The Black Cat Theatre
2810 Sutton Blvd.
Maplewood, Missouri 63143
314/963-8800
www.blackcattheatre.org
The Black Cat Theatre is a very cool space that can be rented for events. It can hold approximately 300 people seated at cabaret tables, has a stage, a small kitchen and bar service. They give a lower rental fee to non-profits.

Cabanne House
5300 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63112
314/454-1488
www.stlouisamb.org
The Cabanne House is an historic home located in Forest Park, at the corner of Lindell and Union Blvds. Built in 1876, it has been beautifully restored and decorated. It is an ideal setting for a small wedding, with space for wedding party staging. An elegantly plated dinner party, cocktail party, business breakfast or luncheons of varying sizes work well in the setting, accommodating up to 60 seated, and 100 at a standing event. With tenting outside, The Cabanne can accommodate up to 350 in warmer months, and 250 in cooler weather.

Center of Creative Arts (COCA)
524 Trinity Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63130
314/7215-1834
www.cocastl.org
COCA has several event spaces to accommodate varying sized groups from a small cocktail party to a performance to a large seated dinner. The historic 1950’s building houses a theater, dance studio, and gallery, which can accommodate as many as 250 seated or 300 standing guests.

The Center of Clayton
50 Gay Avenue
Clayton, Missouri 63105
314/290-8500
www.centerofclayton.com
The Clayton Community Center has 3 meeting/banquet rooms, reception lobby, arcade room, and lots of recreational areas (climbing wall, pool, gymnasium) that are ideal for fun parties. The banquet rooms accommodate 80 to 120 seated guests and up to 500 guests for the entire recreational spaces. The Center of Clayton is a great venue for meetings, luncheons, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthday parties.

The Cosmopolitan and The Thaxton
1009 Olive Street and 1112 Olive Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
314/621-3737
www.thaxtonbuilding.com
The Cosmopolitan has a Medieval feel and is ideal for intimate events, including business meetings. The Thaxton, formerly know as the Eastman Kodak Building, is a beautiful example of the Art Deco Style. The Thaxton can accommodate 180 guests for a seated dinner and up to 300 for a stand-up cocktail party. It has a great bar area downstairs and a balcony over the main floor. It is a beautiful space for a wedding or a more casual event.

Des Lee Gallery
1627 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103
314/621-8735

Phillip Slein Gallery
1319 Washington Avenue, 63103
314/621-4634
www.phillipsleingallery.com
Des Lee Gallery is owned by Washington University, and both galleries are managed by Phillip Slein. They are open gallery spaces with white walls, sometimes with exhibitions, sometimes not, that are great for groups from 50 for a seated event and up to 200 guests for a cocktail party. Located downtown on Washington among hip restaurants, galleries, and clubs, a fun place to host a party.

The Hawken House
1155 S. Rock Hill Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63119
314/968-1776
www.historicwebster.org/hawken_house.shtml
Hawken House is the oldest house in Webster Groves and on the National Historic Register. The History Center Barn is associated with and sits behind the Hawken House. It is a beautiful venue for parties of up to 120 guests. Weddings have been performed in front of the massive stone fireplace and outside in the lush garden. The Barn is available for breakfast, lunch, and evening parties.

The Kemper Art Museum
Washington University Campus
314/935-4523
kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu
The Kemper is a beautiful, contemporary space for cocktail parties, both large and small. The Museum is a very sophisticated venue that can include a gallery talk as part of the event theme.

The Lodge Des Peres
1050 Des Peres Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63131
314/835-6150
www.desperesmo.org
The Lodge is a great place for events from 50 to 225 guests. The building is newer, in great shape, and can be adapted to accommodate casual parties as well as elegant affairs. Events can include swimming pool and gymnasium activities. The Lodge is reasonably priced and conveniently located just off Highway 270 and Manchester.

The Magic Chef Mansion
3400 Russell
St. Louis, Missouri 63104
314/664-3400
sddonaho@swbell.net
This beautiful, renovated 19th century mansion with extensive grounds, former home of the inventor of The Magic Chef oven, is a magical spot for an elegant affair. The facility can accommodate 50 for a seated dinner, up to 99 inside, and over 100 if using the lovely terrace and garden area.

The Mahler Ballroom
4915 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314/361-4411
www.mahlerballroom.com
Located in the Central West End, the Mahler Ballroom has a beautiful 4,000 square foot ballroom with an ornate balcony overlooking the dance floor. There is seating for 200 on the main floor, plus additional seating on the balcony. Built in 1860 and renovated in 2004, it is a lovely space for a wedding or any elegant affair. They feature event planning services to help you with all the details for your event.

Shaw’s Coffee
5147 Shaw Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
314/771-6920
www.shawscoffee.com
Shaw’s Coffee Café is a beautiful venue for a special, intimate occasion, located next to Viviano’s Market on The Hill. The café, which originally was a bank, has been restored and is on the National Registry of Historic Buildings. The café is a perfect site for a cocktail party of 100 guests or a seated dinner for 50. In nice weather, guests might want to take advantage of the sidewalk café area for passed hors d’oeuvres or additional seating. The original bank vault has trompe l’oeile painted walls and can be set for an intimate table. Included in the rental package are barista services for special coffee-inspired beverages. Events can be scheduled for evenings and Sundays.

Sheldon Concert Hall
6348 Washington Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314/533-9900
www.sheldonconcerthall.org
The Sheldon Concert Hall houses a variety of event spaces that are appropriate for
hors d’oeuvre receptions, seated weddings, business meetings, luncheons and dinners from 70 to 700 guests. The Spiering Room has a beautiful skyline view and the Sheldon Ballroom has the charm of an old-fashioned ballroom. Event entertainment can include viewing the rotating exhibits in the five art galleries of the Sheldon.

Third Degree Glass Factory
5200 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314/367-4527
www.stlglass.com
Third Degree is a working glass-blowing factory in a renovated space with an industrial feel. You can transform the Cool Room or the Hot Room into a casual, funky, or elegant party space to accommodate 300 seated guests to 1000 standing guests. As part of their event services, they offer glass blowing activities from demonstrations to creating your own paperweight. A really fun place for a party!

Historic Old Courthouse
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
11 North 4th Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63102
314/655-1600
www.slfp.com/oldcourthouse.html
The Old Courthouse, is a dramatic spot for an event. The Rotunda is simple, historic, and open to the ceiling, three floors above. Great for stand-up cocktail parties to seated dinners, including wedding receptions. The Courthouse provides some built-in entertainment with tours and exhibitions.

Soulard Preservation Hall
New Venue, soon to be open