ARTIFACT EVENTS

4325 N. Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
773.348.1395

Artifact Events offers a unique space for special events, weddings, fundraisers, film and photo shoots. With high ceilings, natural light, exposed beams and brick and timber, its indoor areas are a wonderful location to host your group of 50-800 guests while its courtyard is a secluded outdoor area for you to enjoy as part of your ceremony or cocktailing space.

For more information contact:

Jim Bailey
[email protected]

CENTER ON HALSTED

3656 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60613
773.472.6469

Center on Halsted offers state of the art facilities in the heart of Lakeview to rent at affordable rates. The possibilities for you are endless: host a movie screening or corporate presentation in the 170-person theatre, a book club in the library or a bat mitzvah in the reception hall. Have your wedding under the stars on the rooftop terrace — with the Chicago skyline as your backdrop!

For more information contact:
Jim Bailey
[email protected]

Chicago Cultural Center

78 E. Washington Street
Chicago, Illinois 60602
312.744.3316

The beautiful Chicago Cultural Center has both large, dazzling rooms appropriate for formal occasions such as weddings, cocktail receptions, seated dinners, and events for 800 people, and smaller rooms for meetings and conferences. The landmark building has been used for film shoots, vendor fairs, performances and ceremonies. Rental revenues help sustain the landmark building and support the free public cultural events held there year round.

For more information contact:
Gabby Bulgatz
[email protected]

City hall

838 W. Kinzie Street
Chicago, IL 60642
312.801.1181

Located in Chicago’s popular West Loop neighborhood, City Hall is an unparalleled choice for weddings, private functions, live events, conferences, product launches, commercial video & photo production, and fundraising galas. The building’s industrial character is preserved with touch points inspired by historic municipal buildings, while classic details and finishes enhance the space’s timeless decor. With your vision, our team is ready to expertly host your event of a lifetime.

For more information contact:
Gabby Bulgatz
[email protected]

Fairlie

339 N Bell Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60612
312.622.1152

Early industrial architecture with elegant fixtures and organic finishes. Soaring ceilings with lightwell skylights and lofted mezzanines for an airy, open layout and ample natural light. East-facing windows with views on the skyline and railroad. Custom-designed raw steel staircase and atrium. Flowy floor to ceiling retractable drapery in soft beige voile fabric. Stylishly appointed dressing lounges. Fully furnished for seated guest counts up to 250 and cocktail up to 400. 

For more information contact:
Kyle Christian
[email protected]

The Geraghty

2520 S. Hoyne Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
312.967.2520

The Geraghty is devised by industry visionaries with the ultimate mastery of their craft. It is completely customizable to inspire innovation and to allow event designers to create captivating experiences with flawless execution.

For more information contact:
Kyle Christian
[email protected]

Harold Washington Library

400 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
312.747.4300

The Winter Garden is a perfect setting for your next meeting, reception, corporate function or wedding celebration.

For more information contact:
Kyle Christian
[email protected]

Harris Theater's Rooftop Terrace

205 E. Randolph Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
312.334.7777

The Harris Theater’s Rooftop Terrace provides a venue for outdoor events from April through October. Offering easy access from Randolph Street and stunning views of the city and Millennium Park, the Rooftop Terrace is one of the most distinctive venues in Millennium Park. In addition, the Rooftop Terrace is dressed in a stunning white tent with graceful, arching windows.

For more information contact:
Nitin Vyas
[email protected]

Jay Pritzker Pavilion Stage (Millennium Park)

201 E. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
312.742.1168

In the heart of Chicago’s world-renowned Millennium Park, there are several unique choices to host the perfect city event. From the Jay Pritzker Pavilion with it’s floor to ceiling glass doors overlooking the park, which can be opened for your guests to enjoy cool lake summer breezes, to the roof top tented terrace that has unmatched views of the park, there is nothing else like it in Chicago. You can also enjoy the backstage view in the dramatic choral rehearsal room, which is acoustically perfect with its wood paneled walls and abundance of natural light.

For more information contact:

Jim Bailey
[email protected]

LINCOLN PARK ZOO

2001 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
312.742.2400

Lincoln Park Zoo is the perfect venues for your Chicago event, whether it is an elegant wedding, family picnic or corporate event. Our unique locations will provide memories for a lifetime.

