Plan Your Visit

PERFORMANCE VENUES

Music of the Baroque performs regularly at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. Other concerts, including the annual holiday concerts, are performed in several city and suburban churches. Please click on a venue name to view more information.

CHURCH VENUES

COVID PROTOCOL

The safety of our musicians and patrons is our top priority. Music of the Baroque will comply with all guidelines set forth by government officials as well as by our venues. Click the button below to view the current guidelines.

COVID health and safety

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

Please choose a venue name for more information on how to get to our concerts and where to park.

CHURCH VENUES

HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS




The Fairmont Chicago is Music of the Baroque's generous season sponsor and preferred hotel partner. This Chicago hotel features 687 contemporary guestrooms and suites including hypoallergenic, allergy-friendly Fairmont PURE rooms. Guestrooms feature stunning views of Grant, Millennium and Maggie Daley Parks as well as Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Visit the Fairmont Chicago website for more information and to make reservations.


MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE DINING PARTNERS



Columbus Tap, located inside Music of the Baroque's preferred hotel partner, the Fairmont Chicago, offers a quintessential tap house experience in the heart of Chicago, masterfully blending sophisticated offerings with neighborhood charm. Visit the Columbus Tap website for more information and to make reservations.



Creative Greek restaurants in Chicago where tradition meets contemporary elegance and guests experience core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Kefi (joy), and Meraki (passion). Avli welcomes you in to live and enjoy life through their classic and contemporary Greek dishes, lively beverage program, and an ambiance that reflects life in Greece. Avli on The Park is a neighborhood gem tucked away downtown Chicago in Lakeshore East. The remarkable closeness to The Loop, shopping, and entertainment— along with easy access to popular Maggie Daley Park— makes Avli in Lakeshore East a perfect destination for a celebratory night out, group brunch, or an easy family neighborhood lunch or dinner. Visit the Avli website for more information and to make reservations.



Catch 35, dubbed, "one of the classiest and most innovative seafood restaurants around" by the Chicago Sun-Times, is an elegant choice for pre-show dining. The warm and expansive eatery boasts a newly crafted menu offering a variety of seafood & fresh from the farm options that appeals to all types of eaters from Colorado volcano lamb shank to Hong Kong style salmon to charred Spanish octopus. Fan favorites on the menu like pan roasted Chilean sea bass, Georges Bank scallop surf & turf, Alaskan king crab have been enhanced, furthermore, the seasonal ingredients such as Alaskan halibut, wild salmon, Block Island swordfish highlight the specials menu monthly. M Catch 35, entices the casual, business, and special occasion crowds. Live jazz music at the Chicago location from 6-9pm Tuesday-Saturday illuminates the Chicago experience for tourists and regulars alike. Music of the Baroque patrons receive a free dessert (with every two entrees purchased) when showing their concert tickets for the day’s performance. Visit the Catch 35 website or call 312.346.3500 for more information and to make reservations.



With a similar focus on sterling quality and superb style, The Gage has become a favorite of locals and visitors worldwide. Over the years, The Gage has been one of Chicago’s most booked restaurants-- effortlessly blending European influence with American style. The restaurant serves refined, rustic fare complemented by an innovative libations program in a lively, convivial setting. Recently celebrating over ten years in business, The Gage continues to be both a respected classic and an innovative leader on Chicago’s dining scene. Music of the Baroque patrons receive a complimentary round of bubbles or dessert for the table with the purchase of an entree when showing their concert tickets for the day’s performance. Visit the Gage website for more information and to make reservations.

For other restaurants, please choose a venue name for more information.

CHURCH VENUES

AT THE PERFORMANCE

To help make your experience more enjoyable, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about Music of the Baroque performances.

When should I arrive?

Allow enough time for travel, parking, picking up or purchasing tickets, and getting into your seat before the concert is scheduled to begin. The box office opens one hour before the concert, and the concert hall doors open one half hour before the concert.

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How do I find my seats?

Ushers will assist you in finding your seats.

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What happens if I’m late?

Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management, usually at the first appropriate pause in the program. Please note that the seating break for some performances may not occur until intermission.

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What if I’m in a wheelchair or need special accommodations?

All Music of the Baroque performance venues are accessible. As facilities vary from location to location, please request assistance from the Box Office when ordering to ensure the most comfortable seating.

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May I bring my child?

Children eight years old or older are welcome at Music of the Baroque concerts.

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May I leave my cell phone on in case someone needs to reach me?

Out of respect for the audience and performers, all electronic devices with ringers or alarms must be turned off during the performances.

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Where are restrooms and telephones located?

The locations of restrooms and telephones are listed on the last page of concert program books.

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How long is a typical concert?

Most Music of the Baroque concerts are approximately two hours in length, including a 15-minute intermission. Concerts containing a single work may be performed without intermission.

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When should I applaud?

Many classical works have three or more movements or sections. Applause is customary after the completion of the last movement of each work. If you are unsure, you can wait for the rest of the audience to clap before you join in.

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How can I become a Music of the Baroque usher?

Ushers for Music of the Baroque concerts are members of the Saints, an organization of volunteers for the performing arts. While ushering is their most visible presence, the Saints also provide other kinds of volunteer services for nonprofit, as well as some for-profit, groups in the Chicago area.

Because the Saints believe that groups like Music of the Baroque enrich the community, they volunteer their services in exchange for seats at performances.

The Saints have provided volunteer ushers for performing arts groups since the organization was established in 1980. It is believed to be the first and only organized volunteer support group of its kind in the country to serve the entire performing arts community.

For more information, contact the Saints directly at 773.529.5510 or at info@saintschicago.org.