A classroom in a theatre with black brick walls, blue carpet, and rows of black chairs at iO Theater.
A circular neon sign for iO Theater reading 'Chicago's Best Improv Comedy' above a marquee with exposed light bulbs.
A brick event space with large windows, metal fencing, and outdoor planters at iO Theater.
The iO Theater entrance features a circular Chicago improv comedy sign, blue-and-white mural, marquee lights, and a crowd gathered behind a railing at iO Theater.

Blue Classroom at iO Theater

Training Room in a Theatre
·
Private space
1501 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL 60642 –
Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Up to 15
seats
Up to 25
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The room presents a compact, rehearsal-style interior framed by a painted brick wall and smooth plaster walls, an exposed black ceiling and patterned carpet tiles.

Room features: The space provides Wi‑Fi and air conditioning, plus a supply of stackable chairs that can be arranged to suit different layouts.

Best for: Instructor-led training sessions, small-group workshops, rehearsals and improv classes.

What sets it apart: An installed bank of overhead theatrical spotlights gives focused illumination across the floor.

Prices

Sunday
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
6:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 25
  • Classroom
    up to 15

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Air conditioner
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

Decor:
No confetti, no glitter, no silly string, no chocolate fountain.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

About iO Theater

iO Theater is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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