Calumet Area Industrial Commission  

Burst Into Books 
119 E 107th St, Chicago, IL 60628 
Tuesday to Friday (11AM – 6PM), Saturday (10AM – 5PM) 

• Burst into Books envisions a world that is transformed through intentional access to culturally responsive literature. Their goal is to provide culturally relevant enrichment opportunities, engage and support the community through access to resources, and leverage the brilliance of Black people to cultivate published authors.  
• https://www.burstintobooks.org 
• info@calumetareaindustrial.com 
• 9th Ward  

DishRoulette Kitchen NFP   

More information coming soon. 

Garfield Park Community Council 

More information coming soon. 

Greater Chatham Initiative 

Mahalia’s  
735 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619  
Tuesday to Saturday (11AM – 7PM)

• Mahalia's is more than just a retail store. Greater Chatham Initiative has created this community-centric space that celebrates and promotes the creativity and talent within Chicago’s black communities. Mahalia's offers a curated selection of one-of-a-kind pieces reflecting the diversity and richness of black culture and creativity. This unique establishment is dedicated to providing a platform for over 30 vendors to showcase and sell their exceptional products.  
• https://mahalias.com  
• mahalias@greaterchathaminitiative.org or 312-429-0898  
• 6th Ward 

Greater Southwest Development Corporation 

The Shop 
2609 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629 
Friday & Saturday (12PM – 6PM) 

• Our pop-up features products made by Black and Latina-owned businesses, such as jewelry, gourmet Mexican candy, luxury skin and beauty products, woodsy colognes and floral perfumes, and artisanal clothing and accessories native to Mexico. 
• https://greatersouthwest.org/ 
• z.ek@greatersouthwest.org
• 16th Ward 

Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce 

More information coming soon. 

Midway Chamber of Commerce 

Farmer’s Market  
6072 W Archer, Chicago, IL 60638  
Wednesdays (3PM – 7PM) starting June 12, 2024 until September 25, 2024 

• Shoppers can expect a vibrant and diverse experience at Midway Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers Market, characterized by fresh, locally sourced produce, artisanal goods, local services and a bustling atmosphere of community engagement.  
• https://business.midwaychamber.org/farmers-market 

• director@midwaychamber.org 

• 23rd Ward 

Cheesie’s Pub & Grub   
6544 W Archer, Chicago, IL 60638  
Monday to Sunday (11AM - 11PM) 

• Family owned and operated restaurant that offers the “Most Life Changing Grilled Cheese in America and Tokyo” according to Equire magazine. 
• https://www.cheesies.com 
• director@midwaychamber.org 
• 23rd Ward  

Portage Park Chamber of Commerce 

Little Sweetpea’s Vintage Store  
4948 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641  
Friday, Saturday, and every other Sunday (12PM – 4PM) and by appointment.  

• Little Sweetpea’s Vintage Store carries vintage clothing, jewelry, purses and collectibles. Sustainably sourced Free People, Anthropologie and a few other brands will be sold as well.  

• instagram.com/littlesweetpeasvintage  

• michael@portageparkchamber.org  

• 45th Ward  

And She Bakes Too   
4938 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641  
Friday – Sunday (8AM – 6PM)  

• And She Bakes Too specializes in providing desserts that have been derived from recipes passed down from generation to generation in the owner’s family. As a self-taught baker, Paris strives for invoking the same excitement she has for baking in each of her customers. With a modern twist and flavor in each dessert, And She Bakes Too hopes you feel a piece of our love in every bite.  

• andshebakestoo.com  

• michael@portageparkchamber.org  

• 45th Ward 

The Far South Community Development Corporation 

Far South Marketplace 
837 W 115th Street, Chicago, IL 60643  
Monday to Sunday (12PM – 6PM) 

• Far South Marketplace will have a variety of items for every shopper. From sculptures and fans of Africa, home goods, and memorial keepsakes to teas, herbal tinctures, and small batch fresh roasted coffee.  Beauty products. hair products, apparel, accessories, and candles too!  
• https://farsouthcdc.org/marketplace
• cam@farsouthcdc.org
• 21st Ward 

The Magnificent Mile Association  

Semicolon Bookstore  
400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611  
Monday to Sunday (12PM – 7PM)  

• Founded in 2019 by art curator and book lover DL Moore, Semicolon Bookstore was established as a safe space for readers interested in stories by and about minority authors. As Chicago’s only Black woman-owned bookstore and gallery, Semicolon is "committed to nurturing the connection between literature, art, and the pursuit of knowledge, while also using the power of words to better our community."  
• https://www.semicolonchi.com 
• lkora@themagnificentmile.com  
• 42nd Ward 

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center 

ESTU  
2712 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622  
Monday to Friday (4:30PM - 9:30PM)    

• ESTU is a Photography Studio that offers comprehensive photography packages including: Weddings, Portraits, Events Commercial, etc. The studio also has a gallery space dedicated to exhibit and sell photography.   
• https://www.jaaydiaz.com  
• eduardoa@prcc-chgo.org 
• 26th Ward  

