The Checkout

Located in Chicago's vibrant Lakeview neighborhood, The CheckOut is one of the city's newest and most distinctive listening rooms. Operated by Access Contemporary Music, the venue occupies a former 7-Eleven storefront that has been transformed into an intimate performance space dedicated to chamber music, jazz, and contemporary music. With excellent acoustics, flexible seating, and a relaxed atmosphere, The CheckOut offers audiences an up-close concert experience unlike any other in Chicago.

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Parking

Street Parking

  • Metered parking is available along Clark Street and nearby side streets.

  • Free street parking may be available in surrounding residential areas; please observe posted permit restrictions.

Nearby Parking

  • Public lots and garages are available near Wrigleyville and Lakeview.

  • Ride-share drop-off is convenient directly in front of the venue.

Nearby Dining

Within walking distance are numerous restaurants, cafés, and bars in the Lakeview neighborhood, making The CheckOut an ideal destination for dinner and a concert.

Patron Tips

  • Doors typically open 30 minutes before the performance.

  • Seating is intimate and general admission.

  • Arriving early is recommended, as seating is limited.

  • The venue is designed specifically for attentive listening and offers excellent sightlines from every seat.

  • Concerts at The CheckOut are ticketed through the DICE platform rather than the Rembrandt Chamber Musicians box office.

Address

The CheckOut
4116 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60613

Accessibility

  • Ground-floor entrance with no stairs.

  • ADA-accessible seating available.

  • Accessible restrooms on site.

  • Service animals are welcome.

Night view of a music venue called 'The Check Out,' with a sign for Access Contemporary Music, a glass facade showing people inside, a parking lot with bike racks, and yellow parking lines.
An indoor concert with an audience watching musicians perform on stage at night. The stage is illuminated with music stands and instruments. The background shows a wall with the text 'the Check Out' and some windows with a view outside.
A modern indoor space with small round tables and colorful chairs, a black grand piano on the right, and a large wall sign that says 'the check out.'