Top Hammond Venues

• Spaces for 20-30 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

With craft beer, artisan food, and old-school bowling, Southport Lanes is iconic Chicago. Come bowl a round yourself, or rent our party space for an evening everyone will remember. Southport’s vintage vibe is certain to give unique charm to your special event. Whether you’re looking to bowl or work the angles in a billiards game, you’re sure to be entertained. Our tasty food choices, drink packages, and party experience will put your mind at ease on the eve of your event.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

With a total of twelve big screen 4k televisions, an experienced chef, a passionate staff and a fully stocked bar, Heineken Pub97 is your new soccer home in Chicago. Come in to watch the game, grab a bite to eat after your league, or while your kid plays out on our fields. This is a place built by soccer fans, for soccer fans, and you’ll feel at home as soon as you walk in. The PrivateBank Fire Pitch’s Heineken Pub97 is the perfect location for your birthday party – whether it is for your 5 year old or your 50 year old! We can host multi-sport parties on our turf twelve months of the year, and then feed your crew a whole range of delicious party food in one of our private party rooms. Perhaps you’re looking for something more fancy? Whether it is a wedding shower, a rehearsal dinner, a Bar Mitzvah, or your company is looking to host a team building event for the day, we have you covered. We can host large groups of up to 200 people with anything from pizza and wings to a full buffet service of prime rib and vegetables. Pair your party with time on our turf fields, and you have an incredibly unique and fun event!

• Spaces for 120-150 Guests

• Spaces for 24-250 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

We have created a completely original menu for this new Roscoe Village restaurant, with a focus on French Mediterranean Cuisine. Chef Michael Woodhall is committed to using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, which he enhances with cutting-edge techniques. Our two bars provide expertly paired wines, inventive cocktails and martinis, as well as a careful variety of craft beers and other beverages. Two distinct eating areas give the ideal setting for a night on the town with friends. We encourage you to come and enjoy an intimate supper surrounded by Old World touches with that special someone, or a huge gathering with family and friends in a dynamic, social atmosphere, with us. In this culinary tour of certain places outside of southern France, executive chef Michael Woodhall (Perennial, Gilt Bar, Bavette's) leads guests on an exploration of some regions outside of southern France. New dishes have been added to our menu that are inspired by the tastes and culinary traditions of the Basque area of Spain. For your evening out, two different dining rooms offer a pleasant setting for you to enjoy. We encourage you to come and enjoy an intimate supper surrounded by Old World touches with that special someone, or a huge gathering with family and friends in a dynamic, social atmosphere, with us. The 13 glass pours available from the extended wine list include blanc, rose, rouge, and sparkling varieties from France, Italy, and Spain ($9–13 per glass). Wines by the bottle are also available, with thirty different varieties from the Mediterranean area, ranging in price from $36 to $60. The drink menu also includes inventive handmade cocktails as well as well-considered beer options.

• Spaces for 135-115 Guests
• 1 Event Space

• Spaces for 225 Guests

When you walk through the doors at Zia’s Lago Vista in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, it is hard not to feel immersed in a different time and a different culture. A rustic Italian trattoria in the heart of Lakeview, Zia’s Lago Vista is dedicated to serving the best authentic Italian food in the city. We have a multifaceted brunch and dinner menu. Zia’s Lago Vista is proud to provide a wide variety of gluten-free options. We also offer catering, delivery, and carry out. Looking for dinner and a show? Zia’s Lago Vista is just blocks away from the Music Box Theatre, Mercury Theater. and The Black Ensemble Theater. Wherever you’re coming from or going to, there’s always time to stop in and enjoy our vast selection of cocktails, craft cocktails, and craft beer.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Events at Chief O'Neill's are always memorable and special. Whether it’s a Company Outing, Birthday, Baptism or a Wedding we have done it all! We have two event spaces and a beautiful Garden that seats up to 250 guests.

• Spaces for 45-100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Small intimate party or meeting space in a contemporary café with table seating and counter for seating and/or food display (approx. 1500 sq. ft.). The fireplace adds a special ambiance to your event. Let your imagination run wild and transform the room into exactly what you need for your special event. You have the ability to rearrange the room to accommodate those who wish to network or add additional seating for more dinner guests. Table Seating for 40 people plus 5 at the counter. - Additional tables and seating can be secured for an additional fee or bring your own. Conveniently located near expressways for guests coming from the north, south, east or west. There is plenty of street parking available as well as municipal parking lot 1/2 block away. We'd love to host your next event: - Birthday Party - Anniversary Party - Baby Shower - Engagement Party - Rehearsal Dinner - Book Signing - Meet & Greet - Repast - Press Conference - Fundraiser, - Launch Party, - Company Party - Meeting - Intimate Dinner Our space is located in Broadview - Surrounding neighborhoods Oak Park, Forest Park, Riverside, Maywood, Bellwood, LaGrange Park, etc.