408 Fabrication  
2716 W Division, Chicago, IL 60622  
Monday to Friday (10AM – 5PM), Opening September 1st, 2024 

•  408 is a fabrication shop for artists, museums, architects, cultural institution that provides design to fabrication to installation services. We help to sculpt our clients’ vision and provide the tools necessary for artists and creatives to grow as professionals and reach their goals. 408 Fabrication will also have an exhibition space and host public events.   
• 408fabrication.com  
• eduardoa@prcc-chgo.org
• 26th Ward 

El Schomburg | Espacio de Arte Contemporáneo  
2538 W Division, Chicago, IL 60622  
Monday to Friday (Appointment Only), Saturday & Sunday (11AM – 1PM, 2PM – 6PM)  

• This gallery features art by local artists as well as from Puerto Rico. The art ranged from fine art paintings, poster, stickers and both handmade and digital prints. El Schomburg will also host five annual exhibitions with opening and closing receptions.  
• https://www.elschomburg.com 
• eduardoa@prcc-chgo.org
• 26th Ward 

Honeycomb Network  
2659 W Division, Chicago, IL 60622  
Wednesday to Friday (1PM – 7PM), Saturday & Sunday (12PM – 5PM)  

• This space will host a boutique apothecary gift shop, community event space, BIPOC bookstore and mini library, and hosts art exhibits by local BIPOC artists, as well as, providing holistic service.  
• https://www.thehoneycombnetwork.com 
• eduardoa@prcc-chgo.org
• 26th Ward 

Reina’s Cakes   
2550 W Division, Chicago, IL 60622  
Wednesday to Sunday (11AM – 5PM)  

• This shop will feature wearables exclusively designed for Reina’s Cakes as well as party supply and home-made cakes sold from her colorful mobile carts stationed in front of the store.   
• https://www.facebook.com/cakesdereina 
• eduardoa@prcc-chgo.org 
• 26th Ward 

Uptown United 

Pop Craft 
1109 W Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640  
Weekdays (1-9PM), Weekends (11AM-9PM) 

• At Pop Craft, shoppers can expect an immersive and creative experience at this space, where they'll have the opportunity to engage in do-it-yourself (DIY) and crafting activities. Visitors can enjoy craft-based workshops (e.g. tufting, ceramic painting, and crafting handmade cosmetics) and interactive sessions designed to inspire creativity and provide hands-on learning opportunities. Pop Craft aims to foster a vibrant and engaging atmosphere where individuals can explore their artistic talents and create unique handmade items.  
• https://popcraftstudio.com/
• info@exploreuptown.org 
• 46th Ward 

Chicago Fair Trade Museum & Store
4704 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60640
Wednesday-Saturday, (12-5PM)

• The Chicago Fair Trade Museum's mission is to inspire visitors to use their voice and spending power to demand ethically and sustainably-made products. In this interactive and immersive space, visitors will learn about the historical roots of injustice in international trade and business, how fair trade provides a people- and planet- friendly alternative, and Chicago's important role in the global labor rights movement. Visitors will discover how to build a better world by making thoughtful choices about the products they buy, and will have the chance to shop for beautiful, one-of-a-kind items in the Museum's fair trade store. The first museum dedicated to fair trade in the world, the Chicago Fair Trade Museum recently won a 2024 Innovation Award from the Illinois Association of Museums.
• chicagofairtrade.org/chicago-fair-trade-museum
• info@exploreuptown.org
• 46th Ward

West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce 

World of Variety 
1821 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 
Wednesday to Sunday (11AM – 6PM) 

• Store proprietor Stella Brown is an artist, independent curator, and was the founding Director of the Buddy store at the Chicago Cultural Center. Paired with a deep concern for and interest in the environmental changes that humanity is bringing to the planet, this has created the desire for locally focused retail that both celebrates the wonderful objects produced by the people of the Chicago and Midwest region, as well as a commitment to a sustainable lifestyle for customers. 
• https://www.world-of-variety.com 
• ggerken@westtownchamber.org 
• 36th Ward 

Omenai Gallery 
1716 W Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 
Tuesday to Saturday (11AM – 6PM) 

• OMENAI is dedicated to showcasing the richness and diversity of African contemporary art. Our mission is to connect global audiences with the vibrant narratives, creativity, and talent of African artists, fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. 
• https://www.instagram.com/omenaigallery 
• ggerken@westtownchamber.org 
• 1st Ward 

Phillip Keefe Woodworking 
1901 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 
Monday (Appointment Only), Tuesday to Friday (2PM – 8PM), Saturday & Sunday (10AM – 5pm) 

• Phillip Keefe is a traditional hand-tool woodworker and furniture designer that continually experiments with the craft to show how very old techniques still have a place in the modern environment. He believes furniture can be an expressive, functional artform, which is evident in two series available for sale this summer: Iggy and Arthropod. In addition to experimenting with furniture form and function, he works on commission to give customers a truly bespoke, one-of-a-kind addition to their homes and offices. 
• https://www.phillipkeefewoodworking.com 
• ggerken@westtownchamber.org 
• 36th Ward