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How do I get to the Old Town School and where can I park when I get there?

While we highly encourage and recommend taking public transportation to Old Town School (we are mere steps away from the Western Avenue Brown Line stop and right off the Western Avenue and Lincoln Avenue bus routes), rest assured that parking is a breeze. There is an Old Town School lot (you can pay with a credit card, but it's cheaper with OTS tokens) and a City of Chicago lot across the street (you need money for that), and metered parking abound!

All of your transportation and parking questions are answered here.


Where is the will call/box office?

Our box office, will call, front desk, and class registration are all conveniently located in the same place. In fact, they are all the same thing really! Come in our front door off Lincoln Avenue, take an immediate left, then look left, click your heels three times, and there you are. You can't miss it!


Where can I eat?

The variety of excellent places to dine within walking distance of Old Town School truly boggles the mind. A multitude of fares and cuisines await you to dine either before or after a concert. Indian? Check. Italian? Check. Mexican? Check. Greek? Check. German? Check. Thai? Check. Czech? Check please! OK, so you get the idea, now get the picture with this handy Lincoln Square neighborhood restaurant guide.


Can I get something to drink/eat at an Old Town School concert?

Can you ever. Maybe you don't have time before the concert to grab a bite. Do not fear. The Old Town School cafe is opened before and during the concert. We serve a variety of cold beers, wine, pop, juice and coffee. We also have delicious snacks and sweets to tide you over. You may bring drinks bought at our cafe into the concert hall, but please do not place them on the railing if you are sitting in the balcony.

Where can I stay?

Coming in from out of town and you need a place to lay your weary head after the concert? Check out this list of hotels in the area. Take note of the hotels that offer a special Old Town School discount!


Is the Old Town School wheel chair accessible?

Yes. There is a handicap entrance with a ramp and automatic door located at our back door entrance on Oakley. When purchasing concert tickets, please let the box office know if you have any specific seating arrangement needs, and we will be happy to accommodate.


What time does the box office open on concert nights?

On weekend concert nights, the box office opens at 5:30pm. If you have tickets waiting at will call, you are welcome to pick them up during our regular Friday, Saturday, and Sunday business hours (9am to 5pm) or after 5:30pm. Keep in mind that the box office, and the school itself, are closed for that half an hour between 5pm and 5:30pm.

If you are coming to a Wednesday night concert series (La Pena, AfroFolk, World Music), the box office is open from 9am until 10pm.


Is the Old Town School Music Store open during concert nights?

No, the store is not open during weekend evening concerts. However, the store is open during the Wednesday night concert series (La Pena, AfroFolk, World Music) until 9pm.


For the whole scoop on the Different Strummer's hours and much more, take a gander here.


Is there a dress code?

No way! Just your regular old street clothes is fine with us. You wanna wear a top hat and tails? That's cool too, but certainly not required.


Do shows start on time?

Yes. Old Town School shows are usually start right on the money, so if you want to see that opening act, be sure to arrive on time!


Is there assigned seating?

Yes, more often than not, the seating is assigned. However, It depends on the show. Most adult shows are assigned seating, while most kids shows are not. If your ticket says GA or General Admission, then there are not assigned seats. If your ticket has a seat number on it, that's your spot for the night.