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Featured Event
Sep
21
Sep
21
YAS Fest 2019
11am-6pm @ Millenium Park
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, Illinois 60602
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) offers a FREE and open to the public, YAS! Fest – the second annual Youth Arts Showcase – is Chicago’s largest celebration of young artists and youth arts organizations, featuring creative work of musicians, actors, dancers, artists and more throughout Millennium Park. Teens and families will explore youth arts programs from across the city and enjoy a showcase of hundreds of outstanding young Chicago artists.
Upcoming Event
Sep
24
Sep
24
Wordplay
6-8:30pm @ Young Chicago Authors
1180 N. Milwaukee Ave, First Floor
WordPlay is the longest-running youth open mic in Chicago. Every Tuesday night, artists aged 12-25 come through Young Chicago Authors to participate in a writing workshop, perform their original work, and listen to music and poetry by artists of all genre and skill level. 6pm Workshop / 7pm Open Mic
Upcoming Event
Oct
1
Oct
1
Wordplay
6-8:30pm @ Young Chicago Authors
1180 N. Milwaukee Ave, First Floor
WordPlay is the longest-running youth open mic in Chicago. Every Tuesday night, artists aged 12-25 come through Young Chicago Authors to participate in a writing workshop, perform their original work, and listen to music and poetry by artists of all genre and skill level. 6pm Workshop / 7pm Open Mic
Upcoming Event
Oct
8
Oct
8
Wordplay
6-8:30pm @ Young Chicago Authors
1180 N. Milwaukee Ave, First Floor
WordPlay is the longest-running youth open mic in Chicago. Every Tuesday night, artists aged 12-25 come through Young Chicago Authors to participate in a writing workshop, perform their original work, and listen to music and poetry by artists of all genre and skill level. 6pm Workshop / 7pm Open Mic