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• Spaces for 8-600 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 6 Event Spaces

Looking for a cocktail party, lunch meeting, seated dinner or full dinner buffet, Kindling has multiple options for groups of 8 to 300. Host your guest in the heart of the city, offering both semi-private & private event options for corporate & social event outings. Select from our unique menu created by James Beard Award-winning Chef Jonathon Sawyer served from our open fire grill.

• Spaces for 30-400 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Event Spaces

The Gage is the iconic restaurant at 24 South Michigan Avenue, located along the Chicago Cultural Mile—just steps from Millennium Park and The Art Institute. Consistently ranked among Chicago’s most booked restaurants, The Gage offers refined, rustic, European-inspired fare paired with an innovative libations program, all served in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. With vintage-inspired design details and warm hospitality, The Gage is a go-to for after-work cocktails, dinner before the symphony, private celebrations, and corporate events. Voted one of the Top 100 Restaurants in America by OpenTable, The Gage also features semi-private and private dining rooms that offer guests the buzz of the main dining room or the intimacy of complete privacy. A critically acclaimed menu, commitment to service, and unmatched location combine to create an exceptional private event experience.

• Spaces for 180-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Chez is a contemporary loft space that can be easily transformed for a variety of social, private, and corporate events. Original, white-painted brick walls and columns surround a contemporary glass staircase to provide a polished blank canvas ready for weddings, cocktail receptions, dinner parties, bar/bat mitzvah celebrations, not-for-profit fundraisers, awards ceremonies, fashion shows, product launches, networking events, holiday parties, and experiential marketing events. Furniture is now included for every event taking place at Chez. Our clear mirage ghost chairs and dining tables, highboy tables, and cabaret tables will provide you with a starting point on which to build your vision. Chez can accommodate 180 guests for a seated wedding reception, and 150 guests for a wedding ceremony and reception. Introducing Our NEW Cutting-Edge Features: Intelligent Lighting System: Elevate your special day with our sophisticated intelligent lighting system! This cutting-edge technology allows for dynamic and customizable lighting effects that can transform the ambiance of your celebration. From soft, romantic glows to vibrant, celebratory hues, our intelligent lighting adapts to every moment of your special day, creating an enchanting atmosphere. Perfect for highlighting key elements of your decor, enhancing the mood, and ensuring your wedding photos are picture-perfect, our intelligent lighting system adds a touch of magic and elegance, making your wedding an unforgettable event. State-of-the-Art Audio System: Enhance your wedding with our state-of-the-art audio system. Designed to deliver crystal-clear sound quality, our advanced audio system ensures that every speech, toast, and musical moment is heard with perfect clarity and richness. Whether it’s the emotional vows, the heartfelt speeches, or the lively dance music, our audio system provides impeccable sound throughout your event. Seamlessly integrated and professionally managed, this top-tier audio setup creates an immersive auditory experience, adding a layer of sophistication and excellence to your unforgettable wedding celebration. 40-Foot LED Wall: Our stunning 40-foot LED wall is the perfect centerpiece for high-end weddings at Chez Event Venue. This state-of-the-art feature provides a breathtaking backdrop that can be customized to match the unique theme and style of your special day. Whether you envision a romantic montage of your love story, dynamic visuals to entertain your guests, or elegant designs to enhance the ambiance, our LED wall delivers unparalleled visual impact. Transform your wedding into an unforgettable experience with the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology and sophisticated elegance, creating a truly memorable celebration for you and your guests. Located steps from Michigan Ave, Chez is situated in one of the most ideal locations for a Chicago event. Your guests will be delighted by the exclusive and convenient location. Chez is within walking distance of The Mag Mile, the Lakefront, Water Tower Place, cultural institutions, the Chicago River, for out-of-town guests looking to quickly explore the city. Five of the best caterers in Chicago make up the exclusive Chez catering partner list. You will work with one of our caterers to create a custom menu that will personalize your event at Chez. With 10 years of experience in the events industry, the Chez team will guide you through the event planning process and help you curate your event vision. Chez was once the home of the world famous Chez Paree nightclub, which hosted many of the world’s best entertainers, including Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole.

