2023 Holidays in Andersonville
Viking Pub Crawl | November 18
Small Business Saturday | November 25
JOY on Clark Street | November 28
Late Night Andersonville | December 1 | December 15
St Lucia | December 13
Viking Pub Crawl | November 18
Small Business Saturday | November 25
JOY on Clark Street | November 28
Late Night Andersonville | December 1 | December 15
St Lucia | December 13
SOLD OUT!
The Andersonville Wine Walk, now in its 17th year, turns businesses throughout the district into wine tasting destinations to service 700 attendees! Thank you to our event sponsors and partners: Green Mountain Energy, In Fine Spirits, State Representative Kelly Cassidy & Foursided
Cork Route - SOLD OUT
Parson's Chicken & Fish | 5721 N Clark
Fad2Fresh | 5653 N Ashland
City Olive | 5644 N Clark
Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N Clark
Land & Lake Andersonville | 5420 N Clark
Fiya | 5419 N Clark Ave
Rattleback Records | 5405 N Clark
Play | 5311 N Clark
ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N Clark
Swantiques Pop Up | 5228 N Clark
Bottle Route | SOLD OUT
Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N Clark
Transit Tees | 5226 N Clark
Simon's Tavern | 5210 N Clark
RAYGUN | 5207 N Clark
Chicatolia Artisan Collective | 5209 N Clark
Dearborn Denim & Apparel | 5202 N Clark
Bryn Mawr Jewelry Co. | 5139 N Clark
Milk Handmade | 5137 N Clark
Foursided | 5061 N Clark
Boca Loca Cantina | 1477 W Winnemac
The Guesthouse Hotel | 4872 N Clark
Charcuterie Route | SOLD OUT
Items on this route will reflect items you will find on a charcuterie board and may include cheese, meats, crackers, nuts, and fruit. May be purchased alone or save $5 when added to a wine route.
AlleyCat Comics | 5304 N Clark
Spring Charcuterie
Stampers Cheddar cheese, Roasted asparagus spears, Spring breakfast radishes with rolled butter, Almond crackers, Toasted almonds
Big Jones | 5347 N Clark
Big Jones Charcuterie
McBride Sisters Brut Rose N.V., Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
House cured & smoked Lamb Merguez
Prairie Fruits Farm "Angel Food" goat milk brie, seeded barley cracker, preserved quince compote
Erich Sattler St. Laurent 2020, Burgenland, Austria
Mississippi mud pie, pecan sable, feuillatine crunch, bourbon sarsaparilla ganache
Swantiques | 5228 N Clark
Swedish Charcuterie
Bondost Caraway Farmers Cheese-A semi-soft texture similar to Havarti but without the holes, its name simply means Farmer's Cheese. It is Mild tasting and can be served as an appetizer or simply for snacking.
Gothenburg Sausage- It is an all beef sausage made with cardamom and other spices. Gothenburg Sausage is fully cooked and typically sliced like salami for eating!
Limpa Bread- Limpa is a classic Swedish rye bread with a tender crumb and a hint of fragrant orange and anise seed.
Nordic rolled butter
Lars Mild Mustard or lingonberry jam
RAYGUN | 5207 N Clark
Farmers Market Charcuterie Stop
Twidley Bits Strawberry Prosecco Jam
Green Fire Farm- Soppressata- Soppressata is an Italian salami that is sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy, but always delicious!
Avon Locker Plant sold by Green Fire Farm- Beef sticks-
Strawberries
Stampers pulled mozzarella
Hot Honey
March 24-26, 2023
*Times vary with business hours
Participating businesses
*play | 5311 N Clark | Sale on select products.
AlleyCat Comics | 5304 N Clark | 20% off t-shirts, statues, and toys!
Ándale Market | 5232 N Clark | Promotions coming soon!
Andersonville Antiques | 5234 N Clark | 20-50% off select items
Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N Clark | Up to 50% off on your favorite artists.
