Jerry García, co-founder of the band Grateful Dead and certified cultural icon, dreamt of one day owning a place where he and other musicians and guests could hang out when not on the road. His vision was an oasis of easy vibes with plenty of opportunities to jam. Although Casa García never materialized in the musician’s lifetime, something very much like it is scheduled to open on March 21 at 1001 W. Washington Blvd. in the West Loop, in the building formerly occupied by the restaurant Wishbone. García’s Chicago will be a 300-capacity concert venue and restaurant inspired by the legendary musician in its dining, décor, and musical entertainment. It’s a collaboration between the Jerry García family and Dayglo Presents, the live concert and media company headed by independent music veteran Peter Shapiro. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Workers continue preparations for the opening of García’s Chicago (@garcias_chicago) a 350-capacity concert venue and restaurant celebrating Jerry García and the Grateful Dead, in the West Loop on March 4, 2025. Photo 2: Violet Oliphant, of Brooklyn, paints a mural at García’s Chicago. Photo 3: The bar area at García’s Chicago. ? Robert M. Marovich / for the Chicago Tribune ? Eileen T. Meslar / Chicago Tribune / @emeslar

Jerry García, co-founder of the band Grateful Dead and certified cultural icon, dreamt of one day owning a place where he and other musicians and guests could hang out when not on the road. His vision was an oasis of easy vibes with plenty of opportunities to jam.

Although Casa García never materialized in the musician’s lifetime, something very much like it is scheduled to open on March 21 at 1001 W. Washington Blvd. in the West Loop, in the building formerly occupied by the restaurant Wishbone.

García’s Chicago will be a 300-capacity concert venue and restaurant inspired by the legendary musician in its dining, décor, and musical entertainment. It’s a collaboration between the Jerry García family and Dayglo Presents, the live concert and media company headed by independent music veteran Peter Shapiro.

Tap on our bio link to read more.

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Photo 1: Workers continue preparations for the opening of García’s Chicago (@garcias_chicago) a 350-capacity concert venue and restaurant celebrating Jerry García and the Grateful Dead, in the West Loop on March 4, 2025.

Photo 2: Violet Oliphant, of Brooklyn, paints a mural at García’s Chicago.

Photo 3: The bar area at García’s Chicago.

? Robert M. Marovich / for the Chicago Tribune
? Eileen T. Meslar / Chicago Tribune /
@emeslar