The second floor of the Fava Building, 1840s City Lites, is an exciting new venue for meetings and parties. City Lites boasts a fun lounge-like atmosphere complete with overstuffed couches and the historic White Tower Diner, a centerpiece attraction when the building housed the Baltimore City Life Museums. This unique setting is ideal for cocktail parties, networking events, fundraisers, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other corporate and private events.

The City Lites conference room may also be reserved for meetings, seminars and conferences. For mid-week conference room rental rates, click here.

Discounts available when reserving multiple floors of the Fava Building.

Hours:
Mondays-Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Saturdays-Sundays: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Exceptions:
Two events may be held on Saturdays in May, June, September & October, with one starting in the afternoon (12 - 4 p.m.) and the second beginning at 6 p.m.

Caterer:
A caterer may be chosen from our approved list.
Click here for List of Caterers. Exceptions may be made with management approval. Caterers must provide proof of license and insurance. An additional kitchen fee will be charged for caterers not on the approved list.

Note:
When two events are held on Saturdays, the same caterer must be used by both parties. Choice of caterer goes to the first scheduled lessee. Choice of caterer must be made within 8 weeks or within one month of notification of second event; whichever comes first. If not, caterer of choice goes to the first person notifying decision of caterer.

Capacity:
160 seated banquet-style, 250 standing or seated theater-style

Reservations:
Date for 1840s City Lites will only be held by a 50% deposit in cash or check. Balance due three months prior to the event. If canceled more than six months in advance, there will be a $500 refund. If canceled between three and six months in advance there will be a $50 refund. Three months and under, no refund.

Furnishings:
Rental includes 160 Chivari chairs, 16-60" round tables

Additional Rentals & A/V:
50 Chivari chairs @ $7.00 Each
5-60" Round Tables @ $10.00 Each
8-8 ft. Tables @ $10.00 Each

SPECIALS, NEWS & EVENTS

*Hot Dates!*

We still have the following Saturday evenings available through summer 2010: 
1840s City Lites - 6/12, 7/10, 7/17, 7/31, 8/14 and 8/28;
1840s Ballroom - 6/12 only!

*Location for 2010 "Wedding in a Week" sponsored by Fox 45, WeddingWire.com, and the Baltimore Bridal Show!  

We’re proud to announce that 1840s Ballroom has received a Bride’s Choice Award for 2010 from WeddingWire.com..  Thank you to all of our brides for sharing your breathtaking wedding days with us and for your glowing reviews!  We love you all! 

Thinking of an intimate wedding with 50 or fewer on the invite list?

We have some amazing and affordable new packages available! Click here for the details!