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Figure Drawing (Ballerina) in South Loop

Next Sat at 9:30am · Chicago

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Chicago Corgi Club Meet-Up

Sun, Sep 20 at 10am · Chicago

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Stitch & Bitch

Sat, Aug 29 at 6pm · Chicago

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Frame Bar at Millennium Hall

Sat, Sep 12 at 10am · Chicago

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GNO: Clothing Swap + Rooftop Hang @ The Robey

Thu at 6:30pm · Chicago

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LAKEFRONT YOGA SCULPT- Donation Based class

Tue at 7pm · Chicago

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The Mill: Variety Show & Open Mic

Thu, Aug 20 at 6:30pm · Chicago

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Lucid Dreams with Blesstonio x Billa

Wed at 9pm · Chicago

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GNO: Clothing Swap + Rooftop Hang @ The Robey

Thu at 6:30pm · Chicago

This is a FREE event! Join us for a mid-summer clothing swap at Petals & Jackets. Feel free to BYOB to sip while you swap :) If you're not ready to head home after the swap, a group of us will be walking over to The Robey's Up Room rooftop (13th floor) for a nightcap and sunset views. Come join us! WHAT TO KNOW FOR THE SWAP: - BYOD & BYOB (bring your own drink & bag!) - Bring 3–5 like-new to gently used clothing items or select accessories (purses, belts, scarves, high-quality shoes) that you genuinely would be thrilled to gift someone. Please avoid athletic wear. - This is a size and gender-inclusive clothing swap. - Clothing will be organized by size. When you arrive, lay out your clothes on the appropriate table or rack. It's recommended to arrive on time to start swapping! - Clothing not claimed will be donated. - Fitting rooms will be available for try-ons.

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The Mill: Variety Show & Open Mic

Thu, Aug 20 at 6:30pm · Chicago

⭐️ THE AUGUST SHOW ⭐️ 🌀 Please join us for The Mill, a monthly variety show & open mic that happens on the third Thursday of every month raising money for charity. The night begins with five featured performers and then we open the floor for our all-genres open mic. This month's performances include: 🪩 pole dancing by Margaux Blue 🫀 poetry by Stephanie Liang and Fred Schmalz 🎶 upbright bass by Kayla King 🎎 puppetry by Samuel J Lewis 🥁 drums by Hunter Diamond This month, we are fundraising for Greater Chicago Food Depository. Right now, one in five households in Chicago experiences food insecurity. GCFD supplies food pantries throughout Chicago and provides resources for SNAP/LINK, Medicad, and other assistance programs. 🩵 We are Millstone (@christie.vbati & Noah Zanella), a micro-micro press that publishes Millstone, a bi-annual print literary & arts journal and hosts THE MILL! _ Our performer submissions are currently open, please follow us @millstone.mag to find the submission form

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360 FEST

Next Sat at 3pm · Chicago

We’re officially excited to announce 360 Creativity Saves Lives Presents… 360 FEST! Our 3rd annual Festival and our FIRST festival in CHICAGO!!! 3PM-9PM August 15th, 2026 at @southsidesancutary. This year’s 360 FEST! is amazing! We have a special lineup of incredible artists! This lineup is going to be studieddddd! Let's get into it! HEADLINERS: JUNE SONNY FINDCNT OMGBanko MadHouse Enama T Star Verse Ifeanyi Tokyo T Mike Lawry $aint Duewwy & More Special Guests DJ John West will be in the building And our amazing Hosts: Dri and Sie There will be food and many other small business vendors on the festival site. Thank you to our amazing sponsors & partners for this year, @ayejune @souothsidesanctuary @dcasechicago

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Art. Wine. Bites.

Thu at 6:30pm · Chicago

Vagabond Art is teaming up with Planted Porch for a night of art, wine, and bites, centered around 3 local artists. Enjoy good food while walking through the gallery space and meet some new faces along the way. Early bird tickets $40, on sale until 08/10 General Admission $50 Can't wait to see you there!

