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Harold Washington Library The Field Museum

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.  » visit website

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.  » visit website

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. » visit website

Atrium Events

300 Seated, 700 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.  » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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.  » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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.  » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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.

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. » visit website

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.  » visit website

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  » visit website

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.  » visit website

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.  » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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.  » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

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. » visit website

Ivy Room at Tree Studios

220 seated, 400 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. » visit website

James R. Thompson Center

600 seated, 1000 reception
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100 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60603
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, this 16 story Atrium and Concourse is an exciting environment for your next special event. » visit website

Kanan Cruises

300 seated, 400 cocktail
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600 E Grand
Chicago, IL 60611
Located at Chicago's Navy Pier, Kanan Cruises are available for group and private charters along Chicago's Lakefront for groups of 50 to 400 passengers. Whatever the occasion, Kanan Cruises will provide an unforgettable event for you and your guests, which will be the talk of the town for years to come. » visit website

Kenilworth Club

200 seated, 300 reception
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410 Kenilworth Ave.
Kenilworth, IL 60043
A one-story clubhouse, consisting of one large ballroom with two adjacent smaller rooms divided by folding doors, plus fully equipped working kitchen.  » visit website

Kohl Children's Museum

100 seated inside, 500 seated tent, 500 reception
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2100 Patriot Blvd.
Glenview, IL
This new location will be open October 2005. The floor plan is large and spacious offering a sense of intimacy and playfulness in a unique setting. » visit website

Lincoln Park Zoo

2,500 seated, 10,000 throughout the grounds
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Fullerton Pkwy. and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL
The nation's oldest zoo, home to more than 1,000 animals, is nestled in the heart of Lincoln Park and provides an exotic, one-of-a-kind backdrop for all kinds of events, from corporate galas to private social gatherings. » visit website

Lumen

300 reception
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839 W. Fulton Market St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Located in the heart of Chicago's Fulton market district and converted from a meat-packing factory, the 5,000 square feet of space is adorned with custom-built, modular furniture and environmental video and lightin designs - great for your next event. » visit website

Mars Gallery

75 seated, 150 reception
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1139 W. Fulton
Chicago, IL 60606
Located in the west loop in a turn of the century warehouse loft. The gallery features contemporary pop art and outsider artwork. » visit website

Maxim's

135 seated, 200 reception
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24 E. Goethe Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Located in the midst of Chicago's Gold Coast, Maxim's offers an elegant, intimate setting for special occasions of all kinds. Opened as a replica of the famous art nouveau Parisian restaurant and now a private event space that features a formal dining room, built in bar and dancing room. » visit website

MCA Warehouse

300 seated; 400 reception in 2nd Floor Loft; 500 reception Entire Building
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1747 W. Hubbard
Chicago, IL 60622
The newly renovated MCA Warehouse is ideal for your special event— from sophisticated black-tie dinners to out-of-the-ordinary parties, elegant weddings to corporate meetings. A flexible and truly unique space, the MCA Warehouse features 19,000 square feet of flexible event space, two levels with unique architectural details, impressive downtown views.

Merchandise Mart

300 seated, 1,000 reception
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350 N. Orleans St.
Chicago, IL 60654
The Merchandise Mart is the world’s largest commercial building, largest wholesale design center and one of Chicago’s premier international business locations. As a design center, the Merchandise Mart hosts numerous major trade shows, seminars, and special events each year. » visit website

Mexican Fine Arts Museum

150 seated, 500 reception
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1852 W. 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Located in the heart of Pilsen, the largest Mexican neighborhood in the Midwest. Featuring cultural art from the Mexican and Latino community. » visit website

Millennium Park

North and South Chase Promenades: 1,000 seated, 1,500 reception
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Michigan Avenue between Randoph and Monroe Streets
Chicago, IL 60602
Millennium Park is one the most ambitious civic works projects in modern history. This 24-acre park is situated between Chicago's lakefront and historic South Michigan Avenue. Exquisite landscaping and a 100-ton public art piece are among the many attractions. Millennium Park can host cocktail parties, gala dinners and other events on an intimate or grand scale. » visit website

