University of Chicago - Reynolds Club
Mandel Hall
5706 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Neighborhood
Hyde Park
Event Spaces
Mandel Hall
Public Transit
Bike
Driving Directions
Parking
Free parking is available on the street around Reynolds Club & Mandel Hall and in the lot at 60th and Stony Island. Most University parking lots are free to the public after 4:00 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. The parking structure at 55th and Ellis Avenue charges a fee 24 hours a day or requires a permit. Please do not park in the Mandel Hall Loading Dock (located on University Avenue) or the UChicago Dining Loading Docks (on 57th Street). You will be ticketed for parking in these spaces without a permit. Please call the Parking Office for more information at 773.702.8969.
SpotHero offers alternative paid parking options.
Restrooms
All-Gender
There are no All-Gender restrooms available in this building.
Gendered
There are accessible Women’s and Men’s restrooms available on the lower level of the building by an elevator near the entrance to Hutchinson Commons in the grand foyer on the main level.
Venue Accessibility
Building Entrance
The main entrance is located on the 57th Street side of the building, which is also accessible. The entrance has a ramp that leads to the main floor, where Mandel Hall is accessible with a ramp into the foyer and a lift to the main floor.
Mandel Hall
Capacity
764
Main Floor Location & Layout
Located on the first floor via Reynolds Club, there is also an accessible pathway to this hall on the west side of the building.
Seat Style
Classic styled theater seats with armrests, wheelchair accessible seating available. There are up to six additional rows of moveable seating (Rows A – F) can be added to the front of the main floor, increasing the total capacity to 878.
Event Accessibility
At Chicago Humanities, we strive to eliminate barriers to participation related to aging and disabilities. You can request accessibility accommodations when reserving tickets online, or afterward by contacting our Box Office (312) 661-1239 | access@chicagohumanities.org. Requests with at least 48 hours’ notice are greatly appreciated!
For a detailed description of each accessibility feature, please visit our accessibility page.
Hearing
-American Sign Language interpreters
-Assistive Listening Devices
-Open Captions
-Seating Close to Stage
Mobility
-Aisle Seats
-Walker/wheelchair transfer seats
-Wheelchair/power scooter no-transfer seating
Vision
-Audio Description
-Large Print or Braille Programs
-Seating Close to Stage
Sensory Tools
Service Animals
-Chicago Humanities welcomes any and all animals that are registered as a service animal.
Local Dining Options
The Nile of Hyde Park: 1162 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615
Medici on 27th: 1327-1331, 1327 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Roux: 1055 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615