planning your vist
EXPLORING THE NEIGHTBORHOOD
Mercury Theater Chicago is located in Chicago's vibrant Southport Corridor. The Corridor is home to a dynamic range of restaurants, bars and eclectic boutiques. Nearby Wrigleyville is filled with Chicago's most popular sports bars and of course the home of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field.
Come early and explore a top destination in Chicago.
Where should I go to eat?
Crosby’s Kitchen: South 3 blocks, American traditional, $$
Ella Elli: South 3 blocks, American/Mediterranean, intimate, $$
Coda di Volpe: South 3 blocks, Southern Italian, $$$
Tango Sur: Next door (North), Argentinian, $$
5411 Empanadas: South ½ block, Empanadas, $
Uncommon Ground: North ½ block, West 2 blocks, American, Healthy, Some Vegan, $$
D’Agostinos: South 2 blocks, Pizza & Bar Food, $
Real Good: South 2 blocks, Juice & Vegan food, $$
Native Foods: West ½ block off Belmont, Vegan, $$
Raising Cane’s: South 2 blocks, West 2 blocks, Fried Chicken, $
DIRECTIONS TO MERCURY THEATER CHICAGO/VENUS CABARET THEATER
3741-3745 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago IL 60613
CONVIENENT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
CTA Train Stations: Southport Brown Line and Addison Red Line
CTA Bus Lines: 152 Addison, 22 Clark, 80 Irving Park, 9 Ashland
Click for CTA Directions
RIDESHARE OPTIONS:
www.LYFT.com
www.UBER.com
DIRECTIONS BY CAR:
From Lake Shore Drive - Exit onto Irving Park Road, drive one mile west, turn left onto Southport Avenue. The Mercury is 2.5 blocks south of Irving Park Road.
From I-90/94 - Exit onto Irving Park Road drive east approximately three miles, turn right onto Southport Avenue. The Mercury is 2.5 blocks south of Irving Park Road.
PARKING:
Parking in such a vibrant and active neighborhood, like the Southport Corridor, can be challenging. We recommend you arrive early and enjoy the bustling area, filled with lovely boutiques and delicious restaurants. Allow yourself ample time to find a good spot and arrive at the show without feeling rushed. Street parking is available.
We suggest reserving your parking spot ahead of time with:
Street Parking near the Mercury is limited. Free street parking is available on and west of Ashland Ave (three blocks west of the theater) and north of Irving Park Road. Some of these streets have special parking limitations during Cubs night games starting at 5pm.
Consider public transportation or riding your bike.
TICKETING
E-Tickets may be scanned off of a printed copy, or straight off of your mobile device. We strongly recommend either printing your tickets or taking a screenshot before you arrive at the theater.
Will call tickets can be picked up from our box office 1 hour prior to performance.
Mercury Theater Chicago is unable to guarantee the validity of tickets not purchased directly from Mercury Theater Chicago, through our box office or at mercurytheaterchicago.com
SPECIAL NOTES
Temperatures inside the theater may vary depending on the season. We recommend bringing a light sweater for your comfort.
Late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager. Latecomers may be required to wait until a suitable point in the performance to be seated.
Photography and the use of recording devices are strictly prohibited.