PRESENTED BY THE NORTH RIVER COMMISSION & SSA #60, MOSAIC ALBANY PARK ARTS FESTIVAL IS A WEEKEND-LONG EXPLORATION OF ARTS & CULTURE OF THE NORTHWEST SIDE.
2018 FEATURED A KICKOFF PARTY AT TWISTED HIPPO BREWERY, COMEDY, THEATER, MUSIC, A PARADE, AND OTHER INTERACTIVE POP-UP ART EVENTS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. SEE THE SCHEDULE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION.
2018 FEATURED A KICKOFF PARTY AT TWISTED HIPPO BREWERY, COMEDY, THEATER, MUSIC, A PARADE, AND OTHER INTERACTIVE POP-UP ART EVENTS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. SEE THE SCHEDULE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION.
PRE-EVENT Party
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD | 8:30 - 10:00 PM
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The Joy of Drinking: Bob Ross Night!
Pop into Nighthawk for a special, pre-Arts Festival edition of their bi-weekly tribute to Bob Ross. Two people paint along with Bob while everyone else cheers them on (and enjoys a cocktail or two). $ | Free |
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4th
6:00 - 10:00 PM
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Join us for our kick-off party!
Beers by Twisted Hippo
Live Music: Josefina (6-8pm) | The Right Now (8-10pm) featuring participatory art activities & booths by:
Twisted Hippo: pumpkin decorating the Waste Shed | material reuse North Branch Projects | bookbinding A.Favorite Design | letterpress Chicago Art Nerd (Rivven Prink) | fiber art Elly Blaise | screenprinting Suarez Bamboo | bamboo mobiles the North River Commission the 33rd Ward / Alderman Deb Mell Halcyon Theatre $ | Free |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5th
8:00 - 9:30 PM
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Take in some theatre in Albany Park!
A 25% discount tickets available for neighborhood residents at the following shows: SOUTHERN GOTHIC | 10/5 | 8:00pm SOUTHERN GOTHIC | 10/6 | 4:00pm SOUTHERN GOTHIC | 10/6 | 8:00pm SOUTHERN GOTHIC | 10/7 | 2:00pm SOUTHERN GOTHIC | 10/7 | 6:00pm Buy tickets online here! Call for discount: 773-891-8985 boxoffice@windycityplayhouse.com $ | 60-75 |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH | 8:30 - 11:00 PM
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Pool Tournament
Fancy yourself an pretty savvy billiards player? Want to see how well you stand up to other local sharks? Sign up in advance or register day of for a friendly neighborhood pool tournament, hosted by Surge Coffee Bar & Billiards! The night's winner will take home a fabulous trophy & one-of-a-kind art by local makers. Limited spots available! Sign up by clicking here. $ | 10 Payment due at check-in. |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH | 8:00 - 9:30 PM
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Comedy Showcase
Produced & curated by local comedienne Reena Calm, this soon-to-be-legendary lineup of performers is sure to delight! Featuring performances by: Aaron McDavis Luke Swanson Carly Ballerini Tyler Snodgrass Le Aboav and headliner Erica Clark! Doors at 8pm; show starts at 8:30pm! $ | 5 (Suggested Donation) |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6th
12:00 - 6:00 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH | 12:00 - 4:00 PM
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Spin City Mobile Arts Parade | 12:00 - 12:30 PM featuring "floats" & mobile arts workshops by: Free Air (Amy Sinclair) North Branch Projects (Regin Igloria) Mobile Speakers' Podium (Jenny Polak) Mobile Street Art Cart (William Estrada) Wicked Mace (Doug Abram) Puppet Wonder Wagon (Maddy Low) Press on Wheels (David Jones) Upstream (Anna Metcalfe) BiblioTreka (Read/Write Library) Arts Popup Space | 12:00 - 4:00 PM in addition to the above, artist & vendor booths by: The Creative Realm | spraypainting Linda Sweig | mosaic art Suarez Bamboo | bamboo mobiles Halcyon Theatre $ | Free |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH | 4:00 - 6:00 PM
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Architecture Scavenger Hunt
by Chicago for Chicagoans Learn about history & architecture while you explore the neighborhood in a friendly, competitive setting! For more information, and to register for the hunt, click here or visit chicagoforchicagoans.org. Advance registration is highly recommended! $ | Free (Suggested Donation) |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH | 8:00 - 10:00 PM
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2nd Story Performance
