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  Fred Astaire Studio, West Loop

  1239 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  Located in the heart of the West Loop, the Fred Astaire West Loop studio is perfect for a party of fun and lively entertainment! If you want your event to be top of the line in elegance while boasting an exciting atmosphere of music and dancing, contact us!

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  Alla Vita

  564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA

  • Spaces for 24-150 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces

  Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Executive Chef Lee Wolen shares his passion for fresh, delicious Italian food made simply with the best ingredients.

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  The Chicago Theatre

  175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

  • Spaces for 3,553 Guests

  The landmark Chicago Theatre is likely the city’s most iconic venue, and its famous C-H-I-C-A-G-O marquee lights up State Street every evening. Located in Chicago’s Loop, The Chicago Theatre hosts everything from concerts and comedians to film premiers and special events. Its convenient downtown location is close to hotels, restaurants and parking. Auditorium and lobbies are available to rent for special events, and the venue also has a private 250-seat downstairs theatre. The Chicago Theatre can easily accommodate, fashion and television shows, up-fronts, benefits, concerts, plays, award ceremonies, corporate meetings, dinners on stage, receptions, graduations and weddings. Additionally, the venue offers the “Chicago Theatre Marquee Tour” weekly, which takes guests on a history-filled journey from the inception of this majestic venue in 1921 all the way to its present day incarnation as a premiere entertainment venue.

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  Leña Brava

  904 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 36 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Fire and ice have never played so well together. Leña Brava — ”ferocious wood” — takes its inspiration from the multicultural seaside elements of Baja California Norte, the region’s celebration of live-fire cooking and the area’s world-class wines. You and your guests will indulge in exquisite cuisine and crafted cocktails at your private event. Leña Brava's private dining room seats up to 36 for an intimate affair. Whether it be a milestone birthday or a corporate gathering, Leña Brava is the perfect spot for your next special occasion. The Leña Brava raw bar tempts with spicy aguachiles and unique ceviches while the kitchen satisfies with everything cooked on an open hearth and wood-burning oven. With one of the country’s best selections of mezcal and wines from the much-heralded Valle de Guadalupe, Leña Brava evokes the unique flavors of one of Mexico’s most vibrant regions. Leña Brava's seafood is sourced from sustainable fisheries and environmentally responsible aquaculture enterprises, and their tortillas are handmade from heirloom corn grown in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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  Teatro Zinzanni

  32 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

  • Spaces for 120-450 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces

  Chicago’s elegant, magical, and unique special event venue – Teatro ZinZanni, is located on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel, and provides meeting/event space, fine dining, and world-class entertainment options. Perfect for holiday parties, corporate events, fundraisers, weddings, and social events. Upon entering the lobby the party begins as you are directed up to the 14th floor. Once a long-forgotten space, now you step off the elevator and enter an exquisite large reception area three stories high with exposed brick and elegant chandeliers as well as a gorgeous complete cocktail bar. Events can be held here with a seated capacity of 120 people or cocktails rounds for 200 people. This reception area leads to the beautiful Spiegeltent ZaZou which is a 60' tall 100-year-old unique jewel box velvet Belgium mirror tent. This remarkable circular space holds up to 340 people seated and has an elevated area for a band as well as the option to raise the 12' center stage for a dramatic effect. In addition, world-class entertainment from the Teatro ZinZanni show can be included. Elements of the show that can be customized and incorporated into your event are world-renowned acrobats, musicians, divas, illusionists, madmen, and aerialists. The whole venue also has its own state-of-the-art kitchen to produce a fine array of appetizers, plated multi-course meals, and desserts. Food is freshly prepared by the Debbie Sharpe Goddess and the Grocer team. Whole-day, half-day, and evening rental options are available.

