HOW BIG IS BLOCK 41?

15,000 square feet on two levels

  • The ceiling height on the 1st floor is 12’-8’’ (11’-0” to bottom of lowest beam)

  • The ceiling height on the 2nd floor is 14’-3” (11’-10” to bottom of lowest beam)

WHAT IS THE CAPACITY?

  • Total building with Courtyard: 720+ standing/622 seated

  • Bert & Tot Ballroom: 359+ standing/350 seated

  • Ewing Theater & Musings Gallery: 251+ standing/216 seated

  • Courtyard: 110+ standing/56 seated

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY RENTAL?

Depending on which space you rent, the following amenities are included:

  • State-of-the-art audio/visual/Wi-Fi/HDMI hookups

  • Customizable lighting systems

  • 12 customizable and portable up lights

  • State-of-the-art air handling system including heat, air conditioning and Big Ass fans on both floors

  • One prep kitchen per floor including convection oven, hot box, ice machine, refrigerator, stainless steel rolling tables, triple bin sinks, three additional dedicated 20-amp circuits

  • In-floor power outlets at most columns and around the periphery of each floor

  • ADA accessible restrooms on each floor

  • Green Room (Bridal Room) with lounge furniture, shower, sink and vanity

  • Load-in/load-out garage doors at each level

  • Private, landscaped outdoor courtyard with ipé deck and gas connection for barbecue or fire pit

  • Professional onsite representative for the duration of the event

  • 3 hours with AV technician

  • (36) 60” Banquet rounds

  • (20) high/low cocktail tables

  • (200) black resin padded folding chairs

  • Magnetic hooks (30 pound limit) for hanging decor from ceilings, pillars and more

  • 4 custom rolling bars

  • 2 lecterns for speakers/presenters

  • Post-event janitorial

  • 4 wooden easels

  • 2 coat racks with 100 hangers

  • 2 circle wedding arbor backdrops, 7’ and 5’

  • 2 Stanchions with velvet ropes

  • Ladders on site

WHAT IS THE COST?

We have multiple rental options:

  • Please call for your custom quote. We have multiple options depending on your event needs.

  • We offer regular and non-profit rates.

  • We also offer weekday

  • All regular rates are for a 10-hour period, including load-in and load-out, and include all amenities.

  • Additional hours can be added.

  • Please contact us for a site visit!

10 hours, including load-in and load-out.  Additional hours can be added.  

 

HOW MANY HOURS ARE  INCLUDED IN WITH RENTAL? 

ARE WE REQUIRED TO USE YOUR VENDORS & DO THEY PAY YOU A FEE?

We highly recommend contracting with one of our five preferred caterers (Foodz Catering, Blue Ribbon Cooking, Ravishing Radish, Kaspars Catering and Cameron Catering) and our A/V vendor, Blue Danube Productions.

If you have a special need that our preferred vendors cannot accommodate, we will work with you to find an alternate vendor. 

All caterers pay a sales commission to Block 41 for use of and for the upkeep of all on-site catering and AV equipment, as well as marketing.

DO YOU HAVE AIR & HEAT?

Yes. We have a full state-of-the-art air handling system including air conditioning and heat, as well as two large ceiling fans and operable windows on each floor to enhance air flow.

SHOULD WE HIRE A PARTY OR WEDDING PLANNER? 

We highly recommend it. It will make your event much more enjoyable and you will be able to relax on the day of the event!

WHO CAN I TALK TO FOR VENUE NEEDS ON THE DAY OF EVENT?

An on-site representative is included with your rental.  He/she will be present for the duration of your event to address any special needs pertaining to the building. Your caterer and planner will be available to address all additional requests.

HOW MANY RESTROOMS DO YOU HAVE?

We have 13 total stalls. We have two multi-stall, ADA accessible restrooms on each floor, as well as a family restroom on the first floor.  The Green Room/Bridal Room has a shower and sink. 

CAN YOU ASSIST GUESTS IN WHEEL-CHAIRS?

Yes. We are fully ADA compliant with an elevator that visits each floor and a ramp in the outdoor courtyard.  

CAN A FOOD
TRUCK FIT IN THE
COURTYARD?

Yes. You can fit a food truck and multiple food carts in our courtyard with the gate closed. The space available for a food truck is: 280" wide by 370" deep.  The gate opening is 172" wide.

WHAT IS THE PARKING LIKE?

There are 3 pay-to-park lots within a 1 minute walk of Block 41, including 1 lot in our alley, 1 lot in the alley across the street and another lot 1 block away on 1st Avenue. In front and on the side of our building, as well as a 3+ block radius, you will find pay-to-park street parking, both 2 and 4 hour. You also have the option of hiring valet.