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A photoshoot set in a spacious studio with a green screen, illuminated hallways, and various artistic installations.
from$80/hr
Mudwingmedia Studios

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(10)
Venue capacity icon15
Mudwingmedia Studios. Warehouse converted to photo/video spaces in the old industrial side of Pilsen. Unique light designs and artwork cover the hallway walls. Cozy lounge area with TV, Fridge, and Microwave. Photo/Video studio is half black and half green. The green is great for greenscreen productions. The pictures
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Sip of Hope Image in Logan Square, Chicago, IL
from$150/hr
Sip of Hope

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon30
Sip of Hope. Our café offers a warm and comforting atmosphere, complete with flexible seating arrangements to suit your needs. Whether you're planning a workshop, small gathering, or celebration, our space provides a welcoming backdrop that inspires connection and creativity. The café is open and features stunning murals and artwork
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Prohibition THCafe Image in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
from$50/hr
Prohibition THCafe

Near South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon20
Prohibition THCafe. Unwind and connect in our exclusive 400 sq ft speakeasy lounge, a chic and tranquil oasis nestled within Prohibition THCafe. Designed for relaxation and intimate gatherings, our lounge offers a sophisticated escape from the everyday, perfect for unwinding after a productive meeting or enjoying a casual
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Midlane Esports Image in Logan Square, Chicago, IL
from$120/hr
Midlane Esports

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon99
Midlane Esports. This is a Chicago based esports venue and gaming lounge that provides high end gaming computers, tournaments, viewing parties, social gatherings, and a service bar. Our venue can provide organized tournaments, LAN parties, and corporate & social gathering events. We have a range of games and
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A spacious interior with wooden tables and chairs, where several people are engaged in various activities, including browsing a wall display and conversing.
from$140/hr
Le Village Cowork

Irving Park, Chicago, IL

4.9(88)
Venue capacity icon50
Le Village Cowork. Our co working space is open, friendly and inviting, with a childcare area great for birthday parties, engagement parties, work events, and more! Flexible options for use of the space. Includes a kitchenette with a standard sized refrigerator/freezer, microwave, toaster oven, and coffee maker.
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LVL UP COFFEE Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$120/hr
LVL UP COFFEE

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon60
LVL UP COFFEE. Nestled in the heart of historic Bronzeville at 70 E. Pershing Rd, LVL UP COFFEE is a radiant gem just 10 minutes from Downtown Chicago. This charming coffee shop blends modern elegance with the neighborhood’s rich cultural heritage to create an inviting haven for coffee lovers,
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A modern meeting room features a long wooden table surrounded by orange chairs, large windows, and plants against a yellow wall.
from$45/hr
Conference Room

West Town, Chicago, IL

4.9(30)
Venue capacity icon10
This Conference Room seats 8 12 people and includes 3 white boards, a large TV screen, a conferencing camera, lots of natural light and plants. Use of this Conference Room includes use of the Office's Kitchenette, Phone Booth, and Free Snacks and Coffee! Art/Work is an ever
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A modern living space with wooden beams, a light-colored kitchen island, bar stools, and various plants arranged throughout.
from$75/hr
Back Alley Basement Oasis

West Town, Chicago, IL

5.0(12)
Venue capacity icon8
The space is literally in the basement of a back alley, but don't let that fool you. The unit is extremely well lit with 3000K LEDs throughout and has 9ft ceilings that create a soothing oasis where you'd least expect it. The location is directly in
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A retro-style diner with red and white vinyl booths, chrome stools, and a black and white checkered floor.
from$200/hr
Downtown Retro Diner, Mid Century Event Space

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(10)
Venue capacity icon35
Our one of a kind 1950's diner themed event space features several vintage vignettes. The entry area features a mid century living room complete with a 50's TV, a living room bar, and a vintage radio. The main area is styled like a 50's diner with
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A modern lounge area with a mix of seating, decorative lighting, and vibrant wall art.
from$600/hr
Chic Downtown Social Club

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon125
Three Cities Social. What activities work well in your space? Designed to accommodate a wide range of activities, making it perfect for both social and professional gatherings. The space is ideal for networking events, workshops, private parties, and cultural events such as art exhibitions or live performances. Its versatile setup
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Wicker Park Cafe with Golden Interior Image in West Town, Chicago, IL
from$250/hr
Wicker Park Cafe with Golden Interior

West Town, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon75
By day, our space buzzes as a vibrant café, chocolate factory, and coffee roastery. By night, it transforms into an extraordinary event venue, perfect for creating unforgettable moments. Whether you're hosting a business happy hour, wedding welcome party, yoga class, photoshoot, or any special gathering, Oro provides
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Downtown Trendy Bar and Cafe with Natural Light Image in Bucktown, Chicago, IL
from$600/hr
Downtown Trendy Bar and Cafe with Natural Light

Bucktown, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon55
This spacious cafe and bar is perfect for hosting seminars, office meetings, birthday parties, wedding receptions. There are 35 chairs, and plenty of standing room to accommodate a wide variety of bookings. With a unique building design and local art featured on the walls this space
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A modern indoor space with colorful wall art, various seating arrangements, and a service counter.
from$150/hr
Chicago Loop Historic Printers Row Cafe- Spacious and charming

