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About BooCoo Cultural Center

Welcome to Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, the city-owned venue in Evanston, IL, housed at 1823 Church Street (formerly BooCoo Cultural Center). Opened in 2015 after the Boocoo space foreclosure, this 5,000-square-foot facility supports a range of programming with two primary rental spaces: the Stage Room and the West Room. Each rental includes tables and chairs, with capacity for up to 75 guests across the combined spaces. Whether you’re hosting a concert, workshop, exhibit, or cultural event, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, reliable arrangements—just like having a friend in the business helping you secure your seats.

Below you’ll find practical details on seating, parking, transit access, and nearby hotels and dining to plan a smooth visit to this Evanston cultural hub.

Venue overview: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center totals about 5,000 square feet, with two main spaces—Stage Room and West Room—available for rental. The setup typically includes tables and chairs, but there is no publicly published seating chart; capacity refers to the combined rental spaces. The building has a rich history of concerts, exhibits, youth programming, and cultural activities since its 2015 reopening. Nearby transportation options include Metra UP-N stations (Davis, Main, Central), CTA Purple Line stops (Davis, Foster, Noyes), and Pace bus routes (201 Central/Ridge, 208 Golf Road, 213 Green Bay Road). Parking is ample across the street. Within walking distance are several hotels to suit different stays, including Hilton Orrington Evanston, Graduate Evanston, and Hyatt House Evanston. If you’re planning an event at Gibbs-Morrison, we can help connect you with suitable local vendors and accommodations to ensure a seamless experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address and rename: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201 (formerly BooCoo Cultural Center; renamed in 2015).
  • Capacity: Up to 75 guests for rentals (Stage Room and West Room).
  • Venue type: City-owned cultural center offering rental space for programming, with a 5,000 sq ft facility footprint historically hosting a recording studio and cafe space.
  • Seating/chart: Two main spaces available for rentals — Stage Room and West Room; rentals include tables and chairs; no public seating chart published, capacity pertains to the combined rental spaces.
  • Parking: Plenty of parking available across the street.
  • Transit and access: Evanston public transit options include Metra UP-N stops (Davis/Main/Central), CTA Purple Line stops (Davis/Foster/Noyes), and Pace bus routes (e.g., 201 Central/Ridge, 208 Golf Road, 213 Green Bay Road).
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Orrington Evanston, Graduate Evanston, Hyatt House Evanston are within walking distance.
  • Notable events hosted/history: Opened as Gibbs-Morrison/Centre in 2015 after foreclosure of the Boocoo space; 2015 opening event coverage; 2018 budget discussions considered halting city operations; 2022 opened a new teen center adjacent to the site; the facility has hosted concerts, exhibits, youth programming, and cultural activities.
  • Renamed: Former Boocoo Cultural Center renamed Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center in February 2015.
  • Notable facility size: The center totals about 5,000 square feet, with dedicated spaces including a Stage Room and West Room.