• Spaces for 150-400 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space

Ignite Chicago is one of the top 5 glass studios in the country, which has working glass blowers, hosts all types of events including weddings, corporate functions, non-profit events to corporate team building. Our unique event spaces include an industrial loft like space with a wall of glass doors to an urban garden and a rooftop deck with amazing views of the Chicago skyline. No matter what type of event you're hosting, Ignite Chicago can accommodate your every need and create an event you'll never forget. The vision behind Ignite Glass Studios is connecting people back to the process of creating art and engaging in the beauty of the time-honored craft of glass blowing and the exquisite art it produces along with building a new sense of community through the interactive experience of blowing glass and glass making. Ignite Glass Studios is a thriving glass art community in a space where artists can create and grow, novices can experiment and learn, and young people’s lives are transformed by the power of this collaborative art form. Ignite sparks the imagination and the creation of amazing works of art, creates a space for unique, memorable events, and opens opportunities for individual growth in a learning community that values difference, participation and collaboration. Providing a safe place for youth to explore, grow and draw inspiration is a fundamental element of Ignite’s vision. Ignite Glass Studios’ commitment to strengthening community is enhanced by its partnership with Ignition Community Glass (ICG), a non-profit serving Chicago’s youth through the arts. ICG leverages the power of hands-on glass making to foster positive youth development and offer youth from Chicago’s under-resourced communities’ access to this powerful art form.

• Spaces for 20-3,000 Guests
• 9 Hotels
• 9 Ballrooms
• 11 Total Spaces

From large to intimate, formal to casual — any event you hold at the Hilton Chicago will be memorable. Design a custom dining experience from our catering menu and tap into the expertise of our staff of professional event planners to ensure that your Chicago event is a success from start to finish. The Hilton Chicago hotel offers unparalleled wedding venues and a talented team of experienced culinary and service professionals— Our wedding team creates matrimonial experiences that engage, delight, and—above all—reflect the distinctive style and personality of each couple. With a full range of wedding venue options, a dedicated catering professional, a specially-designed wedding package, you’ll have the storybook wedding you’ve always dreamt. For over 85 years, couples have chosen the Hilton Chicago as the place to say “I Do” and to celebrate their new life together. Whether you’re looking for a majestic space – such as our Grand Ballroom – or more intimate setting like the Conrad Hilton Suite, you’ll find the ideal match for your wedding ceremony and reception. Our wedding specialists and executive chef will assist in discovering inspiration and design that reflect your perfect day and individual style. From “I do” to the honeymoon, there is a multitude of decisions to be made when planning your wedding. Our wedding team will assist with all the particulars – big or small, from commissioning photography to floral, transportation to entertainment, we’ll pay close attention to all the intricate details of your special day. After the vows have been exchanged and the guests have gone home, luxuriate in one of our stunning suites. Spend your wedding day at the Hilton Chicago and leave the work to the experts. Your wedding means everything to you, and it means everything to us. Together, we’ll make it unforgettable. From the exciting Magnificent Mile, River North location to delectable culinary creations and subtle, yet meaningful service, your wedding at the Hilton Chicago will exceed your expectations at every turn. The Ceremony Residing in the Cultural Mile across from Grant Park, the Hilton Chicago, creates an ideal setting for photo opportunities for your entire bridal party with 1541 guest rooms. We boost captivating outdoor and indoor settings for the ceremony to be performed. Our team can assist in selecting an officiator to conduct the ceremony at Hilton Chicago or assist in selecting an ideal place of worship in close proximity. Ballroom The Grand Ballroom features over 12,000 square feet as well as a large foyer with high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows accommodate up to 1,100 guests while the intimate, Waldorf Ballroom can accommodate up to 170 guests. Both venues can easily be transformed to match the unique style of each couple, all in an effort, to make your wedding day everything that you have dreamt. Rehearsal Dinners and Post Wedding Brunch Let Hilton Chicago’s culinary team custom design a menu for the occasions leading up to and following your wedding. The hotel features stand-out settings to host a rehearsal dinner or post wedding brunch. 720 South Bar and Grill can accommodate 10-75 guests and also offers a private dining room in addition to multiple suite and social gathering space.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces

A Blue Plate Experience Perched above the energy of Fulton Market - Chicago’s hub for style, innovation, and culture - Allium is a vibrant new event venue from the team at Blue Plate. Defined by architectural elegance and framed by sweeping skyline views, Allium offers a rare balance of refinement and flexibility. Seamless indoor and outdoor spaces create a canvas for extraordinary gatherings, from timeless weddings and landmark celebrations to polished corporate and nonprofit events. As the latest chapter in Blue Plate’s tradition of culinary excellence and gracious hospitality, Allium is more than a venue - it’s a destination where design, service, and experience converge to create moments of lasting beauty.

• Spaces for 30-150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Midday meals, Happy Hour beverages, Post-Work Dinner, and everything in between can be found at 90th Meridian. For a spectacular experience in the Financial District, 90th Meridian combines a terrific ambiance with a captivating menu and huge bar in the iconic Central Standard Building. Chef Stephen Finney has a diverse culinary background, ranging from learning at Bistrot Saveurs in Castres, France, to bringing his skills to Chicago. In 2015, Finney was promoted to lead line cook at Sociale, and afterwards to Sous Chef at Gather, where he worked under highly regarded Chef Ken Carter. He was promoted to Sous Chef at MONEYGUN in 2019. We're fortunate to have him here today at 90th Meridian. Let us host your event! Parties of up to 120 people can be accommodated in our dining spaces. You'll be able to book the perfect environment thanks to flexible floor layouts, affordable catering packages, and a vast number of options. In the Downtown Chicago area, we also provide off-site catering services designed for any sized office gathering. Whether it is our individually boxed lunches, in-office happy hour, or large event, 90th Meridian offers a wide array of catering options. Treat your employees to a delectable lunch crafted with the finest ingredients.

