Largest Room Banquet Capacity Complete Buyout Available SPECIAL EVENT VENUES WHIRLYBALL 1825 W. Webster Ave., 60614 | 773-486-7777 1,000 250 350 250 • • I • whirlyball.com | reservations@whirlyball.com BUCKTOWN -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 beverages, as well as private event spaces for the perfect event! CONVENTION CENTERS DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, 60018 | 847-692-2220 rosemont.com | descenter@rosemont.com O’HARE – Facility for trade shows and meetings. 3,000 3,000 0 0 I • MCCORMICK PLACE COMPLEX 2301 S. King Dr., 60616 | 312-791-7000 50,000 30,000 50,000 30,000 • mccormickplace.com SOUTH LOOP – McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America, with 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. • Catering Services I Max. Reception Capacity P = Preferred List I = In-House/Exclusive NAVY PIER 600 E. Grand Ave., 60611 | 312-595-5300 3,000 1,500 3,000 1,500 • • I • navypier.org/events | navypierinfo@navypier.org STREETERVILLE – Unique mixed-use venue is a great choice for social events, corporate meetings and midsize trade shows. Hosts special events for up to 15,000 guests. RENAISSANCE SCHAUMBURG CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, 60173 | 847-303-4100 6,300 5,100 2,200 1,960 • • I • schaumburgconventioncenter.com | erik.hallberg@renaissancehotels.com NORTHWEST SUBURBS – Experience refined style in Schaumburg, where 148,000 square feet of modern meeting space and impeccable service offer an experience that’s second to none. TINLEY PARK CONVENTION CENTER & HOLIDAY INN 18451 Convention Center Dr., Tinley Park, 60477 | 708-342-5485 6,000 3,650 6,000 3,000 • • I/P tinleyparkconventioncenter.net | sales@tphicc.com SOUTH SUBURBS – At the pinnacle of innovation and service, the 120,000-sq.-ft. Tinley Park Convention Center is located just 30 miles south of downtown Chicago. • NIGHTLIFE VENUES THE BASSMENT 353 W. Hubbard St., 60654 | 312-386-5778 250 100 250 100 • I • thebassmentchicago.com | events@parkerrestaurantgroup.com RIVER NORTH – A unique live music venue in Chicago, The Bassment offers candlelit ambiance, a creative cocktail program and live music that will keep guests moving all night long. BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS 700 S. Wabash Ave., 60605 | 312-427-1190 550 270 550 270 • • I • buddyguy.com SOUTH LOOP – Chicago’s premier blues club, owned by Buddy Guy, presents some of the best local and national blues bands seven nights a week. Enjoy a full menu and bar. LUXBAR 18 E. Bellevue Pl., 60611 | 312-642-3400 100 80 100 80 • I • luxbar.com GOLD COAST – Handcrafted cocktails and all-natural comfort food in a sophisticated saloon. In the heart of Rush Street, Luxbar is the neighborhood tavern evolved. NAVY PIER BEER GARDEN 700 E. Grand Ave., 60611 | 312-595-5439 750 500 750 500 • I chicagosbestbeergarden.com | info@stefanirestaurants.com STREETERVILLE – An ideal location for corporate parties, special events and casual get-togethers. Offering imported and domestic beers, as well as a premium bar. 88 meetinchicago.com In-House Audio/Visual Services • KEY Largest Room Reception Capacity Max. Banquet Capacity Private Room Available
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