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House of the Lorde

Chicago’s Home for Black Feminist Burlesque, Drag and Community.

House of the Lorde is located in larger artist complex called Mana Contemporary

FINDING US

House of the Lorde is located inside a larger artist complex called Mana Contemporary.

Typing “House of the Lorde” into Google Maps will bring you directly to our space.

Please note: the entrance is on the east side of the building, at Allport and Cermak. Even though our address lists Throop St, you cannot enter from Throop. Look for the colorful door pictured below.

[Here’s a video to guide you into the parking lot.]

There is plenty of free parking onsite.

Access

There is an ADA accessible ramp or 6 steps leading up to the entrance of Mana.

HOTL is located on the 5th floor and is accessible via an industrial elevator or stairs.

There will be a front desk attendant who will buzz you into the building and bring you upstairs via the elevator. You might have to wait a few minutes to be let in if the elevator attendant is occupied operating the elevator. If you wait longer than 5 minutes call HOTL at 773.364.1881.

Traveling via CTA

You can travel to House of the Lorde via the below routes:

-Red Line or Green Line to Cermak. Then #21 Bus (towards North Riverside Mall) to Cermak & Throop. Walk .1 miles to House of the Lorde.

-#60 (towards Cicero/24 Pl) to Loomis & Cermak. Walk .3 miles to House of the Lorde.

-#3/#4 Bus to Cermak & Michigan. #21 Bus to Cermak & Throop. Walk .1 miles to HOuse of the Lorde.

Plan your trip to House of the Lorde using the CTA Trip Planner.

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