PLAN YOUR VISIT

TRAVEL AND PARKING

Join us in Uptown—getting to Open Space Arts is easy, whether you’re coming from across the city or just around the corner. We’re located at 1411 W Wilson Ave, just east of Clark Street, and steps from the 22 Clark bus. The Wilson Red Line station is about a five-block walk away, making us an easy trip from anywhere in Chicago.

Arriving by bike or scooter? You’ll find racks and street fixtures along Wilson, so you can roll right up and head inside.

Free street parking is often available on Wilson and nearby side streets. Please note that the parking spaces on Wilson closest to Clark Street (on both the north and south sides) are now paid parking only.

Parking on Clark Street is more limited than it used to be due to the new bike lanes, so be sure to check signage and your parking position carefully. Parking on Clark Street is free on Sundays.

Make a night—or afternoon—of it. Uptown has several great spots just steps from the theater.

CLARK STREET

TIZTAL CAFE
4631 N Clark St
A warm, welcoming choice for breakfast or lunch if you’re coming to a matinee. Tiztal closes at 3 PM.

LA MEXICANA GRILL
4641 N Clark St
A casual neighborhood spot for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and other Mexican favorites—convenient for lunch, dinner, or a quick bite before the show.

MUNNO PIZZERIA & BISTRO
4656 N Clark St
A cozy neighborhood Italian spot for pizza, pasta, and dinner before an evening performance.

MAX’S PLACE
4621 N Clark St
A go-to neighborhood spot for a drink before or after the show—easy, unpretentious, and close to the theater.

WILSON AVENUE

CREMA SHOP
1401 W Wilson Ave
Perfect for coffee, tea, or a quick bite, especially before a Sunday matinee. Crema is usually closed by the time our evening performances begin.

PIACERE MIO UPTOWN
1303 W Wilson Ave
A welcoming Italian restaurant on Wilson Avenue, offering pastas, entrees, drinks, and a comfortable sit-down dinner option before or after the show.

UPTOWN TAPROOM
1265 W Wilson Ave
Another nearby favorite for drinks and food, with a lively atmosphere and a kitchen that now stays open until 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

MAGNOLIA AVENUE

MARINA’S BISTRO + RUM BAR
4554 N Magnolia Ave
A chef-driven Puerto Rican kitchen and rum bar near Wilson and Magnolia, offering dinner, cocktails, and a warm Uptown neighborhood atmosphere.

EXPLORE THE HISTORIC DOVER STREET DISTRICT

Just nearby, the Dover Street District offers a glimpse of Uptown’s residential history. The district includes Dover and Beacon from Lawrence south to Sunnyside. The neighborhood is known for its handsome residential buildings, generous lot sizes, and deep setbacks. Developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it reflects the growth of what was then the Sheridan Drive Subdivision, later part of the Sheridan Park neighborhood within Uptown. Its mix of single-family homes, two- and three-flats, and small apartment buildings gives the area a distinctly residential, almost suburban character within the city.