• Spaces for 12-1,000 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Hotel
• 14 Total Spaces

The Union League Club of Chicago is a premier Chicago wedding and event venue offering timeless sophistication, historic charm, and modern amenities. Established in 1879, this iconic building is ideal for weddings, galas, mitzvahs, and corporate events — and membership is not required to host your event. Located in downtown Chicago, the venue features stunning ballrooms, intimate gathering spaces, indoor and outdoor ceremony options, and 160 guestrooms. With space for events from 2 to 1000 guests, the Club is perfect for both grand celebrations and intimate affairs. Culinary excellence is at the heart of the Union League Club experience. On-site executive chefs create custom menus featuring a wide range of cuisines and dietary options. Clients enjoy exclusive access to in-house décor, tables, chairs, and premium service from an experienced team of event professionals who ensure every detail is thoughtfully executed. With award-winning hospitality and a legacy of excellence, the Union League Club of Chicago offers an unforgettable setting for life’s most meaningful moments.

• Spaces for 20-325 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 4 Bars
• 4 Total Spaces

Located inside the historic Railway Exchange building on Michigan Avenue, The Exchange offers a sophisticated setting for private dinners, cocktail receptions, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The restaurant features soaring ceilings, elegant architectural details, flexible dining spaces, and sweeping views of Millennium Park that create a memorable backdrop for events. Seasonal cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and attentive hospitality complement gatherings ranging from intimate occasions to larger receptions. Blending the building's historic character with contemporary dining, The Exchange delivers a refined event experience in the heart of downtown Chicago.

• Spaces for 56-3,500 Guests
• 3 Bars
• 1 Landmark
• 9 Total Spaces

Your guests will love the Historic Lobby, timeless with its 1920s tributes of white marble and gold accents. Paired with our modern reception rooms, Marquee Conference Center, and rooftop, this Chicago landmark provides the perfect back- drop for your event. The Old Post Office Then The Old Post Office is composed of three buildings, the first completed in 1921, with its current form completed in 1934. Its capacity was needed to serve Chicago's great volume of postal business, inflated by the mail-order businesses of Montgomery, Ward, and Sears. ARCHITECTS: Graham, Anderson, Probst, and White The Old Post Office Now The historic art deco structure is 12 stories tall, with a total of 2,500,000 square feet of office-lead mixed-use develop- ment. The completed structure is home to more than 12 event spaces, including the Historic Lobby, which has been restored to its original state, and a 3.5-acre rooftop called the Meadow.

• Spaces for 8-550 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Event Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

Bloom Events offers a modern, flexible setting in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood for weddings, galas, corporate events, mitzvahs, milestone celebrations, and private gatherings. The venue features 10,000 square feet of customizable event space, including The Locus for ceremonies and receptions, the Happy Hour space for cocktails and mingling, a customizable outdoor courtyard, and two private suites. Skylights, vaulted ceilings, gilded chandeliers, built-in audiovisual capabilities, portable bars, lounge furnishings, and on-site parking complement the experience. With capacity for up to 260 seated guests with a dance floor, Bloom Events provides a thoughtfully designed blank canvas for memorable Chicago celebrations.

• Spaces for 40-75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space

LOULOU is a private events space by the folks at Lula Cafe. LOULOU is the perfect, intimate space for small gatherings such as wedding and baby showers, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holiday celebrations and more. All food, beverages and service is provided by the Lula Cafe team.

• Spaces for 25-5,000 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 7 Bars
• 9 Total Spaces

The home of the Chicago Blackhawks, the Blackhawks Ice Center, is a unique events venue offering versatile events spaces, a professional events staff to support your event, and a blank canvas for creativity. Whether it be a small intimate meeting, large product launch, corporate hospitality, large-scale trade show, or anything in between the Blackhawks Ice Center has a proven track record of hosting flawless events that are memorable for guests, turn-key for event planners, and on budget. Our versatile venue features four NHL-size ice rinks that can be covered for large-scale events (17,000 sq. ft. per rink), a premium restaurant and bar, outdoor space, multiple meeting spaces, and premium amenities. Guests can also enjoy exclusive access to Blackhawks player facilities, such as the locker room, lounge, training gym—plus behind-the-scenes VIP tours for an elevated experience. This is more than a venue, but is an experience. For the host, it is a turnkey process with our staff providing consultation, management and execution, while being an extension of our team. For your guests, it is a enjoyable and impactful experience with 100 years of Blackhawks tradition serving as the backdrop to your event.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

