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The Vic Theatre
Music Venue, Movie Theater, and Concert Hall
Lakeview, Chicago
"Come for the Brew and View!"(8 Tips)
"Box office ladies rule."(2 Tips)
"Double or Triple features for $5. Can't beat the movie price."(2 Tips)
"your beer on the stage and dance the night"(5 Tips)
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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.
Elizabeth KinsmanMarch 30, 2013Old, 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.
- John HankusFebruary 23, 2015Double 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 ChicagoAugust 3, 2014Alternately 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 JensenDecember 15, 2014I'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.
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 SheeranJanuary 22, 2015Rock + Brew - great for you Cheap dates out there. Two movies and drinks for under $10 (I think). Also great indie shows.
ben mNovember 3, 2014Hang by the lighting booth. Perfect sight lines, room to move, near the bar and near the sound guy for best results.- Come for the Brew and View! You can't beat $5 for a double or triple feature!
The FeastJune 10, 2011No 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.August 15, 2015Hey The Vic Theatre, you should join Freebie! It’s pretty rad and the benefits are great for both you and me. Check it out!
Eric MunnOctober 14, 2013The upstairs seating may seem out of the way, buy every seat has an unobstructed view- Heidi AldamaFebruary 7, 2011Love going to concerts here. You can walk up to the front, place your beer on the stage and dance the night away.
My Social OneSeptember 26, 2011One of the best venues in town- you either get great shows or the brew and view! Yay!
Digital Tour BusMay 20, 2011Don'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!
Buy tickets at the physical box office here (hours online) and avoid ticket fees
Scabs. Management here is horrendous. Support clubs that treat their workers better like Empty Bottle, Thalia Hall, Lincoln Hall etc
Amber MedinaMarch 31, 2016Beautiful venue but the staff isn't very organized when it comes to concerts
Steve ‘Pudgy’ De RoseApril 23, 2011This is also where you can obtain a ticket for an event at the Aragon without paying a 'convenience' surcharge. →Cash only!←
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 MckiernanJune 23, 2011Box office ladies rule. So do the bartenders and cocktail waitresses. Working hard for the money!!
Cracken .January 8, 2010Whether its seeing a concert, or enjoyin the Brew & View, The Vic is my favorite theater in Chi-town.
Matt HecklerApril 21, 2015Decent sound and awful bathrooms. Staff are good, but it'd be nice if the place was better maintained.
Steve CochranJuly 22, 2011This place is friendly to everyone except emo slackers who don't have their shit together and, well, FUCK them!! Ya know??
Stephen GayMarch 25, 2010Saw "Five for Fighting" last night at the The Vic. Great venue. Watch out, they give you bottle water with no cap! (silly)
Candice PayneNovember 26, 2009Some of the bars accept credit cards, but they place a $100 hold on your account, so watch out if you're lowish on funds.
- 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.
- 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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The Vic Theatre
3145 N Sheffield Ave (btwn W Fletcher St & W Belmont Ave)
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- Noon–6:00 PM
- Sat
- Noon–5:00 PM
(773) 472-0449
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"It's a great venue. Amazing the theatre inside, just fall in love with this place"
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"Cool place in Lakeview with nice wine, service and amazing buffalo chicken tenders."
Chioke McRae - 8.1
"Beautiful vintage venue with striking architecture. Good music picks but so-so audio. Entry is easy with covid vaccine, ticket check, and security search. Takes 20-30 minutes to exit after a show."
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"Everything here is delicious. Always happy hour with great craft beers on tap. Love the cheese curds."
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"Their pork chops are amazing. Very chique and great place to relax and watch a game. 4 HUGE tvs."
Tiffany Vanick - 8.9
"Amazing beer list, really enjoyed the free monthly wine tasting and you can't beat the $5 glass of wine!"
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