SPORTS VENUES Batting cage and bullpen sessions can be arranged for guests at Wrigley Field . On Chicago Cubs game days rent a private suite, such as the Fannie May Bleacher Sweet for 100 guests. Gallagher Way , Wrigley Field’s adjacent open-air plaza, can host 3,000 reception-style, with catering from Hotel Zachary at Gallagher Way restaurants, including Mordecai and Big Star . At Wintrust Arena on the McCormick Place campus, suite rentals with a personal attendant are available for up to 16 guests to watch a Chicago Sky WNBA game or concert. Guaranteed Rate Field can seat 342 or fit 600 standing during a Chicago White Sox baseball game, combining the party deck and Home Plate Club spaces. Both the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls play at the United Center , but the highlight of the United Center Atrium is undoubtedly the bronze Michael Jordan statue, which makes an incredible centerpiece for private banquets and cocktail parties. The Chicago Sports Museum in Water Tower Place offers several options, including a venue buyout for 600 seated or a 1,200-guest standing reception, with catering by Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch . Soldier Field has a number of indoor and outdoor venues, including the landmark Colonnades with Burnham Harbor views that can accommodate up to 2,000 people. You can even rent the whole stadium for a capacity of 63,000, including 133 sky suites. Cadillac dealership, and has a total capacity of 2,600 in varied spaces that include a charming outdoor courtyard. The Second City HOTEL ROOFTOPS Waydown at Ace Hotel Chicago can host up to 50 guests on its patio. Or opt for Prairie , the hotel’s fifth-floor rooftop garden with unobstructed skyline views. Sophisticated parties will enjoy exquisite Italian cuisine in a modern atmosphere at Rooftop at Torali at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago . Begin with cocktails on the terrace and awesome Millennium Park views at Cindy’s atop the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel , before moving to a seated dinner in the private Library . LH at LondonHouse Chicago is the only tri-level rooftop in the city, located directly across from the picturesque Wrigley Building, and boasts an impressive cupola. There’s an unmistakable dance club vibe at ROOF on theWit , which accommodates up to 300 people under its retractable roof. Devereaux at the Viceroy Chicago is another trendy option, with a seasonal pool bar and 18th-floor lounge set in the middle of the Gold Coast. PHOTO CREDITS: (CLOCKWISE) ADAM ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY; CLAYTON HAUCK; COURTESY OF CHOOSE CHICAGO; ABEL ARCINIEGA PRIVATE EVENT SPACES Groups can try glassblowing at Ignite Glass Studios , a 9,000-square-foot space that includes an urban garden and rooftop deck. Up to 700 guests can mingle under the world’s largest Tiffany glass dome in Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center . This architectural landmark contains a half-dozen event spaces, including the Claudia Cassidy Theater (accommodating 300 people). At Lincoln Park Zoo , the Prairie School-style Café Brauer is an understated venue for seated dinners and receptions for up to 800 guests in the Great Hall and loggias. Historic Revel Motor Row near McCormick Place was home to the city’s first Wintrust Arena TOP ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR PARTY Energize your party with live music, team building activities and personalized improv comedy. Nobody can guarantee laughs better than The Second City , whose alumni include Amy Poehler and Steve Carell. The top dueling piano act in the country, Howl 2Go brings boundless energy and a repertoire of hit songs from every genre. Chicago Entertainment Agency has a stellar roster of musicians and DJs on hand, from tribute bands to Latin and hip-hop performers. Carmel Creative can secure a host of high-profile national talent for events, along with providing script writing services. Chicago History Museum Chicago Cultural Center If you’re looking for interactive fun, A-Z Entertainment, Ltd. pulls off game shows brilliantly, from Deal or No Deal to Jeopardy and even Survivor . 23
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