Live Music Venue at The Check Out

Live Music Venue
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Whole venue
4116 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
Lakeview, Chicago, IL

About this space

The CheckOut is a converted former 7-Eleven in Chicago, now set up as a characterful event space with a mix of old and new details.

Inside, you’ll find exposed brick, a full bar, a concert grand piano, and a proper sound system that works for live music or DJs. The layout is flexible, so you can shape it around the kind of event you’re planning.

It’s a good fit for things like small concerts, private parties, receptions, or more creative gatherings—basically anything that benefits from a space with a bit of personality but still practical to use.


Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 50
Theatre
up to 80
Boardroom
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 65
U-Shaped
up to 50
Classroom
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
No kitchen facilities for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm
No BYO alcohol allowed
You can’t bring your own alcohol, drinks must be bought through the venue

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Video equipment
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Greenscreen Green screen for filming and photography
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Free parking is available on-site (12 spaces)
Free on-street parking
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for are not allowed
No wedding licence Venue is not licensed to host wedding ceremonies

Host rules

All events must end by 11:00 PM

No outside alcohol allowed (full bar available on site)

Respect the space and neighbors

Setup and cleanup must be within rental time

No smoking indoors

Ideal for jazz, acoustic, and intimate performances (not suited for loud rock bands)

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

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JZ
Julieann Z.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
responded kindly and promptly!
4.0
VB
Valerie B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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Meet your host

Seth Boustead
Member of Tagvenue since March 2026
2 Reviews
4.5 Rating
100% Response rate

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