The Vic Theatre

"Century-old 5-story vaudeville theater (with 3 bars) that features live music & cult/classic movies."

The Vic Theatre is a historic live music venue located at 3145 N Sheffield Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, originally opened in 1912 as The Victoria Theater. Built initially for vaudeville and touring stage shows, the venue now hosts live music and comedy across a floor-level general admission area and a balcony with tables. Opened in 1912, The Victoria Theater was designed as an alternative to the more expensive downtown Chicago venues and has operated continuously in the Lakeview neighborhood since. Located in Chicago, IL 60657, near the Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line stop. Attendees note there is no bad seat in the house given the small size, praise the proximity to the stage even from upper levels, and highlight positive staff interactions; some reviewers mention that acoustics can occasionally feel muddled and that the folding chairs could be upgraded.