Bryn Mawr Jewelry Co. | 5139 N Clark | Up to 50% off store wide (some exclusions apply)
Cassona Home | 5241 N Clark | 20% off regular price home accessories
Chicatolia Artisan Collective | 5209 N Clark | Up to 50% discount on Clearance items. Up to 30% discount on selected bags. Buy 2 get 1 free in Jewelry. Storewide 10% discount. Special promotions/discounts on selected Apparel.
Cowboys and Astronauts | 1478 W Summerdale | Extra 40% All Markdown Apparel and Additional Promotions on Select Merchandise
Dearborn Denim & Apparel | 5202 N Clark | Garage Sale! $39 Jeans and up to 40% off on other select items
Early To Bed | 5138 N Clark | Inside store sale items, deeply discounted grab bags, use code “Andersonville” for 15% off purchases online.
ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N Clark | Indie Pop-Up and sale on select items
Fad2Fresh | 5653 N Ashland | 30% off select clothing, mention that you’re here for sale; everything in the store will be 15% off!
Foursided | 5061 N Clark | Promotions coming soon!
Full Kit Gear | 5021 N Clark | Men's clothing sale & clearance!
Jeni's Ice Cream | 5306 N Clark | Free buttercrisp waffle cone or bowl with purchase of Standard or Signature if you mention "Insidewalk Sale" at the register!
Lilla Barn Clothing | 5535 N Clark | Various samples, misprints, and other selected items on sale in-store plus an extra 15% off sale items online.
Milk Handmade | 5137 N Clark | In-Store Sale, online discount on everything with code ANDERSONVILLE.
Rattleback Records | 5405 N Clark | Select Vinyl / CDs / DVDs / Cassettes - 25% Off.
RAYGUN | 5207 N Clark | 10% off total in-store purchases through the weekend.
Sandbox Baby Boutique | 5349 N Clark | Sandbox will be celebrating two incredible years in business with 20% off select collections.
Swedish American Museum | 5211 N Clark | Mini Tantalizing Treasures Sale
Transit Tees | 5211 N Clark | Deeply Discounted T-Shirts, Socks, Glassware and Slightly Dinged Closeout Goods.
True Body Dynamics | 5215 N Ravenswood | Free body composition analysis
Vase & Vessel | 5135 N Clark | Up to 70% off planters, vases and accessories
Women & Children First | 5233 N Clark | Ten $5 gift cards hidden in the store, additional promos coming soon!
Andersonville Restaurant Week 2023
February 24 - March 5
2023 Participating Restaurants
Andies Restaurant | 5253 N Clark | Menu
Anteprima | 5316 N Clark | Menu
Bar Roma | 5101 N Clark | Menu
Big Jones | 5347 N Clark | Menu
Boca Loca Cantina | 1477 W Winnemac | Menu
Fiya | 5419 N Clark Ave | Menu
Kopi Cafe | 5317 N Clark | Menu
Lady Gregory's | 5260 N Clark | Menu
Land & Lake Andersonville | 5420 N Clark | Menu
Oda Mediterranean | 5657 N Clark | Menu
Parson's Chicken & Fish | 5721 N Clark | Menu
Ranalli's of Andersonville | 1512 W Berwyn | Menu
Replay Andersonville | 5358 N Clark | Menu
Smack Dab | 6730 N Clark | Menu
Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N Clark | Menu
Be Mindfully Merry this Holiday season by stopping by or shopping online at one of your favorite participating businesses to purchase a gift card. Gift cards will be collected from the participating locations and donated to local non-profits that support families in need this Holiday Season.
