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  Metro is located at:
3730 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60613
(Two blocks North of Wrigley Field)
Phone: 773-549-0203
Fax: 773-549-0337
Email: info at metrochicago dot com

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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.
 
Capacity
Capacity is 1100, 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.
 
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 prvided by Metro. There are a variety of non-alcoholic beverages available as well.


 




  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.


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      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 Tuesday through Saturday 12-8pm, and closed Sundays and Mondays 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!


     




      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


     




      If you are a patron with a general question about Metro, email info at metrochicago dot com.

    If you would like to contact a staff member, click on a name to send that person an email.

    Chris Baronner
    Talent Buyer / Metro

    Joe Carsello
    Asst. Talent Buyer / Metro

    Nate Seider
    Talent Buyer / Smart Bar

    Jenny Lizak
    Publicist

    Pete Rullo
    Box Office Manager

    Stacey Marquardt
    Promotions / Sponsorship

    Lauren Adermann
    New Media / Intern Director

    Steve Reidell
    Art Director / Webmaster

    Rachelle Spicer
    Production Manager

    Roderick Pintang
    Bar Manager

    Metro Security
    General Email


     




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    Contact: Chris Shepard
    Phone: 847.997.7772
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