Navy Pier Beer Garden

Clara is a 120-capacity, 21+ room in Chicago, Illinois. An artist-owned bar and performance hub in Chicago's vibrant Wicker Park, celebrates the fusion of craft cocktails and exceptional artistry. Clara's space fosters local talent, offering a warm atmosphere for patrons to relish sophisticated drinks while discovering diverse local and visiting performers. Musically, Clara accommodates Acoustic, All Genres, Classical, Country, Emo, Folk, and Hip Hop. Clara accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Clara has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Clara’s standing, 75 seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. A pitch to Clara should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

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