Located in downtown Arlington Heights, Hey Nonny offers an intimate live music experience where great music, scrumptious food, and excellent drinks deliver patrons a bit of that “Hey Nonny Nonny” carefree bliss.
Hey Nonny is comprised of two parts: a music-listening room where great musicians engage with the audience, and a Midwestern Bistro.
More Information & Policies
HOURS
Hey Nonny Will Be Closed:
GETTING HERE
Address: Hey Nonny is located at 10 South Vail Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights across from Harmony Park.
Transit: It’s more fun not to drive…take a rideshare, or better yet walk, bike, skateboard, or take public transportation to Hey Nonny. The Arlington Heights Metra station is two short blocks away (Union Pacific Northwest Line).
Parking: Street parking is available and free in the evenings, but can be hard to find. The pro move is to park in the parking garage immediately South of Hey Nonny. The garage offers free evening parking on the 1st, 4th, and 5th levels. Please read the signs closely!
TICKETS
- Purchasing: Tickets are available at HeyNonny.com or in-person at the host stand. The usual ticket service fee applies either way, so for your own convenience, buy online in advance.
- Seating Categories: For most shows, tickets are sold in three sections: Premier, Cabaret, and General Admission, Limited Seating. These sections are described below. Tickets in the Premier and Cabaret sections are for specific seats at specific tables. Your seats will be waiting for you whenever you arrive. General Admission, Limited Seating tickets are not assigned seats and when the limited seats are taken, ticket holders will be standing. If seats are important, it is best to arrive when doors open.
- Premier Seat: Seating at high top tables along the window with great stage views. Full food service is available at these seats before and during concerts; you do not need a dining reservation if you have Premier Seats!
- Cabaret Seat: Seating at cocktail tables arrayed close to the stage with four seats per table. Servers offer drinks and limited snacks at these seats (if you would like to have dinner before the show, make a reservation in the Bistro!)
- General Admission, Limited Seating: Seating without tables available in the back and on the sides of the venue with great stage views. Seats are first come, first served; standing room is available when seats are filled. GA Limited Seating does not guarantee a seat
- General Admission, Standing Room: A ticket for a standing room show (no seats)
- Ticket Confirmation: You’ll receive an email confirming your ticket purchase for any concert at Hey Nonny. Please add “Tickets@HeyNonny.com” to your address book to ensure you’ll receive your confirmation email. Hey Nonny does not print or mail tickets.
- No Refunds: All ticket sales are FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE unless Hey Nonny cancels a show. In that case, your refund will automatically be applied to the original point of purchase.
IN THE VENUE
- Admission: Admission is according to the name and confirmation number located on the ticket purchase confirmation email. If you’re buying tickets for someone else, give them the purchaser’s name and confirmation number. If you’re giving your ticket to someone else at the last minute, just forward your confirmation email to them. Hey Nonny reserves the right to limit admission to the purchaser and their party.
- Doors: Doors to the venue open one hour prior to show time unless otherwise noted.
- All Ages: Our shows are all ages unless otherwise indicated. Get the kids in to hear good music!
- Accessibility: Hey Nonny is accessible to people of all abilities. If you require accommodations, please call us at 224-202-0750 or email us at Contact@HeyNonny.com at least 24-hours in advance so we can help.
- Bag Policy: All bags large or small are subject to visual inspection upon entry to Hey Nonny.
- Photography and Recording: Non-flash photography is permitted during performances. Don’t forget to share and tag @HeyNonnyAH! Live streaming of any show is prohibited. Professional photography/video/audio recording equipment is only allowed into the venue with the prior consent of the artist and or venue.
PRIVATE EVENTS
Hey Nonny is available for meetings, luncheons, celebrations, and other private events. Hey Nonny can cook up a great menu of apps or meals, along with drink packages for any event. Our Venue and Bistro both have large picture windows, allowing for beautiful natural light and scenic views. We will be happy to arrange entertainment.
For more private event information, contact us at Events@HeyNonny.com.
Bistro:
- Capacity:
- 85 standing at bar-height tables or
- 60 seated for dinner
- Long bar
- Giant 6×25 Video Wall
Venue:
- Capacity:
- 150 standing at bar-height tables or
- 100 seated at cabaret tables or
- 72 seated for dining (including stage)
- Private bar
- Stage, stage lights, sound system, grand piano
- Bands! (or anyone else interested) take a look at our tech specs here!
Combined Rooms (with Great Wall up)
- Capacity: 235 Cocktail; 122 seated for dining (including stage)
Please note: Hey Nonny is first and foremost a music venue, so private events in the Venue on weekend nights will be rare.
FAQs
What Does “Hey Nonny” Mean?
Old English songs and verse use “Hey Nonny Nonny” to describe a state of cheerful bliss you feel as you let go of your cares. In Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, the song “Sigh No More” reminds women that “men were deceivers ever.” What to do about it? “Be you blithe and bonnie, converting all your sounds of woe into Hey Nonny Nonny.” We also love the Violent Femmes’ 1991 song “Hey Nonny Nonny” in which the singer tries to suppress his “wanton thoughts” inspired by a “beauty bathing” into . . . “Hey Nonny Nonny.”
What Kind of Live Music?
Hey Nonny presents all kinds of live music: rock, pop, reggae, jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, country, classical, and more. Hey Nonny isn’t defined by particular styles or genres, but by the intimate nature of the listening experience and the virtuoso creativity of the performers. Because Hey Nonny focuses on creative music, there won’t be a lot of cover bands or tribute bands on our stage.
Can I Just Pop In For The Music?
Hey Nonny shows are ticketed concerts, with tickets available online at HeyNonny.com. Hey Nonny is small and many shows will sell out, making it hard to "pop in". For a sold out show, you can wait in the Bistro and we’ll let you know if we can make a few extra General Admission tickets available. However, every Friday afternoon, we offer free music at our HeyDay happy hour! Join us for awesome music and food and drink specials from 4pm-6pm.
Can I Eat In the Venue?
Inside the venue, the Hey Nonny dinner menu is available only at Premier Seats. A limited snack menu is available at Cabaret Seats.
Is The Music Quiet Enough That I Can Talk To My Friends?
Hey Nonny is a “listening room,” which means the music is central to the experience. We hope that conversations are kept to a minimum out of respect for the performers and audience members.
How Long Are The Shows?
Most shows last about two hours with a short break between sets.
Can My Cousin Stevie Play There?
Hey Nonny presents the very best Chicago-based musicians and the greatest up-and-coming touring musicians out on the road. If Stevie’s one of those, she’s in! If you know a great professional musician or band, send info to Contact@HeyNonny.com. Please do not call or drop off materials at Hey Nonny.
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