City Center, Near Public Transit
BYOB, In-House Tables/Chairs, Breakout Rooms, AV
Historic, Meeting/Conference Space, Rustic, Outdoor Space, Featured
Max Seated
300
Max Reception
400
Mae District
19 East 21st Street, Chicago, IL 60616
Located near McCormick Place in Chicago’s South Loop, Mae District blends historic architecture with flexible, design-forward event spaces. Exposed brick, original steel beams, restored herringbone floors, tall windows, and skylights create a distinctive backdrop for weddings, corporate events, meetings, and social celebrations. Three connected indoor rooms, a private outdoor garden, breakout space, and modern event amenities allow gatherings to flow seamlessly while preserving the character of a building rooted in Chicago history for every occasion.
Max Seated
300
Max Reception
400
City Center, Near Public Transit
BYOB, In-House Tables/Chairs, Breakout Rooms, AV
Historic, Meeting/Conference Space, Rustic, Outdoor Space, Featured
50 Seated | 50 Reception
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden is a private outdoor patio tucked just off Junes Room, surrounded by greenery and softly lit with market lights. The 1,000-square-foot space offers an intimate setting for ceremonies, cocktail hours, networking breaks, and small gatherings, accommodating up to 50 seated guests or 50 for receptions outdoors seasonally.
300 Seated | 400 Reception
Junes + Jades
Combining Junes and Jades creates Mae District’s largest standard event configuration, offering 4,000 square feet of flexible space for larger gatherings. The connected rooms support seated dinners, receptions, conferences, and celebrations while maintaining distinct architectural character, accommodating up to 300 seated guests or 400 for a cocktail-style reception comfortably indoors.
150 Seated | 200 Reception
Jades Room
Jades Room pairs industrial character with abundant natural light from floor-to-ceiling south-facing windows. Original steel beams, restored tile, herringbone floors, and a built-in bar give the room a distinctive look for cocktail hours, dinners, networking events, and celebrations, with capacity for 150 seated guests or 200 reception-style guests comfortably indoors.
200 Seated | 250 Reception
Junes Room
Junes Room brings historic character to the center of Mae District with its preserved original ceiling, dark herringbone floors, and generous proportions. The 2,200-square-foot space works well for dinners, presentations, receptions, and corporate programs, accommodating up to 200 seated guests or 250 for a standing reception with flexible layouts throughout.
150 Seated | 200 Reception
The Palm Room
The Palm Room is a bright, airy space filled with natural light from large north-facing windows and skylights along its central aisle. Restored herringbone floors and crisp white walls create a polished, adaptable backdrop for ceremonies, dinners, presentations, and receptions, accommodating 150 seated guests or 200 for cocktail-style events comfortably.
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