Stopped by this morning to check it out! Very nice space, typical of the other "Rivian Spaces". No R2 (or any indication it) on display yet. They said they hope to get one "next week". Service Center portion should be up and running fully within a couple weeks.
It appears to be open now! The "Coming Soon" has been removed from the website. Hope to swing by tomorrow morning to see if they have an R2 on display and check out the space. Will report back .
The "$5000" price range has been mentioned a few times for this tent. Seems like a lot for a tent, but if I were to get one, I would go with this OEM version.
FYI, it looks like the Chicago event has been changed to 2 days only now...April 24-25. Website also states the Block Party will be coming to the Skokie, IL location as well, but no further details.
No one is forcing anyone into viewing the R2 in a crowded space, and certainly not forcing anyone to take delivery of a vehicle prior to test drives. If test driving the vehicle ahead of purchase is important (understandably), then be patient and wait.