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Midnight Cinema Studios Image in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
from$115/hr
Midnight Cinema Studios

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(380)
Venue capacity icon100

Studio

Welcome to Midnight Cinema Studios covering over 8,000 sqft of Film Sets. The space has been designed by film director Paul John primarily for movies and music videos, it is owned and operated by The Midnight Cinema Film Company. We offer everything from the Sets...
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A spacious, empty dance studio with wooden floors, mirrored walls, and red and gray accent colors.
from$100/hr
Beautiful Dance Studio Available for Meetings & Presentations | South Loop

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon250

Dance Studio

Our dance studio is ideal for networking events, corporate presentations, team building, workshops & corporate meetings. We offer a lot of open space that can be divided as well. Space Details: - 4 studios | 3 can be merged (~1400 SQ FT) - 30 chairs...
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A spacious, modern loft with wooden beams, large windows, a living area featuring a green couch and two gold chairs, and a kitchen area against a brick wall.
from$75/hr
Popio Stumpf Photography

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(303)
Venue capacity icon55

Studio

Popio Stumpf Photography. Our photography studio is located near the intersection of Grand and Western Avenues. Space Details: - Approxiamately 1,740 sq.ft Usable Space - 11.5' Celiings - Exposed Brick - Abundant Natural Light with Windows Facing North, East and West - Full Kitchen - Speaker System -...
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A vintage-style seating area with ornate furniture, a large patterned rug, and potted plants in a spacious room with exposed brick walls and chandeliers.
from$200/hr
Historical event space in Chicago's oldest firehouse.

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon250

Event Space

Gatherings, large and small can gather comfortably in this large historical venue. Original, landmarked trim, tin ceiling and fire poles all ad to the charm and elegance the open bathing space. Two floors include two large firetruck galleys for any group up to 250 people...
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A spacious event venue arranged with tables and chairs, featuring a central dining area adorned with floral table settings.
from$200/hr
Loft style event venue - The Fulton West - West Town, Chicago

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.8(17)
Venue capacity icon75

Event Venue

Photo Shoots, Meetings, Birthday parties, bachelorette outings, bridal showers, intimate weddings, small receptions, corporate events, business meetings, company holiday parties, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs are all great for types of events in the Fulton West event venue. Inclusions: (2) restrooms (12) 6-foot Tables (and linen)...
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A minimalist workspace featuring a long black table surrounded by chairs, with additional desks and a large window in a bright, white-walled room.
from$110/hr
A Bright White Box: Converted Storefront in the Industrial West Fulton Market

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.8(109)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Space

In these C19 days we are trying something new to appeal to short term, low cost rentals. This is an ideal spot for crews of 19 people or less. We want to encourage people to benefit from our vibe and location. The modular space has...
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Bright, Artistic Wellness Studio & Spa – Perfect for Photoshoots, Events & Workshops Image in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
from$150/hr
Bright, Artistic Wellness Studio & Spa – Perfect for Photoshoots, Events & Workshops

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon40

Wellness Space

...Expansive Studio: Half of the space is a wide-open, high-ceilinged studio ideal for yoga, dance, fitness classes, workshops, and artistic performances. The natural light and airy feel make it a dream for photoshoots and video production. • Modern Spa & Lounge: The front section features...
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FEMME LIKE YOU Image in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
from$350/hr
FEMME LIKE YOU

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon150

Beauty Bar

FEMME LIKE YOU. ...is a versatile, community-driven space that supports a range of activities including workshops, pop-up markets, art exhibitions, wellness classes, intimate performances, and networking events. It's particularly well-suited for gatherings that center around creativity, empowerment, and collaboration. Whether you're hosting...
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A large hall set up with rows of black chairs facing a stage at the front, with stained glass windows lining the walls.
from$150/hr
Beautiful, Near West Side Banquet Hall and Chapel

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(21)
Venue capacity icon300

Chapel

The Chicago Hope Events banquet hall and chapel is located on the Near West Side off Ogden Ave and Taylor St. The space has hosted countless weddings, quinceañeras, birthday parties, baby showers, corporate/nonprofit events, and more! The space can host up to 180 guests for...
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TheLawlessLifestyle Image in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
from$50/hr
TheLawlessLifestyle

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon17

Apartment

TheLawlessLifestyle. ...DJ set, hosting a spirited interview, or gathering in a sacred circle for deep conversation, this space holds it all effortlessly. Intimate performances and cozy kickbacks feel right at home here. Surrounded by eclectic décor, the easy elegance invites lounging, dialogue, and inspiration. This one...
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A dimly lit industrial space enclosed by a metal gate with a mesh fence and large windows in the background.
from$150/hr
The Old Warehouse

