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Onesti Entertainment, founded over 35 years ago by Ron Onesti, is a world-class provider of live entertainment, concerts, theatrical shows, corporate events, festivals, casino shows, and unique dining experiences. With properties in St. Charles and Des Plaines, the industry powerhouse has become a favorite destination for drinking, dancing, and dining throughout Chicagoland.

Step outside what’s not only the tallest building in Chicago but the third-tallest building in the Western Hemisphere! The viewing tower offers spectacular views spanning up to four states, but there’s also The Ledge, a glass balcony extending four feet outside Willis Tower’s 103rd floor. At 1,353 feet in the air, its glass boxes extend out 4.3 feet from the Skydeck. An all-new, 30-60 minute interactive experience in the viewing tower shares Chicago highlights and the rich history of the tallest building in Chicago. If you’re wondering what to do in Chicago today that will be fun and educational, this is a great addition to your 103rd-floor Skydeck visit!

Since 1981, iO Theater has inspired and trained generations of America’s greatest comedic talents. Our world-renowned training program has helped thousands of performers develop and hone their skills to launch successful comedy and entertainment careers.

Connection. Creativity. Chaos (the fun kind). Available all over the USA! Forget the icebreakers and trust falls. This is team building that cranks up the volume and gets your people actually connecting — not just collecting another tote bag. We take your team, hand them a mic (sometimes literally), and turn a room of colleagues into a full-blown rock choir. It’s equal parts live music, laughter, storytelling, and spine-tingling harmony — all tailored to your event. Here’s What You Get: • 🎸 Live Music that kicks like a drum solo at Wembley • 🎤 Storytelling that hits the heart (and the funny bone) • 🎶 3-Part Harmony Choir — no singing skills required, just good vibes • 🤘 Audience Improv — spontaneous, unforgettable, and never awkward • 📝 Custom Song Creation that ties your event together with a chorus your team will hum all the way home Perfect for: • 🚀 Launching big ideas • 🔋 Energizing the middle of a long agenda • 🎉 Ending on a high that actually gets remembered We’ve done this with 10 people. We’ve done it with 2,500. Either way, we bring the same stadium-worthy energy. We’re fronted by Grammy-nominated INXS frontman Ciaran Gribbin, backed by world-class musicians, and powered by pure rock ‘n roll spirit. This isn’t “team building.” It’s a shared experience that gives your people goosebumps, grins, and genuine connection. Ready to shake things up? Let’s talk. "Best Team Building I've ever booked. Ciaran and the band were great." Arrow Electronics "It was absolutely the best team event I have ever run or attended." Lamb Weston "I can honestly say that Rock 'n Roll Team Building is the best event experience I have ever seen at a conference." Jazz Pharmaceuticals

With a passion for creativity and an unwavering commitment to perfection, we are your trusted partner in providing top-tier video, audio, and lighting solutions for any occasion or environment. Whether you're planning a dazzling wedding, a corporate gala, a live concert, or any other memorable event, our team of skilled professionals brings innovation and expertise to every project. With state-of-the-art technology, a keen eye for design, and a dedication to customer satisfaction, Luxe Productions ensures that your event will be a visual and auditory masterpiece. Let us illuminate your moments, amplify your sounds, and capture your memories in the most captivating way possible. Experience the difference with Luxe Productions and elevate your event to new heights of luxury and sophistication.

Atomic Hospitality is an innovative, expanding, Chicago-based hospitality and event group representing vibrant concepts like Untitled Supper Club, Recess, City Hall, Tabú, Morgan MFG, and Artifact Events. Our venues span from the West Loop, River North, and Ravenswood, each embracing the spirit and liveliness of the neighborhoods they’re immersed in. Though each concept and brand is unique, they are all united in their bold design-driven aesthetics and undying commitment to providing a guest experience that is both memorable and unmatched.

The vision behind Ignite Glass Studios is connecting people back to the process of creating art and engaging in the beauty of the time-honored craft of glass blowing and the exquisite art it produces along with building a new sense of community through the interactive experience of blowing glass and glass making. Ignite Glass Studios is a thriving glass art community in a space where artists can create and grow, novices can experiment and learn, and young people’s lives are transformed by the power of this collaborative art form. Ignite sparks the imagination and the creation of amazing works of art, creates a space for unique, memorable events, and opens opportunities for individual growth in a learning community that values difference, participation and collaboration. Providing a safe place for youth to explore, grow and draw inspiration is a fundamental element of Ignite’s vision.

We’re throwing it back to the roaring ’20s with our vintage, Prohibition Era-inspired design. Our sumptuous 18,000 square-foot restaurant, bar and live entertainment space hosts the largest selection of American whiskies in the world as well as carefully crafted cocktails. Our dining menu includes shareable bites, perfect pastas and beautifully creative desserts. While you dine and drink the night away, you can enjoy world-class entertainment with weekly music and titillating cabaret-style performances from Chicago’s finest. So what are you waiting for? Come join us for an undeniably unique and sensuous night out in the windy city.

Located on the Chicago Riverwalk, Taco Rio is the premier event venue, offering stunning views, authentic Mexican cuisine, and handcrafted cocktails made with fresh-squeezed juices. We would love to help bring your next event to life—let’s make it unforgettable.

Located near O’Hare and only a few blocks away from the DES Convention Center, Rosemont marks our second location in Chicagoland. The restaurant is part of the vibrant entertainment district, Parkway Bank Park at Rosemont. Fogo showcases the centuries-old cooking technique of churrasco – the art of roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame turning it into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Differentiated menus are offered for all dayparts including lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and group dining, plus full-service catering and contactless takeout and delivery options.