Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Presents ANDERSONVILLE ARTS WEEKEND

The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to present its 21st annual Andersonville Arts Weekend, with the neighborhood transformed into a “walkable art gallery” from Friday, October 3 – Sunday, October 5, 2025. The free, three-day event includes over 50 businesses and more than 100 artists representing multiple genres including visual art, theatre, dance, music, makers, student art and public art.

Returning Arts Weekend mainstays include a Self-Guided Art Walk on all three days plus the popular Night of Parties, an evening of artist receptions, kicking off Friday, October 3 at 5 pm. The weekend culminates with Andersonville’s annual Fall Wine Walk on Sunday, October 5 from 2 – 5 pm (because art and wine are the perfect pairings!)

This year’s event is dedicated to the memory of Todd Mack, beloved artist and founder of Foursided, whose visionary spirit and commitment to uplifting fellow creatives helped shape Andersonville’s artistic identity.

Arts Weekend Special Events

Andersonville Chamber of Commerce hosts its new Arts Weekend Pop-Up featuring artists creating in a variety of mediums and styles on Friday 10/3 from 6 – 8 pm; Saturday 10/4 & Sunday 10/5 from 11 am – 6 pm (5706 N. Clark St.)

Apothecary EO presents LEVELdance performance on Friday 10/3 at 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm. Space is limited, reservations highly recommended. RSVP here. $10 suggested donation. (5601 N. Clark St.)

Early to Bed hosts a Mini Maker’s Market featuring 16 local artists on Saturday 10/4 and Sunday 10/5 from 12 – 5 pm (5138 N. Clark St.)

Eli Tea Bar hosts a Saturday Witch Market featuring vendors and tarot on Saturday 10/4 from 12 – 4 pm (5507 N. Clark St.)

GUS® | Original Gus Giordano Dance School presents CELEBRATE THE ARTS!, a free, high energy dance performance for all ages on Saturday 10/4 at 2 pm. Limited seating available. (5230 N. Clark St.)

Enjoy a 90-minute Andersonville Walking Tour hosted by Chicago by Chicagoans and trace the history of the neighborhood from its start as a home for the Swedes in Chicago to its current state as a small business haven. The walk kicks off at 5706 N. Clark St. on Saturday 10/4 at 1 pm and Sunday 10/5 at 3:30 pm. RSVP here.

Neighborhood theatre productions taking place during Arts Weekend include Chicago Magic Lounge’s “The Signature Show” The Neo-Futurists’ The Infinite Wrench, Raven Theatre’s Oak.

Night of Parties – Friday, October 3, 2025

Kick off the weekend by celebrating the collaboration with this year’s artists at the popular Night of Parties, featuring a series of hosted events throughout the neighborhood on Friday, October 4 from 5 – 10 pm (hours vary by business). Many businesses will host “meet and greets” with their featured artist(s) along with small receptions offering food and beverages. Participants include:

Andersonville Chamber of Commerce | Arts Weekend Pop-Up featuring AforAce, Ann Socha, Kelsey Stegner, Sandy Sadler, Lauren Temiyakarn, Touly Phiachantharath, Maya Bernal, Project Onward and Mari Miller (6 – 8 pm at 5706 N. Clark St.)

Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N. Clark St. | Sketch and doodle artist Jillian Contos; local arts performing “quick portraits” (3 – 7 pm)

Apothecary EO | 5001 N. Clark St. | Reception with artist and photographer Mark Hawk at 6 pm; two collaborative performances by LEVELdance at 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm. Space is limited. RSVP here.

Big Jones | 5347 N. Clark St. | Oil painting and prints by Adrienne Brown David

Bramble Arts Loft | 5545 N. Clark St., 2nd Floor | Happy hour from 5 – 8 pm; clay ceramics by Fickle Flower Arts

Chicago Therapy Collective | 5237 N Clark | “Their Thresholds” exhibition and reception with CTC Community Gallery curator Sophie Blue Lane Oliver (6 – 8 pm)

District | 5430 N. Clark St. | Premiere pieces by Nicholas Holman Art (open until 9 pm)

Dropped Stitch | 1524 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. | Textile artist Meagan O'Keefe (open until 8 pm)

ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N. Clark St. | Local makers pop-up featuring works from Printed Curiosities, Lin Bader and Noelle Palmer (2 – 7 pm)

First Free Church | 5255 N. Ashland Ave. | Artist Ellen Holtzblatt “Song of Songs” exhibition

FOLK | 5668 N. Clark St. | Prints and paintings by Steven Kenworthy (open until 8 pm)

Foursided | 5061 N. Clark St. | Celebration honoring late founder Todd Mack; featuring Mack’s work and Mack-inspired staff artworks (open until 8 pm)

GL Home Decor | 5225 N. Clark St. | Select pieces by Barbara Kraetsch (open until 8:30 pm)

Green Goose Shop | 5238 N. Clark St. | Photography by Leah Wendzinski (open until 7 pm)

