Hall Rentals at the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
Plan your event in one of our beautiful, historic venues. DANK Haus was built in 1927 and is full of elegant architectural details. From the marble lobby to the gilt plaster frieze of the ballroom, DANK Haus is the perfect setting for your event. Our Chicago skyline views will impress your guests whether native Chicagoans or out of towners. Rental income supports cultural and language programming.
Event Spaces & Capacities
Marunde Ballroom
5th Floor
4,000 square feet
Cocktails: 400 guests
Dinner:
250 guests, round tables
450 guests, long tables
Theatre style: 300 guests
Classroom: 112 guests
Skyline Lounge
6th Floor
1,500 square feet
Cocktails: 90 guests
Dinner:
60 guests, round tables
84 guests, long tables
Theatre style: 80 guests
Classroom: 32 guests
Brandenburg Room
2nd Floor
2,750 square feet
Cocktails: 200 guests
Dinner:
130 guests, round tables
150 guests, long tables
Theatre style: 200 guests
Classroom: 48 guests
Terrasse
6th Floor * can be added to any space
160 square feet
Cocktails: 30 guests
Ceremony: 60 guests
Pricing
2011 Basic Rates are as follows:| Marunde Ballroom | $4000.00 |
| Skyline Lounge | $200.00 per hour, 4 hour minimum |
| Brandenburg Room | $200.00 per hour, 4 hour minimum |
| Terrasse | $500.00 flat |
Please note that we offer special rates to non profits, Monday - Thursday events and special situations. Pricing is subject to change at any time.
Highlights of the Cultural Center Rental:- All event spaces are flexible and versatile
- Experienced special events staff
- Tables & chairs included
- All spaces mp3 compatible
- Professional bartenders included
- Free parking lot for 90 vehicles (Download parking map)
- Professional prep kitchen
- Convenient freight access
- All rooms freshly decorated
- New air conditioning, roofs and elevators
- Generous setup and pick up times
- Unrestricted caterer list, preferred below
- Ice service
Weddings
Your wedding, your vision, DANK Haus' lovely backdrop. On site ceremonies available in 4 settings.Quinceanera
Up to 450 guests, festival style. 3 hour dance rehearsal the Wednesday before your day.Fundraisers
As a nonprofit itself, DANK Haus is sensitive to your needs. We have vast experience with fundraisers and auctions. Contact us for special pricing.Meetings
DANK is conveniently located in bustling Lincoln Square near the Western Brown line stop & the Metra. Large and intimate spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Where can I park?
- After business hours, guests are welcome to park in the MB Financial Lot at Western & Gunnison Metered street parking is available in 3 hour increments (Download parking map)
- Where do I deliver?
- In the alley behind Western, off of Lawrence, our freight entrance is marked 4740 on a black & gold door to the high right. Please ring once, the facility person will be there shortly. Keep in mind it is a large building and it will take a minute to arrive by you.
- When may I deliver?
- We highly encourage deliveries the day before your event. Delivery hours are between 9am and 6pm Saturday deliveries are accepted after 10:00 am
- When may I pick up?
- If you cannot take things the same night, please come on Monday between 9am and 4pm The facility is closed on Sundays unless rented.
- Can I decorate the space?
- We will try to accommodate your vision. Only preexisting hooks or painters tape may be used. Open flames are not permitted. The following may not be used on Cultural Center property: rice, sand, birdseed, bubbles, feathers, confetti and colored flower petals. White flower petals may be used.
- What size linens do I need?
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72" round 108" or 120" for dining/ 132" to floor 60" round 90" or 108" for dining/120'' to floor 48" round 90" for dining/108" to floor 8' long 72x144 for dining/90x156 to floor 32" oval hi boy 120" to floor/132' with tied sash 3' square 60" slight drop/90" to floor - Do your offer food or beverage service?
- We do not offer any food. We can offer Julius Meinl coffee service. Other beverage services are available, contact us for more information.
- Do I have a dedicated staff person?
- Rentals are an important source of cultural programming support. However, there is no full time sales person. Your event will receive our full attention at booking and at a final walk through close to your date.