Trigger is owned and run by Scott & Julie Tallarida - us! Somehow we created Trigger, a place for creative people and amazing events. 3 years in we've had countless photoshoots, video shoots, weddings, bar mitzvahs, bridal showers, meditation weekends, corporate workshops, yoga parties, and MORE! Basically everything you can imagine has happened in our little corner of Chicago. You can learn all about it in this great article from Voyage Chicago. There's a sign in Trigger that says "Work Hard and Be Nice". That really sums us up. Come on over to Trigger and jump in...the water's warm.

• Spaces for 125-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

ROCKS Northcenter is the perfect spot for your next gathering, party, after work group, end-of-season, and fantasy draft, whatever excuse you need to drink with your friend’s party. We’ve got lots of space, lots of TV’s, and lots of great people that want to help you find the right party package to suit your needs.

• Spaces for 15-200 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Historic Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

The 12,000 square foot Cheney Mansion sits on 2.2 acres of beautiful land. Boasting an open field, a waterfall fountain, greenhouse, garden and woodland walkway, the land meshes sophisticated architecture and nature together perfectly. If you have always dreamed of having your wedding or special celebration in your very own mansion, the Cheney Mansion is here to make your dreams come true. The Cheney Mansion's on staff events team delivers flawlessly executed service, unparalleled hospitality and exquisite spaces to host your event in. The Cheney Mansion will ensure your next event is a memorable one. Cheney Mansion, reminiscent of a gracious English country home, was designed by Charles E. White, Jr. in 1913. The Cheney Mansion provides a unique locale for community events and programs. Cheney Mansion is a distinctive venue for your private celebrations and corporate events. The mansion boasts many handsome reception rooms, six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and separate servants’ quarters. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature an expansive lawn for picnics and private functions. The Cheney Mansion offers distinctive charm in an inspired setting. Corporate retreats, meetings, training sessions and holiday gatherings are right at home at the historic Cheney Mansion. Featuring comfortable and unconventional spaces, both large and small, Cheney Mansion is a perfect destination for your corporate event. If you desire a wedding venue that is elegant, distinctive and timeless, look no further than the historic Cheney Mansion. Featuring a ballroom, formal dining rooms, sitting rooms, a library, and separate bride and groom preparatory rooms, Cheney Mansion provides the perfect setting for your wedding and reception. For couples who prefer an outdoor venue, your ceremony can be held on Cheney’s impeccably landscaped grounds which provide an ideal backdrop for wedding photographs. At your reception, your guests can flow from the Mansion onto the lighted patio and the adjacent renovated greenhouse. The patio and greenhouse are also perfect for an alfresco cocktail hour. Cheney Mansion’s professional staff will work with you every step of the way to transform your unique style into a one-of-a-kind event. Whether inside the Mansion, outdoors, or both, your wedding will be everything you dreamed of and more at Cheney Mansion. The Mansion and grounds can accommodate 150 guests for a sit-down dinner, and up to 175 for buffet service. A tent may be placed on the grounds for larger groups. All private wedding events have exclusive access to the first two floors of the Mansion and the beautifully-manicured property. The third floor ballroom is available for an additional fee.

• Spaces for 220-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Country Club

Since 1995, the Harborside International Golf Center, which includes both the Port and Starboard Courses, has served as Chicago's primary golf destination. Harborside Golf Club, located only minutes from Chicago's Loop, provides the best golfing experience available in the Chicagoland region. In addition to being the only facility in Illinois with two of Golfweek's "Best Courses You Can Play in Illinois," it also has the state's largest driving range and practice facility. The Pier at Harborside provides full-service catering for private parties and functions. The venue is ideal for organizing a variety of events such as a birthday party, bridal shower, modest wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or holiday party. You and your guests will enjoy the delectable cuisine and beverages that you have come to anticipate and appreciate from Harborside International, which is the finest part. The clubhouse can accommodate up to 250 guests for a sit-down event and about 300 people for a walk-around reception. We can cater everything from plated dinners to beautiful buffets to hors d'oeuvres cocktail events and everything in between. We can create food and beverage menus that are tailored to your preferences and budget.

