meetinchicago.com SPORTS Inside a 30,000-square-foot former meatpacking factory, Punch Bowl Social Chicago is an interactive playground for grown-ups with bowling, bocce ball, shuffleboard, billiards, karaoke, ping-pong, and vintage arcade games. Reward your team’s hard work with craft cocktails and made-from-scratch comfort food. From late October until the end of April, Corporate Curling shares its passion for this unique sport in which teams take turns sliding granite stones toward a target. Led by certified curling instructors, the team building classes include off-and on-ice instruction, followed by “broomstacking” — the tradition of sharing refreshments with your opponents. A fusion of lacrosse, hockey, and basketball in which players ride in souped-up bumper cars, WhirlyBall is a competitive sport like no other. At WhirlyBall Chicago , participants get the chance to experience this fast-paced sport, as well as bowling, laser tag, ping-pong, corn hole, and more. There’s also craft beer and wine, plus tasty food options. The original ping-pong social club, SPiN Chicago offers a chic setting in which to enjoy a game that offers one of the most unassuming ice breakers, with the option to bring in DJs, ping-pong pros, photo booths, and more. Chef-driven food and creative cocktails add to the fun bonding experience. Putting a modern spin on an old classic, Five Iron Golf brings the outdoor sport inside, with plenty of space to play, practice, and party. High-tech simulators, table games, free club rentals, and customizable menus (think flatbread pizza, wings, and draft beer) ensure a crowd-pleasing event. Toss & Spin will bring complete pickleball and CHI-SOCIETY tennis game setups to your indoor or outdoor event. Its one-of-a-kind, flexible footprint allows Toss & Spin to add courts to convention centers, parks, and even rooftops. Experienced coaches (and professional equipment) ensure that attendees of any skill level will enjoy the friendly competition. better problem solvers. Since 2016, Knuckleball Comedy has worked with more than 37,000 people, including several Fortune 500 companies. Whether it’s via a daring prison break, a mission to Mars to save the world, or recovering a priceless painting, The Escape Game Chicago provides participants the opportunity to work together, all while developing creative problem-solving skills with their colleagues. Attendees can showcase their creative culinary skills during a mochi donut decorating experience at the quirky, Instagrammable 2d Restaurant in Lakeview. Choose from the classic mochi donut or adult boozy chocolate version. Then, get ready to decorate with house-made chocolate, strawberry icing, and a variety of colorful toppings. Your guests can show off and share their delicious works of art. CREATIVE COLLABS The power of music is alive and well at Kidbilly Music , which uses the creative energy of music to bring people together. Grammy Award-winning songwriters lead thoughtfully curated programs in which groups create, record, and perform songs celebrating their organization’s unique culture. Created by a professional speaker and comedian, Knuckleball Comedy harnesses the positive power of laughter to develop camaraderie and build teams that communicate more effectively and become Punch Bowl Social Chicago
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