  Avg response time 1-2 days

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  Sable Hotel

  900 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

  • Spaces for 40-500 Guests
  • 4 Restaurants
  • 3 Bars
  • 4 Total Spaces

  With a unique blend of elegance and comfort that just has to be experienced, and views that have to be seen to be believed, Sable at Navy Pier crowns one of Chicago’s signature destinations. Lush accommodations, unique dining experiences, and a rooftop bar unlike any other, guarantee that your visit to the new landmark on Chicago’s landmark will be unmatched, unmistakable and completely unforgettable. Host your dream wedding, throw a world-class party, take in the views, or step outside and soak in the downtown Chicago vibes from the shores of Lake Michigan. Dive head first into Chicago’s newest and most extraordinary hotel experience. Sable’s stylish venues, brilliant chefs, and dedicated, personalized service are truly unmatched. The Great Lakes Ballrooms are 3,456 sq feet and located on the 2nd floor of the hotel with 884 sq feet of pre-function area. These stylish event rooms feature 10 ½’, floor-to-ceiling glass windows with sweeping, unobstructed views of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s Skyline. The Great Lakes Ballrooms can be divided into a maximum of 5 breakout rooms – Michigan, Superior, Huron, Ontario and Erie – in a matter of minutes with air walls. Capacity is ideal for intimate meetings of 6 while still an excellent choice for grand celebrations of 200 - all with the best views of Lake Michigan that Chicago has to offer. Located in the Sable Hotel, Lírica restaurant provides a fresh take on Latin-inspired cuisine and promises to serve up delicious delights for all tastes. Enjoy a modern open kitchen, expansive bar, and outdoor seating with sweeping views of Lake Michigan. Event options range from 10 to 40 guests in our private dining room, or up to 175 guests with both indoor and outdoor options.

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge in Evanston

  529 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

  • Spaces for 30-350 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Event Spaces

  The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge boasts over 6,000 sq. ft. in event space in the elegant setting of the North Shore's newest and most luxurious building. Completely restored in 2014 to its original glory from the roaring 1920's, the venue offers an opulent two-story ballroom, an adjoining lounge, and ample pre-function cocktail space. The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge is the perfect place for those seeking that extravagant city feel for their event without the extravagant cost. We are located in the heart of vibrant downtown Evanston and have our own luxury mini coach with a private driver for those who would like to tour the area or choose a special lakefront spot for their event photo’s. You can also take comfort in knowing that your special day is in the hands of the most professional, creative, and experienced catering and event coordination staff available. We pride ourselves on our extraordinary cuisine, personalized service, and our exceptional attention to detail.

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  avec

  615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA

  • Spaces for 12-100 Guests
  • 5 Restaurants

  avec, a Mediterranean and Midwestern influenced shared plates restaurant, opened in October 2003 out of a partnership between Executive Chef Paul Kahan, restaurateur Donnie Madia and wine steward Eduard Seitan. Chef Perry Hendrix's rustic menu, featuring Midwest ingredients from valued local purveyors, takes its cue from the sun-drenched wine regions of Southwestern Europe. Beyond reflecting the aromas, flavors and colors of the Mediterranean in its cuisine, avec's extensive wine list focuses on the region's boutique vineyards. avec's second floor private event space draws from the warm, intimate design of the main dining room, and evokes the feeling of a rustic mediterranean wine cave. With an open kitchen and private bar, the second floor can host private events for up to 40 seated guests or up to 60 guests for a standing reception. For smaller groups, the space can be divided into a small, private room for with seating for 12 guests, and a semi-private space with seating for up to 20 guests.

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  Bazaar Meat Chicago

  120 N Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

  • Spaces for 32-150 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants

  Bazaar Meat by José Andrés is a wild and wonderful celebration of the carnivorous, in all its forms. The menu, ambiance and design all represent bold choices, big flavors and stunning showmanship. Experience a carefully curated theater of shared plates, ingeniously innovative cuisine, thoughtfully created cocktails, theatrical presentations, and attentive yet unfussy service. Bazaar Meat takes guests on a sensory adventure born of José’s Spanish roots, both traditional and avant-garde, in a bold, playful atmosphere where anything is possible. Named as one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” in both 2012 and 2018, and “Outstanding Chef” and “Humanitarian of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation, Andrés is an internationally recognized culinary innovator, author, educator, television personality, humanitarian and chef/owner of José Andrés Group. Andrés has earned numerous awards including the 2015 National Humanities Medal, one of 12 distinguished recipients of the award from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  Odyssey

