An event for the culture starts with a dope Black-owned venue. Whether you’re planning a wedding that will play UGK’s “I Choose You” for the newest couple in town or celebrating graduations and other life moments with loved ones — you want a venue that speaks to the story of the events’ celebrants.
Here are a handful of Black-owned event venues around the U.S. and Nigeria that’ll help you host an unforgettable event.
The Gathering Spot in Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, CA
The Gathering Spot is the go-to Black-owned venue in metro cities for hosting events that reach several communities, including Black professionals, Black tech founders, Black corporate executives, and Black creatives. Their coworking spaces are flexible enough to host a film screening, startup launch event, or surprise birthday party. All locations are fully-equipped for gathering to eat, play, work, and celebrate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Best For: Networking events, screenings, intimate member celebrations, small conferences.
Infinite Zion Farms in Orlando, FL
Farms and gardens are unique venues where your event plans can flourish. Black communities love markets and pop-up shopping events, especially in the outdoors where we can glow in the sun.
Infinite Zion Farms and plenty of other farmhouses or barns offer a natural setting that can enhance your event. The fragrance of their fresh produce and flowers in seasons will be a delight for your event guests. What’s also great about these types of Black -owned event venues that are mainly outdoors, is they are more affordable and offer social distancing if necessary.
Best For: Culinary events, farmer’s markets, dinners, outdoor events.
The Sinclair in Baltimore, MD
The Sinclair in East Baltimore lets you plan and celebrate special moments in style across three different room options — the Showroom, Suite, or Leisure Room. Because of their partnerships and collaborations with Black-owned hospitality businesses in the area, they’re able to provide curated packages for weddings, entertainment showcases, baby showers, and more. This is a wide open space that is perfect for floor-to-ceiling decorations and wall-to-wall music.
Best For: Trade shows, weddings, summits, company meetings, baby showers, parties.
The Concrete House in Detroit, MI
A historical, long-standing hotel in the Motor City hosts some of the finest, most luxurious events for guests. While weddings and photo shoots are staples here; they are heralded for their overnight retreat options for mastermind events, conferences, and coaching companies. Schedule a tour to see if their facility is the best fit.
Best For: Weddings, retreats, bachelorette parties, engagement photo shoots.
Chale Gardens in Riverdale, GA
Cha’le Gardens is a Black-owned wedding venue just south of Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson airport. So as your guests travel in to celebrate this milestone, they won’t have to go far from the runway.This hidden gem can give your wedding the waterside view you desire with 15,000 square feet of lakeside event space. Allow the outdoors to set the tone for decor, as the Black-owned venue also accommodates garden ceremonies overlooking the lake or an indoor reception to celebrate and poolside terrace to mix and mingle.
Best For: Weddings, baby showers, milestone birthday parties, company events.
I/O Spaces in Silver Spring, MD
I/O SPACES is a Black-owned venue that takes events to a premium level with their slew of spaces available for different event types. In the daytime, the facility is a busy coworking office for entrepreneurs, founders, community leaders and company executives. In the afternoon and evening, I/O transforms for your event to take place.
Best For: Conferences, coworking, pop-up shopping, company meetings.
Grey Matter Social Space in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Grey Matter Social Space is a favorite amongst the diaspora and Nigerian locals. Their indoor aesthetic is enchanting, artful, and dynamic. Their rooftop attracts an air of richness and creative expression. And when it comes to events, it has plenty of options for you to celebrate your newest business deal, promotion, or film screening. Even if you want to bring your employees together for a team activity, Grey Matter has playful areas for fun as well. The kind of indulgence available at this Black-owned event venue and their restaurant Museum of Food is nothing short of inviting, yummy, and full of life.
Best For: Coworking, conferences, after work meetups, photo shoots.
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When choosing an venue, you want to know the leadership team at the Black-owned event space will ensure your event goes smoothly. Look at reviews, find recent pictures of the location, and schedule a tour to see how the venue looks before, during, and after an event.
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