The Guesthouse Hotel | 4872 N. Clark St. | Pop-up gallery featuring work by Chris Ocken and Suminagashi paper marbling by Kelly Laughlin (6 – 9 pm)

Hardware Strength & Conditioning | 1834 W. Balmoral Ave. | Artists Cheryl Flack, Josh Rains and Natalie Doolittle-Shadel (7 – 10 pm)

Inclusive Funeral Care | 4880 N. Clark St. | Artwork by Steve Walters and Carla Bruni

Kopi Cafe | 5317 N. Clark St. | Artist reception with cartoonist and author Ken Krimstein (5 – 7 pm); live music by Rachel Drew (7:15 pm); live music by Al Rose Band (8:30 pm)

Lilla Barn Clothing | 5535 N. Clark St. | Works by Cathleen Cramer (open until 8 pm)

Little Red Nest | 5458 N. Ashland Ave. | Closing reception for “Leaping Forward” exhibit by Susan Stocking Baltrushes

Rattleback Records | 5405 N. Clark St. | Author Brian Anderson discusses his New York Times best-selling book, “Loud and Clear: The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection” (7 pm); The Grateful Dead tribute band Brian’s Bears at (8 pm). Artwork by Harebrained.

RAYGUN | 5207 N. Clark St. | One-of-a-kind vintage silverware rings by Jaz Jewelry (open until 9 pm)

Shanlandia | 1519 W. Balmoral Ave. | Photography by Kathleen Hinkel (6 – 9 pm)

Visionary Eye Care | 5222 N. Clark St.| Featured works by Gabi Bozeman and Jay Zerbe (5:30 – 9 pm)

Women & Children First | 5233 N. Clark St. | Artist Anuja Patel (6 – 8 pm)

Self-Guided Art Walk

Customize your own art “gallery” tour during the three-day, district-wide Self-Guided Art Walk, featuring nearly 100 hand-selected artists on display at more than 40 participating locations. Immerse yourself in a multi-disciplinary arts experience on Friday evening and all-day Saturday and Sunday (hours vary by business). Arts Weekend maps/guides are available at all participating businesses, or digitally via the Andersonville Arts Weekend page. Participating businesses include:

All One Chicago Health & Wellness | 5051 N. Clark St. 1S | Nicholas Roy French, Mike Farrell, Julie Murphy and Daniel Starr

Andersonville Antiques | 5234 N. Clark St. | Abstract artist Kate Pryor

Andersonville Chamber of Commerce | 5706 N. Clark St. | Arts Weekend Pop-Up featuring AforAce, Ann Socha, Kelsey Stegner, Sandy Sadler, Lauren Temiyakarn, Touly Phiachantharath, Maya Bernal, Project Onward and Mari Miller (Friday 10/3 from 6 – 8 pm; Saturday & Sunday from 11 am – 6 pm)

Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N. Clark St. | Sketch and doodle artist Jillian Contos

Apothecary EO | 5001 N. Clark St. | Artist and photographer Mark Hawk

Big Jones | 5347 N. Clark St. | Oil painting and prints by Adrienne Brown David

Bloom & Co | 5113 N. Clark St. | Artist Jaclyn Mednicov

Bramble Arts Loft | 5545 N. Clark St., 2nd Floor | Clay ceramics by Fickle Flower Arts

Chicago Magic Lounge | 5050 & 5052 N. Clark St. | Collage work by artist Abby Segal

Chicago Therapy Collective | 5237 N Clark | “Their Thresholds” exhibition and CTC Community Gallery curated by Sophie Blue Lane Oliver

Coffee Studio | 5628 N. Clark St. | Artists Katya Balakina, Maggie O'Brien and Orion Lay-Sleeper

Dearborn Denim & Apparel | 5202 N. Clark St. | Artwork by John W. Bateman

District | 5430 N. Clark St. | Premiere pieces by Nicholas Holman Art

Dropped Stitch | 1524 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. | Textile artist Meagan O'Keefe

Early to Bed | 5138 N. Clark St. | Mini Maker’s Market featuring 16 local artists (Saturday 10/4 and Sunday 10/5 from 12 – 5 pm, event is 18+)

Eli Tea Bar | 5507 N. Clark St. | Saturday Witch Market featuring vendors and tarot (Saturday 10/4 from 12 – 4 pm)

Elixir Andersonville | 1509 W. Balmoral Ave | Acrylics by Gary Bradley

ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N. Clark St. | Local makers pop-up featuring works from Printed Curiosities, Lin Bader (Friday only), Noelle Palmer and Straub Handmade (Saturday & Sunday only)

First Free Church | 5255 N. Ashland Ave. | Artist Ellen Holtzblatt “Song of Songs” exhibition

FOLK | 5668 N. Clark St.| Prints and paintings by artist Steven Kenworthy

Foursided | 5061 N. Clark St. | Artwork by late founder Todd Mack, plus Mack-inspired staff artworks