• Spaces for 20-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Landmarks
• 5 Total Spaces

The South Shore Cultural Center (originally the South Shore Country Club) is a cultural facility in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago that has been designated as a Chicago Landmark (2004) and is on the National Register of Historic Places (1975). This cultural center was established in 1905 and restored in 1916. After a large community campaign led by the Chicago Park District and historic preservationists, the Chicago Park District purchased this historic building in 1975 and restored it as a historic landmark. The South Shore Cultural Center is spread out over 70.84 acres. This facility has a solarium, formal dining hall, and the Paul Robeson Theater, and it has a lovely country club-like décor. A natural refuge and a butterfly garden are among the park's green attractions. A nine-hole golf course, a beach, and open places for picnics and walks are available outside. Our solarium, dining room, and theater are just a few of the venues that can be rented. Dance, music, art, health, culinary arts, fitness, and other cultural programs and classes are available to park visitors of all ages. Textile art, drawing & painting, mixed media art, and ceramics are among the new adult art workshops offered by South Shore. During the school year, after-school activities are available, and during the summer, children can attend the Chicago Park District's popular six-week day camp. Aside from programs, the South Shore Cultural Center provides entertaining special events for the entire family throughout the year, such as holiday-themed events. South Shore Cultural Center Arts Partners: As the jewel of the South Lakefront, South Shore Cultural Center is happy to provide the surrounding community with a range of culturally rich activities. After School Matters, Chicago Music Association, Chicago Modern Orchestra Project, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Court Theatre, Hatha Yoga, South Chicago Dance Theatre, South Shore Advisory Council, and South Shore Opera Company are just a few of the organizations that have helped make these programs possible. Please contact the South Shore Cultural Center for additional information on these collaborations and programs.

• Spaces for 100-1,200 Guests
• 4 Ballrooms
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

Avalon Manor Banquet Center has served Northwest Indiana for more than 40 years, offering a 30,000-square-foot full-service facility in Merrillville. The property features five distinct event rooms with collapsible walls that can be opened to accommodate up to 900 guests, making it one of the largest banquet and meeting centers in the region. The Somerset Room seats up to 280 guests and is the facility's largest ballroom; the East Ballroom accommodates 250 and includes a second-floor bridal suite; and the Fountainview Room and Stratford Room each seat up to 100 guests for intimate gatherings or business events. Two outdoor gazebos set among ponds, fountains, and landscaped gardens provide ceremony space for up to 200 guests. An onsite kitchen and full bar service handle food and beverage in-house, and dedicated sales coordinators and lead servers support events from initial planning through the final hour.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests
• 3 Barns

With all inclusive wedding packages, the County Line Orchard is a great place to plan and host a wedding. The planning process will be stress free as the private events team will help coordinate all aspects of the evening, making it a special night. The events team will also be present on the day of the event to make sure your wedding is flawless. Both rustic and elegant, the barn offers a unique setting for a wedding or event. Hobart, Indiana is also less than an hour away from Chicago so there is a lot for your guests to do nearby. This venue is bound to exceed all your wedding expectations and more.

• Spaces for 1 Guests

Having undergone a major expansion in 2011, the Tinley Park Conference Center is now one of the most sought-after meeting and convention sites in the greater Chicago area. With the technology, flexibility, and features that today's events demand, the Convention Center is the ideal venue. The display halls, which are equipped with multi-level lighting, acoustical control, and sound systems, offer exceptional versatility and can handle any sort of event, from theatrical and athletic events to trade and consumer exhibits. 70,000 net square feet of exhibit space is available, which includes a 12,000 square-foot ballroom, a 7,100 square-foot junior ballroom, and a 6,000 square-foot pre-function area. The Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown. The hotel provides complete conference and audio-visual facilities on-site, as well as a culinary staff that has won awards, sufficient free parking, and complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. For the purpose of exceeding our customers' expectations, we have a full-time marketing and event staff to assist you with all of your event needs. This includes helping you with floor plans, hotel bookings and ground transportation, menu planning and audio-visual requirements as well as all of your destination management requirements. The Tinley Park Convention Center is the ideal location for your next trade fair, convention, meeting, or banquet! Contact us now to schedule your event!

• Spaces for 8-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 6 Total Spaces

The Quadrangle Club, located in the heart of the University of Chicago campus, is a historic membership club for University of Chicago faculty, employees, and community members. Throughout the years, the club has held spectacular weddings, private member celebrations, and intellectual University gatherings in a variety of authentic venues. Members can enjoy special gourmet dining and catering services in addition to traditional guest room amenities. The Quadrangle Club is a great site to hold events on the University of Chicago campus and in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings, retirement parties, graduations, and holiday celebrations can all be held at this historic facility from the 1920s. The Club can accommodate parties of all sizes with its six event areas. Event rooms can be joined to offer a variety of set-up possibilities that are tailored to your specific needs. With connections to the Solarium and Private Dining room, the Main Dining room is excellent for big banquets and receptions, with seating for up to 190 people. The Club's second largest space, with a built-in bar, comfortable fireplace seating, and classic red-brick walls. This space is ideal for receptions and can be paired with other rooms to increase attendance. Smaller spaces: - Banquets, parties, meetings, and lectures can all be held in the Library's private space. - The Solarium, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, is great for small banquets and gatherings. - The Private Dining Room, which can seat up to 16 people, is suitable for intimate meetings and private lunches. - The Founder's Room, as its name suggests, is a private, intimate location for small gatherings and dinners.

