Venue Info — Space | Evanston, IL
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About SPACE

 

SPACE is a live music hall located in Evanston, Ill., established in 2008.

Over the past decade, SPACE has welcomed thousands of local and national touring acts to our stage, including The Lumineers, Alabama Shakes, Graham Parker, Nick Lowe, David Lindley, The Weepies, Dr. John, Lucinda Williams and many more. The recording studio has served as a creative space for bands like The Strumbellas and The Lone Bellow to record, and offers musicians passing through a unique opportunity to rehearse and collaborate pre-show.

SPACE hosts both seated and standing-room-only shows across a variety of genres—from folk to rock to jazz and beyond. Candle-lit cabaret tables, along with general admission seats, comfortably hold an audience of 240, while standing room only shows can accommodate 330. No matter the show setup, SPACE prides itself on providing an intimate setting for fans of all ages to get up-close-and-personal with their favorite acts.

Evanston SPACE is proud to be a part of 16” on Center, a Chicago-based development company that oversees operations of more than 15 restaurants and venues, including Thalia Hall in Pilsen and The Empty Bottle in the Ukrainian Village. SPACE has earned distinction on the best venue lists of DownBeat Magazine, 93XRT, Chicago Tribune.

In 2018, SPACE celebrated 10 years of live music with the inaugural “Out of Space” series, a full summer of outdoor concerts welcomed by 93XRT in some of the most beloved locations in the City of Evanston. The concerts took place over the summer at Canal Shores, an 18-hole golf course first established in Evanston in 1919; Temperance Beer Co., SPACE’s neighbor one mile west on Dempster since 2013; and the Big Evanston Block Party, at the intersection of Chicago and Dempster—just north of the venue and one block east of the Dempster Purple Line stop.

In spring of 2020, SPACE closed its doors in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and pivoted towards creative, safe, and socially distanced concert experiences. Space’s To-Go Show series brought micro-concerts straight to Evanstonians’ yards, while the Space Record Club paired new vinyl and local craft beer for fans’ in-home listening pleasure. From July to October, the Space Summer Stage welcomed local and nationally touring artists for more than 80 shows under a spacious big top tent.

As SPACE looks toward the future, we hope to continue exploring safe and engaging ways to serve Evanston through a variety of concerts, outdoor experiences, and community events.


TECHnicAL SPECS

SPACE prides itself on being a one-of-a-kind experience for both the audience and the artist.

Our venue has state-of-the-art gear as well as vintage items, and boasts one of the most extensive lists of in-house backline available in the area.  Anything we don’t have on-site can easily be picked up from our trusted local backline providers.

The SPACE stage is flexible and can reach up to 30′ in width and 14.5′ deep.  The size of the stage directly affects the sellable capacity of the room, so if you’re an artist, please make sure to cover this prior to confirming your show.

For additional information or to get in touch with our production manager, please click here.

 
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GETTING HERE


SPACE is located at 1245 Chicago Ave. in Evanston, Illinois, just north of Chicago. We are right off of the corner of Dempster St. and Chicago Ave. Out-of-towners, please note that Chicago Ave. in Evanston is very different from Chicago Ave. in Chicago. SPACE can easily be reached by both the Metra and “EL”.

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The Dempster St. stop on the Purple Line will put you just ½ block west of the Dempster/Chicago intersection.

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Either the Main St. or Davis St. stop will put you about 5 blocks from SPACE.

PARKING

There is quite a bit of metered parking along both Dempster St and Chicago Ave, and meters do not need to be fed after 9pm. There is also a small public garage with metered spots directly across the street from SPACE. Please obey any posted signs such as “No Parking” or “Permit Parking Only”. There’s nothing worse than ending your night of music with a trip to Lincoln Towing.

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PRIVATE EVENTS


 
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With its rustic charm and well-equipped facilities, SPACE is the perfect spot for hosting a private event. A flexible setup, state-of-the-art lighting and a professional sound system allow us to play host for a variety of parties—milestone birthdays, weddings, corporate events, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and more. You can make a heartwarming speech on one of our top-of-the-line microphones, play a slideshow or video on our projection screen, enjoy delicious appetizers and dinner from Union Pizza and sip on one of our many craft cocktail options from the bar.


 
 
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS

ABOUT

SPACE’s Community Partner Program benefits charities and organizations working to improve the quality of life in and around the communities we call home. Each quarter, our staff will select a new partner to benefit from the program through a variety of support methods. If you're interested in learning more about the program, contact Rosemary Anguiano: rosemary@evanstonspacemusic.com


HOW YOU CAN HELP

  • Opt-in to donate $5.00 during the checkout process of any online ticket order*

  • Donate in-person at the SPACE Box Office (Cash/Check Only) or online at the link below*

  • Share information on the program and organization through social media

  • Contact the organization directly for volunteer opportunities

*Community partner receives 100% of all donations*


CURRENT PARTNER

Y.O.U. (Youth & Opportunity United)

Y.O.U. is a youth development organization that promotes the agency, success, and well-being of young people and their families through identity-affirming relationships, expanded learning opportunities, and resources to meet emerging needs.

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