Why Opera Up Close?

Most people experience opera from the back of a theater. We invite you to experience it from across the dinner table. In a beautifully curated vintage Chicago apartment, Opera Up Close brings together professional vocal artistry and inspired cuisine for an evening that is equal parts concert, dinner party, and memory in the making.

From the first course to the final aria, every detail is crafted with intention. Alex Hinand, culinary creator and lifestyle visionary with a devoted following, designs a menu that matches the drama and elegance of the evening. John Concepción, a professional tenor with decades on the operatic stage, performs live just feet away from you, creating a unique artistic experience. There is no distance between you and the art. There is only the music, the food, and the feeling that you are exactly where you are supposed to be.