The York Rite is the next step in Freemasonry once one has become a Master Mason. It is a…read morecontinuation of our ancient legend and reveals that which was lost. Information on joining can be found on our website (http://www.chicagoyorkrite.net) and we encourage all Master Masons to learn more about our fine organization which is conveniently located in Jefferson Park. Our website is a great resource for recent news concerning our groups as well as for learning about any of the individual organizations and degrees that we practice. However, here is a little information to get started with... The Old Chicago York Rite Bodies consist of the following organizations: *La Fayette Chapter No. 2: Mark Masters & Holy Royal Arch Freemasons *Chicago Council No. 4: Royal & Select Masters ~ Cryptic Freemasonry *St. Bernard Commandery No. 35: Masonic Knights Templar *Albertus Magnus Commandery No. 92, MKT... The only commandery of research!!! Stated meetings for St. Bernard and Albertus Magnus Commanderies occur on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm while La Fayette Chapter and Chicago Council share the 3rd Tuesday of every month, also meeting at 7:30pm. Dinner for all 4 groups is always at 6:30pm. Location: Jefferson Park Masonic Temple 5418 West Gale Street, Chicago, IL 60630-2190 This address is easily accessible from the Kennedy Expressway (I-90), Milwaukee Avenue, the CTA's Blue Line, and Metra's Union Pacific Northwest Line. We welcome Master Masons interested in learning more about our organization as well as those who have not been able to attend meetings recently and those visiting from other York Rite Bodies. Additionally, the York Rite also has several prominent invitational (honorary) organizations located in Chicago for those who have advanced in their work with the York Rite. As the nature of these organizations implies, one must be invited and does not apply or ask to join them. *IL York Rite College No. 15: Supporting & promoting York Rite Freemasonry *St. Bridget Council No. 23, Knight Masons: Irish Green Degrees *Lux Ex Oriente Council No. 379, Allied Masonic Degrees *Even Me'Ukevet Council No. 167, Allied Masonic Degrees

Such a vibe! I recommend Saturdays for their hip hop night! Fridays and Sundays are dope too. Lots…read moreof celebrities

They prevent people from entering, having them stand outside as if to appear packed, when in…read morereality it was as empty as a ghost town. Also there is no free seating, you have to pay to sit down. Waitresses on their phones instead of serving. Actually what about this place is actually good?

Got to visit Guild Row and their new LTO ("LIMITED TIME ONLY") which is a patio bar and restaurant…read more LTO features Po'Boy, Wine, Live Music and soft serve ice cream. This restaurant is only available for a limited time through the summer months of 2024. We were fortunate to attend an After Party Popup sponsored by Motorshucker with complimentary food samples and wine from Regalis & Cream. We were able to divulge in some yummy caviar (Regalis Ostera Noir) and oysters. In addition to some lite bites of salami, meats, cheeses and peppers. These all came from Regalis and were delicious. I would definitely like to try their full size charcuterie board this summer. I may even try to order some charcuterie meats and cheeses from Regalis. They were premium quality. LTO also had for purchase their full menu. We ordered the Catfish Po Boy and Kettle Chips. Very impressed with this sandwich. They did a good job of frying the fish and the hoagie bread was perfect. The kettle chips compliment the sandwich. The Raventos i Blanc was the favorite wine tasted on this occasion. Guild Row itself is very cute co-working space. Lots of tables, couches and comfy areas to work. This space serves also as a social club. I could see how combining the two are a perfect pair. The members only lounge had a full service bar: liquor, wine, and beer. Our evening was awesome. We enjoyed the sounds of the live music, the divine smells coming from the fire pit. Would definitely consider a membership as a person that WFH and will be on the look out for more opportunities to visit LTO (no membership needed).

I wish more people knew about how amazing Guild Row is! My husband and I sort of stumbled upon it…read moreone afternoon. They have a huge outdoor patio, and we decided to eat lunch there. What a calming space - both indoors and outdoors. There are plenty of tables to sit and do work. There are numerous outlets outside so that your devices will never die on you! The bar opens at 3pm. We were there earlier so we grabbed an espresso and enjoyed the sunshine. The patio is dog-friendly! I can't wait to go back this week and get some work done!

