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from$60/hr
Spacious Chicago photo and film studio/loft

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.8(46)
Venue capacity icon20

Loft

*Detailed pricing is listed below. Price shown is for use of the Cyc Wall.* (Also see Ad-Ons) Cyc Wall Rates: Cyc Wall Only - $95/hr Entire Space - $200/hr Rates excluding Cyc Wall: Paper Backdrop (Excluding Cyc Wall) - $75/hr Open Area (for film, natural...
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from$125/hr
Chicago Natural Light Production Space | South Facing Windows

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(143)
Venue capacity icon50

Studio

Beautiful natural light studio located in the historic Spiegel headquarters building in Bridgeport. 2,330 sqft space with 13 ft ceilings and beautiful south facing windows. Perfect for photoshoots, video production, conferencing and more. Open layout for you to utilize the space for your needs. 2...
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from$36/hr
1400 sq ft Southside Gem of a Dance Studio

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(150)
Venue capacity icon80

Dance Studio

1,400 sq ft blank slate studio equipped with four 7ft X 8ft mirrors with a state of the art Bluetooth sound system and sound activated LED lights. Floor is optimal for dance rehearsals, video shoots, photoshoots, paint and sips, pop up dance classes, facilitated birthday...
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from$100/hr
Natural Light Photo / Video Studio with Cyc Wall & RGB Lights

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(34)
Venue capacity icon10

Studio

Good for photo / video, comes with cyc wall, faux greenery wall, & seamless backdrops (extra cost), clothes rack also available. Window shades to control natural light. Dressing Room included (Vanity area, with full body mirror, a place to hang clothes, and a place to...
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from$250/hr
Transformable Hyde Park Art Gallery

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon100

Gallery

...of different events. Art exhibit is rotated on a regular basis and may be present during your event. Good for music and performance events as well as, dance classes, practices and sit down events. Dance studio equipment available for rental...
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from$100/hr
Outdoor Speakeasy Style Lounge Space Located Behind Our Boutique.

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(15)
Venue capacity icon75

Outdoor Lounge

...Day parties, live performances, baby showers, birthday parties, outdoor movie nights, and small weddings all work really well in this space. You access the space by going through our Thrift boutique and heading through the back. This makes the space perfect for surprise parties and...
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from$350/hr
CasaNova Modern City Living

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon15

Townhome

Sprawling 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath 4 Story house nestled on private cul de sac in a residential area. Chicago's North Kenwood/Bronzeville neighborhood walking distance to the lakefront and 10 min drive to just about anywhere in city's loop. Features open floor plan with hardwood floors...
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from$125/hr
INNER CITY DREAM SPACE

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon30

Warehouse

...great number of film and cinema productions within the last year. Owned, operated, and managed by a 30 year professional in the Performing and Visual Arts. We offer free exterior parking. Vehicles may also be used inside of the warehouse space for music videos, and...
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from$300/hr
Spacious Art Gallery in Bridgeport

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon272
...an experimental cultural center located in Bridgeport, Chicago. We hosts exhibitions, screenings, installations, gatherings, and performance programs in its 2,600+ square foot gallery. The space hosts between 30-40 events and exhibitions annually, serving over 20,000 individuals each year.We will typically have work...
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from$110/hr
Cozy Brick Coffee Shop and Bookstore

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(14)
Venue capacity icon50

Bookstore

...of Chicago. Tucked away in an idyllic brick building, Build's indoor space and outdoor patio are ideal for meetings, parties, workshops, performances, screenings, and summer BBQs, and more. In total, there is approximately 1450 square feet of rentable space. The patio is approximately...
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Matthew A.
2300 sqft Penthouse Perfect for Photo-shoots, Video Shoots, Art Exhibits, Small Gatherings
This place was great for our need. We filmed an interview and some broll in the space and it looked great and performed well. Communication was great throughout and Milo + Eric were so helpful and went above and beyond to make this a successful day for us...
Jen T.
Beautiful Open Meeting Space
had plenty of space to move. There were tables and chairs for people to sit at, the kids utilized the carpet space, our fairy performer used the stage. She also commented it was such a special party and place and had been doing kids parties for 10 years! We did...
Richard P.
Art Space for Music and Dance
This space was wonderful! We had a small poetry / acoustic performance event with about 75 guests and everyone had an amazing time. The space itself was gorgeous, Felicia was incredibly attentive and helpful upon our arrival and we will definitely be booking the space again in the future...
Mary Ann C.
Unique Historic Cabaret Theatre in Downtown Setting
venue is delightful! We had THE BEST surprise party for my husband here, with singing, dancing, a variety show, including a number of amazing performers and karaoke too!! We had 25-30 guests and the space was PERFECT for our energized crowd. The host, David, was communicative all along the...
Angie S.
Artist Sky Loft Penthouse, Spacious Deck, Views
the day of our rental. The space was just as beautiful and charming as advertised if not more. NYFA College of Film, Media and Performing Arts held an Acting Masterclass and general information session for locals. I would book this space again without a doubt. Peggy and her partner Jeremy...
Porsha C.
Mansion in Sacramento for Productions and Events
blast! There was lots of space for everyone to move around. We had eight tables, bounce house, cotton, candy machine, balloon, twister, and even performers. Monica is so nice and kind and she even helped us clean up when everything was done. Would definitely recommend and would definitely book there...
Jake T.
Indie Theater Space With Chandeliers, Skylight, and Purple Focus Wall
Hidden Gem for Performers! If you're searching for an affordable and well-equipped venue for your next performance, look no further than this space. The affordability of this space is unmatched in the city, making it a fantastic choice for emerging artists and small productions. It provides a cost...
Nic M.
Intimate Gallery Space in the East Village
amazing and this space was perfect. Reasonably priced, an amazing street in an amazing part of town, very communicative and flexible and kind - our performance went great. This space can easily accommodate 35 audience members sitting in folding chairs and I would highly recommend it for these kinds of events...