Went to Thalia Hall for the first time for wave to earth's lollapalooza after show and had an…read moreamazing experience! This is a small, intimate avenue in Chicago that hosts concerts, opera, and plays. There really isn't a bad seat in the venue! We were able to snag one of the larger opera boxes, which I highly recommend, especially if you're going with friends. Ours was on the left side and perfectly angled toward the stage, so we were incredibly close. The box seats up to six people and they even provide water for you, which was a nice touch. The venue also has a bar area and a balcony. For this show, the balcony was general admission. There are four large balcony boxes and two smaller two-person boxes, which would be super cute for a date or going with a friend. The staff were extremely friendly, and parking was surprisingly easy! We found street parking within about five minutes. They do serve food and drinks, though we didn't get any this time. Overall, the show was intimate, fun, and such a great experience. If I come back for another concert at Thalia Hall, I'll definitely try to get an opera box again.

Fantastic venue in an old, vintage building. Loved the coffered ceilings and the intimate setting…read more We saw a string quartet play tribute to Metallica and even the balcony seats were great. Bathrooms are all genders with multiple stalls, so pee with all your friends. There are no urinals in that bathroom. Just private stalls They have a bar. Heavy pours. Need I say more?

Beautiful art space and exhibit center. I see that it is also used for reception and gatherings…read more There is plenty of parking space and a Maritime Museum also available to check out.

This was our second time attending an art show opening at the Bridgeport Art Center. Other than…read moretwo popular event venues, namely the Skyline Loft on the 5th floor and the Sculpture Garden on the first floor, the huge building also provides art studios and office spaces, and two spacious art galleries on the 3rd and 4th floors. Both times we attended the art openings on the 4th floor by taking a manned-freight elevator from the 1st floor. The first time we went two years ago, there was a public ticketed event going on. So, there were long lines just getting into the building. This time we arrived at 8:00 pm for a 7:00 - 10:00 pm opening, they had the entrance on the side of the building, and there were no lines. We attended "The Landscape is Changing" art exhibition that runs from July 18 to September 5, 2025 on the 4th Floor Gallery. It featured multimedia artworks from 101 contributing artist. There were paintings, photos, 3-D art, and sculptures that depicted natural and man-made structures of our surroundings, inspired and influenced by the landscape. The galleries were spacious and well-lit, and the exhibitions well-planned and professionally done. Since refreshments and beverages were on the 3rd floor, we decided to go down one floor by taking the stairs instead of the freight elevator. However, be prepared to go through quiet hallways of storage spaces that felt like a maze and adventure. It was nice that all the spaces were clean and well-maintained. However, I hope Bridgeport Art Center would look into improving the air conditioning in the art gallery spaces. Two years ago, it was hot and miserable during a hot summer night. This year, we were lucky that we had an exceptionally cool summer evening, that the outside temperature was only in the 70s. But the inside of the galleries was not too hot, but still on the warm side. I saw a couple of ladies fanning themselves with paper or something in their hands, while complaining about being too warm. However, other parts of the building could be nice and cool, that included their office. When we were leaving, the freight elevator door opened on the 5th floor, where a wedding reception was going on, we could feel a nice blast of cold air getting into the elevator. I highly recommend "The Landscape is Changing" art exhibition with free admission and runs until September 5, 2025, but please check the weather forecast and pick a cool day so that your experience will be more enjoyable.

On game days you have to show your ticket to get in…read more New additions are the Founders Clock and Championship Gate. Definitely worth a look!

I was here for the wing festival. It's was an ok event. Staff was helpful and friendly. I would…read morereturn to the area if needed .!

This was the first time that we visited the Elmhurst Art Museum.  Our daughter was invited to…read morepreview the exhibition "Picasso: Fifty Years Later" before it opened to the public, Hubby and I were her guests.  The exhibition focuses more on the influence of Picasso fifty years after his death.  So, other than some nice prints from Picasso, there was artwork from his colleagues and contemporary artists as well.  Interestingly, some of the work from other artists might appear to be even more "Picassoesque" than Picasso's work in this exhibit.  All in all, it was a good show and professionally done.   We met the Executive Director John McKinnon as soon as we entered the museum, who was very friendly and professional, and enthusiastically gave us a brief introduction of the exhibition.  John was also the co-curator of the show.  Katie, the publicist of the museum, was also very friendly and welcoming.  She talked about how proud the artists must have been to be able to have artwork exhibited alongside Picasso's art, and that the Director John even improved the air system in order to meet the requirements of the lenders of the Picasso collection!  I like that both John and Katie are very passionate, enthusiastic, and professional about what they do!   The museum itself is rather small.  It's very clean with professional setup.  It would have been nice if the rest of the museum was opened to explore when we visited on the preview day.  However, nothing was opened except for the Picasso exhibit, even the small gift shop was closed.  There is a sculpture named Skycube in the museum courtyard that is worth visiting.  It is a great spot to take interesting selfie.  All in all, Elmhurst Art Museum provides a good opportunity for art museum-goers in the suburbs to visit without driving all the way to the city, and you don't need to worry about parking, as it provides ample free parking as well!

