There's a heatwave in the Wicker Park and Bucktown art scene

Image Credit: Object and subjective painting (gray paint with scrape), by Haerim Lee, as seen in Autoethnography, opening this weekend at Heaven Gallery.

This early March heatwave continues with the neighborhood art scene! Get the latest updates with our WPB Weekend Arts Guide.

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. 

Weekend Happenings

AUDIOTREE
Retirement Party: Live Stream from Lincoln Hall: Thursday, March 11 - 8:00pm 
Growing Concerns Poetry Collective Live Stream: Friday, March 12 - 1:00pm
Shop online, explore digital archives, playlists, and stream live performances
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BORDEL
Open for Limited Hours 
Vaudeville: Thursday, March 11 - 7:00pm
Flamenco: Friday, March 12 - 7:00pm
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CHOP SHOP: 1st WARD EVENTS
Open for Limited Hours
The Pandamnits: Friday, March 12 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Brunch & Beats: Saturday, March 13 - 11:00am to 4:00pm 
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ESCAPE ARTISTRY
Offering Limited In-Person & Virtual Experiences & Escapes
Six Room Interactive Mystery: Friday, March 12 - 6:00pm
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 

FIREFLY FIBER ARTS STUDIO
Open By Appointment Only
Current Trunk Show: Blu Fibers Co.
Virtual Stitching Hour: Saturday, March 13 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Shop Online and Explore Virtual & Private Lessons 
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HEAVEN GALLERY
Open for Limited Hours 
Opening Exhibitions: Autoethnography & The View From Above/Below  
     Opening Day Friday, March 12 - 1:00pm to 6:00pm
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THE HIDEOUT
Hideout Online Livestream
Friday, March 12:
     LP's Happy Hour - 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 

OUT OF SITE CHICAGO
Hosting Virtual Content
Artist Focus: Regin Igloria: Saturday, March 13 - 11:15am on Twitch
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VOLUMES BOOKCAFE
Open for Limited Hours
Virtual Story Time: Saturday, March 13 - 10:30am on Facebook Live
Shop Online: Limited shipping, pickup & delivery available
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Support by making a donation purchasing a gift card 

Ongoing Exhibitions

AGITATOR CO-OPERATIVE GALLERY
Explore online archives, virtual evens, and social media content
Current Virtual Exhibition: Get Art / Give Back: 31 artists in 31 days
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DAVID LEONARDIS GALLERY
Open for Regular Hours
Current Exhibition: Matt Lamb: Works on Paper 
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FIRECAT PROJECTS
Open with Limited Hours
Current Exhibition: New World/New Art: Tom Billings & Sam Rosby 
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GALLERY CAFE
Open for Limited Hours
Current Exhibition: Momentum
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LVL3 GALLERY
Open for Regular Hours and By Appointment
Current Exhibition: 11
Gallery hosts a variety of online and virtual content 
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LITTLE BROKEN THINGS
Open for Regular Hours by Appointment
Current Exhibition: This Will Take Time: Collages by Isabelle Katoris 
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ROOTS & CULTURE 
Open By Appointment Only 
Current Exhibition: Bodies Immersed
Online content and archived exhibitions
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SPRINGBOARD ARTS
Now Open By Appointment Only
Current Exhibition: Momentum 
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VERTICAL GALLERY
Open for Limited Hours
Current Exhibition: Cadaver One: Alex Krueger a.k.a. CROP
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Open Businesses 

CHALLENGERS COMICS + CONVERSATION
Open for Limited Hours
Shop Online: Pickup and shipping still available
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DUSTY GROOVE
Open for Limited Hours with Addition Pickup Window Hours
Shop Online: Shipping available 
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EXIT
Open for Limited Hours
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Support by making a donation or purchasing a print or Tiny Guide

ID CHICAGO
Open for Limited Hours
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JACKSON JUNGE GALLERY
Open for Regular Hours
Shop Online: Shipping, pickup, and local delivery available
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Support by purchasing a gift card 

LINE DOT EDITIONS
Open for Regular Hours
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MYOPIC BOOKSTORE
Open for Limited Hours
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NEIGHBORLY
Open for Limited Hours
Shop Online: Pickup and shipping Available
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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
Open for Limited Hours
Shop Online: Curbside pickup and mail order available
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Support by purchasing a gift card or Quimby's schwag 

RECKLESS RECORDS
Open for Limited Hours
Shop Online: Delivery and pickup available
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ROBIN RICHMAN INC.
Open for Limited Hours
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SHUGA RECORDS 
Open for Limited Hours
Shop Online: Local pickup & shipping available
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SIDESHOW GALLERY 
Open for Limited Hours
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STORE B VINTAGE
Open for Limited Hours
Shop Online with various platforms
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TOY DE JOUR: VINTAGE, TOYS, ARTS & FARTS
Open for Limited Hours and By Appointment
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Virtual Spaces & Online Shopping

COLLABORACTION
Hosting Virtual Events and Resources
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CONCORD MUSIC HALL 
Activity Pages
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DAVENPORT'S PIANO BAR & CABARET
Hosting 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 
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FREE STREET THEATER
Hosting Virtual Content
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LANGER OVER DICKIE
Hosting Virtual Content
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NO NATION ART GALLERY & TANGENTIAL UNSPACE LAB
Hosting Virtual Content
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TRAP DOOR THEATRE
Hosting and Sharing Virtual Content
Watch Past Productions on Vimeo 
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VIDEO GAME ART GALLERY
Hosting and Sharing Virtual Content and the VGA Reader
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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THE DEN THEATRE
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Support staff by making a donation or the venue as a regular donor 

EQUITY ARTS
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RAINBO CLUB
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SUBTERRANEAN 
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