Amid an uptick in COVID-19 and freezing temperatures, Chicago’s creative ecosystem has taken another hit this winter. As it has for much of the pandemic, the city’s reputation for world-renowned live music, comedy and theater hangs in the balance.
Independent music and performance venues are trusted cornerstones, depended upon as inclusive gathering places for all forms of live music and artistic endeavors. We’ve seen our audiences’ excitement as they step through our doors for the first time since COVID entered our vocabulary, and it’s only strengthened our resolve to endure setbacks and create a safe and vibrant show-going environment.