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The Chicago Vendor Market

Next Sat at 9am · Chicago

Welcome to The Chicago Vendor Market at A&N Mortgage! Join us at The She Shed for a day filled with shopping, food, and fun. Discover unique items from local vendors and artisans. Whether you're looking for handmade crafts, vintage treasures, coffee or delicious treats, looking for some new designer items, or want a permanent bracelet, you'll find it all here. Don't miss out on this exciting event where you can support small businesses and enjoy a day out with friends and family & be on the lookout for a giveaway during out market! See you there! *First 50 people through the door will receive a free “Sweet Home Chicago” hat - must show RSVP to receive! *All vendors accept cash & virtual payment *There will be a live DJ! *RSVP is required in order to attend *Anyone who comes will have the opportunity to enter an amazing giveaway featuring products from our vendors!

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INT'L CAFÈ Langauge Exchange @ Maria's Packaged Goods

Thu at 6pm · Chicago

Welcome to INT'L CAFE Chicago! You can make some new friends while speaking a language that you are learning or already know. Create a profile and grab your tickets to view the full language lineup at intlcafe.io. At INT'L CAFE, you'll meet new people, explore different cultures, and practice languages you're learning or already speak. We create a conversation table for every language requested. Feel free to move between tables throughout the evening if you speak multiple languages or want to try something new. Common tables include English, Spanish, German, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Italian, Turkish, Ukrainian, and ASL. INT'L CAFE is a large, social gathering designed to bring together language learners, native speakers, travelers, and culturally curious people from all backgrounds. If you're looking for a lively atmosphere, you'll fit right in. If you're hoping for a small, quiet discussion group, this may not be the event for you. Our events can get busy, energetic, and a little noisy, which is part of the fun.

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AN AWESOME YARD SALE

Today at 11am · Chicago

HEY THERE! Do you like clothes? Do you like art and handmade goods?! DO YOU LIKE GARAGE SALES come on by and buy some STUFF PLZ! we will have sosos many amazing things and more ! WOO HOO there may be snacks and dranks provided, the earlier the better! Hope to see yall there <3

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YARD SALE

Fri at 10am · Chicago

Hi Everyone!! We’re having a yard sale! We have clothes, shoes, jewelry, trinkets, household stuff, and sooo many other little goodies ✨ August 14 & 16 from 10 AM–5 PM! Street parking is available, so come stop by 💫⭐️

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Farmers Market + Music!

Sun, Aug 23 at 10:30am · Chicago

Join us at the Wicker Park Farmers market for some live music and fresh food! Browse the market, and come picnic/hang with us as we listen to Badass Gumbo! Bring a blanket/towel to sit on, maybe a Frisbee or game!

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Lucid Dreams w/ Sound by SukiGeez + DJ Ọnwa

Next Sun at 3pm · Chicago

Lucid Dreams returns to the patio. ☁️ Sounds by Sound by SukiGeez + DJ Ọnwa. 🎧 Sunday, 8/16, 3pm-8pm. Free RSVP at the link in our bio. 🔗

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EIGHTY SIX w/ sounds by Lyric Le’son and DJ Redtail

Sun, Aug 23 at 3pm · Chicago

EIGHTY SIX is hitting the patio. 🍽️ Sounds by Lyric Le’son and DJ Redtail. Pull up and catch Lyric Le’son’s farewell set before his next travel adventures. ✈️ Sunday, 8/23.

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Yard Sale!!!

Next Sat to Next Sun · Chicago

Hiii all! I’m doing a yard sale on August 15-16. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. I’m selling items from k-pop merch to trinkets and clothing. To get to my location, it’s best if you take public transportation or if you’d like to drive, there is street parking. Please spread the word to your friends!

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GNO: Clothing Swap + Rooftop Hang @ The Robey

Thu at 6:30pm · Chicago

This is a FREE event! Join us for a mid-summer clothing swap at Petals & Jackets. Feel free to BYOB to sip while you swap :) If you're not ready to head home after the swap, a group of us will be walking over to The Robey's Up Room rooftop (13th floor) for a nightcap and sunset views. Come join us! WHAT TO KNOW FOR THE SWAP: - BYOD & BYOB (bring your own drink & bag!) - Bring 3–5 like-new to gently used clothing items or select accessories (purses, belts, scarves, high-quality shoes) that you genuinely would be thrilled to gift someone. Please avoid athletic wear. - This is a size and gender-inclusive clothing swap. - Clothing will be organized by size. When you arrive, lay out your clothes on the appropriate table or rack. It's recommended to arrive on time to start swapping! - Clothing not claimed will be donated. - Fitting rooms will be available for try-ons.

