Romantic & Industrial, Urban Gathering Spaces

South Lawndale,Chicago, IL
1/21
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150 people
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3 hrs min
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3000 sqft
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Hosted by Dan C.

About the Space

Our building: With an eclectic variety of mix-and-match spaces, our venue invites experimentation among and across creative disciplines, and offers unique, customizable audience experiences. Situated at the nexus of Chicago’s North Lawndale and Little Village (aka South Lawndale) neighborhoods, Theatre Y serves as a lively hub for unconventional and innovative work by both local and national artists who are committed to nurturing vibrant urban communities. Four-story industrial building perfect for hosting fundraisers, performances, classes/workshops, film screenings, auditions, photo/video shoots, gallery pop-ups, corporate events, vendor fairs, and more! What was once a store-house loading dock (at rear, with alley access) has been transformed into a gritty black-box theater with a soaring, chandelier-accented ceiling—ideal for developing choreography, rehearsing/staging plays, screening films, throwing galas (or, equally, raves), and showcasing musical acts. Beyond the building’s brick facade (at front, with street access) lies an intimate cabaret space where raw materials like painted cinder block and exposed pipes mingle freely with candlelit tables and vintage decor. Just off the stage, a charming baby grand piano sits beside an original safety-deposit vault—a cool, quirky spot to sip cocktails, exhibit art, or conduct small workshops. Depending on the number/combination of spaces booked, this location can accommodate between 60 and 150 people. Our organization: Theatre Y is proud and grateful to reside in the heart of Chicago’s West Side! We reduce barriers to entry for local artists and arts organizations, producing events that are free and open to the public. One of the ways we make this possible is by renting our unique venues for private events. Previously the Theatre Y building has been used for film shoots, parties, dance competitions, rehearsals, vendor fairs, performances and ceremonies.

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Field Creatives

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Field Creatives is a Chicago-based team of photographers who blend creativity with efficiency to capture your unique narrative through both still photography and motion. Our creative team all specialize in different areas to ensure we have all your bases covered. Our portfolio spans between different size brands who are looking for some fresh evergreen imagery, a rebrand or a creative update, event photography, behind the scenes documentary or team headshots. For headshots, we bring a proven system. Our established yet customizable approach scales to accommodate your group size, aligns with your creative vision or provides direction when needed, and includes a streamlined workflow with clear delivery timing so you get exactly what you need, when you need it. Our event photography can range from live photobooth set-ups to high-energy flash photography to capture the energy and guests who make up your event. Where we stand out is the creative process behind collaborating with your team. We want to ensure that the images match the vision for your project and we put our entire small team behind all that we do.Read more

Ayaka Sano

Photography

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Ayaka Sano is a published portrait and fashion photographer based in Chicago, IL. Prior to her photography career, Ayaka was a classically-trained violinist for 15 years. She is known for her lightning-speed turnaround and email response time, and attributes her discipline and work ethic to her background in classical music. Ayaka believes that photography is a collaborative art. Her style can be described as having a timeless yet dreamy quality with creamy tones, with a focus on movement and textures.Read more

Bloom and Gather Photography

Photography

From $500/package

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Hi there! I'm Becky with Bloom and Gather Photography. I specialize in freezing time during the most fleeting seasons of life - weddings, newborns, and the "little years" with your kids. I am a firm believer that wedding days should come with a photographer that takes stress off your plate rather than adding to it, that family and portrait sessions should be fun - not stressful, and that newborn sessions should be beautiful and safe! I promise you that you will only here me say “cheese” during your family’s session if your kids just asked me what my favorite food is. You also won’t see me get frustrated or impatient with your newborn who may not want to immediately settle for me. That’s so normal, and completely okay. If anything, it’s to be expected! As a mom, I understand that kids (and babies) need to have the space to be themselves in order to get the best shot. I want you to look back at these photos for years to come and immediately think back to how much fun you had - not how stressed you were. So take a deep breath, relax, and let’s have some fun capturing your memories!Read more

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Location

Operating Hours

Monday - Sunday
All day (24 hours)

Health and Safety Measures

Mandatory set-up/down and cleaning fee — $150/space or $225 for multiple spaces. This fee is reflected on each listing here as well as the Theatre Y Venue Policy doc. Load in allowed no earlier than 4pm on day-of, load out must be completed by 11:30pm on day-of unless otherwise stipulated.

Cancellation Policy

Flexible

Guests may cancel their Booking until 7 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 7 days and 24 hours before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more
All Bookings are subject to Peerspace’s Grace Period policy which provides a full refund for Bookings cancelled within 24 hours from receipt of a Booking Confirmation but no later than 48 hours prior to the Event start time.
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US$350–US$450/hr
3 hr minimum
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