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Event Venues
Say 6/28 – Sun 6/30, 2024: All Back Lot Bash events to take place behind Cheetah Gym at 5248 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60640.
Official After Party at Whiskey Girl Tavern, 6318 N Clark, Chicago, IL 60660
Note: Events take place in the heart of Chicago’s diverse Andersonville neighborhood. Venue is easily accessible by both of Chicago’s major north side highways and by public transportation.
BY TRAIN:
CTA Red Line – Berwyn Ave. Stop
Take Red Line ‘El’ to Berwyn stop. When exiting the station turn left (west) onto Berwyn Ave. Walk 3 blocks until you hit Clark Street. Turn left (south) on Clark and walk 1/2 block to event.
Metra (Union Pacific / North Line)
Take Union Pacific/North (UP-N) Line to Ravenswood stop (4800 N. Ravenswood at Lawrence Ave) Go east on Lawrence to Clark and turn left (north). Take Clark 1/2 mile just past Foster Ave. between Farragut Ave and Berwyn Ave.
BY BUS:
CTA Bus:
#22 Clark, #92 Foster, or #36 Broadway. An express bus from downtown might also be good option (147 Express to Foster Ave at Sheridan Rd). Walk 6 blocks west to Clark Street or connect to #92 Foster to get you to Clark and turn right (north) to event.
BY CAR:
Lake Shore Drive:
From Downtown take Lake Shore Drive north and exit at Foster Ave. Go west on Foster to Clark and turn right (north) to 5238 N. Clark
US I-90:
Exit Foster or Lawrence and go east to Clark St. Turn left (north) on Clark to 5238 N. Clark.
US I-94:
Exit Peterson and go east to Clark St. Turn right (south) on Clark to 5238 N. Clark.
AIR/HOTEL FOR OUT OF TOWN TRAVELERS:
If you’re traveling to Chicago from out of town and need air and/or hotel reservations, please call our preferred travel agent to see what’s available within your budget.
Outside Drinks & Bags
No drinks are allowed, including all N/A drinks – example(s) Coffee & Energy drink. All bags will be inspected upon entrance and re-entrance.
No Refunds
No Refunds will be issued after 24 hours of purchase, event is Rain or Shine.
21+
This event is 21+ and you need a valid ID to enter.
Can you Re-Enter the Event?
Yes but all bags will be checked again at entrance
No Soliciting
No Soliciting is allowed at the event – you will be immediately removed from the event if soliciting.
Is there food?
Yes – there are multiple restaurants within a block of the venue.
Doors Open at 4pm
Doors Open at 4pm each day.