a pretty cool chicago venue made up of multiple levels where you can pretty much get a good look at the band no matter where you are in the building. Also, they have a brew and view where you can get together with some friends and watch old movies and drink. Like other small venus, the Vic tends to get some pretty big name bands on occassions, but also is a great place to see smaller acts. It's worth checking out.

The Details on Vic Theatre

Know Before You Go:

Parking is a nightmare around the Vic. Even the paid lot across the street fills up fast. Take the El, get off at Belmont, and you're seconds away.

The Extras:

The Vic can host private or corporate parties and weddings. Call (312) 440-9191 ext. 190 to book a special event.

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