Millennium Park - Pritzker Stage

Pritzker Pavilion Stage: 200 seated, 250 reception
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Michigan Avenue between Randoph and Monroe Streets
Chicago, IL 60602
The magnificent Pritzker Pavilion Stage has one of the best views of the city available for private events. This year-round rentable space’s unique atmosphere and beautiful atmosphere make it a must see for everyone. Adjacent to the Stage is the Green Room. This indoor space hosts almost perfect acoustics, complete wood surroundings and an incredible open floor plan. It’s a perfect space for a small to medium size group or as the cocktail area for a dinner on the Stage. » visit website

Murphy Auditorium

200 seated, 300 reception
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50 E. Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60611
This landmark building has been restored to its original grandeur and reopened in Spring of 2006. The main hall features high vaulted ceilings, exquisite paneling and a beautiful stained glass window. » visit website

Newberry Library

250 seated, 400 reception
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60 W. Walton
Chicago, IL 60610
A variety of elegant spaces in a prime downtown location accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to stately dinners. Spaces available include: East Hall, The Lobby, The Towner Fellows' Lounge and The Main Reading Room. » visit website

North Shore Congregation of Israel

250 seated in Banquet; 800 seated in Sanctuary
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1185 Sheridan Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
North Shore Congregation Israel is renowned for its awe-inspiring architecture. Each of our two sanctuaries is among the finest examples anywhere of sacred space made palpable. » visit website

Northerly Island Reception Center

150 seated, 300 reception
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1400 S. Lynn White Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
Northerly Island is a 91- acre peninsula that juts into Lake Michigan at the heart of the Museum Campus. It is located just south of the Adler Planetarium and east of Soldier Field. » visit website

Notebaert Nature Museum

300 seated, 700 reception
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2430 North Cannon Drive
Chicago, IL 60614
Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, the Notebaert Nature Museum is the perfect setting year-round for a variety of special events. Your guests can enjoy the Museum’s unique Judy Istock Butterfly Haven in addition to the other many wonderful spaces at the Museum. » visit website

Pleasant Home

150 seated, 200 reception
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217 Home Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
Pleasant Home is located in the Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic District and is within easy walking distance of the Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie School of Architecture National Historic District. » visit website

Prairie Production

150 seated, 200 reception
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1314 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Located in Chicago's West Loop, Prairie Production is a bright and airy studio perfect for your next event. » visit website

Promontory Point

100 seated inside (250 additional outside), 150 reception inside (500 additional outside)
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5491 South Shore Drive
Chicago, IL
Located on Lake Michigan in Jackson Park, the "Point" was created and landscaped in the 1930's in the Prairie school tradition. In addition to the indoor event space there are two adjacent terraces that overlook the Lake and park. » visit website

Ravenswood Billboard Factory

Seated 500 in the Showroom, 200 in the Loft, 125 in the Atrium
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4025 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
Home to one of America’s premier collections of European and American vintage sports cars with spacious roof top decks, a 10,000+ square foot Ravenswood Billboard Factory creates a unique urban experience for any private event. » visit website

Redfield Center at the Grove

125 seated outdoors, 85 seated indoors
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1421 Milwaukee Avenue
Glenview, IL 60025
A gracious, elegant home in a secluded natural setting. Whether you hold your function inside the house with its two-story great room, dining room, garden room and catering kitchen or outdoors on the lawn with its two gazebos, the Redfield Estate will make your wedding a memorable one. » visit website

Rhapsody

165 seated, 350 reception
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Chicago Symphony Center
65 East Adams
Chicago, IL 60603
Located inside the Symphony Center, Rhapsody is a contemporary restaurant in Chicago’s vibrant South Loop. Rated 3 stars by the Chicago Tribune, Rhapsody offers an imaginative American menu with global accents, as well as an extensive wine list. In the warmer months, the restaurant offers a 50-seat dining patio, dotted with bright yellow umbrellas and set in a lush flower garden in addition to private and semi-private event space rentals. » visit website

River East Arts Center

400 Seated
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455 East Illinois
Chicago, IL 60611
The River East Art Center is Chicago’s newest multi-arts destination. The REAC consists of more than 100,000 square feet of space dedicated to the fusion of sophisticated fine art galleries, working artist studio spaces and an array of art industry related retail and service provision – all under one roof.  » visit website

