"Pearl" from the game "Gardenarium" by Paloma Dawkins
With snowy start to the weekend and a cosmic convergence to end it as we celebrate the winter solstice, it's a great time to show your support of the local arts and related neighborhood businesses!
Read the latest WPB Weekend Arts Guide for all you need to know make the best of the next few days, whether out in the WPB Window Wonderland or from home under some blankets.
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!
WPB WINDOW WONDERLAND
The WPB Window Wonderland, presented by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, aims to celebrate and highlight the holiday shopping season in WPB. Shops throughout Wicker Park Bucktown are invited to decorate their store windows to encourage shoppers to visit our neighborhood this season. Participating business decorate their windows for the holidays with a theme of their choice and receive votes from shoppers for favorite window via Instagram.
OPEN
BORDEL
Open for Limited Hours with Outdoor Pavilion at Mama Delia's
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CHALLENGERS COMICS + CONVERSATION
Open for Limited Hours
Shop Online: Pickup and shipping still available
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CHOP SHOP: 1st WARD EVENTS
Heated Patio Open: Delivery and carry-out options available
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DAVID LEONARDIS GALLERY
Current Special: Happy Holidays Sale
Open for Regular Hours
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DUSTY GROOVE
Open for Limited Hours with Addition Pickup Window Hours
Shop Online: Shipping available
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FIREFLY FIBER ARTS STUDIO
Open By Appointment Only
Current Trunk Show: Big Sky Yarn Company
Virtual Stitching Hour: Saturday, December 19 - 2 to 4 p.m.
Shop Online and Explore Virtual & Private Lessons
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GALLERY CAFE
Open for Limited Hours
Current Exhibition: Detached Connection
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HEAVEN GALLERY
Open for Limited Hours
Current Exhibitions: Cups and Swords and Eyes & Surface Tension
Cups and Swords and Eyes Virtual Artist Talk: Saturday, December 19 - noon
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Support by making a donation or support the Arts & Local Business Relief Fund
JACKSON JUNGE GALLERY
Open for Regular Hours
Current Exhibition: Will Armstrong: A Well Worn Path
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Support purchasing a gift card with an extra 10% credit back
LVL3 GALLERY
Open for Regular Hours and By Appointment
Closing Exhibition: Echoes In Rain
Gallery hosts a variety of online and virtual content
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LINE DOT EDITIONS
Open for Regular Hours
Current Exhibitions: Polly Jimenez, Zach Schrey, Dovie Golden, and More
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LITTLE BROKEN THINGS
Open for Regular Hours
Current Exhibition: Tiffani Elmore: Starved Distractions
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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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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
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ROOTS & CULTURE
Window Exhibit Open for Regular Hours
Current Exhibition: Anthony Sims: Spectated Specter
Online content and archived exhibitions
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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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SPRINGBOARD ARTS
Now Open By Appointment Only
Current Exhibition: Illuminate
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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
Shop Online: Shipping and curbside pickup available
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VERTICAL GALLERY
Open for Limited Hours
Current Exhibition: Miami in Chicago
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VOLUMES BOOKCAFE
Open for Limited Hours
Virtual Storytime: Saturday, December 19 - 10:30 a.m. on Facebook Live
Shop Online: Limited shipping, pickup & delivery available
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THE WINDY KITTY CAT CAFE AND LOUNGE
Open by Appointment Only
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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
Explore online archives, virtual evens, and social media content
Current Exhibition: Get Art / Give Back: 31 artists in 31 days
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AUDIOTREE
STAGED: Meat Wave: Thursday, December 17 - 8 p.m.
STAGED: Waco Brothers Annual Xmas Show: Saturday, December 19 - 8 p.m.
Shop online, explore digital archives, playlists, and stream live performances
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COLLABORACTION
Crucial Connections: Thursday, December 17 - 8 p.m.
Hosting Virtual Events and Resources
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CONCORD MUSIC HALL
CIVLIZATION: A Virtual Concert Series: Friday, December 18 - 8 p.m.
Activity Pages
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DAVENPORT'S PIANO BAR & CABARET
Hosting Virtual Events on Social Media
Sunday Night Social Lounge
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DORIAN'S: THROUGH THE RECORD SHOP
CIVLIZATION: A Virtual Concert Series: Friday, December 18 - 8 p.m.
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ESCAPE ARTISTRY
Offering Virtual Experiences
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
FIRECAT PROJECTS
Hosting Virtual Content
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FREE STREET THEATER
Hosting Virtual Content
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THE HIDEOUT
Hideout Online Livestream
Friday, December 18:
LP's Happy Hour - 5 p.m.
Vundabar - 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 20:
Robbie Fulks Online Residency - 8 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
Hosting Virtual Content
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OUT OF SITE CHICAGO
Hosting Virtual Content
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SUBTERRANEAN
CIVLIZATION: A Virtual Concert Series: Friday, December 18 - 8 p.m.
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TRAP DOOR THEATRE
Decomposed Theatre: Episode 3: Thursday, December 17 - 8 p.m.
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 FARMERS MARKET
VIRTUAL WINTER MARKET: Delivery or Pickup
Order Deadline: Friday, December 18 - midnight
Pickup: Sunday, December 20 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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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
Saturday, December 19:
Check the Method - 1 p.m. on Zoom
Emcee Wreckshop - 4 p.m. on Zoom
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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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EQUITY ARTS
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EXIT
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RAINBO CLUB
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LOCATIONS