Locations include:
Café at Wild Things
Farm-in-the-Zoo
Foreman Pavilion
Kovler Lion House & AT&T Endangered Species Carousel
Main Mall with Kovler Lion House
Matthew Laflin Memorial Building
Nature Boardwalk Peoples Gas Education Pavilion
Park Place Terrace & South Lawn
Regenstein African Journey
Regenstein Center for African Apes
Regenstein Gallery
Regenstein Macaque Forest
The Wild Kingdom

For more information contact:
Nitin Vas
[email protected]

Loft on Lake

1366 W. Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60607
312.738.2437

Loft on Lake is Chicago’s premier destination for any event, perfect for urbanites seeking the ultimate alternative experience. The Loft is a creative canvas, ready to transform for any special event – whether you are coordinating an intimate gathering, or a cocktail reception, the space is completely transformable to meet the most demanding specifications.

A quintessential Chicago Loft, the interior boasts raw architectural elements such as beautiful exposed brick and warm oak timber, 20 foot ceilings and its most distinguished feature – a 65-foot long skylight that is unique in all of Chicago. During the daytime, the space is bathed in warm natural light and in the evening, the skylight reflects the inside decor.

For more information contact:
Gabby Bulgatz
[email protected]

Merchandise Mart

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654
800.677.6278

The South Lobby of theMART is a remarkable space featuring soaring ceilings and surrounds your guests with Jules Guerin’s frieze of seventeen murals. Perfectly suited to trade and consumer organizations that include the design, fashion, arts, retail, corporate, cultural and non-profit sectors.

The North Lobby is suitable for anything from cocktail parties to banquets to theatre-style presentations.

For more information contact:
Gabby Bulgatz
[email protected]

MORGAN MANUFACTURING

401 N. Morgan
Chicago, IL 60642
312.763.3317

Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Morgan Manufacturing offers over 32,000 square feet of world-class space. Housed in a renovated historic building and designed with a focus on modularity, it’s an exceptional choice for weddings, private functions, live events, conferences, product launches, commercial video & photo production and fundraising galas of all sizes. Soaring ceilings, exposed concrete, glass, and steel constitute the industrial elegance Morgan Manufacturing is known for.

For more information contact:
Gabby Bulgatz
[email protected]

The National Hellenic Museum

333 S. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60661
312.655.1234

Located in the heart of Chicago's Greektown, The National Hellenic Museum boasts a contemporary design and a distinctive setting for all of your special events.

For more information contact:
Gabby Bulgatz
[email protected]

Ovation Chicago

2324 W. Fulton Street
Chicago, IL 60612
773.278.3467

A corner property along a serene off the beaten path stretch of Fulton, we’ve completely re-imagined what was once an old foundry and created a highly versatile modern industrial loft space

For more information contact:
Gabby Bulgatz
[email protected]

Primitive - Buddha Room

130 N. Jefferson Street
Chicago, IL 60661
312.575.9600

Buddha Room / Primitive is Chicago's premier store presenting artifacts, textiles, furniture, jewelry and clothing from around the world. The store presents an abundance of museum quality pieces in a setting which evokes the cultures and localities from which they originated. Primitive is well known among the international and local design community and the Jefferson Street store is its flagship location.

For more information contact:
Ted Grady
[email protected]

venue west

221 N. Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60612
312.280.7900

A chic, modern and industrial space situated in the heart of the West Town neighborhood, features over 12,000 square feet of customizable space providing all amenities and details needed to execute your event.

Venue West offers an extensive inventory of custom furniture, full integrated audio and visual capabilities and in-house catering provided by J&L Catering utilizing our state-of-the-art kitchen.

For more information contact:
Michael Collins
m[email protected]

Karly Fabbri
[email protected]

CAFÈ BRAUER

2021 N. Stockton Drive
Chicago, IL 60614
312.742.2000

Imagine gorgeous indoor and outdoor space all in one venue! Café Brauer is one of Chicago’s most highly prized rental venues for good reason. This timeless Prairie School- style landmark, completed in 1908 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers both earth-toned elegance and unparalleled location. Its second-floor Great Hall is the centerpiece, with its soaring, skylit roof, Tiffany-inspired glass chandeliers, stained-glass windows, tile mosaics and flanking, curved oudoor loggias providing spectacular views of the surrounding park and city skyline. A newly landscaped circular drive greets guests on Stockton Drive, but the horticultural pièce de résistance lies immediately to the east and south: Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo, a thriving prairie pond ecosystem teeming with native plants and wildlife.

