Season: 2022-2023

Rooted and Radical Youth Poetry Festival is the largest youth poetry festival in the world held here in Chicago. At the preliminary bouts, experience youth poets from Chicago/Chicagoland share their original written poetry and performances in front of an audience during this 6-week long festival. This year’s theme for the festival is JOY! inspired by Ross Gay.

NEW and IMPROVED… Jakki Love returns with a dragtastic night of LEWKS alongside an incredible cast.

The Anthony Bruno Quartet performs all original music from their upcoming album release in the Spring of 2023. Comprised of the finest musicians in Chicago, the quartet blends elements of Pop, Jazz, R&B, and Hip-hop into improvised instrumental gems.

Discount Party is an immersive late night sketch revue and variety show celebrating togetherness through play.

Each month features a new theme showcasing an eclectic collection of comedy, poetry, music, and performance art.

Sketch comedy duo Dan & Ryan host  with their unique form of clowning on a mission to create a space of laughter and healing.

Bear Williams, along with his band members, singers, and support staff all proudly stand with the Black Lives Matter Movement in the fight against the systemic racism and inequality that the Black People in America face each and every day. We celebrate Black lives all along the gender spectrum that have made great and lasting …

This month, we’re bringing a @sofarsounds show to YOU! Sofar Sounds transforms everyday spaces into captivating venues for secret, live music shows. Expect three local and diverse artists, great vibes, and a whole lot of magic– get your tickets at the link in our bio.

This month, we’re bringing a @sofarsounds show to YOU! Sofar Sounds transforms everyday spaces into captivating venues for secret, live music shows. Expect three local and diverse artists, great vibes, and a whole lot of magic– get your tickets at the link in our bio.

Milwaukee Slim is a powerhouse Blues Band that is influenced by Jimmy Reed and muddy waters, in our unique style.
Silas MCclatcher ( Slim ) playing Blues since the 1950″s  came to chicago in the 70’s and played with Blues legends
Koko taylor,John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters,Hubert Sumlin and writes his own music.

This month, we’re bringing a @sofarsounds show to YOU! Sofar Sounds transforms everyday spaces into captivating venues for secret, live music shows. Expect three local and diverse artists, great vibes, and a whole lot of magic– get your tickets at the link in our bio.