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Show Up ChicagoEvent
The Hideout·Bucktown

Show Up Chicago

Show Up Chicago This month: Chicago 101: The Unchartered City Chicago is the only major city that operates without a city charter, and according to many experts that’s one of our problems. Why don’t we have a charter? What would it do for us? How can we get one? Our special guest will be THE expert, Joe Ferguson, former city inspector general and president of the Civic Federation. Hosted monthly by the Hideout and the Blue Beginning chapter of Indivisible Chicago, Show Up Chicago is a combination community gathering, cocktail hour, and political panel show. We invite you to come mingle with like-minded neighbors, hear the latest from political insiders, and gossip about issues we all care about. It’s free and open to all, but please RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblechicago/event/961052/

Free
Jun 15
7:00 PM
OPEN MIC W/ ZACK FEDORMusic
Reggie's·South Loop

OPEN MIC W/ ZACK FEDOR

Acoustic Open Mic Hosted by Zack. OPEN MIC W/ ZACK FEDOR Zack Fedor is Illinois’ country musician. Since 2011 Zack Fedor has been a regular feature of bars, tavern’s, fairs, and festivals all across the Midwest. Playing songs and Zack Fedor is Illinois’ barstool musician. Since 2011 Zack Fedor has been a regular feature of bars, tavern’s, fairs, and festivals all across the Midwest. Playing songs and making friends everywhere he goes! Band Website Spotify Instagram Twitter

FreeFolk / Roots
Jun 15
7:00 PM
Dylan LeBlancMusic
SPACE·Evanston

Dylan LeBlanc

Dylan LeBlanc is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who often finds himself flirting with the edge or dancing on a razor, as he calls it as it is all he has ever known. A verdict vagabond since he was a little boy tossed between Texas, Louisiana and Alabama, LeBlanc thrives on the precipice, never staying in one place for too long. It is that nomadic spirit that drew him not only to a life as a touring musician, but also to the beast that titles his newest record: Coyote.LeBlanc says he has always related to the insatiable, scavenging nature of the wily coyote. Much like the animal, LeBlanc is a wanderer who knows when to trust his instincts, musically and otherwise. It is a spiritual kinship that runs deep, but he credits one particularly hair-raising face-to-face instance with solidifying his bond with the animal.LeBlanc was in Austin, Texas, climbing the face of a 100-foot cliff, gambling with Mother Natures good graces as he pulled himself up by tree branches. Once he reached the top, all that laid ahead of him was a lush treeline. There was a breath of stillness, then the sound of a thunderous rustling that drew closer and closer to him. In a blink, LeBlanc watched as a frenzied raccoon came speeding out of the treeline, trailed by an animal that stopped and stared at him with striking intensity: a coyote.Were looking at each other dead in the eyesand Im saying out loud If its you or me, I am going to kick you off the side of this cliff. Im not going down. It was intense, this human-animal moment, LeBlanc recalls. Ive never forgotten that he was just trying to survive and so was I.Coyote is LeBlancs first self-produced release, boasting a cherry-picked lineup of what he calls killer session players, such as drummer Fred Eltringham (Ringo Starr, Sheryl Crow), pianist Jim Moose Brown (Bob Seger), and bass player Seth Kaufman (Lana Del Rey). Though Coyote covers familiar ground for LeBlanc of living on the edge of danger and its many consequences, the record is both autobiographical and a concept album built around the character of Coyote, a man on the run.

Folk / RootsRock
Jun 15
7:30 PM
Vacations - The Holy Grail Tour - SOLD OUTMusic
Subterranean·Wicker Park

Vacations - The Holy Grail Tour - SOLD OUT

Vacations will be teaming up with REVERB! $1.00 per ticket will be donated. Reverb's mission: Uniting around the music we love, tackling the environmental and social issues we face, REVERB is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to creating a more sustainable music industry and empowering millions of individuals to take action toward a better future for people and the planet. TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is UPSTAIRS This event is All Ages All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, there is no elevator or ramp available to our upstairs ballroom. Guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net at least one week prior to the event. More information can be found here on our FAQ page.