Chicago Loop, IL

Venue capacity icon60
Our space is located in Historic Printers Row neighborhood of Chicago, the first residential neighborhood south of the Loop. Populated by low rise printing factories turned into condos and coops. This is where The Wizard of Oz was printed and where Elliot Ness staked out Al
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Pilsen Cafe & Event Space Image in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
from$200/hr
Pilsen Cafe & Event Space

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon30
Perfect for parties, meetings, panels, showers, workshops, clubs, anniversaries, dinner parties, art shows, pop up shops, and more. In need of a bartender, DJ, barista, photographer, or catering for your event? Let us know we've got you covered! Custom catering menus are available. Seating is
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A dimly lit bar with a wooden counter, backlit shelves filled with bottles, and a mounted bull's head on the wall.
from$200/hr
Bar and Restaurant

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon100
perfect space for film shoots, catering events, weddings, pub crawls, recording , private parties, gallery showings, public events, The layout of the space includes a dining room , and separately , a full bar with dining space adjacent. 3 bathrooms,( 1 unisex) stage with sound system offering full service
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A brick storefront with large, black-framed windows revealing an art gallery interior featuring various artworks and plants.
from$75/hr
Art Gallery

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(101)
Venue capacity icon200
Vault Gallerie. HOLIDAY RENTAL RATES • $250/hour (4 hour minimum) SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATES for Meetings, Photography and Videography shoots. PLEASE INQUIRE FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY • Guests are welcome to bring their own alcohol 🍹 • Outside food is allowed 🍽️ SPACE FEATURES • Bluetooth speaker included Projector, microphones, larger speaker available for rental • Music Rules:
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A modern café interior with wooden tables, metal chairs, and large pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.
from$225/hr
Hip Urban Coffee Shop

Lake View, Chicago, IL

5.0(17)
Venue capacity icon100
Our space is first and foremost a popular neighborhood coffee shop that is conveniently located in a very high traffic area that is immediately off the Belmont CTA Train Station. The space is quite open and has seating for 70 indooors as well as a patio
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A narrow, vacant café interior with a light pink wall, metal stools along the side, and large windows allowing natural light to enter.
from$100/hr
Bright Storefront Cafe

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon50
Cute Bright Storefront Cafe right in the heart of the vibrant neighborhood Logan Square available for weekday bookings for private events, company meetings, etc. Open floor plan layout plus kitchen can accommodate meetings, parties, etc. The space includes high top tables, stools, countertop, fridge and freezer
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A modern, minimalist café interior featuring a long counter with coffee machines and seating in front of large windows.
from$125/hr
Cozy Logan Square Cafe

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon30
FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY + SPACE DETAILS: • Guests are allowed to bring their own alcohol • Outside food is allowed • Catering or prep area • No cooking is allowed on site • Speakers and Microphones • Music Rules: Amplified music is allowed by connecting personal device to speakers, DJ and
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A spacious dining area with a long wooden table surrounded by chairs, large windows displaying a nighttime street view, and dark stone accents.
from$189/hr
Lakeview Storefront Event Space

Lake View, Chicago, IL

4.9(15)
Venue capacity icon50
New remodeled, naturally lit space for gatherings up to 50 guests. Conveniently located on Lincoln, steps away from Paulina brown line, street level access, the space is designed to be versatile and suitable for a wide range of events and gatherings. Birthday/ private dinners, baby
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A spacious room with exposed brick walls, wooden floors, and a seating area featuring two armchairs and a coffee table, along with a bookshelf and a vintage cabinet.
from$75/hr
Creative Lounge

Little Village, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon10
This loft space is a creative suite for photographers, small film sets, meetings, and artists who need a creative environment to work from. It has a bar and great lighting system, as well as lots of natural light with windows throughout the space. The space includes
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Surreal Pink Lounge with Mirrored Bathroom Image in Logan Square, Chicago, IL
from$125/hr
Surreal Pink Lounge with Mirrored Bathroom

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon20
firm, Jäll & Tofta, from Berlin. The space is a perfect backdrop for photo or video, which could function as a Cafe, Bar, Cafeteria, Office break room, Lounge, Club, retail space, etc. The room features custom green cabinetry, a blue sink, pink and orange backsplash, working
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A group of women gathers around tables in a spacious, well-lit room decorated with artwork and balloons.
from$275/hr
Historic Bridgeport Mixed-Use Timber Loft Space

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.8(6)
Venue capacity icon60
1,500 Sq. Ft. Timber Loft Space. Sound system, AV Equipment located in heart of the Bridgeport neighborhood. Ideal for film shoots, commercial photo shoots, and other creative production uses.
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The scene features a decorated corner with a pink bench, two pink shopping carts adorned with flowers, and vibrant hanging floral arrangements against a brick wall.
from$100/hr
Trendy Content Creation/Photo Studio/Selfie Museum

