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The Riviera, Chicago

Probably the only old Balaban and Katz movie palace that's still in full use as a nightly entertainment venue, mostly for all-ages punk and indie rock bands, but occasionally hip-hop as well.

Probably the only old Balaban and Katz movie palace that's still in full use as a nightly entertainment venue, mostly for all-ages punk and indie rock bands, but occasionally hip-hop as well. There are seats in the balcony, but the main floor is standing room only. Stay behind the rail to stay out of the mosh pit (should one begin).


Hours

Sun

18:30

2:00

Mon

NA

Tue

11:00

2:00

Wed

11:00

2:00

Thu

11:00

2:00

Fri

11:00

2:00

Sat

18:00

3:00

About The Riviera

 4746 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

 +1 773-275-6800

 www.rivieratheatre.com

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