CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP WHAT’S NEW CONVENTION FACILITIES FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS FEATURED PARTNERS ACCESSIBLE CHICAGO RESOURCES TAP INTO CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES FUN TEAM BUILDING IDEAS DINING IN CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES MEET SUSTAINABLY SEE CHICAGO IN 24 HOURS DIVERSE BUSINESSES One-of-a-kind venues, globally inspired caterers, and gifts your attendees will love — work with some of the city’s best-in-class LGBTQ+, minority-, women-, veteran-, and disability-owned vendors. By Kate McDermott VENUES Tucked inside a boutique department store, The Lunchroom at SPACE 519 blends California style and farm-fresh Chicago ingredients. Host an intimate seated dinner or reserve the restaurant and store for a larger cocktail reception. Bring some glam to your gathering at Northalsted’s Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club . This LGBTQ+ institution serves elevated comfort food, and their glittering drag shows will be the highlight of your event. LEFT TO RIGHT: © 2019 ADAM ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY; ALEJANDRO REYES Founded by famed Chinese American artists and brothers, the Bridgeport Zhou B Art Center will add a dash of culture to your event. Mix and mingle among modern art by nearly 50 resident artists in this sophisticated space. Under the leadership of Yvette Moyo, a 2023 Leader for a New Chicago, The Quarry Event Center is dedicated to the South Shore community. Two event rooms, in-house catering, and bar packages make planning simple. Women-owned ERIS Brewery and Cider House is named for the Greek goddess of discord, but you’ll find a warm welcome in this handsome space. Menus are inclusive with robust vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Multilingual groups can reserve a private room at King Karaoke to sing in a dozen languages, from Korean to Russian to Spanish. Snack on Asian-inspired fare like buffalo chicken bao and crab rangoon. ERIS Brewery and Cider House TAP INTO CHICAGO’S
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