Best activation spaces for rent in Chicago, IL

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Featured activation spaces in Chicago, IL

West Town Loft/Art Space

Chicago | West Town

$150 per hour
80
12
Over 1800 sq ft of open loft space with so much natural light and character beyond belief! At our space, there is also a little lounge area just inside the large rolling door that has access to shelves, mirrors, fridges, extra seating, etc. If you're looking for this space for a wedding or larger event, you may also have access to our foyer area for light decor and signage! Add another 500 sqft with lobby and foyer. Space Details: - 70 Chairs - 15 Tables - Small Catering Area - Outside Food Allowed - PA System Available for $100 (mic, speaker, aux cable) - DJ's must bring their own equipment - $100 for piano use | $100 for PA System - Freight Elevator This space has been utilized in many ways such as wedding/bridal/baby showers, birthday parties, wedding ceremonies and receptions, photoshoots, live music venue, meetings, visual artist gallery, and dance performances. Your options are unlimited here! We like to think of this space as an expansion of the creativity everyone has with them, in hopes it can help others find their inner creativity even more! Free parking in the lot, plus lots of free street parking on Hubbard St. Bathroom on 3rd Floor, just down the hall along with an artist slop sink. Important: No glitter, confetti, confetti guns or cannons NOTE: The Rental Fee Does Not Include Staffing Which May Vary Depending On Size And Nature Of Event. Absolutely NO glitter, mylar or confetti

Minimalist Home | Former Charcoal Factory

Chicago | West Town

$550 per hour
75
3
Unique home nestled in the Lincoln Yards/Bucktown neighborhood. Our space is filled with a diverse selection of globally sourced artifacts and one-of-a-kind artwork. PRICING BREAKDOWN BELOW IN PRICING SECTION. Space Details: - 2 level home - 2 Living areas - WIFI - Fully integrated sound system, accessible via bluetooth - 2 Bathrooms - Full Kitchen - Garage - Outdoor patio - Courtyard (can fit 2 cars) - Load in thru the alley | Easy access - Ivy covered roof deck - Unique furnishing (rotating items and artwork) **Open to extended hours** Ideal location for: - Commercials - Photo shoots - Promo shoots/videos - Magazine shoots - Fashion/Product shoots

Studio Space in Historic Chicago Building

Chicago | Chicago Loop

$150 per hour
100
A yoga, meditation, and nap space in the Chicago Loop that operates during work hours. This means that we have a lot of open space that we love to fill! The space is great for fitness, dance, yoga, or meditation groups; however, it also has space to host other experiences. If you can dream it, we would love to help you make it happen!

Edgy, Elegant & Industrial Themed Rental

Chicago | West Town

$200 per hour
40
This space is an edgy, industrial technicolor dream! We feature 2000 square feet of a sound dampened main room, 1 full bathroom, full kitchen, daylight lounge, bar area, and a full-on European-made, bespoke BDSM dungeon set up with props for photography and videography. Hand-built designer touches in the bespoke millwork, Restoration Hardware chandeliers, dress forms and bar counter stools, and extra high 14 ' ceilings set this space apart. The old piano factory storefront features a large window of vintage ice block glass from the Chicago World's Fair era. This window has motorized shades to either create light filtering or near black out if you wish to utilize the gorgeous ambiance of the chandeliers and LED lighting. Our Lounge area is SW facing and full of light for your daytime photography and videography needs. We are a lower level space with a 16x7 foot window that pours in unobstructed midday light. All the lights are dimmable and all LED lights are controllable and color changing on our app-loaded house iPad, or a remote control. Two Sonos speakers on either end of the space are able to fill your shoot or event with music. An extra 30 minutes is built into the bookends of your rental to allow you to acclimate to the space and lighting and to clean up after. This visual arts space is perfect for the content creator of the spicy allure, fetish photography, boudoir photography and fashion forward, edgy and modern photography. We're also perfect for small daytime and evening gatherings or events, such as drag shows, birthday soiree's, burlesque, cabaret, art gallery openings, BDSM workshops, creative performance art, pop ups, open mic's and meeting! Our front window seat cushions can be removed to accommodate a cat walk style stage space for performances.