After a packed performance in August 2018, 2nd Story returns to its favorite Albany Park watering hole, Nighthawk Chicago, for the inaugural Mosaic Arts Festival. Featuring stories by 2nd Story company members Martinique Hallerduff, Karla Estella Rivera, and Nicholas Ward and cocktails from mixologist extraordinaire Danny Ong, this is one perfect pairing you won't want to miss. Enjoy cocktails from the always delicious Nighthawk menu, or sip an off-menu cocktail while listening to the story that inspired it! Curated by Amanda Delheimer | Sound by Kasey Trouba | Emcee: Lauren Sivak $ | 10 (Suggested Donation) |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7th
12:00 - 6:00 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7TH | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Brunch Guide to Albany Park
The masterminds behind Albany Park Dines and Albany Park Neighbors present a one-of-a-kind guidebook to eating brunch in the neighborhood. Check it out online or pick up a physical copy at one of our partner locations. $ | Free |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7TH | 12:30 - 5:30 PM
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Culture of Food Community Bike Ride
Join the fine folks of the North Branch Trail Alliance for a community group bike ride exploring the food, beers, & treats of the Northwest Side! Meet up with the group at Nighthawk Chicago starting at 12pm to enjoy free live music by Falling Stars. The ride kicks off at 1pm! Plan for stops along the way at: the North Park Art Walk The Elephant Thai Cuisine Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Taco Burrito King Alarmist Brewing ...before winding up the adventure at Tortuga's Latin Kitchen to enjoy the Tamale Festival! (description below) Questions? Email NorthBranchTrailAlliance@gmail.com. $ | Free |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7TH | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
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Brick of Chicago Walking Tour
Chicago has long been renowned for its skyscrapers, but it is in its more humble buildings that Chicago's architectural history and style shines. On this walking tour, we'll unlock the incredible beauty and remarkable stories behind the houses, apartments, and storefronts that call Albany Park home. The tour will be led by Will Quam, a photographer whose Brick of Chicago project encourages everyone to look a little closer at the beauty of the built world around them. Purchase tickets by clicking here. Limited spots available! Be sure to arrive early to enjoy live music at Nighthawk before the tour (12-2pm). $ | 12 |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7TH | 3:00 - 11:00 PM
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Gran Festival de Tamal Chapin
(The Great Festival of Guatemalan Tamales)! Tortuga's Latin Kitchen hosts the most delicious fundraiser to ever hit the neighborhood! 5 cocineras from different regions of Guatemala compete for the title of La Tamale Reina, as decided by a panel of expert judges and the popular vote. 3:00 - 5:00PM: Karaoke & local Guatemalan DJs 5:00 - 7:00PM: Tamale Contest! 7:00 - 11:00PM: Music & Dancing All proceeds from the night will help raise funds for Abrazos, an organization that provides backpacks and books to Guatemalan school kids. $ | Free (Suggested Donation) Advanced registration required! To save your seat, call the restaurant at 773-961-8414. |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7TH | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
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Algren Documentary Screening
Sit back & enjoy a screening of the 2014 documentary Algren with an introduction by filmmaker Michael Caplan: "Algren is a neon-lit journey through the gritty world, brilliant mind and noble heart of Chicago writer Nelson Algren, the first National Book Award winner, and author of “The Man With a Golden Arm."' $ | Free |
LOCAL LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4TH - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
THURSDAY
8PM | Alyssa Allgood Free FRIDAY 9PM | Richard Krueger with Medicated Goo $5 Cover SATURDAY 9PM | John Lennon Birthday Concert $5 Cover |
THURSDAY
8PM | Open Mic Night Free FRIDAY 9PM | Yacht Rock with DJ Dusty Winds Free SATURDAY 8PM | Crazy Heart 10:30PM | Karaoke Free |
FRIDAY
9PM | Live Music Free SATURDAY 9PM | Live Music Free |
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