We didn't end up going inside because of a rain storm, but we did enjoy the art on the outside of…read morethe building. Located next to the Elmhurst public library. They have a beautiful outdoor setting. The building is welcoming and from the outside looking in, it looks like a great place to explore some local artists creations. Hope to come back one day and see more.

This is a very nice event space that includes some pretty sweet automobiles around the perimeter,…read moreunique and yummy food vendor options, choice beverages, and a beau coup of artisans to peruse. Trash cans seemed to be lacking, had to dispose in the loo. Also, the main entrance/exit, does not seem conducive to the size of the venue space, i.e. awkward to enter, awkward to exit. I love Ravenswood and am glad to see this option included, please do consider for any events you have a need for.

We can not speak highly enough of our experience with Ravenswood Event Center. Our wedding was in…read moreJanuary 2026, on the coldest weekend in Chicago in 7 years, and the entire event went off flawlessly. Maria, our venue coordinator, was phenomenally organized and knew the entire event back to front and so thoroughly that even our families were telling us how impressed they were with the amount of care she put into our wedding. We chose the REC because we wanted as all-inclusive of an experience as possible, and that was exactly what we got. They handled the food (we paid for them to do desserts as well), all dinnerware/tables/chairs, staff, decor setup, cleanup, and non-alcoholic beverages (including three different mocktail options), and having Maria meant we weren't in need of a wedding or day-of coordinator. We held our event in the atrium and loft and it was the perfect size for our 150 guests. The food was delicious, the schedule was on track, and the space was breathtaking during a snowstorm.

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center…read more Nice. Very large. Some area is clean. Nice venue. I like how the parking across the street has a skywalk and it's fully covered and heated/cooled. Nice. Came here for collect-a-con which is very huge. Park on level 1c and use skywalk. Highly recommended

Very nice and huge place! I really hope World of Wheels stays here…read more Much easier to navigate and really big. I love the drink stands, very good choices and very friendly.

I attended a wedding here last night and the venue was perfect for the wedding reception. All of…read morethe employees were very nice and helpful. The endless stream (appetizers, dinner, after dinner small bites, & gelato/doughnut station) of food was delicious. I could be wrong, but I believe that the food was catered by the restaurant next door. The filet and chicken vesuvio dinner was very, very good, as were the side mashed potatoes, rissotto and creamed spinach. Prior to the main meal, we were served a delicious salad with fresh rolls and chunks of delicious pork belly. Woo hoo on the pork belly which put the salad over the top! The room itself is beautiful and any additional decorating is just a huge plus. The wedding reception was beautiful and everyone had a great time!

What a beaut! I love it that YOU can rent any impressive architecturally-worthy spaces. Go,…read moreChicago! No unused space left behind. My kind of Beaux-Arts style architecture: - Focus on symmetry - Hierarchy of interior spaces - Classical details, including columns and pediments - Highly decorative surfaces - Statues and figures embedded within the façade - Raised first story - Stone or stone-like materials Beaux-Arts is common in Chicago "due to it being the style of choice for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition." (Beaux-Arts by CAC)

This is a really nice building, as is often the case with seasoned architectural structures in…read moreChicago. And this is a Holabird & Roache-designed building so of course it's lovely. This one is interesting because the city hall and county building are combined into one--I'm not sure if that's common. The west side of the building holds the city offices, whilst the east side houses the county spaces. The alderpersons' downtown offices are in the city side, along with the mayor's offices, and the city council chambers. It's a well-kept building, well secured, and in easy proximity to some train lines or a walk from other Loop buildings if you're able. The building is also part of the Chicago Pedway system, which I would easily get lost in so I stay aboveground.

We transferred a city sticker. We had all of the required documents and the old sticker with us…read more The staff is rude and inefficient. The city's residents deserve better from the government they fund.