  600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

  • Spaces for 156-749 Guests
  • 2 Boats

  Escape on the water aboard Odyssey Lake Michigan, or our newest vessel - Odyssey Chicago River. Enjoy upscale dining and entertainment, and sit back and relax as Chicago's famous skyline drifts past your window. Whether you're cruising on the river or lake, Odyssey delivers gracious service, fine dining, quality entertainment and breathtaking views. Odyssey allows you to create unforgettable moments customized to make your dream a reality. With options for parties of 4 or 400, Odyssey is the perfect space for your wedding, work or family event. Copy the link below to request more information! https://www.odysseycruises.com/groups/request-information

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  Terra & Vine

  1701 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

  • Spaces for 12-180 Guests
  • 6 Restaurants

  Terra & Vine features various spaces that can perfectly accommodate your guest for any event. Offering casual and rustic Mediterranean fare, with an Italian emphasis, Terra & Vine is perfect for hosting a rehearsal dinner, birthday, corporate outing, or any other social event for up to 180 people. Private events are available for breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner and cocktail receptions for groups of all sizes. Your meetings and special events will be truly momentous occasions when you reserve one of our beautifully appointed private and semiprivate rooms. Our dedicated Special Events team will gladly assist you with any additional special needs including floral arrangements, entertainment, specialty cakes and more to ensure your event is truly inspired and memorable.

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  MAD Social

  1140 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 70-100 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  MAD Social is a neighborhood kitchen & gathering place in the heart of the West Loop. The elevated yet approachable venue space features a rustic, industrial chic interior, which provides the perfect backdrop for eclectic shareable plates & creative cocktails. MAD Social is available for full buy out, and their event menus and packages are customizable. Adolfo Garcia oversaw the design of MAD Social and has kept it true to its warehouse roots, while bringing a French industrial chic feel to the space. An intimate and refined place, MAD Social has 65 seats in the dining room, 12 at the bar and will offer outdoor seating in the patio space during warmer months. In keeping with the industrial past of the West Loop neighborhood, Garcia used “1900’s warehouse” as a design inspiration. He utilized the natural elements in the space, like the original timber ceilings and hardwood flooring. Leftover wood from the buildout was reclaimed and re-used. Guests will see it incorporated throughout MAD Social's dining room from the table tops to focal point art pieces, including a jigsaw-esque design on the front of the bar and an oversized wooden mosaic piece on the east wall.

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  American Writers Museum

  180 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

  • Spaces for 15-250 Guests
  • 5 Museums
  • 5 Landmarks

  Our state-of-the-art space brings private events to life against the backdrop of the history of American writings, providing a truly unique experience. Private events held in the museum have exclusive access to all exhibits and guests can enjoy food and drink while exploring the museum. Like a good book, your guests won’t want the event to end! With various rooms and seating options, we can accommodate a range of events - seated dinners in our Nation of Writers gallery, cocktail receptions in Readers Hall, intimate corporate breakfast meetings, and more. Attention nonprofit organizations! When you rent a party venue at the American Writers Museum, you can host a memorable and unique celebration for all ages without having to break the bank. Special Venue Pricing*: Save 30% off the venue fee for Sunday to Wednesday events and 20% off for Thursday to Saturday events. *Proof of 501(c)(3) status required

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  Kimpton Burnham Hotel

  1 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

  • Spaces for 28-40 Guests
  • 1 Meeting Space

  From show-stopping social events to stylish downtown business meetings and memorable seminars, Kimpton Burnham Hotel provides the personalized attention you want. Our Chicago event venues has a private meeting and event space ideally tailored to your business meeting, company retreat, family reunion... really, any reason to party or put business heads together.

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  Found Kitchen & Social House