• Spaces for 70-175 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The Smart Museum is a unique and economical venue for your special occasion, having been named to the Knot's list of 10 best museums for a wedding. The Smart's beautiful Ratner Reception Gallery and outdoor Elden Sculpture Garden, which feature large-scale art and sculptures, provide crisp, contemporary venues appropriate for a wide range of events, including wedding receptions, smaller meetings, and corporate entertaining. You and your guests will have the option to tour the Museum's galleries privately during your event. On request, tours of our special exhibitions and permanent collection can be arranged. Under the guidance of Vinci/Hamp Architects, the Museum's interior was reorganized and restored in 1999, and now has a wide, light-filled greeting hall as well as a succession of smaller galleries. Availability After hours, on weekday and weekend evenings, the Smart Museum's reception gallery and sculpture garden are available for hire. We encourage making bookings well in advance to ensure that you can enjoy your special event at the Smart. Inquire about renting our sculpture garden for larger events. Email Sarah Polachek or call 773.702.5785 for additional information about event options, cost, and availability. The Smart has been guided by an educational mission centered on teaching and research, as well as a dedication to making the arts accessible to the University community and the general public through its collection and special exhibitions, since its inception. The Smart is still an experimental institution dedicated to great ideas now, as it was in the past. Our 40th anniversary was a stimulus for us to reflect on and redefine the Smart's basic processes in 2014–2015, with a special focus on teaching, interpretation, and interaction.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 3 Landmarks
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Chicago's Burnham Park is approximately 600 acres in size and is located on the city's Lakefront just south of Grant Park. A south lakefront park designed by Chicago's famous architect and planner Daniel H. Burnham, published in his landmark work The Plan of Chicago in 1909 and featuring constructed islands and a linear boating harbor as well as beaches, meadows, and playfields, was named in his honor. Today, Burnham Park is home to the scenic Promontory Point, built by Alfred Caldwell, as well as a popular skate park on 31st Street, which are both located within the park. Additionally, the park has benches positioned on 12th Street, 31st Street, Oakwood and 57th Street, in addition to bird sanctuaries and stunning natural areas. In comparison to the other park features, the Margaret T. Burroughs Beach and Park is a more recent addition, stretching from 31st Street to 26th Street. In the mid-1890s, Chicago's legendary architect and planner Daniel H. Burnham began drawing plans for a spectacular park and boulevard that would link Jackson Park with the city's central business district and other neighborhoods. Jackson Park in Chicago had been converted from a sandy, wind-swept wasteland into the glittering White City by Daniel Burnham (1846-1912), who served as Chief of Construction for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Following the exhibition, Burnham began to envision a Chicago that was more attractive, organized, and functional. Burnham's design, which included a south lakefront park with a series of man-made islands, a linear boating harbor, beaches, meadows, and play fields, was published in his groundbreaking 1909 Plan of Chicago, which was widely regarded as a watershed moment in Chicago's history. Burnham Park, which includes the naturalistic Promontory Point landscape designed by renowned landscape architect Alfred Caldwell, was completed and improved in the mid-1930s with government monies from the Works Progress Administration, thanks to the efforts of the newly formed Chicago Park District. Mayor Edward J. Kelly began exploring the possibility of establishing a permanent fair in Burnham Park in 1935. Burnham Park has begun to take shape in recent years, thanks to the efforts of Mayor Richard M. Daley, who envisioned a greener, more beautiful park. Sixty acres of asphalt were turned into a beautifully planted Museum Campus in the process. In addition, the former Meigs Field has been transformed into a 91-acre natural area park known as Northerly Island, where visitors may enjoy a paved all-purpose trail and other amenities. Birders can get glimpses of migrating birds throughout the fall and spring seasons, while anglers can find the perfect fishing place during the summer and winter seasons.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Located in the historic Hyde Park area of Chicago, the Dusable Museum of African American History not only unites art, history, and culture under one roof, but also offers a beautiful backdrop for weddings. Originally founded in the 1960’s, this venue boasts numerous spaces that are brimming with luxurious detail and history. Say your “I do’s” in the Illinois Black Legislator’s Auditorium, a magnificent theater-like space complete with designer lighting. Host a cocktail style reception or chic pre-function hour in one of the museum’s many galleries, each showcasing clean architecture, as well as significant artworks and artifacts of African American history. Utilize on of the museum auditoriums, featuring gallery-style lighting and expansive floorplans, for a more tradition sit-down dinner reception. As your celebration rages on, guests can explore everything that the museum has to offer, including finely curated exhibits about the march on Birmingham, Rosa Parks, segregation, Obama’s presidency, and much more.