South Shore Cultural Center
7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
The South Shore Cultural Center (formerly the South Shore Country Club) has been recognized as a Chicago Landmark (2004). Those who built this fabulous facility understood that entertaining can be a fine art.
The country club-like interior, grandiose ballrooms, cascading chandeliers, meeting rooms, and stunning art gallery make hosting here exceptional. Most of the facility has been recently updated and renovated to restore the Cultural Center back to its original decor.
Stage a small convention, honor employees, or throw the party of a lifetime!
Top this with a nine-hole golf course, lighted tennis courts, and views of the lake, and it's easy to see why this site is incomparable.
Event Spaces & Capacity
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| Location | Measurements | Height | Seated Dinner | Theatre Capacity |
| Solarium | 66’x41’ 32’x37’ |
20’Ìý | 150 | 300 |
| Dining Room | 110’x50’ | 25’ | 300 | 390 |
| Dining Foyer | 31’x 60’Ìý | 20' | n/a | n/a |
| Paul Robeson Theatre | 128’x 81’ | 30' | 500 | 500 |
| Theatre Foyer | 31’x 57’ | 20' | n/a | n/a |
| Oak Room | 22’x 41’ | 9' | 50 | 50 |
| Music LibraryÌý | 25’ X 40 | 9' | 20 | n/a |
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Rates
Standard Rates
- Maximum capacity banquet style 300
- 3 hours set-up, 4 hours event time, 1 hour tear-down
| Ìý | Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
| Rental FeeÌý | $2,325.00 | $3,213.00 |
| Refundable Security Deposit | Ìý Ìý$600.00 | Ìý Ìý$600.00 |
| Security | Ìý Ìý$200.00 | Ìý Ìý$200.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | Ìý Ìý$320.00 | Ìý Ìý$320.00 |
| TOTAL | $3,445.00 | $4,333.00 |
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Weekday Hourly Rate (2 Hour Minimum) |
Ìý Ìý Ìý$315.00 | Ìý |
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Additional Weekend Hourly Rates available with use of 8 hr package only |
Ìý | Ìý Ìý$425.00 |
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- Maximum capacity banquet style 150
- 3 hours set-up, 4 hours event time, 1 hour tear-down
| Ìý | Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
| Rental FeeÌý | $1,780.00 | $2,540.00 |
| Refundable Security Deposit | Ìý Ìý$600.00 | Ìý Ìý$600.00 |
| Security | Ìý Ìý$200.00 | Ìý Ìý$200.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | Ìý Ìý$320.00 | Ìý Ìý$320.00 |
| TOTAL | $2,900.00 | $3,660.00 |
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Weekday Hourly Rate (2 Hour Minimum) |
Ìý Ìý Ìý$245.00 | Ìý |
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Additional Weekend Hourly Rates available with use of 8 hr package only |
Ìý | Ìý Ìý$340.00 |
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- Maximum capacity theatre style 500; banquet 500
- 3 hours set-up, 4 hours event time, 1 hour tear-down
| Ìý | Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
| Rental FeeÌý | $2,600.00 | $3,560.00 |
| Refundable Security Deposit | Ìý Ìý$600.00 | Ìý Ìý$600.00 |
| Security* | Ìý Ìý$200.00 | Ìý Ìý$200.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | Ìý Ìý$320.00 | Ìý Ìý$320.00 |
| TOTAL | $3,720.00 | $4,680.00 |
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Weekday Hourly Rate (2 Hour Minimum) |
Ìý Ìý $370.00 | Ìý |
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Additional Weekend Hourly Rates available with use of 8 hr package only |
Ìý | Ìý Ìý $480.00 |
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- Maximum capacity classroom style 30; theatre style 50
- 2 hours set-up, 4 hours event time, 1 hour tear-down
| Ìý | Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
| Rental FeeÌý | $600.00 | $800.00 |
| Refundable Security Deposit | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| TOTAL | $995.00 | $1,195.00 |
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Hourly Rate (2 Hour Minimum) |
$100.00 | $130.00 |
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- Maximum capacity classroom style 40; theatre style 50
- 2 hours set-up, 4 hours event time, 1 hour tear-down
| Ìý | Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
| Rental FeeÌý | $600.00 | $800.00 |
| Refundable Security Deposit | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| TOTAL | $995.00 | $1,195.00 |
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Hourly Rate (2 Hour Minimum) |
$100.00 | $130.00 |
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- Event time to conclude at 10pm. If approved through Administration, additional hours may be purchased at hourly rate.
