District Hall offers versatile event spaces designed to inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and make great ideas come to life.
Every time you rent space at District Hall, you’re supporting local start-ups and entrepreneurs by helping us fund our programs, networking events and free, public workspace. Our mission is to educate and connect anyone with an idea to the resources and relationships they need in order to successfully launch and grow their business. With every space you book, you make it possible for us to do just that.
A list of our physical spaces are below, but did you know we are also experts in virtual + hybrid events? Contact bookings@innovationstudio.org for a *free* consultation!
To inquire and/or book an event, we request that you fill out our event request form. We require this form to be filled out as the first step and then we can have a dialogue to further discuss pricing, availability and event space inquiries.
check out OUR SPACES
POD MEETING ROOMS
We have three pod meeting rooms of varying sizes that are great for offsite meetings, brainstorming sessions, or private calls.
Pod 2 is our small pod and Pod 1 + 3 are our larger pods.
Looking for meeting space within the next two weeks? Check our availability and book directly through our Last Minute Meetings page!
Small Pod 2
CAPACITIES
During COVID-19: Boardroom style for up to 4 people to allow for social distancing.
Amenities
Included: WiFi, IdeaPaint walls, Ceiling-mounted projector, HDMI/VGA/audio inputs, Bose sound system
By Request: Polycomm phone or Webcam
Price
$60/hour
*Special discounts will apply for a limited time due to COVID-19*
And, as always, offering 50% off for Last Minute Meetings within the next 2 weeks.
Large Pod 1 + Pod 3
CAPACITIES
During COVID-19: Boardroom style for 8-10 people to allow for social distancing.
Amenities
Included: WiFi, IdeaPaint walls, Ceiling-mounted projector, HDMI/VGA/audio inputs, Bose sound system
By Request: Polycomm phone or Webcam
Price
$120/hour
*Special discounts will apply for a limited time due to COVID-19*
And, as always, offering 50% off for Last Minute Meetings within the next 2 weeks.
Assembly
Assembly is our most flexible space: great for panels, workshops, hackathons, dinners, performances, film screenings, conferences, and more.
CAPACITY
During COVID-19: Up to 25 people to allow for social distancing.
Amenities
Included: WiFi, IdeaPaint walls, Projector, Bose sound system, floor outlets, dimmable high-bays and string lights, stackable chairs
By Request: Polycomm phone or Webcam
Price
Per bay: $50/hour for a limited time due to COVID-19
Full Assembly: $150/hour for a limited time due to COVID-19
LOUNGE
During weekdays, our lounge operates as free, public workspace. In the evenings and on weekends, it is available to book for cocktail receptions, networking events, pop-up shops, expos, and more.
CAPACITY
Due to COVID-19, we are currently able to host events for up to 25 people. Please inquire for more information.
Amenities
Price
Varies. Please contact us for more info.
All of District Hall
For large scale events, many different setup configurations are available, and the building can transition easily from one kind of use during the day to another at night (i.e. daytime conference into a nighttime reception). For events of this scale, the District Hall staff will work with you to find the right configuration for your needs.
CAPACITY
Due to COVID-19, we are currently able to host events for up to 25 people. Please inquire for more information.
Amenities
Price
Varies. Please contact us for more info.
Take a walkthrough of District Hall with our Virtual Tour here!
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Submit an Event RequestThe Nitty-Gritty Stuff
Minus the flowery language and pretty pictures: here’s what you can expect from our space.
Free Wifi
Integrated Power
Writeable Walls
Audio and visual
Each meeting space is equipped with a projector, Bose sound system, and wireless handheld microphones. Polycomms or webcams are available upon request.
Flexible space
Almost all of our furniture (and even some of our walls) are moveable and the layout of the space fosters collaboration, connection, and conversation.
On-Site Catering
Briar Events provides high-quality catering for all of our events in partnership with our onsite restaurant and café, Gather and Brew.
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From conferences and hackathons to weddings and receptions, we're all about creativity, innovation, and making your vision come to life. Learn moreHost Your Special Event At District Hall
From conferences and hackathons to weddings and receiptions, we're all about creativity, innovation, and making your vision come to life. Learn moreFood + Beverage
District Hall has an exclusive catering partnership with Briar Events, the event planning arm of The Briar Group, who operate a wide variety of restaurants across the city, including our on-site restaurant and café, Gather and Brew.
Catering
Briar Events offers a wide selection of delicious catering options and can accommodate a wide variety of events. Click here to see a sample catering menu.
Gather
Gather, our onsite restaurant, serves inventive, modern American inspired cuisine that accommodates all palates. Gather also has a bar rail that can be reserved for private events. Learn more.
Brew *CURRENTLY CLOSED*
Our onsite coffee shop, Brew, offers a range of breakfast + lunch options, coffee + other beverages. Guests are welcome to open a tab at Brew and bring food into the meeting rooms. Learn more.
Pricing
Space |
Maximum Capacity During COVID-19 |
Hourly RateDURING COVID-19* |
|---|---|---|
| Small Pod | 4 | $60 *LIMITED TIME DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE* |
| Large Pod | 8-10 | $120 *LIMITED TIME DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE* |
| Lounge | 25 | Varies |
| Single Assembly Bay | 10 | $50 *LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT* |
| 2 Assembly Bays | 25 | $100 *LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT* |
| Full Assembly | 25 | $150 *LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT* |
| All of District Hall* | 25 | Varies |
* Capacities may vary depending on setup. All hourly rates are subject to an additional setup and breakdown fee. Additional fees may apply. Please note that a full buyout of District Hall does not include Gather. Please contact us for more information about renting Gather’s space.
Site Fee Discounts
As a nonprofit, we are happy to support fellow nonprofits, startups, and on-mission events with a cost reduction on our site fees. All discounts are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please note that we always start by sending clients a full quote. If you would like to be considered for a discount, please follow up with your event manager after you receive an initial quote.