Weekend Arts Guide: Transitions (6/25-6/28 2020)
Image Credit: Eight Ball Pool Room, a still from the game DATELINE: Bronzeville, by Philip Mallory Jones. Prints are available through Video Game Art Gallery.
As Chicago continues cautiously reopening, more and more of the arts of Wicker Park and Bucktown hum back to life. Even so, there are plenty of ways to continue your engagement safely from home as well as many places that remain closed and impacted. Read our latest WPB Weekend Arts Guide to see what all is going on and how to be involved and show support for your favorite local 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
CHALLENGERS COMICS + CONVERSATION
Reopened with Limited Hours
M/T/Th-S: 11:00am to 5:00pm
W: 11:00am to 7:00pm
Su: Closed
Shop Online: Pickup and priority mail still available
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CHOP SHOP: 1st WARD EVENTS
Reopened: Reservations required
Delivery and carry-out options available
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EXIT
Reopening Saturday at Limited Capacity
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FIRECAT PROJECTS
Reopened for Regular Hours with Special Relocation Sale
M-S: 10:00pm to 4:00pm
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
Current Trunk Show: Hu Made Hand Dyed Yarn
Virtual Stitching Hour: Saturday, June 6 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
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GALLERY CAFE
Reopened with Limited Hours
Daily: 8:00am to 3:00pm
Current Exhibition: Blake Jones
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HEAVEN GALLERY
Reopened for Regular Hours
Bright Sound Sense Virtual Meditation: Thursday, June 25 - 7:00pm
Current Exhibitions: From a Strange Place + Open 24 Hours
Weekly specials support the Arts & Local Business Relief Fund
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JACKSON JUNGE GALLERY
Reopened for Regular Hours
Current Exhibition: Land Contours by Sam Arnold
Shop Online: Shipping, pickup, and local delivery available
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Support purchasing a gift card with an extra 10% credit back
LITTLE BROKEN THINGS
Reopened for Normal Hours
Current Exhibition: Full Bloom by Anna Hof
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MYOPIC BOOKSTORE
Reopened with Limited Hours
Daily: Noon to 8:00pm
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NEIGHBORLY
Reopened with Limited Hours
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 for local pickup & delivery: 10% Off with code "thanku"
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SIDESHOW GALLERY
Reopened for Regular Hours
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VERTICAL GALLERY
Reopened with Limited Hours
T-S: Noon to 6:00pm
Exhibition Closing Saturday, June 27: Joseph Renda Jr.: Biophilia
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VOLUMES BOOKCAFE
Reopened for 30 Minute Browsing Appointments Only
Shop Online: Limited shipping, pickup & delivery available
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THE WINDY KITTY CAT CAFE AND LOUNGE
Reopening Saturday, June 27 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
Chicago Summer Shorts: Available all weekend with Zoom Q&A Friday, June 26 - 7:00pm
This = That, 2020
Current Window Exhibition: Lights On by Rebeca Soto: A window and sidewalk display
Explore online archives and social media content
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AUDIOTREE
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.
FACS STAGED from Lincoln Hall: Thursday, June 25 - 8:00pm
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COLLABORACTION
Crucial Connections: Thursday, June 25 - 8:00pm on Zoom
Becoming a White Ally (Co-Conspirator): Friday, June 26 - noon on Zoom
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DAVENPORT'S PIANO BAR & CABARET
Hosting Davenport's at Home Virtual Events
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DAVID LEONARDIS GALLERY
Shop Online: 25% Off Everything
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DORIAN'S: THROUGH THE RECORD SHOP
Order a Quarantine Care Package or Fundraiser Set for Pickup
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DUSTY GROOVE
Shop Online: Shipping available & pickup window open daily 10:00am to 4:00pm
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FREE STREET THEATER
WASTED Virtual Premier: Friday, June 26 - 7:00pm
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THE HIDEOUT
Livestream Schedule
Thursday, June 18:
Tenci Album Release Celebration - 8:00pm
Friday, June 19:
LP's Happy Hour - 5:00pm
Hideout Shorts curated by Glamhag - 8:00pm
Saturday, June 20:
Planet Glazed - 8:00pm
Sunday, June 21:
Andrew Bird's Performance Now! - 7:00pm
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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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LVL3 GALLERY
Gallery hosts a variety of online and virtual content
Upcoming Exhibition: Direct Sunlight
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LINE DOT EDITIONS
Current Exhibition: Vivian Le: Participation is Part of Your Grade
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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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SUBTERRANEAN
Do Division Virtual Stages: Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28
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TOY DE JOUR: VINTAGE, TOYS, ARTS & FARTS
Shop Online: Shipping and curbside pickup available
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VIDEO GAME ART GALLERY
Sponsoring: Chicago New Media Artists for Racial Justice
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 FARMERS MARKET
Virtual Farmers Market & Pop-Up: Sunday, June 28 - 8:30am to 10:30am
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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!
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
ADVENTURELAND GALLERY
June 26 - June 29: Fundraising and collecting for Eye Love You Camp: 2020 Creative Relief Packages
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BORDEL
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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
ESCAPE ARTISTRY
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
RAINBO CLUB
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TRAP DOOR THEATRE
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