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon12
Content Creation Studio & Selfie Museum with 4 different colorful backgrounds. Space is beautiful to create on trend content and or photos for beauty and retail businesses and for birthday and maternity photo shoots. The theme of the museum is all things pretty. All of the
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A cozy living space features a large window with exposed brick walls, a patterned rug on the floor, a blue chair, and various plants on a wooden shelf.
from$100/hr
Urban Cozy Art Studio

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon25
Plenty of natural light and aesthetically curated corners make this space ideal for photoshoots, video shoots, and private events. Each section of the open concept, 700+ sqft space has a specific vibe plant life, relaxation, industrial, and efficient. With a modern, yet comfy feel,
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A long dining table is set with plates and glasses, surrounded by chairs, in a restaurant's interior.
from$180/hr
Lounge / Bar

Irving Park, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon50
** Alcohol | No Parties | Creative Use Only** Events may be affected by Covid 19 guidelines for the City of Chicago. Please inquire by message before sending a booking request. Our place is located in jefferson Park/Addison blue Line Stop. We'd love to host your next
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A modern indoor space with pink walls, a faux grass feature, a small table, and two grey sofas, accented by decorative plants and neon signage.
from$75/hr
Luxury Space with beautiful colors

Austin, Chicago, IL

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon40
This space can be used for small parties, brunches, meetings, karaoke nights and ladies nights bridal shower, kids parties m, photo shoots and so much more. Host can over decor package as well as catering if needed. Bar can be used for a variety of different
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A dimly lit modern apartment features a blue-tinted sofa, a small table with fruit, and a view of a city skyline through large windows.
from$100/hr
Luxury Podcast and Content Studio

Uptown, Chicago, IL

4.8(6)
Venue capacity icon8
and a full bathroom, ensuring convenience during extended sessions. Located in a vibrant neighborhood, the space offers easy access to local cafes, restaurants, and city amenities.
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A vacant reception area with a pink-painted wall, a counter, and a small stage in the background.
from$200/hr
Funky Tavern and Kitchen

Irving Park, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon100
Formerly a private clubhouse for the Swedish and Latvian communities, this funky tavern has many original and unusual details with modern updates. Perfect for private events, art exhibitions or small performances. You can customize the seating and ambiance. Rental includes access to our fully permitted commercial
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A brick building with large windows, featuring a sign that reads "THEE BEAUTY BAR."
from$200/hr
Unique, Modern Event Space in Hyde Park

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon60
birthday parties, meetings, baby/bridal showers, book signings and more. This space comes fully equipped with a stage, projector, PA system, and cafe/bar seating. Plus, we have staff on site and drink packages. The space is housed within a brand new building located near Hyde Park, blocks
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Modern Ravenswood Café Image in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
from$100/hr
Modern Ravenswood Café

Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

4.9(17)
Venue capacity icon50
Side Practice is a cafe that brews entrepreneurship, creativity, and community 🛠 ✏️ ✊🏽 Our space is perfect for all types of events such as meetups, art shows, private parties, workshops, and more. Our space seats up to 34 comfortably, but our maximum capacity is
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Event Studio, Flex space Image in Portage Park, Chicago, IL
from$85/hr
Event Studio, Flex space

Portage Park, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon30
Studio space can be used as a photography studio. Intimate events, micro weddings, birthdays, book club meetings, paint and sips etc. Space has a small kitchen with small fridge and Microwave. Also contains a bar area for self serve beverages. Can be decorated by host or client.
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A coffee shop interior with wooden flooring, a counter displaying drinks, and walls adorned with various framed pictures.
from$75/hr
Cozy Late 60's early 70's feel Cafe

West Ridge, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon14
This is such a cozy late 1960's early 70's feel cafe that Seats 8 people 6 people standing. Has a very nice preparation area for catering food and also has 2 refrigerators if needed. 2 55" TV monitors if you decide to have pictures for your
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A cozy café interior with wooden floors, a counter displaying various products, and seating arranged around dark tables.
from$110/hr
A Cozy Cafe in Chicago for your next Production

West Ridge, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon15
The space is 450 sf space with a kitchen net that holds up to 15 people. It's a very unique space where you can hold a small gathering for friends, pop up shops, birthday parties, small business meetings, video and movie shoots, podcasts, etc. You can bring
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The interior of a café features black tables and chairs arranged neatly on a wooden floor, with a counter and kitchen area visible in the background.
from$100/hr
Modern Southside Cafe, roomy, urban with unfurnished studio

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon40
This is a beautiful industrial meets mid century decor cafe with 2 fireplaces and a stage. The cafe is fully furnished with leather retro sofas accent chairs and steel tables and chairs. There is a separate lounge area in the rear that’s great for quiet conversations
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A cozy seating area with two dark leather couches and a wooden coffee table, set in a room with a kitchenette in the background.
from$200/hr
Skyway inspired coffee shop, industrial, warm and cozy

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon20
This space works well for small gatherings under 20 people. Baby showers, birthday party, small family gatherings, intimate engagement party or rehearsal dinner, ladies or guys night out in a low key space. The space has a living room style seating for 12: two leather couches
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