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As the preferred provider at more special events venues than any other
caterer in Chicago, Blue Plate can open doors to the city's most sought-after
spaces, including famed museums, historic landmarks and world-renowned
performing arts halls. Providing the ideal backdrop for any size or type event,
their grand ballrooms, exquisite gardens and breathtaking views never fail to
inspire.
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63rd St. Beach House
3000 reception
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6300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60615
Located directly on the sands of Lake Michigan this open-air facility features grand porticos overlooking the bluest of waters. Choose the covered Promenade with sun-drenched balconies on the second floor or either of the majestic courtyards on the ground level. This south side gem has played host to formal dining affairs, community events, and family functions.
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A New Leaf
60 seated, 150 reception
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1818 N. Wells
Chicago, IL 60614
Offering a unique urban rental environment for a variety of special events. The three story space has brick walls, vaulted ceilings and a beautiful courtyard garden.
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Aragon Ballroom
1200 seated, 2000 reception
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1106 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Built in 1926, the Spanish architecture of the building features crystal chandeliers, mosaic tiles, terra-cotta ceilings and balconies - making this a unique special events venue. »
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Atrium Events
500 Seated, 2500 Reception
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4325 N. Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60613
80,000 square feet of elegant, modern space.
Some of the most interesting, important, and eclectic artifacts in the world. Majestic Garden area with 25-foot columns, marble urns and archways.
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Auditorium Theatre
500 seated, 2,000 reception
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50 E. Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60606
Downtown Landmark, one of Chicago's architectural jewels, offers three levels of lobby space, a stage and old-world ambience. »
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Black Orchid Supper Club
200 seated, 400 reception
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230 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610
Located in the heart of Old Town, the Supper Club is a 1940's art deco masterpiece which hosts concerts, corporate and private events. »
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bluprint
192 seated, 300 reception
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222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 135, First Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
Situated inside the Merchandise Mart, a center of design excellence, bluprint is an avant garde yet stylishly comfortable restaurant & lounge. The imaginative American menu is complemented by creative cocktails and a well-crafted wine list. Guests can enjoy an informal bite in the lounge or at communal tables, or retreat to the private tables for a traditional dining experience. bluprint's entrance is located through the Kinzie Street entrance in the North Lobby of the Merchandise Mart. »
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Buckingham Fountain
3,500 seated (tented); 5,000 reception.
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Drive and Congress Parkway in Grant Park
Chicago, IL
The Buckingham Fountain, located in Grant Park, is one of Chicago’s most popular attractions and one of the largest fountains in the world. The fountain operates from approximately April 1 to November 1 each year and produces a major water display every hour on the hour with music and lights in the evening. »
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Café Brauer
300 seated, 500 reception
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2021 N. Stockton
Chicago, IL 60606
The two-story Great Hall, situated on the banks of Lincoln Park's south lagoon, serves as a picturesque setting for weddings, corporate events and fundraisers; stunning views of the city, the zoo and the lake. »
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Cheney Mansion
150 seated;250 reception indoors, 350 reception outdoors
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220 N. Euclid
Oak Park, IL 60302
Exquisite Oak Park site offers a variety of space options inside and out, including stately grounds for tenting and hosting outdoor events. »
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Chicago Architecture Foundation
150 seated, 200 reception
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224 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60604
This magnificent early-20th-century edifice was designed by Daniel Burnham, a giant in Chicago’s architectural history, and was fully restored in the mid-1980s. The ArchiCenter offers three spaces for private-event rental. »
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Chicago Cultural Center
450 seated in Yates Gallery, 300 seated in Preston Bradley Hall;750 reception
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78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60606
Michigan Avenue landmark offers sumptuous halls and the world's largest Tiffany stained-glass dome to suit weddings, sit-down dinners and more; overlooks Grant Park. »
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Chicago From The Lake
Ft. Dearborn-200 reception, Marquette-60 reception
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455 E. Illinois (at North Pier)
Chicago, IL 60606
Amenity-rich pleasure boats offer a unique setting and an unforgettable experience via the Historical Lake & River Cruise and Architectural River Cruise. »
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Chicago History Museum
350 seated indoors, 500 on tented plaza; 1,500 reception
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1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60606
The country's premier history museum serves the needs of elegant weddings, corporate events and fundraisers with its lavish interior spaces and outdoor plaza overlooking the lakefront. The museum will complete a total renovation of its event space in 2006.
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Chicago Illuminating Company
150 seated, 750reception
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19 East 21st Street
Chicago, IL 60616
This former power plant, built in 1891, has been historically preserved and renovated to now house a 7,500 square foot event space. The space features lofty ceilings, exposed brick and floor to ceiling windows, making it the new hot spot for urban bashes. »
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Chicago Theatre
750 seated, 1,500 cocktail
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175 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
The Chicago Theatre is considered one of the country’s most beautiful theatres for live entertainment by performing artists and audiences alike. This legendary theatre is a symbol of the city itself. »
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Civic Opera House
400 seated, 700 reception
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20 N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Home of the acclaimed Lyric Opera, this prestigious site is resplendent in Roman columns, gold leaf detailing and glittering chandeliers to set the mood for upscale corporate events, benefits and weddings. »
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Columbus Park Refectory
215 seated, 280 reception
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5701 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL
Exquisite old-world stonework and mosaic ceilings create an elegant atmosphere for any type of celebration. Sited on the banks of a beautiful lagoon, the Refectory is perfect for both indoor and outdoor receptions.
