A Pilsen Day, from Thalia Hall to Radius
Spend an afternoon into night in Pilsen. Start at an 1892 opera house turned concert hall, eat at an art-filled neighborhood kitchen, catch stand-up inside a barbershop, then end at a converted warehouse known for its sound and lighting.
Begin the Pilsen day at Thalia Hall, designed as an opera house in 1892 and now a restored neighborhood landmark at 1807 S Allport St. For more than seven decades it served as a public hall. Its ornate interior now hosts live music and artistic events with strong sound and lighting production.
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Indgo MRKTO combines a neighborhood restaurant, market, and event space on South Morgan Street. Local art decorates the space. Chef Mer's kitchen serves wings, spicy chicken sandwiches, masala fries, and salmon tacos. The restaurant accommodates takeout orders as well as casual sit-down meals.
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Eighteenth Barber Co is a Pilsen neighborhood barbershop at 1834 S Ashland Ave for haircuts and grooming. It also hosts intimate live stand-up comedy shows, where beer, seltzer, and shots are listed at five dollars.
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Radius Chicago turns a former warehouse on West Cermak Road in Pilsen into a music venue. Sightlines remain clear across the room, but seating is very limited. The massive hall retains its converted-warehouse feel.
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