Located along the Chicago Riverwalk, TacoRio Cantina offers a vibrant waterfront destination for dining, private events, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The restaurant combines modern Mexican cuisine, handcrafted margaritas, and lively hospitality with scenic views of the Chicago River and downtown skyline. Its inviting indoor and outdoor spaces create a versatile setting for everything from intimate cocktail receptions and client entertainment to large celebrations and full-venue buyouts. With customizable food and beverage options, a prime downtown location, and an energetic atmosphere, TacoRio Cantina delivers a memorable Chicago experience for entertaining guests, colleagues, clients, and friends. Whether hosting a relaxed happy hour or an elevated private event, guests can enjoy exceptional food, refreshing cocktails, and an unforgettable Riverwalk setting.

• Spaces for 100-350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Make your next event one to remember at LM Studio. The light filled two-level atelier overlooking historic Michigan Ave and Grant Park features an open floorplan, custom bar and a modern design; the perfect setting for your special day. When you choose to host your event at LM Studio our in-house caterer, LM Catering & Events, will handle all of your food and beverage needs. Their culinary team of experts will work with you to build your menu using only the freshest and most seasonal ingredients. LM Catering & Events is the team people turn to when they want a different take on catering. We’re cool and artsy and we show people how to think outside the ballroom. Our customers love us because on the one hand we’re a touch unconventional, but on the other we’re completely professional. We pay attention to every last detail.

• Spaces for 40-1,100 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 13 Museums
• 14 Total Spaces

Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s major museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places, cultures, and time. We are also a place of active learning for all—dedicated to investigation, innovation, education, and dialogue—continually aspiring to greater public service and civic engagement. From gardens to galleries, Gilded Age glamour to modern minimalism, the Art Institute of Chicago has several exceptional spaces that can accommodate a variety of special occasions. Whether you’re hosting an elegant seated dinner, the wedding of your dreams, or a theater meeting, the museum has the perfect venue to suit your needs. With the help of our professional planning experts, you can create an event that your guests won’t soon forget.

• Spaces for 50-1,000 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces

Venue SIX10 offers stunning architecture and outstanding hospitality for clients ranging from wedding couples, Fortune 500s, non-profits and entrepreneurs. What sets Venue SIX10 apart is its jaw-dropping 10-story faceted window wall that provides panoramic views of Chicago’s skyline, Grant Park, Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, the Museum Campus, and even Indiana on a clear day. With numerous design awards, Silver LEEDs certification, catering provided by a select group of Chicago’s finest caterers, and impeccable service, Venue SIX10 delivers an experience second to none. There are four main event spaces and 13 additional breakout spaces within Venue SIX10, offering unique options for events from 12 to 800 people. With the help of the Event Sales Team and Production Team, Venue SIX10 is a full-service venue that ensures your event is executed seamlessly.

• Spaces for 40-5,500 Guests
• 6 Museums
• 5 Landmarks
• 7 Total Spaces

Our rooms tell the stories of civilizations. Imagine what they could say about your event. Guests at the Field Museum will discover artifacts from civilizations past, explore almost every corner of the globe, learn about new scientific discoveries, and walk away inspired! No where else can guests dine under the largest dinosaur ever discovered! As you enter Stanley Field Hall, you are standing on 300 million year old fossilized limestone. As you look up—the museum’s skylights and solar roof panels contribute to museum conservation efforts to save energy. In nearby Rice Hall, travel to Africa and stand toe-to-paw with the man-eating lions of Tsavo. Header image courtesy of Kent Drake. Profile image courtesy of © Field Museum, 2019.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests

Bookclub is a multi-floor venue experience featuring Club Soda, a Hard Seltzer Bar on the ground floor and a beautiful stage downstairs. Events happening in the basement are broadcast to a 10ft LED screen in Club Soda on what we call the Digital Balcony.

• Spaces for 100-700 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Rooftop
• 4 Total Spaces

Ideally situated in Chicagoʼs Pilsen neighborhood, Lacuna Events by LM offers a truly unique setting for your next event. Built in 1897 as what once was the worldʼs largest macaroni factory, the 5 story, 250,000 sq. ft. space maintains much of the original charm as the building has been carefully restored using a variety of the original materials. Lacuna Events by LM is also home to many talented Chicago artists and their one of a kind creations can be found throughout building and used as decor for private events. In the Summer months, the rooftop provides stunning views of the cityʼs skyline and is perfect for an outdoor ceremony or cocktail reception. Every event at Lacuna is catered by our in-house caterer, LM Catering & Events, who expertly handles all food and beverage needs as well as acting as the on-site event management team. The culinary team of experts at LM will work with you to build your menu using only the freshest and most seasonal ingredients.