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LAKEFRONT YOGA SCULPT- Donation Based class

Tue at 7pm · Chicago

✨✨NEW: OPTIONAL. This will be a donation based class. Donations will go to a new sound system for class considering we are out growing what we have now!! Venmo: Erin-Hohl✨✨ Starting June 2nd join me every other Tuesday at Diversey Harbor at 7pm for free. PLEASE sign the linked waiver to join!! (If you have signed it once already you don't need to do it again) Bring your own water bottle and mat! Send to a friend, a coworker, a significant other and let's enjoy the summer and moving our bodies :) I'm a certified yoga sculpt instructor and exercise physiologist with a passion of bringing people together to move in a fun refreshing way. Update on precise location will be sent in here!

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Art. Wine. Bites.

Thu at 6:30pm · Chicago

Vagabond Art is teaming up with Planted Porch for a night of art, wine, and bites, centered around 3 local artists. Enjoy good food while walking through the gallery space and meet some new faces along the way. Early bird tickets $40, on sale until 08/10 General Admission $50 Can't wait to see you there!

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INT'L CAFÈ Langauge Exchange @ Maria's Packaged Goods

Thu at 6pm · Chicago

Welcome to INT'L CAFE Chicago! You can make some new friends while speaking a language that you are learning or already know. Create a profile and grab your tickets to view the full language lineup at intlcafe.io. At INT'L CAFE, you'll meet new people, explore different cultures, and practice languages you're learning or already speak. We create a conversation table for every language requested. Feel free to move between tables throughout the evening if you speak multiple languages or want to try something new. Common tables include English, Spanish, German, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Italian, Turkish, Ukrainian, and ASL. INT'L CAFE is a large, social gathering designed to bring together language learners, native speakers, travelers, and culturally curious people from all backgrounds. If you're looking for a lively atmosphere, you'll fit right in. If you're hoping for a small, quiet discussion group, this may not be the event for you. Our events can get busy, energetic, and a little noisy, which is part of the fun.

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EEAI Hikes Chicago: Ping Tom Natural Area

Today at 1:30pm · Chicago

Join the Environmental Education Association of Illinois for an afternoon of finding community and exploring our city greenspaces! This month we're heading to the Ping Tom Natural Area. Meet at 1:30 at the bike racks by the boathouse. Accessibility Notes: Path is paved and river overlook is wheelchair accessible.

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Taste The Notes “SOS”

Fri at 7:30pm · Chicago

Join us for an open format vinyl listening session paired with wine. The room fills with stories, memories, and the music that carried us when nothing else could. The question on the table is simple. What song, what artist, what album saved your life. Catch a vibe. Sip on some wine. Wine a prize 😎

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Experiential tasting night — micro dining experience

Fri at 7pm · Chicago

Looking to meet new people with a spoon? Join us for an intimate dining experience in Chicago where guests collaborate to eat, and laugh over intentionally quirky utensils. I am a designer behind Spoon For Two, and I create playful, experiential dining moments using creative cutlery designed to bring people together. This event is built to stop solo eating and spark shared laughter and conversation. I design each experience to be fun, surprising, and unconventional, but most importantly, I try to make it memorable and fun for you to meet new people. If you're looking for good food, great company, and a fun Friday night, I would love for you to join us. What to Expect - Four-course tasting menu - Craft Mocktails & Tea - Homemade Dessert Our menu is inspired by Central Asian Cuisine, and will be prepared by my mom, who’s been a chef for over 20 years. To cover the cost of the Ravenswood venue and the ingredients, tickets are $30. I truly wanted to keep the price as accessible as possible while still delivering a memorable, high-quality evening for everyone. Food allergies If you have any food allergies, please let us know beforehand so we can prepare accordingly for our options:) Who is the event for? While the doors are open to everyone, this specific night is tailor-made for the 21–35 crowd. If you appreciate art and design, love a unique concept, and are down for an interactive experience, you’re in the right place. Ticket Policy & Community Etiquette: I plan the night and food based on exact headcount. Therefore, unfortunately, I cannot offer refunds for cancellations. If you can't make it, give your spot to a friend! Just a quick heads-up: By purchasing a ticket, you're agreeing to our event terms, which include consent for audio and video recording. We might capture some great moments!

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THE LAST WORD

Fri, Aug 28 at 7pm · Chicago

The Last Word is the ONLY craft cocktail progression paired with a screenplay. Experience a high action comedy script complete with lights, sound, music, and other fun surprises throughout the night - including 4 cocktails crafted specifically for each act of the show! It’s a night you won’t want to miss. STORY: Chartreuse is a real-life liquor that sells millions of bottles every year, but only two people in the world know how to make it. When Mike finds one of those people dying in the woods and is given the only known copy of the liquor's formula to exist, he has to decide if he can return it to the monastery that keeps it safe or die trying. We can promise you won’t get any cheaper cocktails than these on a Friday night in Chicago! Can’t make it? We do this every month! Follow @thelastword.show on all platforms for more :)

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Sotelo & Vagabundo

Wed, Aug 19 at 9pm · Chicago

Sotelo & Vagabundo will be joining us down in Punch House spinning a vinyl only set of Punk, Hardcore, Midwest Emo, Post-Punk, and underground deep cuts. 9PM-1AM. No cover — just head downstairs.

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Spritz & Tox

Mon, Aug 24 at 5:30pm · Chicago

Join us for Spritz + Tox on Monday, August 24, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Ivy Room Courtyard. Lite bites | Spritzes Complimentary Skin Analysis $10 per unit tox Luxury Skincare Shopping We can't wait to see you!

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Fugitive Impressions Vol. 2: a collective zine and riso collage workshop

Next Tue at 6:30pm · Chicago

In this workshop, participants build collages from their own material and each other's, then scan their compositions on the risograph flatbed. The scanning process layers everything together, blurring the line between one person's fragment and another's. Everyone leaves with a copy of the finished zine, printed on the spot. Bring your own images: photographs, ephemera, found paper, etc (avoid originals, newspapers or magazines). This workshop is led by Matiz Press, a project by Miguel Limon, current Artist in Resident at the KAC.

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YARD SALE

Fri at 10am · Chicago

Hi Everyone!! We’re having a yard sale! We have clothes, shoes, jewelry, trinkets, household stuff, and sooo many other little goodies ✨ August 14 & 16 from 10 AM–5 PM! Street parking is available, so come stop by 💫⭐️

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Frame Bar at Millennium Hall

Sat, Sep 12 at 10am · Chicago

Frame Bar in the <3 of Chicago! Come get some frames for your photobooth pics, your gallery wall, your new apartment, or maybe for your bestie's birthday gift! There will be other local artists selling prints to frame and funky supplies to put together your frames on the spot. Follow @some_funky_things on IG and @bellezelazny on TikTok for updates! P.S. You can make a day out of it and go to the Cultural Center, Art Institute, take the water taxi to Chinatown, or take that touristy pic in front of the Bean after FB!

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Zoomies: Live in Concert

Thu, Aug 27 at 7:30pm · Chicago

See Zoomies like you’ve never seen it before (or see it for the first time!) This special screening features a live score led by the film’s composer Susie McCollum. It will also feature a Q&A with director Sally Marian Rubin and Susie after the screening. Please join us for a night of drinks, community, art, and sharing in the experience of digital and live performance coming together. It’s going to be a beautiful evening. Click link for ticket info!! Hope to see you there ❤️

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Art. Wine. Bites.

Thu at 6:30pm · Chicago

Vagabond Art is teaming up with Planted Porch for a night of art, wine, and bites, centered around 3 local artists. Enjoy good food while walking through the gallery space and meet some new faces along the way. Early bird tickets $40, on sale until 08/10 General Admission $50 Can't wait to see you there!

Neighborhood Craft Market @ Ainslie Winmore Block Party

Next Sat at 12pm · Chicago

Come and visit Amanda, Kitt, Marina and Robin at the Ainslie Winmore Block Party! We are setting up to sell our jewelry, art and other fun goods. Join us to meet your neighbors, enjoy face painting, live entertainment and have a fun filled afternoon.

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Stitch & Bitch

Sat, Aug 29 at 6pm · Chicago

Join us for a fun community sewing event that is sure to refresh your favorite outfits! We're here to support you in becoming the most fashionable diva you can be! What's included? - Sewing & Craft supplies - Sewing Guidance from Whitney - Access & Assistance with a Sewing Machine - Cocktails & Snacks Why buy new, when you can make your clothes MORE YOU??? Save money, have fun with friends and step into your baddest self this LEO season with this community event! SPECIAL NOTE: You will not be able to RSVP on this page without making a purchase. You Do Not have to make a purchase! Just reply interested to give me a sense of whether you'll be there. Pay in person ONLY IF you get a cocktail & use the supplies.

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Chicago Shufflers Shuffle Class & Meetup

Tomorrow at 4pm · Chicago

Meet us under the pagoda as we take it back to our roots at our old stomping grounds of Ping Tom Park! Shuffle Class | 4pm-5pm Meetup | 5-7pm Dj sets by: Sower/Castro

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Mixed Asian Karaoke Night

Wed at 8pm · Chicago

LET’S RUN IT BACK LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! 📣 Since our last karaoke night was met with an overwhelming amount of support and success, it was only natural to make this a recurring event! 😎 Different theme, different date, but same location at KingKTV in Chinatown. The theme for August is…. 👀 MIDNIGHT IN BUSAN 🇰🇷 Sing your heart out to your favorite karaoke song, link up with friends old and new, and break it down on the dance floor with a drink in hand! 🍹 Bring your friends and family (ALL ARE WELCOME🫶🏻 YOU DONT HAVE TO BE ASIAN TO PARTY WITH US ‼️) and enjoy some tunes mixed by our DJs, JSN, OmniChrist, and Dirty Chloe! Dress code is K-Pop and Korean-inspired streetwear fashion; channel your best idol-off-duty energy ✨ We can’t wait to see everyone there! PLEASE NOTE THIS IS 21+ EVENT

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360 FEST

Next Sat at 3pm · Chicago

We’re officially excited to announce 360 Creativity Saves Lives Presents… 360 FEST! Our 3rd annual Festival and our FIRST festival in CHICAGO!!! 3PM-9PM August 15th, 2026 at @southsidesancutary. This year’s 360 FEST! is amazing! We have a special lineup of incredible artists! This lineup is going to be studieddddd! Let's get into it! HEADLINERS: JUNE SONNY FINDCNT OMGBanko MadHouse Enama T Star Verse Ifeanyi Tokyo T Mike Lawry $aint Duewwy & More Special Guests DJ John West will be in the building And our amazing Hosts: Dri and Sie There will be food and many other small business vendors on the festival site. Thank you to our amazing sponsors & partners for this year, @ayejune @souothsidesanctuary @dcasechicago

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Lucid Dreams w/ Sound by SukiGeez + DJ Ọnwa

Next Sun at 3pm · Chicago

Lucid Dreams returns to the patio. ☁️ Sounds by Sound by SukiGeez + DJ Ọnwa. 🎧 Sunday, 8/16, 3pm-8pm. Free RSVP at the link in our bio. 🔗

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Glennwood Avenue Arts Festival 2026

Fri to Next Sun · Chicago

Aug 14 : 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Friday night Cobblestone Jam) Aug 15: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Aug 16: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) is a much-anticipated annual tradition in the Rogers Park neighborhood, showcasing the work of over 130 artists and more than two dozen music and dance performances, as well as live arts demonstrations, an activities area for kids, and open studios. Attendees can browse and buy artwork from over 130 local and visiting artists spanning all genres, from traditional woodworking and ceramics to digital drawing and avant-garde mixed media. This free, weekend-long community event enables attendees to experience art, music, dance, and more while enjoying food from local eateries on the cobblestone streets of the Glenwood Avenue Arts District, at the intersection of Morse and Glenwood avenues, steps from the Morse CTA Red Line stop.

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The Chicago Book Club

Mon, Aug 24 at 6pm · Chicago

Join us at Castaways Beach Club to discuss “The Calamity Club”! Welcome drink & bookish gift from Kat’s Next Chapter included in ticket price📚🎟️ Dress for sunset pictures ✨

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Farmers Market + Music!

Sun, Aug 23 at 10:30am · Chicago

Join us at the Wicker Park Farmers market for some live music and fresh food! Browse the market, and come picnic/hang with us as we listen to Badass Gumbo! Bring a blanket/towel to sit on, maybe a Frisbee or game!

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Chicago Corgi Club Meet-Up

Sun, Sep 20 at 10am · Chicago

🐾 Calling all Chicago corgis! 🐾 The Chicago Corgi Club is officially kicking things off with our very first meet-up at 569 Bark Park! 🎉 Come let your loaf run wild, make new corgi friends, snap some adorable photos, and meet fellow corgi-obsessed humans. Whether your corgi is a social butterfly or just here for the treats, everyone is welcome. 📍 569 Bark Park 🕚 Sunday, September 20th - 10 AM CST 🐶 Bring water, treats, and your corgi’s best zoomies. RSVP and invite your favorite corgi friends—we can’t wait to meet you! 🤍

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Slot-A

Thu, Aug 20 at 9pm · Chicago

Chicago-based music producer and DJ, Slot-A, will be joining us in Punch House on Thursday, August 20th with his signature sound (and some special guests.) 9PM-1AM. No cover – just head downstairs.

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THE LAST WORD

Fri, Aug 28 at 7pm · Chicago

The Last Word is the ONLY craft cocktail progression paired with a screenplay. Experience a high action comedy script complete with lights, sound, music, and other fun surprises throughout the night - including 4 cocktails crafted specifically for each act of the show! It’s a night you won’t want to miss. STORY: Chartreuse is a real-life liquor that sells millions of bottles every year, but only two people in the world know how to make it. When Mike finds one of those people dying in the woods and is given the only known copy of the liquor's formula to exist, he has to decide if he can return it to the monastery that keeps it safe or die trying. We can promise you won’t get any cheaper cocktails than these on a Friday night in Chicago! Can’t make it? We do this every month! Follow @thelastword.show on all platforms for more :)

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Tone Glow Presents River of Stars: Bruce Wood's Expressionist Abstractions

Wed at 7pm · Chicago

**When paying for tickets, please put "RIVER OF STARS" in the comments on Paypal/Venmo. Tickets will be available at the door.** Doors at 6:30pm, Show at 7pm. One ticket is good for the whole event. Tone Glow is excited to present “River of Stars,” a two-program retrospective of works by Bruce Wood (b. 1951). Wood is a Massachusetts-based painter whose love for the avant-garde maestros Stan Brakhage and Robert Breer led to his own interest in filmmaking. He moved to Chicago in the 1970s so he could study under Brakhage, and soon thereafter had a short but prolific stretch of years constructing monochromatic works that both reduced and magnified images into dazzling portraits of light and rhythm. These works of pure abstraction present film in its purest sense, encouraging a surrendering to its various figures—blobs and stripes, shadows and specks—in all their sensuous beauty. This rare screening presents nine highlights from his filmography, including a newly struck print for his early work 1975 SKETCHES. Wood’s films haven’t been shown in Chicago since 2009, and this event provides an opportunity to get a glimpse of Chicago’s overlooked history of experimental film. All films will be shown on 16mm. Program 1: 1. ACE Number 5 (Red version) (1974, color, silent, 8 mins) 2. 1975 Sketches (1975, color, silent, 3 mins) 3. River of Stars (1975, b&w, silent, 10 mins) 4. Arctic Desire (1976, b&w, silent, 7 mins) 5. Island Design (1976, b&w, silent, 6 mins) 6. Silver Traces (1976, b&w, silent, 6 mins) TRT = 40 mins Program 2: 1. Airless Passage (1976, b&w, silent, 13 mins) 2. The Smell of Death (1977, b&w, silent, 16 mins) 3. Edge Forces (1976, b&w, silent, 11 mins) TRT = 40 mins

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City Lit Cookbook Book Club

Mon at 6:30pm · Chicago

Join us for City Lit Cookbook Book Club! This month we will be reading Hello, Home Cooking by Ham El-Waylly. Pick up your copy at City Lit for 15% off- just mention Cookbook Club! For those of you planning to bring a dish to share, please bring your dish ready to serve, serving ware included. We will have an outlet accessible if you need to keep something warm but are unable to warm things up on site. I will have a few disposable plates and cutlery available but you are encouraged to bring your own reusable items! I’d recommend bringing a to-go container for leftovers! Please use the Google doc linked above to note which dish you will bring. Looking forward to eating and discussing!

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