CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION FACILITIES CONVENTION SERVICES FEATURED PARTNERS FOOD & BEVERAGE RESOURCES TRANSPORTATION/ ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIAL EVENT VENUES NIGHTLIFE THINGS TO DO KEY Largest Room Banquet Capacity Catering Services P Complete Buyout Available VENTEUX 224 N. Michigan Ave., 60601 | 312-777-9003 200 125 200 14 I venteuxchicago.com LOOP – Connect at Venteux on Michigan Avenue! We can accommodate groups of 10 – 200 in four event spaces. Plan group dining, events, and meetings with direct access to the Pendry Chicago hotel. THE VILLAGE 71 W. Monroe St., 60603 | 312-332-7005 0 0 0 0 thevillage-chicago.com | info@thevillage-chicago.com LOOP – Italian Village restaurants, with three concepts and several bars and dining spaces to choose from, is a uniquely Chicago choice for any special occasion! VIVERE 71 W. Monroe St., 60603 | 312-332-7006 120 100 120 60 I italianvillage-chicago.com/private-dining LOOP – Vivere combines timeless elegance with warm, modern design — an inviting setting for impactful meetings, refined dinners, and lively receptions. A standout Chicago venue that leaves a lasting impression. SPECIAL EVENT VENUES ARIE CROWN THEATER 2301 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Dr., 60616 | 312-791-6900 0 0 0 0 • I ariecrown.com | contact@wintrustarena.com SOUTH LOOP – Located in the acclaimed Lakeside Center in Chicago’s renowned McCormick Place Convention Center, the Arie Crown Theater features a 4,188-seat venue. AUDITORIUM THEATRE 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., 60605 | 312-341-2300 1,200 400 800 400 • • P auditoriumtheatre.org LOOP – From weddings to a corporate meeting, the National Historic Landmark Auditorium Theatre is available for performance or private event rental. BLUE PLATE 1362 W. Fulton St., 60607 | 312-421-6666 150 60 400 295 • I blueplatechicago.com | bbracco@blueplatechicago.com WEST LOOP – Blue Plate is the catering partner at more than 85 unique Chicago venues. Our Fulton Market home features unique spaces, including a rooftop venue. BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER 1200 W. 35th St., 60609 | 773-843-9000 3,000 2,200 1,000 800 • • P bridgeportart.com | info@bridgeportart.com BRIDGEPORT – BAC is home to two stunning event spaces, The Skyline Loft and Sculpture Garden. Located four miles from the Loop and minutes from McCormick Place. BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN PAVILIONS Columbus Dr. and Congress Pkwy., 60603 | 312-742-4838 chicagoparkdistrict.com/specialeventvenues LOOP – A distinctive, historical backdrop for an event in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. 4,000 0 0 0 • CHICAGO DINE-AROUND Various locations, 60602 | 312-437-3463 0 0 0 0 • • I/P • chicagodinearound.com | events@chicagodinearound.com LOOP – Chicago Dine-Around specializes in progressive dining tours, interactive culinary experiences, architectural dining tours, and team building events. In-House Audio/ Visual Services • • • Max. Reception Capacity Max. Banquet Capacity Private Room Available P = Preferred list I = In-House/Exclusive = Minority Owned = Women Owned Largest Room Reception Capacity
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