CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION EVENT VENUES FACILITIES FESTIVALS & EVENTS FEATURED PARTNERS AIRPORTS RESOURCES PLANNING 10 REASONS HERE TO HELP WHAT’S NEW SPOTLIGHTS TEAM BUILDING GROUP DINING EVENT VENUES MEET GREEN bird’s-eye views from its TILT thrill ride. The lively dance club environs at ROOF on theWit accommodates up to 300 pevople under a retractable roof. The rooftop Château Carbide evokes French Riviera vibes at Pendry Chicago , with a beautiful outdoor garden and plush velvet banquettes indoors for up to 80 guests. Formerly a steel factory, Radius in Pilsen offers 55,000 square feet across multiple rooms for 2,500 to 3,800 guests, plus private artist rooms. An opulent dance hall in the 1920s, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom accommodates 4,000 guests for standing receptions. Wine aficionados can savor the private barrel room and concert venue at City Winery in the West Loop — both spaces seat 200 for dinner. A candlelit jazz lounge in the South Loop with a huge martini list, M Lounge is an intimate venue for groups of up to 30, including a VIP alcove that seats 10 people. Thalia Hall ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENT Magic, music, comedy or gam-ing — these entertainers grant any request. U.S. Poker & Casino Parties creates Vegas, Mardis Gras, and Roaring ‘20s-themed game nights with speakeasy setups, blackjack tables, and live entertainment. Laugh it up at iconic improv club The Second City , where superstar comedians Tina Fey and Steve Carell once performed. Laughs guaranteed or your money back. Dance Spectacular Productions works closely with event planners to create customized shows for any theme and budget, from flash mobs to character meet and greets. Sleight of hand master Dennis Watkins performs private shows for groups of 20 or more at The Magic Parlour in the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel. Book up-and-coming local mu-sicians for your event with The Twoguard Group . Chicago blues legend Wayne Baker Brooks will have the crowd on its feet with his powerful vocals and rock guitar. Mandala Arts brings vibrant South Asian culture to the stage through immersive dance, music, and theat-rical performances. Lola Bard Productions provides jazz entertainment, classical musi-cians, and holiday carolers for cor-porate events and cocktail parties. Treat your group to an educational Afro-Caribbean foodie experience with Cocoa Chili Restaurant & Catering . The swanky Airstream trailer provid-ed by Mobile Lux Lounge is great Photo caption for roving parties and tailgating. MUSIC VENUES The House of Blues boasts state-of-the-art lighting and sound with Southern flair for up to 1,800 guests across its multilevel music hall. Pilsen’s historic Thalia Hall , typically the host for concerts and performances, can accommodate 800 reception-style. CLAYTON HAUCK
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