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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The Auditorium is one of Chicago’s landmark performance venues, with a capacity of roughly 3,900 and a large professional stage built for major concerts, dance, theater, orchestral programs, and national touring productions. The historic seated room is designed for focused performance rather than nightclub energy, making established touring artists, orchestras, theatrical concerts, jazz, classical crossover, major vocalists, and prestige productions natural fits. For musicians, this is a top-tier theater environment requiring significant draw, polished production, and a fully developed show. Artists should expect formal advance work, professional crews, and a large audience focused entirely on the stage. Developing bands are most likely to appear through support or curated programs rather than direct headline dates. The Auditorium is best suited to performers whose music and production are mature enough to command one of Chicago’s most historic and substantial concert halls.
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- Contact
- Lionell Moore
- Role
- Talent Buyer
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- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- Classical, Dance, Rock
- Sound & production
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- Address
- 50 E Ida B Wells Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
- Venue phone
- 312-341-2334, 312-341-2300
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