South Shore Cultural Center

SSCC

An enormous South Side landmark, which once served as the private golf clubhouse — closed to African-Americans. Times have changed. The country club went bankrupt, and the golf course and tremendous building were bought by the Chicago Park District, and then converted into a beautiful and extravagant community center with large chandeliers and floor to ceiling windows. The SSCC hosts plays, live music, and dance performances. It's no stranger to fame, having hosted the wedding receptions of countless South Side notables, including the Obamas; the exterior also served as the "Palace Hotel Ballroom" for the Blues Brothers' big gig.

• outdoors
• history
• nightlife

Address

7059 S Shore Dr

Hours

Sun-Fri 9AM-6PM, Sat 9AM-5PM

Website

chicagoparkdistrict.com (opens in a new tab)