School of the Art Institute Ballroom

200 seated, 450 reception
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112 S. Michigan
Chicago, IL 60601
Two-story ballroom, recently restored to its 1927 splendor, offers 26-foot ceilings, stained-glass windows and a terrazzo dance floor; across the street from the famed Art Institute of Chicago. » visit website

Shoreline Sightseeing

250 reception
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474 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
Experience a fun, casual evening in Chicago...on Lake Michigan or on the Chicago River aboard a Shoreline vessel dedicated only to your event. » visit website

Smart Museum of Art

80 seated, 300 cocktail
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5550 S. Greenwood Ave. (The University of Chicago)
Chicago, IL 60637
The unique design of the Smart Museum lobby provides an architecturally striking space that is suitable for a wide array of events. » visit website

South Shore Cultural Center

250 seated, 450 reception
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7059 S. Shore Drive
Chicago, IL
Spanning three-quarters of a mile along Chicago's lakefront, this site features a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts and an exceptional beach. Several spacious banquet halls, each with views of the lake, make this a perfect fit for weddings. Also, 600 seat theater available. » visit website

Symphony Center (Exclusive)

350 seated, 500 reception
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220 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
This performing arts complex is home to the renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra and a host of special events venues from elegant ballrooms and lofty atriums to an award-winning fine dining restaurant and wine garden. » visit website

The Conference Center, UBS Tower

325 reception 200 banquet in Michigan, 65 reception 50 banquet in Huron and Erie, 85 reception 60 banquet in Superior, 40 reception 30 banquet in Ontario
1 N Wacker Dr., 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Whether you're planning a meeting for 2 or an event of 300, you will find what you need right here at our state-of-the-art meeting space with more than 6,200 square feet of meeting space is available to you. » visit website

The Field Museum

1500 seated, 7500 reception
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Roosevelt Road at Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Renowned natural history museum serves as a captivating backdrop for sit-down dinners, receptions, weddings and corporate events, where guests can mingle among the museum’s many permanent exhibits from around the globe. » visit website

UIC Forum

1,200 Seated, 3,000 Reception
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725 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
Just opened in February 2008, the Forum is located just south of downtown and blocks from the Museum Campus. The venue offers more than 22,000 square feet of event and meeting space with state-of-the art technology. » visit website

Wendella Cruises

Wendella: 65 seated, 275 reception, Ouilmette: 170 reception, Sunliner: 65 reception
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400 North Michigan Ave. (at the Wrigley building)
Chicago, IL 60611
With breathtaking views of Chicago's skyline as a backdrop, Wendella Cruises will transform your event into something special! These boats are perfect for any event, from a private architecture tour to a corporate outing, cocktail party or wedding reception.  » visit website

West Loop Studio

120 Seated, 200 Reception
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17 North Elizabeth Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Located in the heart of the flourishing West Loop Market District, just off Randolph's Restaurant Row. A 3,800 square-foot studio space with 9-foot floor to ceiling windows, West Loop Studio provides a spectacular setting for your perfect event. » visit website

Wilder Mansion

Up to 250 people
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211 Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Located in Elmhurst, 18 miles out of downtown Chicago, a newly renovated 1869 historical landmark with grand architectural features could accommodate up to 250 guests. A majestic outdoor space in Wilder Park is another perfect option for wedding ceremonies, corporate functions, holiday parties and banquets. » visit website

Woman's Club of Evanston

250 seated, 300 reception
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1702 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
The Woman's Club of Evanston can be rented for business meetings, corporate gatherings, fund raising activities, wedding ceremonies and receptions, bar and bat mitzvahs, memorial services and most other personal and corporate events. » visit website

Zhou B. Center

300 reception (1st Floor Gallery); 300 seated (2nd Floor Warehouse); 600 reception (Entire Building)
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1029 W. 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60609
The Zhou B. Center is an arts center located in the heart of the Bridgeport neighborhood. The vision for this arts complex is the result of the efforts by the Zhou Brothers to create a multifaceted arts facility that houses a 17,000 square- foot exhibition space for contemporary art and special events. » visit website

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