Located in the historic Beverly neighborhood on Chicago’s far south side, the Beverly Arts Center is the ideal location for your extraordinary event. Our modern, industrial-chic, 40,000 square foot venue can accommodate an intimate gathering for 25, indoor dining for up to 100 guests, or a gala event for 400 in both indoor and outdoor spaces. The BAC features vaulted ceilings, polished concrete floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows and includes several distinctive and flexible spaces that provide a blank canvas just waiting for you to transform them into the exceptional event of your dreams. Our spacious 3,000 square foot outdoor courtyard is the perfect setting to say “I do” or dine under the stars. If you’re looking for a theatrical way to say, “I do,” the Baffes Theatre is the perfect setting. The Beverly Arts Center is a vibrant and multifaceted not-for-profit organization serving the Chicago metro area with high-quality programs in dance, visual arts, music, film and theater. The 40,000 square foot space houses a 400-seat theatre, art gallery, exhibition spaces, music and dance studios, art classrooms and event rental spaces including a courtyard and light-filled atrium. Founded in 1967 and located in Chicago’s historic Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood, the BAC is also home to an extensive community outreach program.