For more information contact:
Kyle Christian
[email protected]

CHENEY MANSION

220 N. Euclid Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
708.725.2500

The Park District of Oak Park’s Cheney Mansion provides a unique venue for recreation programs, special activities and community events for the enjoyment of Oak Park residents and is a distinctive locale for private meetings and celebrations.

For more information contact:
Jim Bailey
[email protected]

CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT

Chicago Park District includes the following venues:

• 63rd Street Beach

• Clark Park Boathouse

• Columbus Park Refectory

• Douglas Park Cultural and Community Center

• Garfield Park Conservatory

• Lincoln Park Conservatory

• North Rose Garden

• Northerly Island

• Promontory Point

• South Shore Cultural Center

• Tiffany Foundation Celebration Garden

For more information contact:

Nitin Vyas
[email protected]

CIVIC OPERA HOUSE

20 N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
312.827.3523

The Civic Opera House, home to Lyric Opera of Chicago, is one of Chicago's historic landmarks and among the world's most beautiful buildings. Built in 1929 and fully restored in 1996, the Civic Opera House is a hybrid of art nouveau and art deco designs, a majestic setting for entertaining on any scale. The 3,563-seat Ardis Krainik Theatre is the second-largest opera auditorium in North America and offers the largest stage in downtown Chicago. Excellent sightlines, premium acoustics, and intricate architectural detailing make for a fantastic and unique venue. The theatre, spacious back-of-house, lobby, grand foyer, and four private dining rooms are available to rent for public ticketed and private events.

For more information contact:
Ted Grady
[email protected]

Floating World Gallery

1925 N. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
312.587.7800

It all begins with a single vision—yours—and we will turn that vision into a flawless reality, from start to finish. Imagine your Chicago loft wedding in the award winning space of Floating World Gallery, surrounded by masterpieces of classic and contemporary Japanese art. Picture yourself in this intimate urban venue.

For more information contact:
Nitin Vyas
[email protected]

GReenHouse Loft

2545 W. Diversey Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
312.733.5762

Greenhouse Loft provides over 3,600 square feet of clean, customizable, and naturally lit event space. Located in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, it is one of the city's premier sustainable loft wedding venues. Perfect for weddings, Greenhouse Loft seeks to redefine what an event venue can be.

For more information contact:
Gabby Bulgatz
[email protected]

HARRIS Theatre for music and dance

205 E. Randolph Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
312.334.7777

The Harris Theater offers superior acoustics and excellent sightlines for music and dance performances as well as a spectacular environment for special events, corporate meetings, product launches or lectures.

For more information contact:
Nit Vyas
[email protected]

Ignite Chicago

401 N. Armour Street
Chicago, IL 60642
312.268-2462

Ignite Glass Studios is a state-of-the-art glass studio, production facility, and venue space. The unique and versatile event space at Ignite Glass Studios is the perfect setting for private events of all kinds, personal or professional; intimate or elaborate. 

Three separate areas – Main Room, Urban Garden, and Rooftop Deck – combine to offer over 9,000 square feet of space. Imagine mingling with friends, family or coworkers while being exposed first-hand to the beauty and intensity of glassblowing. Our working studio space also allows us to bring creative, hands-on learning into your occasion. 

Additionally, Ignite Glass Studios pairs creativity with a sense of community spirit. Ignite fosters arts-based learning for everyone from under-resourced youth to visiting glass artists. Part of revenues support its nonprofit partner Ignition Community Glass, which offers tuition-free glass arts learning opportunities for under-resourced Chicago youth.

For more information contact:
Nitin Vyas
[email protected]

Kenilworth Club

410 Kenilworth Avenue
Kenilworth, IL 60043
847.251.1227

This beautiful, historic Prairie Style structure, designed by George Maher, is a wonderful party venue for up to about 180 guests inside, 500 if an adjoining tent is erected. The interior is warm and inviting, with a working fireplace, gorgeous original stained glass windows and a large oak bar. Spotless brand new kitchen and restrooms are a plus as well. Club rental includes tables, dishes, silverware and glassware- even Champagne flutes!

