Metro

On the Grid : Metro

"Just north of Wrigley Field you'll find this respite from the sea of generic sports bars. Up here on Clark Street, sits the Metro. An institution in the Chicago music scene since the early '80s. Metro, as a rock venue, sits in that sweet spot size-wise between being too small or too large. And for that reason, it's played host to a more than impressive roster of acts. Not to mention, it was not only one of R.E.M.'s first venues, but is credited for launching the Smashing Pumpkins. Remember to bring cash for the bars or servers during your show. And if you want to skip the opening acts, sneak up the side (stage right) for an always overlooked patch of standing room near the stage. After the gig lets out, head next door to the Gingerman Tavern and you just might rub elbows with a musician or two." - Studio Malt

The Best Guide to Chicago Restaurants in FX’s ‘The Bear’ Seasons 1-4 | Eater Chicago

"The Episode 7 montage is set to Sufjan Stevens’ “Chicago” and kicks off with a nod to the singer-songwriter’s performances at Metro. Since 1982, the independently operated Wrigleyville music venue has nurtured local talent and served as a showcase for national and international acts including R.E.M., Lizzo, and Chance the Rapper." - Ashok Selvam

Chicago Diners Were the Unlikely Hangout for a Generation of Young Punk Rock Stars | Eater Chicago

"A longtime alternative-music club in the city’s north side that served as a major stop on the local punk and indie circuits; musicians and fans recall it as a place where bands earned credibility and communities came together for shows." - Ashok Selvam

"Metro, Lakeview. Just north of Wrigley Field you'll find this respite from the sea of generic sports bars. Up here on Clark Street, sits the Metro. An institution in the Chicago music scene since the early '80s. Metro, as a rock venue, sits in that sweet spot size-wise between being too small or too large. And for that reason, it's played host to a more than impressive roster of acts. Not to mention, it was not only one of R.E.M.'s first venues, but is credited for launching the Smashing Pumpkins. Remember to bring cash for the bars or servers during your show. And if you want to skip the opening acts, sneak up the side (stage right) for an always overlooked patch of standing room near the stage. After the gig lets out, head next door to the Gingerman Tavern and you just might rub elbows with a musician or two."

Piece Pizza and Rocker Sammy Hagar Raise Money for Chicago Music Venues | Eater Chicago

"A long-standing Chicago concert hall included among the venues assisted by the Chicago Independent Venue League to offset the effects of cancelled shows and the broader halt to live music, forming part of the organization’s representation of more than 40 local performance spaces." - Ashok Selvam