  1631 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL, USA

  • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Thanks for "finding" us! Found is a kitchen, a social house and a restaurant with a mission. Its rustic new American dishes change with the market and season and are served in a relaxed, creative atmosphere inspired by 1920’s Bohemian Paris and icons of the Beat Generation. Here at found we offer a variety of event spaces perfect for your next gathering! Our “Salon Prive” is a private space inspired by the great salons of yester-year; featuring vintage doors for complete privacy and a state of the art audio visual system. “The Library” is a warm, intimate space filled with vintage “finds” and books, custom sliding doors and dark wood features. Our “Lounge” is at the heart of Found and perfectly embodies the vibe of “Gertrude Stein’s salon of 1920 Paris meets Jack Kerouac in owner Amy Morton’s living room’. Our lounge is smart, relaxed and enhanced with a flood of candlelight during evening events. If you are interested in more space we do offer the option of a full venue buy out as well so please just ask. Since its inception in November 2012, Found has flourished as a gathering place for the community to eat, drink, and think in a welcoming and genuine environment. At the Evanston eatery, Amy's vision of a kitchen and social house comes to life in a relaxed, creative atmosphere inspired by 1920's Bohemian Paris and icons of the Beat Generation. Just as wonderful as the vibe is the food, created by Chef Nicole Pederson. Her "flexitarian menu" highlights simple, striking dishes with fresh, local ingredients and changes often to reflect what is in season. Made up mostly of shared plates, Found's menu offers a taste for everyone, including the ever-popular lamb meatballs, seasonal flatbreads, knife-and-fork sandwiches, and much more. Even in the cocktails, Found takes the phrase "locally-found" quite literally, with recipes featuring neighboring labels such as North Shore Distillery and F.E.W. Spirits, whose distillery is less than a mile down the road!

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  Lyric Opera Of Chicago

  20 N Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

  • Spaces for 50-3,563 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Theater
  • 3 Event Spaces

  The Lyric Opera House is a majestic setting for entertaining on any scale. The theatre, spacious back of house, lobby, grand foyer and four private dining rooms are available to rent for public ticketed and private events. The Lyric Opera House is a world class concert venue and has featured artists including David Byrne, Bryan Ferry, Seal, Andrew Bird and Wilco. The 3,563-seat theater is the second-largest opera auditorium in North America and holds the largest stage in downtown Chicago. Excellent sightlines, premium acoustics, and intricate architectural detailing make for a fantastic and unique venue. Host your wedding or private event in one of the world's most beautiful buildings. The Lyric Opera House is one of Chicago's historic landmarks and among the world's most beautiful buildings. Built in 1929 and fully restored in 1996, the Lyric Opera House is a hybrid of Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs and a majestic setting for entertaining on any scale. The theater, spacious back of house, lobby and grand foyer, and four private dining rooms are available to rent for public ticketed and private events.

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  Impact House

  200 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

  • Spaces for 8-200 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  About us: Impact House is a 40,000 square-foot work club specifically for the city's Funders and Changemakers. The purpose of Impact House is to connect, serve and support Chicago's granting organizations and impact leaders. Its inclusive member community is committed to working together, intentionally sharing ideas and resources, to operate with greater efficiency while advancing Chicago's Impact goals. Neighborhood details We are located in the heart of the West Loop in Downtown Chicago. Our neighborhood is bursting with attractions, excellent eateries, shopping, and more. Logistics: Our 40,000 square foot, 3 floor unit is equipped with various classrooms, conference rooms, large meeting spaces, a bar and lounge, as well as inviting open areas with first come first serve seating. Room setups are very flexible, depending on the nature of your event. Our team is happy to accommodate various needs, inquire today to learn more! Public Transportation: Impact House is closely situated near the Washington Blue Line stop, the Washington & Wells Brown, Pink, Purple, and Orange line stops, the Ogilvie Transportation Center, Divvy stations, and more! Parking: The Poetry Parking Garage (201 W Madison) iParkit Express (217 W Washington) SpotHero (https://spothero.com/) Rates associated with booking the space: Our nonmember, standard rates are charged hourly, and vary depending on the space that is reserved. Please inquire for additional details.

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  The Dearborn

  145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

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  Broken English The Loop

  75 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

  • Spaces for 75 Guests

  Broken English has locations in three of Chicagos most vibrant neighborhoods: The Loop, Old Town, & Lincoln Park. Broken English combines a unique take on Mexican street style tacos, refreshing beverages, eclectic music, and vivid artwork created by local talent. Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Their team will help you design customized party menus with their exquisite in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.

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  One North Wacker Events

  One N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

  • Spaces for 18-350 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Event Spaces
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  Elevate your company’s meetings and events with One North Wacker’s sophisticated boardroom, flexible innovation hub, enhanced multi-purpose room and pre-function lounge. Featuring a full suite of world-class amenities including artisanal barista-crafted coffee services and concierge hospitality lounge, paired with a centralized location in the heart of Chicago's premier dining, shopping, and museum district, One North Wacker’s timelessly elegant workplace will engage and inspire your team at every turn.

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