Art & Cultural Events

The 6100 S. Blackstone building has a reputation among art and cultural communities at a local, regional, and international level. Since its founding, Experimental Station has continued the building's mission of providing space for art and cultural events and supporting cultural producers from Chicago's South Side and beyond.

Interested in hosting an event at Experimental Station?

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Upcoming Events

Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition's 2024 Membership Appreciation & Networking Event
Mar
19

Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition's 2024 Membership Appreciation & Networking Event

IFSCC and valued members Midwest Grows Green, Phoenix Bean, and The Urban Canopy will be bringing folks together on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at both Ray Elementary Recreational Field and Experimental Station to network with fellow compost and composting enthusiasts. This is a free event and IFSCC members have priority admission. Become or renew IFSCC Membership.

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 Cooking Classes with Sherlon +Isaiah
Mar
29

Cooking Classes with Sherlon +Isaiah

Join Chef Isaiah and Chef Sherlon for an unforgettable cooking class where you'll learn the art of creating mouthwatering dishes from scratch. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home cook, this class is tailored to suit all skill levels. Come solo or bring along friends for a fun-filled culinary adventure!

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Cooking Classes with Sherlon +Isaiah
Mar
15

Cooking Classes with Sherlon +Isaiah

Join Chef Isaiah and Chef Sherlon for an unforgettable cooking class where you'll learn the art of creating mouthwatering dishes from scratch. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home cook, this class is tailored to suit all skill levels. Come solo or bring along friends for a fun-filled culinary adventure!

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Bread Bake
Feb
25

Bread Bake

Join us for a bread bake at Experiment Station on Sunday, February 25. We will be firing up our wood-fired oven from 3 to 8 PM. Come through for some baking fun and warm camaraderie! It is a family-friendly event, and children are welcome. 

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ARTSLINK ASSEMBLY 2023
Nov
16

ARTSLINK ASSEMBLY 2023

ARTSLINK ASSEMBLY 2023

A two-day Assembly featuring perspectives from leading artists rooted in their communities around the world and key figures in cultural policy and practice, philanthropy, and social justice

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Literary Arts Lab: Art & Trouble with Antoine Wilson
Oct
20

Literary Arts Lab: Art & Trouble with Antoine Wilson

Literary Arts Lab: Art and Trouble is a two-day festival of public readings, panels, craft talks, and Q&As featuring writers Daisy Hernández, Chang-rae Lee, Antoine Wilson, and Jeffrey Yang in conversation with UChicago faculty, students, and community members. Come join us as we explore the intersections between art, trouble, imagination, and writing craft. Free and open to everyone.

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Literary Arts Lab: Art & Trouble with Daisy Hernández
Oct
20

Literary Arts Lab: Art & Trouble with Daisy Hernández

Literary Arts Lab: Art and Trouble is a two-day festival of public readings, panels, craft talks, and Q&As featuring writers Daisy Hernández, Chang-rae Lee, Antoine Wilson, and Jeffrey Yang in conversation with UChicago faculty, students, and community members. Come join us as we explore the intersections between art, trouble, imagination, and writing craft. Free and open to everyone.

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A Song For Coretta by Pearl Cleage
Oct
12

A Song For Coretta by Pearl Cleage

DIRECTED BY MALKIA STAMPLEY

Thursday, October 12, 2023 | Experimental Station, 6100 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago

A reading by Definition Theatre as part of Goodman Theatre’s 2023 Pearl Cleage Festival.

In partnership with Goodman Theatre and the Experimental Station.

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Fall Fête
Oct
7

Fall Fête

Our brunch menu will include produce and pastries from our vendors at 61st Street Farmers Market. You will also get an insider tour of the Experimental Station including Blackstone Bicycle Works and 61st Street Farmers Market.

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PAST EVENTS

Interested in hosting an event at Experimental Station? PLEASE FILL OUT OUR FORM BELOW.