Intrested in Booking a Private Event?

April 1st, 2026, The.BlkRoom will officially begin accepting private bookings of our space in response to the requests of our community!

For those who are not looking for a long-term commitment or want to try out the space before becoming members, we are now offering 30 booking hours per month for non-members.

Our priority remains our membership program, as we continue to provide an accessible, high-quality working environment for Black and Brown creatives. Limiting private bookings to 30 hours per month allows us to uphold our mission while meeting the needs of our larger community.

What you need to know!

The.BlkRoom is a vibrant 1,885 sq ft space featuring stunning north and west-facing windows and soaring 20-foot ceilings on the second floor of a brick and cement industrial artist loft. Located off Lake and Pulaski in West Garfield Park, we're just steps from the Green Line train, offering 30 shared parking spots and full ADA accessibility, including a friendly elevator. We are open to bookings Monday through Sunday 8:00am - 11:30pm, with priority to our Members.

During your reservation, everything in the space is accessible to you, and a dedicated staff member will be on hand to facilitate your event, ensuring a smooth experience. Explore our versatile amenities, including an impressive archival library, work desks, comfortable seating, an upright piano, a full PA system with microphones, extra tables and chairs, a projector, and a TV perfect for work meetings or presentations. Plus, enjoy our secluded recording studio—the Whisper Room—generously donated to us by WBEZ and City Bureau.

All materials, resources, and additional equipment will be provided upon serious inquiry.

The.Blkroom is renting the space at $75.00 an hour with additional fees for multiple volunteers assisting during your event. — To prioritize our membership program, we are only renting 30 hours of space a month. So secure your spot as event requests are open adn first come first serve.

Serious Inquiries ONLY

Fill out the form below to inquire about renting the space

Frequently Asked Questions

  • All ticketed events must be sliding scale, accessible, and/or donation-based to be held at TBR, whether rented privately or hosted through our program.

  • Yes!! We encourage you to bring vendors and host food or drinks in your space.

    However, if your event is public (posted on social media), there must be no sale of alcohol without a vendor holding a valid liquor license

  • Once you submit a request, a TBR staff member will reach out to learn more about your booking and coordinate a follow-up tour of the space.

    After scheduling and completing your tour, we will send you a booking agreement to review and sign, along with payment links for the initial deposit to secure your reservation.

    Bookings are not confirmed until these steps are completed.