Clothing
Chicatolia Artisan Collective | 5209 N Clark | Gift Cards
Cowboys and Astronauts | 1478 W Summerdale | Gift Cards
Dearborn Denim & Apparel | 5202 N Clark | Gift Cards
ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N Clark | Gift Cards
RAYGUN | 5207 N Clark | Gift Cards
Sandbox Baby Boutique | 5349 N Clark | Gift Cards
Extra curricular activities
GUS®| Original Gus Giordano Dance School | 5230 N Clark | Gift Cards
Food
Edgewater Produce | 5515 N Clark | Gift Cards
Mental Health & Wellness
A Pretty Flower | 2334 W Lawrence | Gift Cards
Early to Bed & Trans Essentials | 5138 N Clark | Gift Cards
Toys and Music for Children
*play | 5311 N Clark | Gift Cards
AlleyCat Comics | 5304 N Clark | Gift Cards
Big City Optical | 5653 N Clark | November 27 - December 17
Toy, clothes, and food drive
Care for Real | Food Rescue Program | November 29
Help reach their goal with a donation of any size. Share with friends and family to take them over the finish line by Giving Tuesday on November 29. Click here to donate
Blaze Pizza | 6550 N Sheridan | November 29 | 1PM-8PM
20% of dine in, delivery, and takeout sales will be donated to Care for Real! Help them reach the minimum registration required to secure support and register in advance. Register here
Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N Clark | November 29 | 6PM-8PM
$5 with 100% of proceeds donated to Care for Real!
Edgewater Candles | Online | November 29
Donating 10% of their online sales on Giving Tuesday, November 29 to Care for Real.
ONE Northside | 4648 N Racine | Toy Drive | December 11 | 11AM-1PM
CP4P | 1766 W Devon | Toy Drive | December 11 | 2PM-4PM
Hardware Strength & Conditioning partnering with ONE Northside and CP4P to bring holiday cheer to their neighborhood kids. Accepting gifts for those newborn to 16 years old. Masks are required at drop off locations. Accepting donations via mail to arrive before December 12. Click here for details
The Neo-Futurist Theater | 5153 N Ashland | 40k in 60 Days Fundraiser | Through December 31
Support The Neo-Futurist's growth in community partnerships and more by donating to their fundraiser! Full details here
Women & Children First | 5233 N Clark | Weekends in December
Volunteer gift wrapping fundraisers on weekends in December supporting local organizations.
The SoFo Tap | 4923 N Clark | December 3 | 9PM-1AM
Toys for Tots toy drive as part of their monthly DILF party. Click here for event page
Lady Gregory's | 5260 N Clark | Children's Book Drive | December 4 | 5PM-6:30PM
Bring Santa a book to support Care for Real and receive a complimentary photo from Angela Garbot Photography!
KOVAL Distillery | 4241 N Ravenswood | Coat Drive | December 17-24
Coat Drive with One Warm Coat
Orange Shoe | 5609 N Clark | November 14-January 8
Accepting diapers, wipes, & formula. Contact Orange Shoe if you have questions about drop off hours or items.
Andersonville hosts a robust events calendar. Come explore the neighborhood in wonderful ways. Please email info@andersonville.org if you are ever interested in joining us as a vendor at one of our events or are interested in sponsorship opportunities.
Details coming soon!
Bar Roma | 5101 N Clark | Easter Weekend Specials | April 7 - 9
defloured: A Gluten Free Bakery | 1477 W Balmoral | Passover & Easter Orders
ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N Clark | Easter Basket Ideas
First Slice Pie Cafe | 5357 N Ashland | Easter Orders
Fiya | 5419 N Clark Ave | Passover Dinner Menu
Foursided | 5061 N Clark | Spring Collection
Mango Pickle | 5842 N Broadway | Easter Sunday High Tea | April 9
Pauline's | 1754 W Balmoral | Easter | April 9 | 11AM - 3PM
Play | 5311 N Clark | Hop to Easter Treats
StudioUs | 4806 N Clark | Spring & Easter Workshops | April 3 - 7 | 10AM - 3PM
Swedish American Museum | 5211 N Clark | Easter Crafts & Pancakes | March 18 | 9AM - 10AM
Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N Clark | Easter Brunch | April 9
CBD Kratum | 5303 N Clark
Dispensary 33 | 5001 N Clark
Edgewater Candles | 1050 W Bryn Mawr | Cannabis Vetiver Collection
Nobody's Darling | 1744 W Balmoral | Monthly Single's Mixer & 4.20 | April 20 | 6PM - 8PM
Strange Cargo | 5216 N Clark | 420 Designs
Transit Tees | 5226 N Clark | Get High Designs
Participating Locations Coming Soon!
ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N Clark | Mother's Day Preview
Foursided | 5061 N Clark | Mother's Day Cards
Click here to view the event page
2023 Vendor Applications are open!
Click here to apply to be a vendor
Click here to view the sponsorship deck
2023 band & sponsorship inquiries please email info@andersonville.org
Vintage Market | July 9 | August 13 | September 10
Summer Sidewalk Sale | July 28 - 30
Andersonville Go Back to School Campaign | August
Movie & Roller Skate Night | August 1
Taste of Andersonville | August 9
Arts Weekend | September 29 - October 1
Art Wine Walk | October 1
Halloween in Andersonville | October 28
Pumpkin Smash! Compost | November 4
Viking Pub Crawl | November 18
Small Business Saturday | November 25
JOY on Clark Street | November 28
Late Night Andersonville | December 1 | December 15
St Lucia | December 13
EcoShip is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that collects gently used shipping materials from Chicagoland communities and distributes them to local businesses. Click here for a list of collection locations
Edgewater Branch | Edgewater Seed Library | 6000 N Broadway
The seed library is now open near the library circulation desk. Gather and share your seeds for others to enjoy, especially edible and flowering herbs, (such as lavender), active plants, and flowers that are suitable for pollinator gardens. Seed donations may be made throughout the year.
GreenLine Pet Supply Ever Wonder what happens to all those banners that we go through for our events? Well, meet Jennifer Blaese, owner of GreenLine Pet Supply that transforms all of our vinyl to wonderful and colorful poop bags! Jennifer first started in 2012 sewing left over banners trying to divert them from being thrown away.
Parkways for Pollinators Edgewater Environmental Coalition's Parkways for Pollinators program seeks to transform public spaces into pollinator forage and habitat, working to remediate the soil and capture carbon.
WasteNot Compost is the nation’s only zero-emissions compost collection service for homes, businesses, and events.
Blomma the Gnome Scavenger Hunt | April 3 - 30
Oh gnome! Blomma needs your help to get home! Look for letters (18 total) on Blommas throughout the district and decode for a prize. There is no charge to play. Click here to view the map
Andersonville Physical Therapy | 5414 N Broadway | Complimentary 45 Minute Physical Therapy Checkups | March - April
Chicatolia Artisan Collective | 5209 N Clark | Bloom Specials | April
Celebrating Andersonville in Bloom with store specials ALL month long! Every weekend in April (Sat/Sun) They will offer B3G1 free socks and B2G1 free on select jewelry. Get up to 30% off on selected leather bags & apparel items and up to 70% off clearance!
First Slice Pie Cafe | 5357 N Ashland | Late Spring Session
Buffalo Exchange | 5252 N Clark | Earth Day 1$ Sale | April 22
Shop a special selection of clothing, shoes and accessories for just $1 apiece. 100% of proceeds from the sale will benefit The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. Click here to view the event
Peirce Elementary School | 1423 W Bryn Mawr | Celebración de Arte | April 26 | 4PM - 6PM
Everyone is welcome to this free event! See student art, music and dance performances, and space to create art and shop the art market!
Be Yoga Andersonville | 5715 N Clark | Trans Affirming Yoga Class | April 29 | 6PM - 7PM
Join them for a 60 minute 95 degrees warm yoga class. All levels welcome and all postures are beginner-friendly! Click here for more details
SHY Salon & Spa | 5671 N Clark | Out with the Old, in the New Event
Bring any product/hair tool/skincare items and we will donate to a women and children’s shelter and you get 20% off your total product purchase!