For more information contact:
Jim Bailey
[email protected]

mayne stage

1328 W. Morse Avenue
Chicago, IL 60626
312.783.1182

A Chicago Art Deco landmark, Mayne Stage is a century-old theater and movie house that’s been lovingly restored to its former glory. This decadent event space is a place of celebration, commemoration and observation as one of Chicago’s most original and stylish event rental venues for any occasion. All rentals include sound & lighting systems, bridal rooms, personalized marquee, café tables and chairs, and votives. Seated capacity 220.

For more information contact:
Ted Grady
[email protected]

moonlight studios

1446 W Kinzie St
Chicago, IL 6064
312.929.4261

With its open floor plan, lofted ceilings, unique architectural features, West Loop location and 15,000+ square feet of interior event and production space, Moonlight Studios is an ideal and versatile location for events, weddings and photo shoots.

For more information contact:
Nitin Vas
[email protected]

Morgan’s on fulton

950 West Fulton Street
Chicago, IL 60607
312.374.3686

Morgan’s on Fulton was born of a passion for the arts and creative collaboration. Its sophisticated, industrial aesthetic pays homage to the Fulton Market manufacturing and meatpacking past. The four unique spaces include an Art Gallery, Industrial Loft, Penthouse/Rooftop Terrace, and Studio Lounge. Choice amenities include, digital projectors, flat screen TVs, state-of-the-art sound system, and high-end, high style in-house furniture.

In a neighborhood teeming with rejuvenation and creative verve, Morgan’s on Fulton is the premier venue to for your one-of-a-kind cocktail party, wedding reception, art show, or corporate gathering.

For more information contact:
Kyle Christian
[email protected]

The Newberry LIBRARY

60 W. Walton Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.255.3595
(Office of Events, Open Tuesday–Saturday)

With its inspiring architectural details, marbled halls, and spacious rooms, the Newberry is an elegant location for hosting a wedding or private celebration. The 1893 library is a venue full of Chicago history. The lobby features a Romanesque entryway, Art Nouveau chandelier, and 20-ft ceiling, lending itself beautifully to cocktail receptions, dinner parties, or wedding ceremonies. The broad marble staircase makes for a dramatic entrance into a grand party and is a stunning setting for photographs that will be treasured for years to come. Ruggles Hall is a warm, inviting space perfect for large gatherings of any kind. Its tall windows afford views of Washington Square Park and the twinkling cityscape with the Hancock Center just beyond. For a more intimate event, the oak-paneled Towner Fellows' Lounge is an excellent choice with its classic, stately library atmosphere.

For more information contact:
Jim Bailey
[email protected]

Park West

322 W. Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
773.929.5959

This historic theater opened as the Lane Court vaudeville and movie theater in 1916. 60+ years and a complete renovation later, we are Park West, one of Chicago’s most iconic concert and special event facilities. 11,000 square-feet with 5 tiered levels, balcony, 7 bars, concert-quality sound and theatrical lighting.

For more information contact:
Kyle Christian
[email protected]

Salvage One

1840 W. Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60622
312.733.0098

If you want an event that is completely unique, look no further. This 60,000 square foot vintage Chicago warehouse offers not only exposed brick, large windows, and wooden floors, but also has an eclectic mix of furniture and pieces that will make your event memorable.

For more information contact:
Kyle Christian
[email protected]

WomAn's Club of Evanston

1702 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60208
847.475.3800

In the heart of downtown Evanston, built in 1912, The Woman’s Club of Evanston Clubhouse is the perfect place to hold your wedding, reception or other special event.  Steps from Lake Michigan, The Woman's Club of Evanston is not only picturesque but also centrally located near churches, unique restaurants, hotels, various attractions, and Northwestern University. 

Deeply rooted in the mission to "build community, friendship, and leaders," The Woman's Club of Evanston has hosted hundreds of events, such as weddings, receptions, and parties over the past century while also annually donating more than $125,000 and 15,000 volunteer hours to help local charities, generally supporting women and children. 

The Woman's Club of Evanston historic venue can be transformed to accommodate any of your event needs. From a small party of 75 in the first floor Music Room to a large reception of 250 in the second floor Ballroom, the beautiful decor and naturally light-filled rooms creates a flexible and ideal atmosphere for your affair. 

For more information contact:
Jim Bailey
[email protected]