Grateful Dead-Themed Venue to Open in West Loop
A new music venue and restaurant named for Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia is set to open soon in Chicago’s West Loop. The establishment is expected to become a new fixture in the neighborhood's dining and entertainment scene.
- The venue is named Garcia's Chicago and is a collaboration between concert promoter Peter Shapiro, his company Dayglo Presents, and the family of Jerry Garcia. - It is located at 1001 W. Washington Boulevard in the Fulton Market area of the West Loop and has a capacity of approximately 300-350 people. - The grand opening is scheduled for March 21, 2025, with a three-night performance by Grahame Lesh & Friends, featuring Daniel Donato. - The food and beverage program is managed by the Lowder-Tascarella Hospitality Group, with a "Spain meets San Francisco" theme led by Executive Chef Ivy Carthen, a Chicago native. - The interior design is described as a mix of Californian mid-century modern and psychedelic flair, featuring unseen family photos and memorabilia that inspired Jerry Garcia. - The concept is an extension of the original Garcia's located at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, and aims to fulfill Jerry Garcia's own dream of opening an intimate club for jam sessions. - The initial lineup of performers includes acts like the Blind Boys of Alabama, Grace Potter, Keller Williams, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band, reflecting the venue's focus on jam bands, jazz, and world music.
