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Kinowerks Elevating our creative community, together.

Stories bring people together.This past Friday, Kinowerks was proud to host our partners at Creator Collective for anoth...
04/21/2026

Stories bring people together.

This past Friday, Kinowerks was proud to host our partners at Creator Collective for another inspiring Film Club—an evening full of bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and real creative energy.

Six fantastic short films from diverse voices lit up the screen, followed by the kind of conversations that matter most: filmmakers, artists, and audiences connecting through story, process, and shared curiosity.

That exchange is what Kinowerks is built for—creating space for dialogue, discovery, and the relationships that move creative culture forward out in Chicago.

Thank you to Creator Collective, the filmmakers, and everyone who showed up ready to engage.

More stories. More connection. More to come.

5 communities. 1 shared rhythm.On April 11th, The Silver Beat brings together dancers, the Parkinson’s community, Latine...
04/10/2026

5 communities. 1 shared rhythm.

On April 11th, The Silver Beat brings together dancers, the Parkinson’s community, Latine culture, Chicago creatives, and those showing up for something bigger than themselves.

This is more than a dance night.
It’s a space to move, to connect, and to explore how movement shows up as medicine — physically, creatively, and collectively.

From a screening of Capturing Grace, to a live panel on Movement as Medicine, to a salsa workshop and open dance floor — the night builds from conversation into celebration.

Whether you come to learn, to dance, or to support, you’re part of the room.

📍 Kinowerks
🗓 April 11
⏰ 6PM–10PM

Join us, and bring someone to dance the night away with!

🎟 Tickets in bio

Pressed start 🎮✨Kinowerks x Second City Gaming brought together creators, gamers, and community under one shared belief:...
04/08/2026

Pressed start 🎮✨

Kinowerks x Second City Gaming brought together creators, gamers, and community under one shared belief: play has the power to transform. What we felt in that room was bigger than a moment—it was momentum.

Huge thanks to the incredible community partners who showed up and built with us: Common Ground Collective, Chicago Cosplaying Hotties, and Chicago Loot Drop. You made the energy real.

And, most of all, thank you to all who came through. Words can't describe how thankful we are of the diverse voices you brought into our space.

This is just the beginning. More connection, more creativity, more play ahead.

Let’s keep going.

Movement is more than motion — it’s connection, expression, and care.This World Parkinson’s Day, The Silver Beat brings ...
04/06/2026

Movement is more than motion — it’s connection, expression, and care.

This World Parkinson’s Day, The Silver Beat brings together dance, film, and conversation to explore how movement shows up as medicine — in our bodies, our communities, and our creative practices. What can you expect by attending? We're offering:

-A screening of Capturing Grace.
-A live panel on Movement as Medicine.
-A salsa workshop to get you moving.
-And an open dance floor to carry it forward.

Whether you’re deeply connected to the Parkinson’s community or just beginning to explore the role of movement in your life, this is a space to step in, learn, and share.

Join us on the dance floor, bring friends and family, and get your tickets! Questions? DM us—we’re happy to bridge these worlds together for our community.

Movement is more than motion—it’s memory, expression, and connection.The Silver Beat brings that idea to life through an...
03/27/2026

Movement is more than motion—it’s memory, expression, and connection.

The Silver Beat brings that idea to life through an evening of Latin dance, conversation, and community—created in partnership with Parkinson's Foundation to support awareness and fundraising for Parkinson’s Disease.

We’re opening the space for a dialogue on movement as care—exploring its role in healing across physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. From there, we shift into practice: a beginner-friendly Latin dance workshop, followed by a social dance session where everyone is invited into the rhythm.

This isn’t just about dance—it’s about access, resilience, and the shared ground we find through movement.

Saturday, April 11, 2026
6PM–10PM
5645 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60660

Join us as we come together to learn, move, and give back. Check the Linktree in our IG bio to buy your tickets today!

Play isn’t just entertainment—it’s a way into a deeply rooted community movement.On April 3rd, Press Start is where game...
03/25/2026

Play isn’t just entertainment—it’s a way into a deeply rooted community movement.

On April 3rd, Press Start is where gamers, creators, and creatives come together to connect, collaborate, and build something bigger through play—alongside our partners at Second City Gaming 🤝

Here's what we're building for the start of your night:

🎮 Free play all night — PS5 Pros + Switch 2
🎲 Tabletop + board games for all levels
🍸 Open vodka bar + mixers
🎁 Raffles, prizes, and more

Whether you’re here to compete, create, or just meet your people—this is your space. Buy your tickets through the Linktree in our bio!

Tap in. Press Start.

Join Second City Gaming and Kinowerks for the launch of Press Start, a new event series exploring the power of play, gam...
03/11/2026

Join Second City Gaming and Kinowerks for the launch of Press Start, a new event series exploring the power of play, gaming, and community in Chicago.

At its core, gaming is about more than competition—it’s about connection, creativity, and shared experiences. Press Start brings people together to celebrate the transformative nature of play and the communities it can build.

