CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP CONVENTION EVENT VENUES FACILITIES 10 REASONS TO ATTEND WHAT’S NEW FEATURED PARTNERS FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS RESOURCES ONLY IN CHICAGO SPOTLIGHTS AFTER-HOURS GROUP TOURS DINING IN CHICAGO’S SPECIAL NEIGHBORHOODS EVENT VENUES MEET WELL Sitting atop a former historic Hyde Park hotel, The Penthouse offers art deco design paired with panoramic city views for up to 250 seated guests. offers 55,000 square feet across multiple rooms for 2,500 to 3,800 guests. Rich in history and architecture, music venue Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom can accommodate up to 4,873 guests. Chicago’s premier winery, restaurant, and venue, City Winery West Loop provides many options for private events, including a concert space, for up to 200 seated and 350 cocktail style. M Lounge , an intimate venue for groups of up to 30, offers a chic jazz lounge setting and some of the city’s best martinis. A bilevel performance venue, Hyde Park’s The Promontory seats up to 150 and 300 cocktail style, and is known for its variety of live music shows. Thalia Hall ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENT Check out a wide variety of local options. Dance Spectacular Productions works closely with event planners to create customized shows for any theme and budget. South Chicago Dance Theatre is a multicultural troupe that fuses classic and contemporary dance styles, while also preserving historic works. Lola Bard Productions provides world-renowned jazz entertainment, classical musicians, and holiday carolers for corporate events and cocktail parties. Up to 330 guests can be accommodated at Cabaret ZaZou for dinner, cocktails, or meetings, with unique entertainment options available. Shall We Wine specializes in interactive events, including wine tasting, cooking classes, and cocktail-making classes, with optional magic, comedy, and games. eta Creative Arts Foundation , a cultural resource for the preservation and promotion of the African American aesthetic in Chicago, offers event rentals for up to 200, including its theatre. Treuer Laughs creates diverse comedy shows for corporate and private events. The DJ Firm provides the best DJs across Chicagoland for events large and small. MUSIC VENUES Multilevel House of Blues is a soulful music hall offering a variety of event venues, with food to match, from morning ‘til late night for up 1,800 guests. Set inside a landmark building in Pilsen, Thalia Hall is a modern-day town hall that can accommodate 800 guests reception style and 240 seated. World-class music and a laid-back vibe are all part of Buddy Guy’s Legends , which can accommodate up to 600 guests. State-of-the-art Radius , formerly a steel factory,
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