- Hourly rate requires a two hour minimum & 6 hour maximum. Hourly Rate also requires a refundable security deposit determined per event
- Tables and standard banquet chairs are included in the price of the rental
- Chivari chairs are available for rental for $5 each
Package Rates
- For Brides/Grooms only; Dining Room (Reception), Solarium (Ceremony or Cocktails), Music Library (or comparable)
- 3 hours set-up, 6 hours of event time, 1 hour tear-down
| Rental FeeÌý | $4,530.00 |
| Refundable Deposit | Ìý Ìý$850.00 |
| Security | Ìý Ìý$200.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | Ìý Ìý$430.00 |
| TOTAL | $6,010.00 |
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- For Brides/Grooms only; Robeson Theatre (Reception), Solarium (Ceremony or Cocktails), Music Library (or comparable)
- 3 hours set-up, 6 hours of event time, 1 hour tear-down
| Rental FeeÌý | $5,100.00 |
| Refundable Deposit | Ìý Ìý$850.00 |
| Security | Ìý Ìý$200.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | Ìý Ìý$430.00 |
| TOTAL | $6,580.00 |
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- For Brides/Grooms only; Robeson Theatre (Reception), Solarium (Ceremony or Cocktails), Dining Room (Ceremony or Cocktails), Music Library (or comparable)
- 3 hours set-up, 6 hours of event time, 1 hour tear-down
| Rental FeeÌý | $6,300.00 |
| Refundable Deposit | Ìý Ìý$850.00 |
| Security | Ìý Ìý$200.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | Ìý Ìý$630.00 |
| TOTAL | $7,980.00 |
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- Grand Foyer, Dining Room, Solarium, Paul Robeson Theatre, Oak Room, Music Library, & additional rooms for event central
- 4 hours set-up, 6 hours event time, 2 hours tear-down
| Rental FeeÌý | $9,500.00 |
| Refundable Deposit | $1,500.00 |
| Security | Ìý Ìý$200.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | Ìý Ìý$630.00 |
| TOTAL | $11,830.00 |
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- Security: TBD-based on number of people & event features
- Electrical: TBD-based on additional power needs & event features
- Event time to conclude at 10pm. If approved through Administration, additional hours may be purchased at the hourly rate. Additional fees may be assessed for maintenance & security
- Additional hours for Event Package are $500/hour.
- Tables and standard banquet chairs are included in the price of the rental
To Book
Temporary date reservations are not available. To reserve South Shore Cultural Center please submit the
following:
- Special Event Venue Application
- Non-Refundable Reservation Down Payment (50% of the Rental Fee)
The Non-Refundable Reservation Down Payment Fee will be applied towards your Rental Fee. It is non-refundable and non-transferable if reservation is cancelled. All remaining fees are due 180 days prior to the event. - $35 Non-Refundable Application Fee
Reservations are not secure until all requested fees and documents are received and a contract is executed.
Additional Information
There are several pay-and-display public parking lots surrounding this facility. Parking is not guaranteed or included in facility rentals. Please consider alternative parking arrangements or providing a shuttle for guests. To purchase parking slots in advanced, please contact Standard Parking at (312) 951-0722.
Use of tables and banquet chairs is complimentary with every rental. Chivari chairs are available for rental for $5 each. Based on availability, current inventory includes event chairs and a variety of banquet, round, cabaret and high boy tables. Please contact the Special Event Manager for specific information.
- All permittees are required to use rental suppliers from the Preferred Professional List for items such as linens, tableware, tents, etc.
- Cost to be determined by rental supplier.
- Certain rentals can also be coordinated and/or contracted through the
caterers.
The ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ requires any individual or group hosting an event on ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ property to obtain General Liability Insurance in the amount of $1M ($2M if serving alcohol) naming the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ at 4830 S. Western Ave., Chicago IL, 60609. as Additional Insured. The Park District also requires the Endorsement issued by the insurance carrier. You may obtain this insurance from any insurance company of your choosing.
There is limited electrical power available, especially outside. Generators may be rented to meet electrical needs.
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