- General
- Contact
- Tickets
- Safety
- Recording
- History
- Affiliates
METRO IS LOCATED AT:
3730 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60613
(Two blocks North of Wrigley Field)
Phone: 773-549-4140
Fax: 773-549-0337
Email: info at metrochicago dot com
PARKING
Metro does not have parking on-site. However, there are metered spaces available on the street and several pay lots in the nearby area.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Those who wish to use public transportation can take the C.T.A. #22 Clark St. bus
(see bus schedule) or the Red Line (Addison stop at Wrigley Field; see train schedule).
AGE INFORMATION
All early shows (Doors at 6:00pm, show at 6:30 or 7:00), are ALL AGES
and always end at 10pm. Late shows (beginning at 9pm or later) are 18 & over; to enter Metro you must show 2 forms of federal or state ID (drivers license, state ID, passport, etc.) as proof of age. All events in Smart Bar are 21 & over. Please note
that there are sometimes special exceptions, so please check the show
listing.
REGARDING IDS
Our policy is to request ID from any customer who appears to be under the legal age.
We have the right to, and will, refuse entry to any customer who cannot produce a valid, adequate ID.
Acceptable ID’s
• A valid, current drivers license issued by the Illinois Secretary of State Office or any other state.
• A valid photo identification card issued by the Illinois Secretary of State Office or any other state.
• Armed Forces Identification
• A valid U.S. Passport or travel visa/passport issued by a foreign country containing the holders photograph
Metro will confiscate fake or misrepresented Identification and turn them in to the State Police
CAPACITY
Capacity is 1150, divided between the main floor and the balcony. The view is always great and the back of the room is only about 25 feet from the stage.
SMOKING
A new Chicago Clean Indoor Air Ordinance was passed by the Chicago City Council in December 2005. The ordinance, Municipal Code 7-32, the Chicago Clean Indoor Air Ordinance, prohibits smoking in public facilities. Due to the ordinance, smoking is prohibited in Metro. The Metro does not allow re-entry.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol is available for anyone 21 & over. In order to drink alcohol at Metro you must show 2 federal/state IDs (Drivers license, State ID, Passport, etc.) as proof of age and be wearing a wristband provided by Metro. There are a variety of non-alcoholic beverages available as well.
If you would like to contact a staff member,
click on a name to send that person an email.
Talent Buyer / Metro
Chris Baronner
Asst. Talent Buyer / Metro
Joe Carsello
Talent Buyer / Smart Bar
Nate Seider
Assistant to Talent Buyer / Smart Bar
Kyle Woods
Publicist
Jenny Lizak
Box Office Manager
Pete Rullo
Promotions / Sponsorship
Stacey Marquardt
New Media / Intern Director
Lauren Adermann
Art Director / Webmaster
Ryne Estwing
Production Manager
Rachelle Spicer
Manager
Kelly Wey
General Email
Metro Security
If you are a patron with a general question about Metro,
email
info@metrochicago.com.
Talent Buyer / Metro
Chris BaronnerAsst. Talent Buyer / Metro
Joe CarselloTalent Buyer / Smart Bar
Nate SeiderAssistant to Talent Buyer / Smart Bar
Kyle WoodsPublicist
Jenny LizakBox Office Manager
Pete RulloPromotions / Sponsorship
Stacey MarquardtNew Media / Intern Director
Lauren AdermannArt Director / Webmaster
Ryne EstwingProduction Manager
Rachelle SpicerManager
Kelly WeyGeneral Email
Metro SecurityIf you are a patron with a general question about Metro, email
info@metrochicago.com.
Booking
Have a band? Want to play at Metro? At Metro we are always looking for new bands and welcome any and all demos. You do not need to have a CD or be on a label. All you need to do is send your demo to us and give us at least 2-3 weeks to listen to it. All demos are responded to by e-mail. If you would like to know if your demo has been received, please contact Joe Carsello at least one week after sending to Metro.
Send to:
Metro
3730 North Clark St
Chicago, IL 60613
Attn: Joe Carsello / Chris Baronner
773.549.4140 / 773.549.0337 Fax
Contact us by email:
Chris Baronner
Joe Carsello
Metro's box office is located inside the Metro Store on the first floor of 3730 North Clark Street. Tickets for all Metro shows are available for purchase with cash or credit card (Metro Store accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express). Note: ticket purchases for a show day of must be cash after doors have opened.
Store hours: Located below Metro at 3728 N. Clark St, Metro Store is open Monday 12-6pm, Tuesday through Saturday 12-8pm, and closed Sundays unless there is a show in Metro.
PLEASE NOTE: Effective immediately, tickets to Metro and Smart Bar shows are only available through the Metro and Smart Bar websites and the Metro Box Office. There is no service fee at the Metro Box Office!
Metro/Smart Bar is committed to the safety and security of our patrons,
performers and staff. For 20 years we have worked to ensure not only
that everyone has a great time, but that everyone is safe and secure.
Metro/Smart Bar would like to let you know about the safety measures
we have in place here at Metro.
EMERGENCY EXITS
Metro’s main floor has 4 emergency exits to an exterior fire
escape as well as 3 main floor exits.
Metro’s balcony has 2 emergency exits to an exterior fire escape,
2 main floor exits, and 2 back stairway exits.
Smart Bar has 1 main exits leading to Clark Street, 1 emergency exit
to the main lobby, and 1 emergency exit to the Racine fire exit.
Before each show, there is an announcement directing patrons to
take note of the location of emergency exits
All our emergency exits and emergency exit signs are checked every
day by our security staff.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
In the Metro/Smart Bar building, there are 24 fire extinguishers
located throughout the building, as well as 4 backup fire extinguishers.
All fire extinguishers are regularly inspected.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
In the Metro/Smart Bar building, there are 63 illuminated lights,
including exit signs, stairs signs, and fire escape signs.
Metro/Smart Bar has 23 emergency battery back up lights.
SECURITY STAFF
Metro/Smart Bar security staff is well trained, and some are licensed
security officers with the State of Illinois, possessing professional
employee regulation cards and having undergone a special 20 hour training
course.
Metro/Smart Bar security staff have received numerous awards from
the state of Illinois for excellence, including numerous commendations
from the Secretary of State for our cooperation in deterring underage
drinking.
Metro/Smart Bar security staff does not use any weapons of any kind,
including mace, pepper spray or any other toxic air-released compound.
PYROTECHNICS
Metro/Smart Bar does not use, or allow any performer to use, any
pyrotechnics of any kind.
Signs are posted instructing performers of our policy, and the intent
to prosecute any violators.
LEGISLATION
Metro has signed on to the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association’s
recommendations of legislative proposals to continue to make sure
that our industry remains safe for everyone.
GET RECORDED AT METRO!
The Metro is an ideal place to record and archive your performance! Have your show professionally recorded by the legendary Chicago Recording Company and American Mobile. They are experts at capturing the excitement of the crowd and your band's true sound at a great rock club. Please contact Chris Shepard at CRC for more information or visit their mobile recording website at www.americanmobilestudio.com.
Contact: Chris Shepard
Phone: 847.997.7772
americanmobile at mac dot com
