Wicker Park, Bucktown Celebrate Small Businesses With Chillfest

CHICAGO — Music fans can watch free performances at local Wicker Park and Bucktown shops on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24, from 2 - 6 p.m. More than 60 musicians will perform at the annual ChillFest pop music festival to mark the beginning of the holiday shopping season.

Participating artists for ChillFest 2018 include: ‘90s inspired hip-hop group Hugh Lee and the Pariahs, Chicago’s only burlesque rock and roll band The Fox & The Hounds, self-taught and self-produced multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Fin and returning favorites jazz-pop singer Elle Cassaza and singer/comedian Matt Griffo.

Attendees can stroll between more than 20 stores and businesses, taking in the live music sets while shopping, having a drink or checking out local art. Each business hosts several artists in a dedicated portion of its space, with musicians playing 20- to 60-minute sets, organizers said.

The event is hosted by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce.

Participating artists:

Adjacent Cruise; Akosuen, Alysha Monique; Baby Cuts; Bill Ryan; Bob and Ivan; Bud Summers; ButterBean; Celia Rose; Chris Stevens; Dogs at Large; Doug Hoyer; Elle Casazza; Emma Grace; Glen Murschel Duo; Heels On Fire; Heidi Serwer; Henry Geraghty; Hugh Lee and the Pariahs; Jack Butlers Jones & the Cut Kings; Jakob Heinemann, Jay Schraub; Jonathan Fin; Kielbasa & Kimchi; Mark Sotira Unplugged; Marshall; Matt Griffo; mestozi; Mike Felten; Mississippi Stranglers; Morning Commute;Mute Duo, Nathan Clemente; Neil Dixon Smith; Nora Barton, Octavia Reese; Paolo Apuli, Paul Harris; Paul Moody and the Revelators; Quinn Guillermo; Robinlee Garber; Ryan Burns; Ryan Herrick; Sammy Cannillo; Scott Niekelski of Go Time!; SM6; Somersault Factory; Sound Voyage presents: FRANKIE; The Bannermen; The Fox & The Hounds; Timothy Pratt; Tony Maguire of Farkus and Zion Rodman.

Participating ChillFest venues with special Small Business Saturday offers:

• Angry Pig Tavern (2039 W. North Ave.): $2 off select cocktails
• Crossroads Trading (1519 N. Milwaukee Ave.): Gift card raffle and light refreshments
• Dynamic Salon (1501 W. Chicago Ave.): Complimentary refreshments
• Frontier (1072 N. Milwaukee Ave.): $6 mimosas and Brunch Punch
• Havlan & West (1870 N. Damen Ave.): Free Bucktown T-shirt or tote with purchase of $150+
• iD Chicago (2130 N. Damen Ave.): 15 percent off purchase (exclusions apply)
• Interurban Boathouse (1438 W Cortland St.): Mention ChillFest and receive 10 percent off
• Jackson Junge Gallery (1389 N. Milwaukee Ave.): 20 percent off all prints and custom framing, 40 percent off all ready-made frames
• Level Vape (1747 W. North Ave.): 15 percent off purchase (exclusions apply)
• Little Broken Things (2137 N. Western Ave.): $10 off for new customers
• The Frame Shop Wicker Park (2214 W. North Ave.): 40 percent all music-related framing
• The Royal Grocer & Co. (2118 N. Damen Ave.): Drink specials including $6 wine and $8 Old Fashioned cocktails
• Transit Tees (1371 N. Milwaukee Ave.): 15 percent off entire store
• Wicker Park Secret Agent Supply Co. (1276 N, Milwaukee Ave.): Free tote bag with purchase of $40+
• Adventure Stage: $10 ticket offer for neighbors in the 60642 and 60622 zips

Chillfest map:

For a schedule of when artists will play, click here.

Map courtesy of Google/Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce

Top image via Shutterstock