Constellation

Constellation is a performing arts venue at 3111 N Western Ave in Roscoe Village that focuses on jazz, improvised, experimental and contemporary classical music. Chicago musician and presenter Mike Reed opened the room in March 2013, and the venue counts more than 220 concerts and over 600 musicians a year on the stage. The calendar mixes Chicago players with touring artists such as Wadada Leo Smith.

What to know

• Constellation was founded as an African-American owned business and formed a nonprofit arm in 2018.
• Nearly every show is seated, with theater seats on risers and folding chairs on the floor.
• Most shows are 18 and over, and teens 12 to 17 can usually attend with a parent or guardian.
• A bar serves drinks before shows and during intermission.
• Street parking is available on Western Avenue and nearby side streets; the venue no longer has a lot.