What’s included
Your photos and videos on both 75-inch venue TVs. Up to 50 photos per TV, plus videos.
01 / The venue
A Paducah event venue.
Never a blank
canvas.
Paducah has places you can rent. It has nothing else quite like this. Historic brick and original tin ceilings meet a built-in bar, lounge seating, customizable lighting, powerful sound and dual screens—all already here. You get two connected indoor spaces, a private courtyard and room for up to 75 guests, depending on the occasion and setup.
Check availabilityPicture your gathering
Your people.
Your setup.
Try a dinner, shower, meeting or social setup in our interactive floorplan. Move tables and chairs around and see how your gathering could take shape.
Try a layout Just exploring? No sign-in needed. After booking, your host portal keeps your layout and setup notes with your event.Have a date in mind?
Let’s check
your date.
Share your preferred date, timeframe and a few details through our Social(ize) request page. We’ll confirm availability and follow up personally.
Check your date01Check your date
See whether your preferred timeframe currently looks open.
02Tell us the plan
Share the guest count, occasion and the details that matter.
03Make it official
Rather see it first? Schedule a walkthrough We confirm the fit and pricing; your reservation payment secures the date.
Straightforward pricing
More included.
Less to rent.
Weekday business meetingsFrom $250
A polished setting for meetings, workshops and presentations—with screens, sound, tables and chairs already in place.
Weekday evening eventsFrom $400
Evening celebrations, showers, reunions and private gatherings held Monday through Friday.
Weekend half-day rentalFrom $450
A focused daytime or evening window for weekend celebrations and gatherings.
Weekend full-day rentalFrom $600
More time for setup, celebrating and everything in between.
Planning something different?
Holiday and special-event pricing varies. Final rates are subject to change based on the booking type, and special rates may be available for nonprofit, charitable and recurring events.
See the space
Picture your
people here.
1,500square feet
Up to 75guests, depending on setup
2 × 75”display screens
2fully accessible restrooms
Easy for every guest
Downtown plans.
Made easier.
The Dim Light Social is inside the historic Lenox Building on Broadway, surrounded by the places an event actually needs: ceremony locations, guest accommodations, parking and conference destinations.
Churches · approximate brisk walking times
About 1 min St. Francis de Sales2–3 min Broadway United Methodist2–3 min First Presbyterian Church4–5 min Grace Episcopal Church
Hotels & guest houses
4–5 min Belle Louise Guest House6–7 min The 1857 Hotel7–8 min The Respite B&B9–10 min Holiday Inn Riverfront
Event & business destinations
Less than 1 min Guest parking near Broadway MethodistAbout 1 min Columbia Theatre5–6 min Paducah City Hall6–7 min Commerce Center7–8 min Carson Center9–10 min Convention & Expo Center · AQS QuiltWeek
02 / Your gathering
Set the mood.
Make it yours.
The built-in bar, dual 75-inch screens, Philips Hue lighting and Sonos sound system do more than fill a checklist—they change the entire feel of the room. Bring your own food or work with a favorite local caterer, then take the space from polished daytime gathering to after-dark celebration without changing venues.
01Showers & celebrations02Birthdays & reunions03Meetings & workshops04Pop-ups & private dinners
03 / From the guest list
They celebrated.
Then they talked.
5.0★★★★★
Google reviews
“Set whatever tone you want.”
Natalie Cheshier · Baby shower
“Made hosting a breeze.”
Nicki Roof · Couples shower
“Our first call for future events.”
Heather McManus · Wedding reception
“Organized and user friendly.”
Susie Coiner · Private party
“Incredibly impressed.”
Blake Cvengros · Class reunion
A flexible room, polished details and an attentive venue team—exactly what the occasion needed.
From our Google guests · Celebrations of every kind
The room, your way
One space.
Very different stories.
Start with a beautifully finished room, then make it a celebration, a reunion, a workshop—or something nobody has tried yet.
Historic brick, lounge seating and a built-in bar—ready before the first centerpiece arrives.
Birthdays, showers and milestones dressed entirely in your personality.
Meetings and workshops without the fluorescent-conference-room energy.
Wellness sessions, pop-ups and ideas that need room to become real.
Philips Hue lighting and Sonos sound take the room from daytime polished to after-dark dramatic.
The lounge gives guests somewhere to settle in between the big moments.
A dedicated bar keeps food, drinks and conversation flowing.
04 / Built right in
Less setup.
More showing up.
- Tables and chairs included
- Built-in bar and lounge seating
- Refrigerator and two ice machines
- Dual 75-inch display screens
- Sonos sound system
- Philips Hue customizable lighting
- Small private outdoor courtyard
- Two fully accessible restrooms
Make it even more yours. Linens, a photobooth and additional décor are available to rent.
Good to know
The questions
before the yes.
Can we bring our own food or caterer?
Yes. Bring your own food or work with the caterer of your choice. The built-in bar, refrigerator and two ice machines help keep service simple.
What about alcohol?
You may provide alcohol for your guests and hire a qualified bartender. We’ll confirm the event-specific requirements with your quote.
What is already included?
Tables, chairs, lounge seating, bar, refrigerator, two ice machines, Sonos sound, Philips Hue lighting and two 75-inch screens are built in.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes. The venue includes step-free access and two fully accessible restrooms.
How late can an event run?
Events conclude by 10:00 PM. Morning, evening and all-day access windows are available depending on the date.
Can we decorate?
Absolutely—just skip confetti, glitter and anything attached to the walls. Linens, a photobooth and additional décor are also available to rent.
Come see it
The photos are good.
In person is better.
If walking through the room will help you decide, tell us when you’d like to stop by. We’ll confirm the appointment personally.
The Dim Light Social620 Broadway St, Suite 100
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 559-0773
Where Paducah gathers.