Folk / RootsRock
Jun 15
7:30 PM
Extraordinary Popular DelusionsMusic
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

Extraordinary Popular Delusions

Please RSVP to help us plan, though admission will be on a first come, first served basis and cannot be guaranteed. TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 21+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘ Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

PopElectronic
Jun 15
8:00 PM
HIMALAYASMusic
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

HIMALAYAS

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

RockMetal
Jun 15
8:00 PM
Cole's Bar Jam SessionEvent
Cole's Bar·Logan Square

Cole's Bar Jam Session

Join Jeremy Taylor and the band at Cole's Bar on the 3rd Monday of every month for one of the greatest open jams in Chicago! This jam is about community building, showing off your talents, and becoming connected with Chicago's finest artists and musicians. Musicians of all levels are welcome. This is a place of connection, learning, and most importantly - FUN. So come through for drinks, live music, and community building! The Jam consists of a house band opening the night and we will gradually insert musicians throughout the jam. A list will be present to write your name and instrument as well as email address for communications on the next event. Drum set, Keyboard, Guitar Amp, Bass Amps and Microphones provided. Please bring your own Guitars and Bass Guitars. Horn players - you already know what to do, drummers - bring some sticks just in case.

Jun 15
8:00 PM
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Cole's Bar Jam SessionEvent
Cole's Bar·Logan Square

Cole's Bar Jam Session

Join Jeremy Taylor and the band at Cole's Bar on the 3rd Monday of every month for one of the greatest open jams in Chicago! This jam is about community building, showing off your talents, and becoming connected with Chicago's finest artists and musicians. Musicians of all levels are welcome. This is a place of connection, learning, and most importantly - FUN. So come through for drinks, live music, and community building! The Jam consists of a house band opening the night and we will gradually insert musicians throughout the jam. A list will be present to write your name and instrument as well as email address for communications on the next event. Drum set, Keyboard, Guitar Amp, Bass Amps and Microphones provided. Please bring your own Guitars and Bass Guitars. Horn players - you already know what to do, drummers - bring some sticks just in case.

Jun 15
8:00 PM
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Countertechnique with Sophie Minouche AllenEvent
Color Club·Wicker Park

Countertechnique with Sophie Minouche Allen

Countertechnique® provides tools for body and mind to deal with the demanding dance practice of the 21st century. It is a movement system to help the dancer think about the dancing body, focusing on the process of incorporating information into action.

Jun 16
11:00 AM
The 6th Annual Juneteenth Freedom MarketEvent
Salt Shed·Bucktown

The 6th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Market

Lift every voice and sing!Kick off your Juneteenth celebration at the 6th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Market a free, all-ages celebration of Black creativity and entrepreneurship. Rooted in the legacy of June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black Americans in the Confederacy learned of their freedom, Juneteenth honors a history that continues to shape our present. More than 150 years later, the influence of Black culture, creativity, and innovation remains powerful, evolving, and ever-present in our community and around the world. Join us at the Salt Shed on the evening of June 16th to enjoy: A marketplace of 50+ local Black-owned businesses and creators, selling everything from homegoods, beauty products, one-of-a-kind fashions and more.Curated sounds, including DJ sets from Slot A and DJ Ca$h EraPerformances by the iconic 40+ Double Dutch Club, and the Black Onyx All StarsOne-of-a-kind flash tattoos by Cierra, Jhane InxSpecial pop-up surprises Were proud to offer free RSVP to the community. If youre able, we encourage a $10 donation to our friends at Gray Matter Experience to support their important work in cultivating the next generation of Black entrepreneurs in Chicago.Thank you to our sponsors: Good Chaos, Black Girl Vitamins, and the Chicago Bears.Participating local businesses 2339, Alaase, Alexis Burr Art, All Things Good, Arkival Storehouse, Avas Pet Palace, Beaded Seed by Ronea, Black Love Baby, Black Moon Vintage, Black Women Are Essential, Blessa Soaps, Bon Femmes, Business Meets Real Life (BMRL), Cortney Anderson Art, Cosmic Creole, Damon Lamar Reed Enterprises LLC, Dipsandcoils, Divine Artworks, Evolve Revolt Repeat, FM RITUALS, Flowers From the Attic, headass co., HOOKKD, Hyde s Side, LIT BY LEX, Margaret Blackbird, Mikis Cookies, Minty, Myron Makes Art, Naimah Thomas Art, Nannette Home, October Lotus, Only One, prgrssn, Ruby Fine Hibiscus Tea, SBQ Premium Finds, Signed By Simone, Soul Language Scents, Stoviink Creatives, TeMi Beads, Tuan Jones, USUWE by Pugs Atomz, Zenon Studios Inc

Jun 16
5:00 PM

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