Ecolution- A 40th Ward Youth Board Celebration of Earth! | 5100 N Leavitt | April 15 | 11AM - 3PM
Free & Secure Shred Event | 5300 N Wayne | April 15 | 10AM - 1PM
Vedgewater Community Garden Work Day | 6314 N Broadway | 10:30AM - 12:30PM
Andersonville Volunteer & Kids Activities Fair | 1423 W Bryn Mawr | April 22 | 10AM - 1PM
Chicago Annual Green & Clean | April 22
Gethsemane Garden Center | 5739 N Clark | Free Workshop | April 22 | 10AM - 11AM
Beach Stewardship Day | 5757 N Sheridan | April 30 | 10:30AM - 12:30PM
Midsommarfest is located in Andersonville, a neighborhood located in the Chicago northside. The festival takes place on Clark, from Foster to Gregory (just north of Catalpa).
Yes, though crowded- the festival is as accessible as possible to allow for wheelchairs.
Yes, food is available to purchase from both vendors and at the restaurants participating in the festival. Check back for a complete list of food vendors.
Alcohol is available for purchase by those who are 21 and older with a valid ID. Alcohol purchased at the beer booths along the festival footprint may be carried within the boundaries of the festival. If you purchase alcohol at a bar or restaurant, you may not leave the establishment with the drink.
The festival hours are
Friday: 5-10PM
Saturday: 12-10PM
Sunday: 12-10PM (11AM - 12PM for those who are immunocompromised)
Cash, Credit Card and Venmo. There are ATM’s onsite and please use @avillechamber for venmo payments
Yes, dogs are allowed into the festival. If your dog has sensory sensitivities, please note that it does get crowded and there will be live music and performances.
There are several sponsorship opportunities, view the details by clicking here
All band inquiries can email info@andersonville.org
Click here to view places to stay in Andersonville and the surrounding area.
**schedule is subject to change & updated daily**
8PM | Chicago Soul Spectacular
7PM | Professor Pinkerton’s Irrelevant Orchestra
6PM | Mama Sam and The Jam
4:30PM | The Handcuffs
4PM | Chicago Spirit Brigade
2:30PM | Mama Digdown’s Brass Band
2PM | Second City Outlaws
8PM | Sixteen Candles Band
7:30PM | DJ Dan Luna
6PM | Too Much Molly Band
4PM | She's Crafty
3:30PM | Chicago Spirit Brigade
2:30PM | Dance Loud
2PM | Second City Outlaws
1PM | Chicago Gay Men's Chorus
8:30PM | MIIRRORS
6:30PM | Justice Hill & Nightime Love
5PM | Neptune's Core
4PM | Windy City Performing Arts
3PM | 3 Martini Jeannie
2:30PM | Windy City Cheer
1PM | Lakeside Pride Latin Band
8:30PM | Sam Thousand and the Soul Vortex
7PM | Tukkiman
5PM | Indré
3PM | Tears Dry on Their Own
2:30PM | Windy City Cheer
1PM | Al Rose
12:30PM | Firebrand
8PM | Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
6PM | Second Hand News
4PM | Love In October
2PM | Hodie Snitch
1PM | Swedish Jamboree
12PM | Festival Kick-off
9PM | Cosmic Jaywalkers
7PM | Lynne Jordan & The Shivers
5PM | Moose The DJ
3PM | Crocodile Rockstar
1:30PM | Nikki O'Neill
1PM | Jesse White Tumblers
12PM | Miss Foozie’s Pet Parade
9PM | DJ Martin
8PM | Replay Presents - The Heist Drag Show
7PM | August Hotel
5:30PM | Gabe Guthrie & The Galactic Ghouls
5PM | Drag Queen Story Time w/ Merriam Lefkowitz
