Top Evanston Rehearsal Dinner Venues

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Whether you’re planning a private party, nuptials, wedding shower, or dog’s first birthday, there are all sorts of checklists needed to make your way from great idea to great event. That’s where we come in—our people and spaces live to see your ideas shine. So think big or let loose. Go fanciful or go fun. Plan every little point or let us sweat the small stuff. Whatever you can dream, we can deliver. And because we know dynamic space is just as important as headspace, we offer the entire hotel to your shindig when you host an event or private party. Make Virgin Hotels your private event space or wedding venue in downtown Chicago.

• Spaces for 40 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Petterino's, located only steps away from Michigan Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Loop and Theatre District, is brought to you by The Good Plate Hospitality. Petterino's can accommodate a small party in a dynamic, stylish setting in the Loop. Guests enter our exclusive, adaptable area through the private entrance and down our meandering grand staircase. We want to give every guest a true VIP experience! Our attractive location comfortably seats 40 seated guests for a midday corporate meeting, rehearsal dinner, wedding shower, special celebration, or cocktail reception. Our Loop location in downtown Chicago is ideal for your guests to explore all that the Windy City has to offer. For the past 20 years, Petterino's has been a treasured downtown Chicago classic, continuing to serve the same energy and tradition that diners have come to expect. It's the ideal neighborhood venue for tourists, business lunches, or before the theater, with timeless flavors, reinterpreted Italian cooking, cozy décor, and kind friendliness. Check out the caricatures of all the notable politicians, celebrities, and powerful Chicagoans who have eaten in the same booths as you. If you have any questions, please contact us and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible. We can’t wait to hear from you! “The menu essentially has something for everyone and all the offerings were delicious. Everyone had positive comments about the food [and] environment… Absolutely worth another visit and I would refer others here to dine. A well-earned five-star review. Keeps up the top-notch service despite the ongoing [COVID] challenges.” -Sharon W.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Joffrey Ballet is a world-class ballet company based in Chicago. This one-of-a-kind venue offers a collection of masterpieces not only for dancing education, but also for magnificent wedding festivities. Weddings at The Joffrey Ballet can be tailored to your personal style and needs, ensuring that all of your exact wedding wishes are fulfilled. Your wedding will be classic and exquisite, whether you choose the Gerald Arpino Back Box Theatre, the Mel Studio, or the Barbara Levy Kipper & David A. Kipper Studio. Your guests will be in awe from the moment they walk into this historic Chicago landmark. The industrial chic architecture and sleek modern lines create the tone for a stylish celebration with family and friends. The entire space is brimming with windows, allowing you and your guests to take in the amazing Chicago night light from any point in the room. At the Joffrey Tower, dine, dance, and salute to the future. For a ceremony and reception, the rental rate ranges from $5,000 to $8,500 and covers 8 hours of event time, minus build up and clean up time. For a ceremony-only wedding, the charge is $3,500. Additional hours are available for a charge of $500 per hour. There is a refundable security deposit of 20% of the rental rates. For Corporate Sponsors: The Joffrey's Corporate Partner Program provides one-of-a-kind chances to engage with the Joffrey and its artists. The Corporate Partner Program offers a range of options to engage with Chicago's legendary dance company and your constituents, whether hosting a private event or networking with other business leaders. Choose a behind-the-scenes tour that is tailored to your company's objectives.

Rivers has been producing unforgettable events for almost two decades. Visit our restaurant and patio to get a sense of the possibilities. Our venue's color palette and tones are gentle white, charcoal, and grey, providing a blank canvas on which you can build. All of the furnishings, both inside and out, are totally removable, allowing you to customize the room to your liking. Why Rivers could be the perfect setting for your event: - For spring, summer, and fall receptions, the largest covered patio along the Chicago River is just about as perfect a location as you can find! - For year-round parties, a comfortable, modern new interior has been created to allow for ample space that is easily customizable to be uniquely yours. - There are a variety of private dining options for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. - Easy access to nearby hotels Whether you're sitting outdoors along the river or admiring the view from our dining room and bar, Rivers Restaurant offers the perfect blend of style, service, and delicious food. With a wide variety of fresh fish, seafood, and steaks, our chef-driven cuisine has something for everyone. In our bar, we also serve lighter fare. From 20 to 300 people can be accommodated in our private and semi-private dining rooms. To schedule your next event, please contact us today. For any cocktail party, sit-down dinner, or networking event, our experts can create personalized menus. Let us build something that is tailored to your exact demands, no matter what the occasion. Our skilled staff will collaborate closely with you to ensure the success of your event.

Chef Trevor Teich is a Chicago native who has worked at some of the country's top restaurants, including L2O (which has three Michelin stars), NoMi (which has one star), Acadia (which has two stars), as well as Twist by Pierre Gagnaire in Las Vegas, where he is currently the executive chef (Gagnaire was voted best chef in the world in 2015 by Le Chef List of The Best Chefs in the World). CLAUDIA is his latest culinary venture, and it brings his culinary perspective to Chicago. An thrilling multi-course supper that develops like a well-paced tale, complete with unexpected twists and shocks, will be served. We are able to meet any dietary requirements. We also have vegan and vegetarian alternatives, and we ask that you kindly contact us at info@claudiarestaurant.com before scheduling your experience so that we can guarantee that we can plan appropriately. A thrilling 8-10-course supper that develops like a well-paced tale full of fascinating turns and surprises, CLAUDIA is a culinary adventure. Expect to spend around 3 hours on this adventure. It is a unique 10-15 course tasting menu experience that includes a front row seat in our kitchen, while still remaining small and intimate in size. Please allow 4 hours for your visit at The Chef's Table. In the Bar, you may enjoy fanciful drinks and Chef Trevor Teich's a la carte food, which includes modern and classic French-inspired meals. Claudia's well-balanced beverage program and wine list add to the overall feel of the warm and friendly venue. The deposit required to secure your reservation will be added to your final bill.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

North Shore SportsCenter is the premier indoor facility in the North Shore of Chicago. NSSC boasts both playable turf and court space and is the perfect venue for parties and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs!