Weekend Arts Guide (7/30-8/2 2020)
Image Credit: Luck, Fortune, and Opportunity (New Decade Quilt), 2019-2020, by Caroline Lee Liu as seen in Direct Sunlight, on view now at LVL3 Gallery.
There are quite a few shows and exhibitions closing this weekend, but also plenty of openings and happenings to check out in-person or virtually! Read up on our latest WPB Weekend Arts Guide for all the details and to learn how to stay engaged with your favorite neighborhood arts spaces.
Please note that the current situation has a lot of businesses adapting quickly. Hours listed here may not be exact and are subject to change at any moment. Please check in with a business before visiting in person and be patient and understanding if hours differ from those here or a space has elected to change their reopening strategy. And be sure to always wear a mask in public, in businesses, and while on public ways with others. Wash your hands frequently and remain properly distanced. Always respect a business' customer limit, health practices, and hygiene requirements.
We also suggest visiting the ARTS FOR ILLINOIS website!
Reopened
BORDEL
Reopened for Regular Hours: Reservations Encouraged
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CHALLENGERS COMICS + CONVERSATION
Reopened with Limited Hours
Th-T: 11:00am to 5:00pm
W: 11:00am to 7:00pm
Shop Online: Pickup and shipping still available
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CHOP SHOP: 1st WARD EVENTS
Patio Reopened: Reservations required
Delivery and carry-out options available
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DAVID LEONARDIS GALLERY
Reopened for Regular Hours
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DUSTY GROOVE
Pickup Window Open with Limited Hours
Daily: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Shop Online: Shipping available
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ESCAPE ARTISTRY
Reopened with Limited Booking
Support the Artists' Resource Mobilization Mask-ER-Aid or buy a mask
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Support by purchasing the gift of a future room escape
FIRECAT PROJECTS
Reopened for Regular Hours: Virtual Tour Available
M-S: 10:00pm to 4:00pm
Su: Closed
Current Exhibition: John Gnagy: You Are the Artist
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FIREFLY FIBER ARTS STUDIO
Reopened with Limited Hours
W-S: 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Su-T: Closed
Vulnerable Maker Hours
W/S - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Shop Online and Explore Virtual & Private Lessons
Virtual Interview with Coats and Co: Saturday, August 1 - 11:00am on Instagram Live
Current Trunk Show: Britty Rae Knits, Ovis et Cetera, and Coates and Co
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GALLERY CAFE
Reopened with Limited Hours
Daily: 8:00am to 3:00pm
Current Exhibition: Painted Pictures: Karin Konz & Sam Arnold
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HEAVEN GALLERY
Reopened for Regular Hours
Closing Exhibitions: From a Strange Place + Open 24 Hours
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JACKSON JUNGE GALLERY
Reopened for Regular Hours
Closing Exhibition: Euclid: Pedro Igrez
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Support purchasing a gift card with an extra 10% credit back
LVL3 GALLERY
Reopened for Regular Hours and By Appointment
Current Exhibition: Direct Sunlight
Gallery hosts a variety of online and virtual content
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LINE DOT EDITIONS
Reopened for Regular Hours
Closing Exhibition: Oscar Joyo: Nyasa
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LITTLE BROKEN THINGS
Reopened for Regular Hours
Current Exhibition: Pour Your Heart Out by Emily Zabel
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MYOPIC BOOKSTORE
Reopened with Limited Hours
Daily: Noon to 8:00pm
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NEIGHBORLY
Reopened with Limited Hours
W-F: 10:00am to noon, by appointment only
W-F: Noon to 6:00pm
S: 11:00am to 5:00pm
Su: Noon to 5:00pm
Shop Online: Local pickup & free domestic shipping on orders over $50
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Support by making a donation and purchasing a gift card or gift box
Or sponsor a front line worker's care package
QUIMBY'S BOOKSTORE
Reopened with Limited Hours
Th-M: Noon to 6:00pm
Shop Online: Curbside pickup and mail order available
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Support by purchasing a gift card or Quimby's schwag
RECKLESS RECORDS
Reopened with Limited Hours
Daily: 10:00am to 7:00pm
Shop Online: Delivery and pickup available
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SHUGA RECORDS
Reopened with Limited Hours
Daily: Noon to 7:00pm
Shop Online: Local pickup & delivery available
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SIDESHOW GALLERY
Reopened for Regular Hours
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STORE B VINTAGE
Reopened with Limited Hours
W-S: 11:00am to 6:00pm
Shop Online with various platforms
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TOY DE JOUR: VINTAGE, TOYS, ARTS & FARTS
Reopened by Appointment Only with Limited Hours
M-F: 11:00am to 7:00pm
S-Su: noon to 5:00pm
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VERTICAL GALLERY
Reopened with Limited Hours
T-S: 11:00am to 6:00pm
Closing Exhibition: Collin van der Sluijs: A Garden of Trust
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VOLUMES BOOKCAFE
Reopened with Limited Hours
T-Su: 11:00am to 6:00pm
M: Closed
Teacher Appreciation Night: Thursday, July 30 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Virtual Storytime: Saturday, August 1 - 10:30am on Facebook Live
Shop Online: Limited shipping, pickup & delivery available
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WICKER PARK FARMERS MARKET
Market Reopened in Wicker Park
Sunday, August 2 - 8:00am to 2:00pm
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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!
THE WINDY KITTY CAT CAFE AND LOUNGE
Reopened for Reservations
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Support by volunteering, fostering, making a donation, or purchasing a T-shirt
Virtual Events/Exhibitions & Online Shopping
AGITATOR CO-OPERATIVE GALLERY
Opening Exhibition: The Explosion is Here: Painting by John Airo & Michelle Graves
Opening Sidewalk Reception: Saturday, August 1 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Explore online archives and social media content
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AUDIOTREE
STAGED: The O'My's: Thursday, July 23 - 9:00pm
Shop online, explore digital archives, playlists, and stream live performances
Autiotree is collecting stories and artwork from recent and current protests at info@audiotree.tv.
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COLLABORACTION
Hosting Virtual Events and Resources
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DAVENPORT'S PIANO BAR & CABARET
Davenport's at Home: Friday, July 31 - 7:00pm on Facebook Live
Hosting Davenport's at Home Virtual Events on Social Media
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DORIAN'S: THROUGH THE RECORD SHOP
Order a Quarantine Care Package or Fundraiser Set for Pickup
Occasionally available on UberEats
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EXIT
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THE HIDEOUT
Livestream Schedule
Friday, July 31:
LP's Happy Hour Interview Special with Lily and Charlie - 5:00pm
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Support by making a donation or purchasing Hideout "Bucks"
OR purchase one of the above prints by Dmitry Samarov
LANGER OVER DICKIE
On Display in the Window: Kasem Kydd and Johnathan Sangster, video projection
Watch: Charles Ryan Long Artist Talk - Welcome to the Death of White Manhood
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ROOTS & CULTURE
Postponed Exhibition: In This House We Laugh: Chelsea A. Flowers & Jesse Meredith with Hex: Voyeur in the Window
Online content and archived exhibitions
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SPRINGBOARD ARTS
Shop Online & Browse virtual content
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TRAP DOOR THEATRE
ALAS Opening Night Online: Friday, July 31 - 7:00pm
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VIDEO GAME ART GALLERY
Shop Online and play:
Consume Me
Everything is going to be OK
how do you Do It
Lieve Oma
This Is Just A Normal, Run-Of-The-Mill Walking Simulator And Everything Is Fine, Don’t Worry About It
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VITTUM THEATER & ADVENTURE STAGE
Hosting and Sharing Virtual Content
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WICKER PARK SECRET AGENT SUPPLY CO. & 826CHI
Shop Online: Pickup, shipping, and local delivery available
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YOUNG CHICAGO AUTHORS
Hosting online and virtual programming
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Ongoing Fundraisers
CHOPIN THEATRE
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THE COMEDY CLUBHOUSE
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CONCORD MUSIC HALL
Activity Pages
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THE DEN THEATRE
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Support staff by making a donation or the venue as a regular donor
FREE STREET THEATER
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RAINBO CLUB
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SUBTERRANEAN
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Support by making a donation, ordering food, or buying a gift card, shirt, or print