For this first gathering, Kinowerks will transform into a space for gaming and conversation. We’ll have game consoles set up throughout the venue, an open bar, and a welcoming environment where you can meet fellow gamers, creatives, and community builders.

Second City Gaming is working to create a more inclusive and accessible gaming community in Chicago, using play as a way to bring people together and create positive impact beyond the screen. This event is an opportunity to learn more about that vision while simply enjoying games with others.

As a creative hub for Chicago’s artists and storytellers, Kinowerks believes in the power of shared creative experiences—and gaming is one of the most powerful forms of collaborative storytelling and play today. Hosting Press Start is part of our mission to support spaces where creativity, culture, and community intersect.

Whether you’re a lifelong gamer or just curious to connect with others, we’d love to have you join us.

🎟 Tickets
$15 Pre-Sale
$20 at the Door

Come grab a drink, pick up a controller, and Press Start on something new.

With Love was exactly that — a day rooted in care, creativity, and community 💌 This Valentine’s Day, Kinowerks became a ...
02/18/2026

With Love was exactly that — a day rooted in care, creativity, and community 💌 This Valentine’s Day, Kinowerks became a shared space for every kind of love: love for art, love for making, love for showing up for one another.

From the pop-up gallery and vendor market to hands-on workshops, live music, and quiet moments of connection, the room was filled with intention. Artists shared their work. Guests rolled up their sleeves and created together. Conversations unfolded between strangers who left as collaborators.

We’re deeply grateful to every artist, vendor, workshop leader, musician, and attendee who helped shape the day. Thank you for trusting the space, bringing your whole selves, and reminding us that creativity is a powerful way to care for one another.

With Love lives on — in the work still on our walls, in the relationships sparked that day, and in the community we continue to build together.

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Our vendor market is almost here, and we’re so excited to introduce the incredible vendors joining us this Saturday for ...
02/13/2026

Our vendor market is almost here, and we’re so excited to introduce the incredible vendors joining us this Saturday for With Love!

The work that each vendor makes—whether jewelry, art, or handcrafted goods—carries their experience and heart. This market brings together artists from across Chicagoland to share their work in a space aiming to uplift our creative community.

Behind every table is a story, a journey, and a passion being shared with others. Supporting these vendors means supporting local creativity and the artists who help make our community vibrant ✨

Free admission to the event—RSVP at the link in our bio! 🎟️

Join us. Help us fill the space with heart ❤️

Love is something you make.This Saturday at With Love, we’re rolling up our sleeves and creating together. Throughout th...
02/12/2026

Love is something you make.

This Saturday at With Love, we’re rolling up our sleeves and creating together. Throughout the day, talented artists from our community will be leading hands-on workshops designed to spark play, connection, and expression:

12PM–1PM: Valentine’s Cardmaking (Sneaky Alphabet)
1PM–4PM: Mask Making (Alonso Galue)
1PM–2PM: Zine Making (The (Trans)cribe)
2PM–3PM: Zentangle Drawing (Debbie Harris)
3PM–4PM: Animated Cards (Chris Wellems)

Whether you’re crafting something heartfelt, experimental, or entirely unexpected, these workshops are an invitation to slow down and create in community.

We’re deeply grateful to the artists who are giving their time, energy, and care to lead these sessions. Let’s come together and become artists uplifting artists, sharing process, and building something meaningful together.

Free admission to the event. Workshops available for a suggested donation.

Join us. Make something. Leave with more than you came with.

We are proud to present the artists featured in our pop-up gallery opening at With Love on February 14th 💌Our artists wo...
02/07/2026

We are proud to present the artists featured in our pop-up gallery opening at With Love on February 14th 💌

Our artists work across a range of mediums — from sculpture and painting to mixed media and beyond — each bringing their own perspective and creative voice into the space. These works highlight a love for art, love for community, and love for creating.

Our gallery exists to uplift the voices that build bridges, spark dialogue, and make space for stories that deserve to be felt. The artists who participate are more than exhibitors—they are the keepers of perspective, empathy, and possibility.

Don’t miss out and come experience the beautiful work created by these artists at our With Love event on February 14th. Their artwork will remain on view February 14th through March 31st at Kinowerks. Get your free tickets in our bio 🎟️

We are proud to present the artists featured in our pop-up gallery opening at With Love on February 14th 💌Our artists wo...
02/07/2026

We are proud to present the artists featured in our pop-up gallery opening at With Love on February 14th 💌

Our artists work across a range of mediums — from sculpture and painting to mixed media and beyond — each bringing their own perspective and creative voice into the space. These works highlight a love for art, a love for community, and a love for creating.

Our gallery exists to uplift the voices that build bridges, spark dialogue, and make space for stories that deserve to be felt. The artists who participate are more than exhibitors—they are the keepers of perspective, empathy, and possibility.

Don’t miss out and come experience the beautiful work created by these artists at our With Love event on February 14th. Their artwork will remain on view February 14th through March 31st at Kinowerks.

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5645 N Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL
60660

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+13129894741

Website

http://kinowerks.studio/

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