Mercury Theater Chicago – Southport Corridor News and Events

Soli Grill – 100% Vegan is coming to Southport Avenue

New restaurant alert: Soli Grill coming to Southport Avenue

Mercury Theater has postponed performances of “Sister Act” due to the COVID-19 surge

A Very Southport Corridor Christmas

It’s that time of year to dust off the ladders – and hang the lights! A very Southport Corridor Christmas around the neighborhood this year. It’s great to see – especially after a long 20 months of the pandemic.

Mercury Theater on Southport is back

“The first few months on the job for Mercury Theater Chicago artistic director Christopher Chase Carter have been, in his words, “a reality check.”

Shopping small on Southport Avenue

The news of Abercrombie & Fitch has been one of the biggest commenting events on our social media platforms, and one of the highest views on the blog. However, many of you have commented about chain stores taking over and that you would rather shop small. Here’s some of the favorite small businesses on Southport Avenue in Chicago. Which one is your favorite(s)?

Touring Chicago’s Southport Corridor – Addison to Grace Street

A tour around Lakeview’s Southport Corridor neighborhood in Chicago during the Early Fall of 2021

Tour Time! Shopping, eating and playing between Addison and Grace Streets along Southport Avenue during the early Fall of 2021.

A list of growing Southport Corridor businesses that have closed permanently due to the Covid-19 Pandemic

It has been a very difficult time for all of us during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially for our local business community. Here is a growing list of businesses that have permanently closed during the pandemic.

DavidsTea on May 27, 2020
Fahlstroms Fresh Market on June 3, 2020
Frio Gelato on June 5, 2020
Mercury Theater on June 16, 2020
Cosmos Cleaners – July 2020
Guthries Tavern – July 24, 2020
Lou & Grey – July 23, 2020
Southport Blooms – August, 2020 (Now online only)
Hair Cuttery – Closed most Chicago locations during Covid due to a buy-out as of August, 2020
Hanna Andersson – August, 2020
Redmond’s Ale House – September 13, 2020
Southport Lanes – September 27, 2020
Schoolyard Tavern – October 4, 2020

We will keep the list updated as the year continues, and please remember to support our local businesses, services and restaurants.

$Fall 2014 on Chicago\'s Southport Corridor$

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Spring 2019 on Chicago’s Southport Corridor

We had an endless winter and cold, dreary spring, but the sun is finally shining and the Southport Corridor is getting ready for Summer. Here’s a tour around the ‘Port during the Spring of 2019.