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Crobar
2,000 reception
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1543 N. Kingsbury
Chicago, IL 60622
From hosting a small intimate event, a product launch or any other special event, Crobar is the ideal venue to serve your needs. »
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Danada House
150 cocktail, 110 seated
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3 S 501 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Rich in beauty and history, Danada House provides an ideal location for you to host your special event whether it be a wedding, banquet, meeting or party. »
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Douglas Dawson Gallery
70 seated, 125 reception
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400 N. Morgan
Chicago, IL 60606
Contemporary art museum offers a roomy and light-filled space plus outdoor courtyard to host small events and intimate weddings. »
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Envent
300 seated / 550 reception
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344 North Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60607
Located at the corner of Ogden and Carroll, this beautiful raw loft space with exposed brick, hardwood floors and large windows is located on the first floor of a commercial building in the West Loop. |
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Flatfile Galleries
120 Seated, 300 Reception
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217 North Carpenter
Chicago, IL 60607
Flatfile Galleries is a one-of-a-kind venue. With 6,000 square feet, a full kitchen, two bathrooms, and a gallery space on two levels, this space makes it a breeze to plan the event or wedding of your dreams. »
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Free Spirit Yacht Cruises
50 Seated, 120 Reception
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Burnham Park Harbor
Chicago, IL
The "Gypsy Spirit" and the "Free Spirit" are two luxurious yachts available for charter, accommodating up to 120 people.
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Freedom Museum
Seated: 60-75, Reception: 300
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445 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Located in Chicago’s historic Tribune Tower along the Magnificent Mile, this popular new interactive museum has a powerful message and fun exhibits. The crisp interior yields a striking sculpture of cascading and spiraling metal planes. Light from the exhibits reflects off the sculpture, illuminating the museum and its potential as the perfect backdrop for your event. »
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Gallery 37
100 seated, 300 reception
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66 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Fine arts exhibition and event space presenting contemporary and historically significant art in all media
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Garfield Park Conservatory
200 seated, 300 reception
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300 N. Central Park Avenue
Chicago, IL
Often referred to as "landscape art under glass," the Garfield Park Conservatory occupies approximately 4.5 acres inside and out.
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Glessner House Museum
200 Seated
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1800 S. Prarie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
The Glessner House Museum invites you to experience Victorian entertaining. Tucked away in the historic Prairie Avenue Historic District on Chicago’s Near Southside, Glessner House provides a distinctive alternative to hotels and banquet halls. The Museum offers rental space for meetings, private parties, and educational events.
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Golden Triangle
100 Seated, 350 Reception
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330 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Located in the Historic Reid-Murdoch Center, just north of the Chicago River, this 23,000 square foot gallery, complete with an indoor Asian Courtyard, provides a one of a kind event experience. »
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Goodman Theatre
150 seated, 500 reception
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170 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Built in 2000, the new state-of-the-art Theatre, is located in the heart of Chicago's North Loop Theatre District. The Albert and Owen Theaters can be rented out for private meetings and their adjacent mezzanine and lobby spaces are available for receptions and private dinners. »
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Gunder Mansion
50 Seated 200 Reception
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6219 N. Sheridan Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
The Gunder Mansion is an excellent location for special events. Built in 1910 by Mr. Gunder, the mansion offers lush park settings with panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Guests of the Mansion are free to roam the park grounds and Lake Michigan Shore. »
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Harold Washington Library Center
500 seated, 650 reception
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400 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60606
The library's 9th floor Winter Garden offers a marble atrium capped by a magnificent glass skydome, making it a spacious and unique venue for special events. »
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Harris Theater for Music and Dance
200 seated in Lobby, 500 seated on Rooftop, 800 reception
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205 E. Randolph Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
Located in Chicago's Milllennium Park, the Harris Theater is a new state-of-the-art downtown performance facility. The theater's design features a simple, elegant glass lobby on Upper Randolph Drive east of Michigan Avenue.
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Ida Noyes Hall
250 seated, 300 reception
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1212 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
Ida Noyes Hall, is an 82,000 square foot facility originally designed to be a women's gymnasium and social center at the University of Chicago. Over the years, the facility has undergone modest changes and has hosted many events large and small for the University community. »
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International House at University of Chicago
Reception 500, Seated 200
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1414 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
Located on the University of Chicago Hyde Park Campus, this nine story gothic building was designed by Holabird and Root and offers a unique setting for special events. »
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International Museum of Surgical Science
100 seated, 200 reception
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1524 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60610
The historic mansion at the International Museum of Surgical Science is a distinctive venue available for special events and tours. Lectures, meetings, receptions and dinners hosted at the Museum offer your guests an elegant setting, interesting exhibits and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. »
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Ivy Room at Tree Studios
250 seated; 425 reception
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12 East Ohio St.
Chicago, IL 60611
The Ivy Room at Tree Studios is located in the heart of River North, just two blocks from the Magnificent Mile, offers a captivating, elegant venue for your wedding, banquet, or meeting. With a total of over 6,700 square feet of flexible space, The Ivy Room at Tree Studios can easily adapt to any type of event. »
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