Gethsemane Garden Center | 5739 N. Clark St. | Artwork by Bri Boese, Anthony Sudol and Michelle Buziak

GL Home Decor | 5225 N. Clark St. | Select pieces by Barbara Kraetsch

Green Goose Shop | 5238 N. Clark St. | Photography by Leah Wendzinski

The Guesthouse Hotel | 4872 N. Clark St. | Pop-up gallery featuring work by Chris Ocken and Suminagashi paper marbling by Kelly Laughlin

GUS® | Original Gus Giordano Dance School | 5230 N. Clark St. | CELEBRATE THE ARTS!, a free, high energy dance performance for on Saturday 10/4 at 2 pm (limited seating available); artwork by choreographer Anthony Wolf

Hardware Strength & Conditioning | 1834 W. Balmoral Ave. | Artwork by Cheryl Flack, Josh Rains and Natalie Doolittle-Shadel (Saturday 10/4 & Sunday 10/5 from 11 am – 2 pm).

Inclusive Funeral Care | 4880 N. Clark St. | Artists Steve Walters and Carla Bruni

Kopi Cafe | 5317 N. Clark St. | Cartoonist and author Ken Krimstein

Lilla Barn Clothing | 5535 N. Clark St. | Works by Cathleen Cramer

Little Red Nest | 5458 N. Ashland Ave. | “Leaping Forward” exhibit by Susan Stocking Baltrushes (Saturday 10/4 from 1 – 3 pm)

Mercantile M | 5409 1/2 N. Clark St. | Found antiques and artwork

Miscellanea, etc. | 5412 N. Clark St. #218 | One-of-a-kind vintage finds

Rare Form | 5438 N. Clark St. | The Twentieth prints

Rattleback Records | 5405 N. Clark St. | Artwork by Harebrained

RAYGUN | 5207 N. Clark St. | One-of-a-kind vintage silverware rings by Jaz Jewelry

Ridman's Coffee | 4758 N. Clark St. | Collage Club (Sunday 10/5 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm)

Salon Aken | 5666 N. Clark St. | Visual artist and musician JoAnne M Grant

Shanlandia | 1519 W. Balmoral Ave. | Photography by Kathleen Hinkel; Music by The Dips (Sunday 10/5 at 1 pm)

Swedish American Museum | 5211 N. Clark St. | Painting and photographs by Kevin Swallow

Transit Tees | 5226 N. Clark St. | Custom Button Event

The Understudy: Coffee & Books | 5531 N. Clark St. | Artist WERIEM

Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N. Clark St. | Slumbering Alligator artist Mark LaFerney

Visionary Eye Care | 5222 N. Clark St.| Featured works by Gabi Bozeman and Jay Zerbe

Women & Children First | 5233 N. Clark St. | Artist Anuja Patel

Fall Wine Walk

Andersonville Arts Weekend culminates with Andersonville’s popular Fall Wine Walk, transforming local businesses into charming wine-tasting destinations on Sunday, October 5 from 2 – 5 pm. This year’s event include two routes – “Raise Your Glass” and “Pinkies Up.” Tickets ($45 early bird special through September 30, then $50) are now on sale through the Andersonsonville Wine Walk Page. Check in is between 1 – 3:30 pm: “Raise Your Glass” at Andersonville Chamber (5706 N. Clark St.) and “Pinkies Up” at Macaron Bar (5152 N. Clark St.).

The Fall Wine Walk routes include (from north to south):

Raise Your Glass Route

105F Hot Yoga | 5715 N. Clark St.
Anderson Point Apartments | 5700 N. Ashland Ave.
City Olive | 5644 N. Clark St.
Apothecary EO | 5601 N. Clark St.
Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N. Clark St.
Chicago Integrative Psychotherapy | 5537 N. Clark St.
Lilla Barn Clothing | 5535 N. Clark St.
Rare Form | 5438 N. Clark St.
District | 5430 N. Clark St.
Fiya | 5419 N Clark

Pinkies Up Route

Elixir Andersonville | 1509 W. Balmoral Ave.
Cowboys & Astronauts | 1478 W. Summerdale Ave.
RAYGUN | 5207 N. Clark St.
Dearborn Denim & Apparel | 5202 N. Clark St.
Maison Winona | 1218 W. Winona St.
Foursided | 5061 N. Clark St.
The Wooden Spoon | 5047 N. Clark St.
Orangetheory Fitness Chicago | 5014 N. Clark St.
Inclusive Funeral Care | 4880 N. Clark St.
The Guesthouse Hotel | 4872 N. Clark St.

Wine Walk Sponsor: In Fine Spirits. Andersonville Arts Weekend Sponsors: Choose Chicago, Dearborn Denim & Apparel,Early to Bed and Foursided.

About the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce

The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce fosters a vibrant environment in which Andersonville businesses can thrive by attracting a diverse customer base; providing business support services and advocacy; and engaging in business attraction, long-range planning, and economic development.