Third Thursdays
On Grand Avenue
Introducing Third Thursdays — a neighborhood-wide summer celebration. Join us along Grand Ave as local businesses stay open late and bring the community together for an evening of shopping, bites, drinks, music, and discovery. Wander the neighborhood, enjoy special offerings, discover something new, and experience the energy of West Town all summer long.
June 18th, July 16th, and August 20th from 5PM-8PM
Participating Businesses & Organizations
We are bringing out our smoker to the patio on Wood St, enjoy Publican-style Barbecue on the patio like Chipotle-Kumquat Spare Ribs, Pork Belly Burnt Ends Sandwiches, Pub Burgers and more! Beer & Wine will be available.
Stop by for a spritz and a snack at Space 1858! We can't wait to plan your next event with you!
The Center of Order and Experimentation/Martha Mae
Skip the cooking and come hang out with us from 5-8PM for an easy summer evening upstairs at TST. We’ll be serving up seasonal samples from Crafthouse Cocktails alongside made-to-order personal pizzas from Chef Jon Court of Eclectic Cooking.
Choose from delicious favorites like Margherita, Pepperoni, Nduja, Funghi, or a seasonal Summer Squash pizza. Gain clarity and insight through an intuitive tarot reading with Psychic Medium, Mariah Guzman. Mariah will offer a one card tarot reading for $15, or a multiple card spread for $30! We’d love to see you!
Step inside Chicago's brand new bocce ball clubhouse. Tour the space, enjoy a free lesson from our Club Pro, and roll a few balls on some of the finest bocce courts in the country. Whether you're curious about our club and event space, looking to pick up the sport, or just want something fun to do on your Thursday stroll, we’d love to show you around!
Stop by for wine and homemade sweet treats!
You will also see the showcased hand painted floral silk dupioni paintings by Hereaclitus. Hereaclitus' is Sonal's showroom assistant. We will also feature Raku Pottery vases by Chicago's own potter, Tim Cornell. Rave by Design, Chicago's own game designer Adam, will have his Four in a Row acrylic games available for you to play a match.
Have you ever wanted to elevate your yo-yo tricks? Interested in learning sleight of hand magic? Bored with your usual scarf styling? Looking for gentle exercises to keep fit at any age? Aching to line dance to Achey Breaky Heart? Wondering how the Internet actually works? Learn with Media Burn!
Each third Thursday, Media Burn Archive will select a surprise vintage educational video from our collections to screen. Materials to complete educational activities and light refreshments provided. Comfortable clothing suggested (we may end up working up a sweat with Barbie or practicing yoga with Jane Fonda! Who knows!).
Free and open to the public.
Friends of Friends is a neighborhood cocktail bar in Chicago’s West Town, housed in a historic former Schlitz tied-house. Built around the idea that great hospitality should feel welcoming rather than exclusive, the bar combines thoughtful cocktails, global spirits, and modern techniques with the warmth of a neighborhood gathering place. Since opening, Friends of Friends has earned national recognition while staying focused on creating a space where regulars, industry folks, and first-time guests can all feel equally at home.
TTB Dance & Fitness will be offering a free TTB Sculpt class at 5 pm. Space is limited, book your free spot at throughthebody.com under the class schedule page. Our doors will be open from 7-8 pm for people to stop in the studio and chat with Stephanie about our class offerings.
Abbey Brown Soap Artisan, the Chicago Soap Company
Come visit us to see where we make our olive oil soap! We’ll be hosting demos all season long. Try our seasonal soaps, and we’ll share information about our classes and even sit in on our aroma workshop to learn about blending oils.
At Salvage One, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We honor craftsmanship,
reduce waste, and offer a venue that tells a meaningful story by reclaiming materials, vintage furniture, and architectural elements. From curated décor, and photo ops, every detail carries a piece of the past into the present.
Join us this summer as we participate in Third Thursdays — a celebration of community on
Grand Ave. Our three floors will be filled with inventory, including our own vintage clothing
collection from Bali and special pop-up vendors like Spaghetti Vintage, Hunky Dory Tin Types & Ambrotypes, as well as some light snacks and refreshments! There will also be vendors like Tacos Marios Food Truck, Little Curiosities, Anna Irving- One Line Portraits, and Sylvias Backroom.
Eleventh House is a candle studio and scent library where fragrance, vintage design, and storytelling come together. Stop in to explore our signature collection, discover one-of-a-kind vintage vessels, and enjoy sweet treats from our neighbors at West Town Bakery while you experience the space.
let's play - it's summer!
I’m hosting Playful Portraits - 10 minute-ish sessions to celebrate hanging out with friends, family, or just yourself!
Simply Call (305) 393-1952 or email michelemariephoto@gmail.com to book something fun.
Studio has extended hours on these dates:
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June 18th --- 2-7pm
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July 16th --- 2-7pm
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August 20th --- 2-7pm
$35.00 session fee - 1 digital B&W art image
sips & snacks & art, too.
These sessions are Limited and by appointment. Please call to schedule or drop me an email here.
Offer solely available on above dates.
Want to be a part of Third Thursdays?
If you have a business or organization on Grand Avenue in West Town and would like to be a part of Third Thursdays please send an email to brigid@westtownchamber.org