Art scene is heating up in Wicker Park and Bucktown
Things are heating up in the neighborhood arts this weekend!
Read our latest WPB Weekend Arts Guide to get all the details on exhibitions, happenings, and ways to support local spaces and businesses.
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.
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 a.m. to 5 p.m.
W: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Shop Online: Pickup and shipping still available
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CHOP SHOP: 1st WARD EVENTS
Patio Reopened: Reservations required
The Pandamnits Live from the Rooftop: Friday, August 21 - 6 to 9 p.m.
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 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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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
EXIT
Patio Now Open with Food from Koality Cuisine's Trap Taco
Nightly: 7:00pm to midnight
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FIRECAT PROJECTS
Reopened for Regular Hours: Virtual Tour Available
M-S: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Su: Closed
Opening Exhibition: Dmitry Samarov: First Name Basis
First Name Basis Opening Reception: Friday, August 21 - 8 to 10 p.m.
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GALLERY CAFE
Reopened with Limited Hours
Daily: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Current Exhibition: Jillian Hampshire
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HEAVEN GALLERY
Reopened for Regular Hours
Current Exhibitions: Relic, Ritual, and Remedy
Relic, Ritual, and Remedy Virtual Artist Talk: Saturday, August 22 - noon to 1 p.m.
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JACKSON JUNGE GALLERY
Reopened for Regular Hours
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Support purchasing a gift card with an extra 10% credit back
LVL3 GALLERY
Reopened for Regular Hours and By Appointment
Opening Exhibition: Field Measure
Field Measure Opening Weekend: Saturday, August 22 - 1 to 6 p.m. & Sunday, August 23 - 1 to 5 p.m.
Gallery hosts a variety of online and virtual content
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LINE DOT EDITIONS
Reopened for Regular Hours
Current Exhibition: Fourth Annual Juried Exhibition
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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 p.m.
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NEIGHBORLY
Reopened with Limited Hours
W-F: 10 a.m. to noon, by appointment only
W-F: Noon to 6 p.m.
S: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Su: Noon to 5 p.m.
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 p.m.
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 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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SHUGA RECORDS
Reopened with Limited Hours
Daily: Noon to 7 p.m.
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SIDESHOW GALLERY
Reopened for Regular Hours
Tarot for Beginners: Sunday, August 23 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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STORE B VINTAGE
Reopened with Limited Hours
W-S: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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TOY DE JOUR: VINTAGE, TOYS, ARTS & FARTS
Reopened by Appointment Only with Limited Hours
M-F: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
S-Su: noon to 5 p.m.
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VERTICAL GALLERY
Reopened with Limited Hours
T-S: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Current Exhibition: Hebru Brantley: Editions
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VOLUMES BOOKCAFE
Reopened with Limited Hours
T-Su: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
M: Closed
Virtual Storytime: Saturday, August 22 - 10:30 a.m. 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 23 - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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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
Current Window Exhibition: The Explosion is Here: Painting by John Airo & Michelle Graves
Explore online archives and social media content
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AUDIOTREE
Shop online, explore digital archives, playlists, and stream live performances
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COLLABORACTION
Crucial Connections: Streaming Thursday, August 20 - 8 p.m.
The Light: A Virtual Chicago Youth Theatre Festival: Saturday, August 22 - 7 p.m.
Hosting Virtual Events and Resources
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DAVENPORT'S PIANO BAR & CABARET
Hosting Virtual Events on Social Media
Davenport's at Home on Facebook Live
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DORIAN'S: THROUGH THE RECORD SHOP
Saved By The Max Pop-Up To-Go: Thursday, August 20 through Tuesday, August 25
Order a Quarantine Care Package or Fundraiser Set for Pickup
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FIREFLY FIBER ARTS STUDIO
On Break until 8/18/2020: Get free shipping with code SHIP2ME
Shop Online and Explore Virtual & Private Lessons
Current Trunk Show: Coates and Co.
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THE HIDEOUT
Livestream Schedule
Thursday, August 20:
Eli Winter 'Unbecoming' Record Release Show - 8 p.m.
Friday, August 21:
LP's Happy Hour - 5 p.m.
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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
Window Projections: Between Two Bowl Cuts; I’ve seen way too many Black kids dancing on Ellen this year but it is better than obituaries, I guess.; and Scrolling, scrolling, scrolling...
Virtual Exhibition & Interview: Jackie Milad
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ROOTS & CULTURE
Current Exhibition: Forget Me Not, Forgive Me Not: Caroline Liu & Moises Salazar
R&C Stay-at-Home Auction: Thursday, August 13 - Thursday, August 27
Online content and archived exhibitions
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SPRINGBOARD ARTS
Shop Online & Browse virtual content
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TRAP DOOR THEATRE
Hosting and Sharing Virtual Content
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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
2020 Bombsquad Showcase: Friday, August 14 - 6 p.m. on Zoom
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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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