Modern Culinary Event Space for 15 Guests

Chicago | West Town

$250 per hour
15
This space was designed for private entertaining! Chefs love the open kitchen, and guests love the fresh, friendly space. Features an impressive 15-foot long bar, perfect for culinary demonstrations. The kitchen is open to large dining and living room spaces. Located in hot Humbolt Park, there is easy street parking and plenty of nearby amenities.

Quirky, Cute Vintage Shop

Chicago | Bridgeport

$150 per hour
40
Quirky, cute vintage storefront. Colorful clothing & rotating art gallery walls meet modern gray interior with hand built wooden fixtures. We are a family-owned business in Bridgeport specializing in handmade, vintage & upcycled clothing, home goods & more. The walls are a light gray and laminate faux-wood flooring throughout. There is a bathroom on the property and central AC/heat. All fixtures are handmade and add a homey feel to the grayscale interior. A small curtained-off dressing room is in the back corner with a selection of vintage art & decor. Classic Chicago exposed vents go across the room along one side of the space. The space is 800 sq ft, only 12 ft wide.

Large & lively restaurant on sunny corner

Chicago | Bucktown

$250 per hour
80
1
Single-storey Costa Rican restaurant on an acute corner of Milwaukee Avenue in a high-traffic area of the Bucktown neighborhood. With the exception of the interior buffet seating along half of the wall space, all tables and chairs are movable. The interior space is incredibly colorful and tropical while the exterior has glass mosaic along the bottom half of the exterior. The entire perimeter of the building has retractable accordion-style windows.

Unique Bucktown/Logan Square Event Space

Chicago | Logan Square

$90 per hour
30
Our venue is a great location for all your unique business needs. We offer space available for everything from local events to business functions to art shows. Contact us today to find out how we can help you thrive and grow! It is an immaculately clean space with stunning hardwood floors throughout, beautiful new full kitchen, a large amount of white wall space, making it the perfect location to host your next Pop-Up, exhibit, product launch or event. It is a minimal yet elegant space with beautiful interior. Located off I-94 and 2 blocks from the Western Blue Line. This space is located on the ground level, easily accessible and is a welcoming venue for your next event.

Glass House with VIEW

Chicago | Near North

$97 per hour
12
Open. BRIGHT. And full of character. Great for photoshoots or video shoots. views are perfect from every room. 2 restrooms. 70in TV. Bluetooth sound for personal music. Natural light during day and view gets even better at night! Front room. Restroom and kitchen included. If bedrooms needed, choose option for bedrooms added. One is a master bedroom with walk-in closet, other is a toddlers room/baby nursery.

Storefront in Pilsen/Little Village

Chicago | Marshall Square

$50 per hour
75
Responds within an hour
1900SQFT Vacant Storefront For Rent.​ HVAC commercial fridge and vent all set up.​ Heavy Cermak commercial corridor traffic.​ Next to Walmart and Pete’s Fresh Market.​ High street visibility.​ Perfect for convenient store, hair salon, restaurant, medical office, work live space and traditional office use.​ Full ceiling height basement for potential storage.​

Day Light Photography Studio with Rooftop

Chicago | East Pilsen

$145 per hour
30
Our space space is newly renovated with freshly painted white walls, tall ceilings, light wood floors, and large north facing windows that allow for ample natural lighting. There are dressing rooms to make changing in the space super convenient. We also have access to a beautiful rooftop with incredible views of downtown Chicago.

Beautiful Industrial Event Space

Chicago | West Town

$100 per hour
40
Located in West Town near Fulton Market, our space is lively, bright, and perfect for your next event. Our space is home to artists, creatives, and passionate folks in Chicago. ‍ A great open space for meetings, parties, get-togethers, and more. The Whole Space Rental includes use of the large main Coworking area and the Conference room. Our Space Includes a kitchenette and 2 refrigerators for food and drinks. The space is BYOB and you can bring and serve any food or drink you want!

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