8:30PM | Live DJ Set by Scary Lady Sarah & Philly Peroxide
7:30PM | Panic Priest
6PM | Bev Rage & The Drinks
5PM | PRIDE DRAG SHOW
3:30PM | Live Piano Karaoke with Alex Newkirk
2PM | Caitlin Simone ft. Lloyd Snyder
12PM | Making Art Your Opportunity
8PM | JANKY
6PM | Replay Presents Draglicious Drag Revue
3:30PM | Hawt Chicken
2PM | Sam Fazio
12PM | Disney and Broadway hits Live
9PM | Ariana DJ
7PM | Drag Show hosted by Lucy Stoole
4PM | Drag Storytime, Face Painting, Bubbles, Community Art Installation
8:30PM | Special Guest
7:30PM | Ivana Tequila Ritz, host with Jerika Thique, Giselle Brooks, and Chifaguette
6PM | Phillip Michael Scales
4:30PM | Rosalba Valdez
4PM | Drag Queen Story Time w/ Merriam Lefkowitz
3PM | Kung Lao and the Scorpions
2PM | Mr. Ray
1PM | School of Rock Andersonville
12PM | American Eagle Productions
8PM | Cecy Santana
6PM | Dreamjacket
4:30PM | E. Woods
4PM | Drag Queen Story Time w/ Merriam Lefkowitz
3PM | Laura Doherty and The Heartbeats
2PM | CirquesExperience
1PM | School of Rock Andersonville
12PM | Little Miss Ann Band
11AM | WHP Studios Presents: Zumba Classes by Angel Casas
9PM | Bollywood & Beyond DJ Set By Ariana DJ & Live Dhol Players
8:30PM | A Crash Course on Bollywood and Bhangra Dancing By Naach Chicago
7:30PM | The Salamander, Masala Sapphire, Bon Abhijeet, & The Kama Sutra of Drag
6PM | King Inesse
4:30PM | Ariel Zetina
3PM | Ameer The DJ
1:30PM | QUINN
12PM | DJ Tuff N Such
8:30PM | DJ Dapper W/ BCQ & Small World Collective - A Hip Hop Dance Academy
7:30PM | self-love, body positivity and confidence – a burlesque dance show by Body Confidence for Queens
6PM | Evie The Cool
5PM | Mo Mami
3PM | DJ Xtacy
1:30PM | Faith Betinis
12PM | Makeen
Hosted by Auntie Heroine
Blackhawk BBQ & Seafood
La Cebollita #2 Inc
Quang Noodle
Suzie's Fun Foods LLC
Forever Sunglasses
Find A Remodeler
Beverage Sponsor
Constellation Brands
Official Hydration Sponsor
Liquid Death
Liquor Sponsor
Tito's Vodka
Zero-Proof Cocktails Sponsor
Ritual Beverage
T-Shirt Sponsors
Bryn Mawr Jewelry Co
David Rosenberg Public Relations
Hair by Vardan
Chicago Transit Authority
Media Sponsor
Viaplay
Friends of Andersonville Booth Sponsor
Astound
Energy Drink Sponsor
Red Bull
Sustainability Sponsor
Greenwise Organic Lawn Care
WasteNot Compost
Balmoral Stage
Replay & Elixir
Evoke Tattoos
Swedish Stage
Swedish American Museum
Great Lakes Clinical Trials
Women & Children First
Center Stage
Rattleback Records
Lady Gregory's
North Stage
Tokeativity
Summerdale Stage
The AVE Group
Bramble Theatre Company
Cafe Seating Sponsor
Orange Shoe Personal Fitness
Roller Skating Area Sponsor
Atmosphere
Cheetah Gym
Midsommarfest Patron Booth Sponsors
Green Mountain Energy
North Side Federal
State Representative Kelly Cassidy
Community Booth Sponsor
Gift of Hope
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Port-o-Let Sponsor
Strange Cargo Tees
Alamo Shoes Playlot
Alamo Shoes
facilitated by Back Lot Bash
Cruelty Free You + Me
Pet Area Sponsor
GoodVets
Urban Pooch
BMO Harris
West Paw
Earth Animal
Family Entertainment Sponsor
Chicago Red Stars
Lake Shore Schools
Banner Sponsor
Honore Storage
Urban Pooch