Venue

Civic Opera House
Every year, we enjoy the challenging process of finding a venue that suits the ethos of Q. We know that “place” plays an important role to the Q experience; it shapes how we learn, reflects a rich history and illuminates the culture of the city we inhabit.

This year, Q is eager to host our Chicago gathering at the widely respected Civic Opera House. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago’s business and cultural center, the Civic Opera House has stood as a city landmark since 1929. In a city known for its elaborate and detailed architecture, the Civic Opera House ranks among the top, due to its unique exterior shape and blended Art Nouveau and Art Deco designed interior. It was originally built and designed for the Civic Opera of Chicago and has since been home to several opera companies before being bought as the permanent home of the renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago. In addition to its opera specialty, the opera house has played host to numerous Broadway shows and and a range of musical performances, from standards such as Frank Sinatra to current favorites like Andrew Bird.

The Civic Opera House marks a return to the round-table seating format for Q Chicago, where we strive to create the most conducive environment possible for discussion and collaboration among the community of leaders present.

Civic Opera House         Downtown Location