Record Store Pop-Up – January 25
Val’s Halla x Beat Kitchen Record Store Pop-Up!
Sunday, January 25, 12 – 3 PM
Beat Kitchen is teaming up with the legendary Val’s Halla Records — a local collector’s paradise since 1972 — for a winter record store pop-up during Sunday Spotlight brunch!
* Live music while you eat
* Brunch favorites on deck
* Record shopping with a deep, curated selection spanning decades
Clothing Swap – February 15
Beat Kitchen is partnering with Petals & Jackets and FunkyinChicago for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating secondhand style, good company, and fresh beginnings- one pre-loved piece at a time!
12–12:30pm: Sip, mingle, and hang your items (hangers provided!)
(Leah & Elise will help sort clothing to make the racks and tables feel extra shoppable and categorized by size.)
1pm-3pm: Let’s swap! While there aren’t fitting rooms, we recommend wearing tight fitted clothing like leggings and a t-shirt so you can easily check for fit. Full length mirrors will also be available.
How it Works: This is a size and gender inclusive clothing swap. Bring your own bag and 5-7 clean, like-new to gently-used clothing and select accessories (bags, belts, scarves, and like-new shoes) in good condition that you no longer want, but might spark something for someone else. If you do not have clothes to contribute, you can still come to take items. Clothing will be organized by size.
You’ll then shop for up to 7 new-to-you pieces to take home. Any clothing not claimed will be donated.
Additional perks: Petals & Jackets will also have a small selection of curated vintage & modern pieces for purchase and a $10 off coupon toward your next visit at Petals & Jackets shop located at 1105 North Ashland Ave.
RSVP here to reserve your spot.
DO DIVISION STREET FEST
The Do Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale spans 10 city blocks, on Division Street from Ashland to Leavitt, and features two live music stages, a Family stage, a wide variety of local vendors and food, plenty of ice cold beer and wine, unique kid’s activities in a dedicated Family Fun Fest area (which exclusively benefits local elementary schools), Do Fashion with a runway and DJs; plus an elaborate Sidewalk Sale put on by the Division Street merchants.
WICKER PARK FEST
As one of Chicago’s most anticipated summer festivals, and dubbed “Chicago’s Best Street Festival of the Summer ” by the Chicago Tribune, Wicker Park Fest is one of Chicago’s top-drawing festivals, attracting visitors from across Chicagoland and the country with its fantastic music line-up. Wicker Park Fest reflects the neighborhood’s rich musical heritage, vibrant nightlife and acclaimed restaurants. Building on the area’s unique character, the weekend celebrates the neighborhood with eclectic music (over 40 bands on three stages), great local food, arts and crafts, a kids’ area, and retail vendors.