New music venues don't exactly open every other week in Chicago, which is why we're so excited about the June 1 debut of Outset, a 10,000-square-foot live entertainment space near Lincoln Yards with a 750-person capacity.
According to an official press release, the new destination "has been designed to offer the production value of a large-scale venue coupled with the vibe or an intimate and close-up setting."
To deliver that vibe, owners Nick Karounos, Stuart Hackley and John Curley—who are also behind Concord Music Hall and Radius—have invested in a state-of-the-art acoustic and production system, plus "sight lines both from the main floor and the unique wrap-around balcony."
"For us, music is how we make memories," Hackley said in an official statement. "We’re excited to bring more experiences, artists, and moments to life as we add to the fabric of Chicago’s musical landscape for decades to come.”
Even more exciting are the activations that will come along with each scheduled show: Prior to performances, ticket holders will get to roam around the outdoor space, which will be filled with a rotating roster of local food trucks, artist merchandise purveyors, drink vendors, community events and more.
Below is a calendar of upcoming shows at Outset:
June 1: Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton, w/ Dumpstaphunk
June 2: Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton, w/ Dumpstaphunk
June 7: Manwolves
June 14: Bonobo (DJ Set)
June 16: Rawayana
June 19: NSB
June 22: Rawayana
June 29: Dorian Electra w/ Blue Hawaii
July 5: Ekkstacy
July 7: Os Mutantes
July 13: Pussy Riot / Nadya
July 27: Franc Moody
July 28: Mononeon
August 10: Conway The Machine
August 13: Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
August 14: Unknown Mortal Orchestra
August 15: Unknown Mortal Orchestra
August 17: Princess Goes
August 22: Darius
August 28: Why?
September 14: Jade Cicada
September 20: Two Another
September 23: Thievery Corporation
September 24: Thievery Corporation
September 26: Ibibio Sound Machine
September 28: Spirit of the Beehive
October 26: Cimafunk
November 16: Sango
December 3: Wolves of Glendale