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(35)
Venue capacity icon20

Set

THE OLD WAREHOUSE is 2 floors ( 20,000 sqft ) a one of a kind look of the most grungy warehouse esthetics. The premises is strictly for filming and photography. You're allowed 5 attendees per booking, anymore attendees then 5 you must add on for...
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Daniel B.
Center City Black Box Studio
Adrian is the best. I came in from Los Angeles and Adrian made himself available and helpful. I filmed interviews and artists performance. I would book this spot again if I ever return to the Philly area...
Miranda S.
Gorgeous Bohemian theater with Red Velvet Curtains and Wood Beam Ceilings
Beautiful theater space, we shot performance content here and it looks incredible! The stage lights were awesome, the sound system rocked, and the details around the theater were beautiful. Would definitely recommend this space to anyone looking for a gorgeous theater...
Jerohn M.
Downtown Photo Studio Natural Light, AC, Cyc Wall , FREE Lighting Equipment and Skyline City View
Busy guy Andrew. How many locations do you have? 😂 Yesterday’s shoot went well. Only we need a full-body performance next. Between a 25mm and 35 mm lens I should be able to accomplish the panned out look at this studio correct? Aiming to book in a couple of...
Nick L.
Modern-industrial Boardroom 3 Minutes Away From The Strip
Excellent space and perform for small workshops & meetings
Gabriel B.
Indie Theater Space With Chandeliers, Stage Lights, and Purple Focus Wall
Space was great An amazing place to host s screening or performance
Maria T.
Cheap Dance Room 2 DTLA
The PERFECT rehearsal space! This space is now deemed my official space to take care of all performance preparation needs! Thank you Jerek...
Evolution F.
Intimate Studio w/ Accent Lighting & Curtain
The atmosphere was vibrant and inspiring, making it a wonderful space to create and perform
Des J.
Indie Theater Space With Chandeliers, Stage Lights, and Purple Focus Wall
The theater had everything that I needed from sound, to lights, to a projector, and most importantly a comfortable space for performers and audience members. Would love to do more shows here and can't wait to book again...
Marcus B.
Inspiring Theater Space in Chelsea 1-2
Was great overall. If you are doing live performances during the day, they don’t like the music too loud so book at night
Josh M.
Expansive Multi-Functional Theater for Film Shoots, Rehearsals, Parties, and More
We had a private indie film screening and it was a great venue for it. The high powered speakers were able to perform well with only a couple rattles during the movie and the movie played well on the 4k projector. They were able to accommodate over 100 people, we...
Khaila W.
Garden theme Dance Studio
Wiley’s space was clean, and extremely useful for a performance practice! Everything was set up when I got there, and the equipment was working perfectly. It was a little hard to find at first, but they provided thorough instructions which really helped. Will definitely be booking again...
David M.
WonderLoft
Wonderloft is a great space to host an event, we planned a community gathering that showcased artworks, had performances, as well as artist-led workshops. Tatyana was very responsive and helpful through the entire process, The space is actually pretty large, would definitely book again...
Arman T.
Versatile Space with Classic Design For Performances, Workshops, Rehearsals, or Meetings in Downtown San Pedro
awesome, super welcoming and easy to work with. The place has a great vibe and really good energy. I had one of my best performances there. I’ll definitely book it again. STRONGLY recommend it...
Nicole S.
Listening parties - spoken word - comedy event - birthday parties - Studio rental recording mixing and mastering space
first come to mind. We have already booked two more events. I will make this my venue of preference for all listening parties and performances. Thanks Stein. You are the best...
Amy Kate B.
Premium Podcast Recording Studio in Yaletown
for a high-impact podcast recording. I recorded my first live episode here with two of my sprint coaches—we went deep on sprinting, performance, and power. The space elevated the entire conversation. It felt cinematic, elite, and electric. Tamir is the real deal. He knows his stuff, he...
Phil B.
*Promo Deal + Stage Lighting + Sound System + Projection + All Included!
had an amazing experience at this space. Juan really went the extra mile to make sure that everything was crisp for my performance. The crew was very professional, helpful and kind. I'm looking to bring my band there soon & maybe also, an encore performance of the show just recently...
Rob B.
Amazing Extra Large Flex Midtown Event Loft w. Recreational Area
team and attendees, and the layout worked really well for our setup. The chairs were comfortable, and the audio/video equipment was high quality and performed flawlessly throughout the day. The building also offered convenient amenities like front desk security and a freight elevator, which made receiving deliveries and moving equipment...
Diego S.
Kissimmee Private Office by the Loop
to be an ideal professional environment – quiet, well-maintained, and stocked with coffee and snacks to keep energy levels up. The high-speed internet performed flawlessly throughout my video calls with no disruptions. I appreciated the secure, streamlined access via emailed/SMS codes. I'll certainly book this space again for...
Victoria A.
The best hidden whole in the wall in DFW furnished for all events
very great space for showcases and intimate performances
Linz Y.
Industrial Warehouse Space
was responsive to queries and guided us well. The space was perfect for what we needed. We had a large birthday party with vendors, performers and more...

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