Theater Directions

Cahn Auditorium

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600 Emerson Street (at Sheridan Road),
Evanston, Illinois

Park free in Northwestern University
lots on evenings and weekends.  

Special parking instructions for
weekday matinees!

For weekday matinees, park only in the
Evanston enclosed parking garages:

• Two blocks south of Cahn Auditorium at Clark and Chicago
• Four blocks west and three blocks south of Cahn Auditorium at Clark and Maple
• Two blocks west and four blocks south of Cahn Auditorium at Sherman and Davis

Do not park in Northwestern University lots on weekdays – you may be ticketed. (But after 4 pm on weekdays is fine.)

Street parking is also restricted around Cahn Auditorium on weekdays. Note restrictions on posted signs.

CTA:
Take El to Foster Street, Evanston. Walk two blocks east and one block south to Cahn Auditorium.

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Nichols Concert Hall

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1490 Chicago Avenue (at Grove Street),
Evanston, Illinois

Handicapped entrance (no stairs) is
on north side of building on Grove Street.
Main entrance is on Chicago Avenue.

Best Parking Availability:
Sherman Plaza Self Park (enter on
Benson or Davis). Free on Sunday.

Limited Parking Availability:
After 5 pm and all day Sunday: Best Western Hotel lower level only (climb six stairs to exit). Use pay box in northwest corner of garage (cash or credit card -- free onSunday). No need to place receipt on your car. This lot fills up quickly.

Street Parking:
Street parking is available near Nichols Concert Hall.
Check signs for rates and restrictions.

Other Garages:
See map below.

CTA:
Take El to Dempster Street, Evanston.
Walk one block east and two blocks north to Nichols Concert Hall.

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McGaw Children's Center Auditorium

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1420 Maple Avenue (at Lake Street),
Evanston, Illinois

Park in Best Western city parking lot
(lower level), enter on Sherman
(free on Sundays) or other city garages
(see map below) or on the street.

CTA:
Take El to Dempster Street, Evanston.
Walk two blocks north and one block west
to Second Stage (McGaw YMCA Children's Center).

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