Art Experiences

Interactive LEGO® Brick Exhibition Celebrating “Awesome Black Creativity” at Gail Borden Public Library

Gail Borden Public Library - Main Branch 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL

Awesome Black Creativity (ABC), a celebration of Black figures in LEGO® Bricks, will be on display at the Gail Borden Public Library from Jan. 15 through Feb. 27, 2025, on the first floor. This interactive exhibition of LEGO brick-built figures, an A–Z series spanning history and various disciplines, will inspire guests to think about building in new, innovative ways while […]

Side Street Studio Arts Improv Jam

Side Street Studio Arts 15 Zeigler Court, Elgin, IL

Come out and sharpen your "yes and" skills with the monthly Side Street Improv Jam. Make stuff up and meet new people in a welcoming and weird environment. All levels of improvisers welcome from beginners to seasoned veterans. First half of the evening is short form, the second half, long form. The Improv Jam runs from 7 pm-9:30 pm the […]

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Nightshade: Opposing Forces at Side Street Studio Arts

Side Street Studio Arts 15 Zeigler Court, Elgin, IL

After reading new short horror play submissions from all over the world, Memoriam Development has selected the 11 best to be brought to life for Nightshade: Opposing Forces. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door and at sidestreetstudioarts.org/tickets All performances will be in the Backspace at Side Street Studio Arts (15 1/2 Ziegler ct., Elgin). The 11 selected […]

Valentine’s Custard and Canvas at Van’s Frozen Custard

Van's Frozen Custard 16 E. Main Street, East Dundee, United States

Valentine's Custard and Canvas, come with friends or your special someone to, Van's Frozen Custard & Burgers on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 11:30am-1:30pm. Come for a fun day of creativity. $20 rate includes one scoop of Valentine’s flavor of the day, per painter. Brush w/Brittany will guide us through our sweet masterpiece. No experience is needed, pre-sketched canvas and all […]

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Nightshade: Opposing Forces at Side Street Studio Arts

Side Street Studio Arts 15 Zeigler Court, Elgin, IL

After reading new short horror play submissions from all over the world, Memoriam Development has selected the 11 best to be brought to life for Nightshade: Opposing Forces. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door and at sidestreetstudioarts.org/tickets All performances will be in the Backspace at Side Street Studio Arts (15 1/2 Ziegler ct., Elgin). The 11 selected […]

Martini Glass Painting Party at Martini Room

Martini Room 161 E Chicago St

Paint, sip and be happy. Join us Monday, Feb 17, at the Martini Room for Martini Glass Painting Party. Ages 21+ Tickets are $30/person. Get them now before they are gone: Martini Glass Painting Party Tickets, Mon, Feb 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite You will have fun painting a martini glass with a Rose, the symbol of Love […]

Feminist Craft Circle at Side Street Studio Arts

Side Street Studio Arts 15 Zeigler Court, Elgin, IL

Sitting together to work on manual crafts has a long history, and for periods was looked down upon as a space for unimportant women’s work. In the past decades, feminist artists have skillfully reappropriated these practices as possible places of empowerment, resistance and protest. This event is open to anyone. You’re welcome to bring your own project to work on, […]

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Art Clash at Side Street Studio Arts

Side Street Studio Arts 15 Zeigler Court, Elgin, IL

Art Clash is a live painting competition where the audience votes for the winner! 3 rounds of painting will determine which 2 artists move on to the city final in June. The artists need your vote. Get tickets early: $13 online presale - https://www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/ticketsOr pay at the door: $15 suggested donation at the door Do you have what it takes to […]

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Art Clash at Side Street Studio Arts

Side Street Studio Arts 15 Zeigler Court, Elgin, IL

Art Clash is back for 2025. Art Clash is the largest live painting competition in the Fox Valley where the audience votes for the winners from each clash. 3 rounds of painting will determine which 2 artists move on to the city final in June. The artists need your vote. The eight finalists will come together in our City Final […]

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Art Clash at Side Street Studio Arts

Side Street Studio Arts 15 Zeigler Court, Elgin, IL

Art Clash is a live painting competition where the audience votes for the winner! 3 rounds of painting will determine which 2 artists move on to the city final in June. The artists need your vote. Get tickets early: $13 online presale - https://www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/ticketsOr pay at the door: $15 suggested donation at the door Do you have what it takes to […]

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Art Clash at Side Street Studio Arts

Side Street Studio Arts 15 Zeigler Court, Elgin, IL

Art Clash is back for 2025. Art Clash is the largest live painting competition in the Fox Valley where the audience votes for the winners from each clash. 3 rounds of painting will determine which 2 artists move on to the city final in June. The artists need your vote. The eight finalists will come together in our City Final […]

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First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Productions at Hemmens Cultural Center

Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL

Come on in, sit back, relax and prepare to laugh. -100% clean -99.27% hilarious Imagine 90 min of complete improvisation, a la Whose Line is it Anyway? GreenRoom’s improvisers take audience suggestions & true-life audience stories & turn them into hilarious theatre pieces right before your eyes. Tickets: TicketSearch Online GreenRoom Productions, a semi-professional ensemble-based theatre company that specializes in […]

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