Aural tradition is a not-for-profit organization supporting traditional music and storytelling in…read morethe Chicago area by providing a monthly newsletter for the past 40 or more years. I've been on their subscription list in recent years so it occurred to me to Yelp it. This publication is no fluff, no fancy text, but a wonderful, comprehensive compendium of what is happening in the Chicago metro area: folk concerts, jams, festivals, and similar activities on two sides of a single sheet of paper. They bring together listings for places like Bill's Blues, Fitzgeralds, Hogeye Folk Arts, the Old Town School, the World Music Company, and many little coffee houses/chuch venues, etc. The one downside: they are not on line, but solely in print with their monthly issue. While subscriptions are available to anyone (about $10 a year I think), word of the newsletter usually spreads by....well, by the aural tradition. Contact info is listed on the newsletter as 773-493-8672. They also welcome volunteers (773-685-8464) to help get out the monthly issues. This is a great way to plug into what's happening in the world of traditional music in Chicago and environs.

Chicago Sailors! Great way to get to know fellow vendors, college teams, and meet amazing sailors…read morefrom all over the area.

UNPROFESSIONAL OWNERSHIP Update: an indication of the lack…read moreof professionalism is the suggestion that I rallied my friends and family to leave low reviews in search of a refund. We already know we aren't getting a refund. The owner made that clear when we tried to remedy the situation with her over the phone. Nicolle was informed of the lack of AC during the event by a staffer who told me herself that she'd contacted Nicolle. Another indicator of her lacking professionalism is the angry emails she sent me regarding my Yelp review - no apology, just anger and threats to have my Yelp account blocked and shut down. She says we toured the venue 6 times... we saw it 3x. Finally, she dismissed the fact that her staffers were unprofessional and didn't know how to tap kegs/mix drinks just because my dad provided a generous tip. If you read the review my dad left (HJ), you'll see that his generous tip does not reflect his dissatisfaction with the service. He's just a generous tipper. I want to start by saying that I had an amazing wedding; definitely the wedding of my dreams thanks to my wedding parties and family. However, the service from the owner Nicolle was just terrible and so unprofessional. When it came to securing a contract or receiving payment, she was on top of the communication. It wasn't until after she met my now-husband and wedding parties that her friendly and responsive demeanor entirely changed. She was condescending and treated us like children. Prior to meeting my entourage, I asked about security and she said that we wouldn't need it unless we wanted it. After meeting my entourage, she told me that since my crowd is mostly younger (it wasn't) she would be contracting security for our event to ensure that we weren't serving alcohol to minors. What an assumption! Whatever age we are, we are paying her and deserve to be treated with respect. Her contract stated that a week prior to the event we would communicate any accommodations or other details for the event, including possible early drop off or arrival of decor. I called her twice and emailed her a follow up - never received a response from her except for her to tell me that she was unable to accommodate us any more - 6 days later & 2 days before my wedding. Her lack of attention to detail could have ruined my day. Bartenders who couldn't tap a keg (she knew we'd have kegs 6 weeks prior to event date) and refused to mix drinks, and her "industrial strength AC" that she promised didn't work throughout the entire 80 degree day and showed "service required." She refused to honor any of these mistakes and stated that there was an event the day after and everything was fine. Maybe a smaller crowd would have been fine but 80 people in suits and cocktail attire were drenched with sweat. Fortunately I had fantastic family and friends who made sure my day was magical. The space is cute but the professionalism is nonexistent and a HUGE headache.

Lovely venue! Attended a dance event here many years ago, and selected this space for an offsite…read morework meeting. We had ample space for 15 of us, with different "work zones" for our meeting activities throughout the day -- and probably would have still felt this way with double the people. It was spacious enough for us to spread out, but still feels cozy with the mix-and-match decor. Appreciated the option to have some light catering to sustain us, without having to do all the legwork for that - and Nicolle was attentive to requests during the contracting/ setup phase. For a corporate meeting - we challenged the wi-fi capacity as we had a lot of folks joining video remotely; if A/V is your top need, this may not be your ideal spot without some additional technology brought in. For a fully or mostly in-person workshop or meeting in a unique space, go for it! Looking forward to hosting here again.

Multiple attempts to contact this organization to hold an event have gone unanswered. The space…read moreseems to capable of holding many more events, but does not.

Madonna Birthday Celebration. Music, videos, retro clothes, drinks and empanadas! Fun vibe!read more

This series of outdoor concerts celebrating Space's tenth anniversary is amazing. Held in the lot…read morenear Temperance Brewing, the beer is plentiful. The stage is reminiscent of street festivals, and it is an absolutely great experience. Just like visiting Space in Evanston for a show, the sound here is impeccable. Food trucks and port-a-potties are available and there are other vendors. There's even a booth to register to vote or update your voter registration. If you're feeling brave, climb into one of the bathtubs for a perfect new Yelp (or tinder) profile pic. Parking is free about a block west.

I love Space events, and this outdoor was no exception. Always great to enjoy a show where the…read moreperson on the sound board actually knows what they are doing. The Out of Space events have a great vibe. My only complaint is that there should be more of them!! Nicely done, folks at Space.