SPECIAL EVENT VENUES Special Event Venues K1 Speed 2381 W. Army Trail Rd., Addison, 60101 630-433-3700, 855-517-7333 k1speed.com / info@k1speed.com 600 Max. 400 Max. *P = Preferred List, I = In-House/Exclusive WEST SUBURBS – K1 Speed offers meeting and event space, Sky Box Bar and Grill with a full-service restaurant with private dining areas and party rooms. Lincoln Park Zoo Cannon Dr. at Fullerton Parkway, 60614 312-742-2000 lpzoo.org / groupsales@lpzoo.org 10,000 1,800 CITY NORTH / LINCOLN PARK – The venues of Lincoln Park Zoo have exciting, versatile spaces that can host 10 to 10,000 guests. The venue rental fee is 40% tax deductible. Lucky Strike Lanes 322 E. Illinois St., 60611 312-245-8331 bowlluckystrike.com / meagan.havlik@bowlluckystrike.com 800 1,000 DOWNTOWN / STREETERVILLE – Eighteen bowling lanes and 11 billiards tables. Reception capacity: entire facility, 900; six-lane room, 120; billiards room, 80; wine bar, 100. Macy’s on State Street 111 N. State St., 60602 312-781-1000 visitmacyschicago.com / visitmacys.chicago@macys.com 1,000 630 1,000 DOWNTOWN / LOOP – Macy’s offers groups of 10 to 1,000 a non-traditional venue for meetings and events. Museum of Broadcast Communications 360 N. State St., 60654 312-245-8200 museum.tv / info@museum.tv 700 400 DOWNTOWN / RIVER NORTH – TV and radio are in the spotlight at this new interactive museum with pop culture artifacts, classic media clips and a green screen TV experience. Museum of Science and Industry 57th Street and Lake Shore Dr., 60637 773-684-1414 msichicago.org / contact@msichicago.org 12,000 1,200 3,000 CITY SOUTH / HYDE PARK – Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago -The largest science museum in the western hemisphere! Over 14 acres of hands-on, interactive exhibits. Shedd Aquarium 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., 60605 312-939-2438 sheddaquarium.org / contactus@sheddaquarium.org 1,200 650 1,200 DOWNTOWN / SOUTH LOOP – Whether you’re planning a social event or a meeting, Shedd can fulfill all your needs, from catering to multimedia technology — plus 32,500 animals. Special Events at the Museum of Science and Industry Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr., 60637 773-753-2583 msichicago.org/specialevents / specialevents@msichicago.org 12,000 1,200 3,000 CITY SOUTH / HYDE PARK – Just steps from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown Chicago, MSI offers unique inspiring spaces for transformative events for up to 12,000 guests. WHIRLYBALL 1825 W. Webster Ave., 60614 773-486-7777, Fax: 773-486-7978 whirlyball.com, reservations@whirlyball.com BUCKTOWN 1,000 250 350 250 • • I • WhirlyBall combines lacrosse, basketball, and bumper cars in a game of skill coupled with a touch of chance. WhirlyBall‘s locations in Chicago, Vernon Hills and Lombard present exceptional food and beverage and private event spaces for the perfect event! CONFERENCE FACILITIES Conference Chicago at University Center 525 S. State St., 60605 312-924-8089, 877-482-2463 conferencechicagouc.com / conference@universitycenter.com 300 120 300 120 • • I/P • DOWNTOWN / SOUTH LOOP – Great meetings start at Conference Chicago! Amazing downtown location with modern spaces and affordable rates for summer housing groups or individuals. 82 :: choosechicago.com/meeting-professionals Lar y Rec gest R eption oom Capacit Lar y ges Banque t Room t Capacit y Priv ate Room Available Comple Available te Buy out Cat ering Servic es* In-House Servic es Audio visual 270 230 • • I 450 300 • • I • 100 100 • I • 630 • I • 700 400 • I/P • 1,200 • • I • 650 • • I • 1,200 • • I • Rec eption y Banque t Capacit Capacit
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