West Town Chicago

10/14/2026

Your calendar could use a little West Town. Here’s what’s happening around the neighborhood this week!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

💜 Rush Caring for Caregivers: Dementia Training
Join Nece Pinkney for guidance on navigating dementia and caring for your own mental and physical well being as a caregiver.

💃 On Wednesdays We Dance at Through the Body
Your midweek dance break is calling! Join a free 30 minute dance cardio class at 5:15 PM. All levels welcome. Book at throughthebody.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

🎨 Intro to Relief Printing
Get creative with a four week class covering everything from planning your image to inking and printing your finished piece.

📝 Youth Poetry Workshop at West Town Public Library
Write, listen, share or try something new with local poet and Rush medical student Maya Tsingos.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

🏫 Talcott School Tours
See Talcott in action and explore its dual language, fine and performing arts, and Reggio Emilia programs.

🔎 Killer Chapter at Passages W**e and Books
A mafia wedding, a mystery and a glass of bubbly. Step into the 1920s to help solve the crime, with light appetizers and a welcome sparkling w**e included. Period attire encouraged!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

🍂 Talcott Fall Mercado & Bake Sale
Shop crafts, grab a bite and pick up homemade treats while supporting your neighborhood school. All proceeds benefit Talcott!

📍 West Town Open House
Help shape West Town’s future! Stop by Beauty Bar, 1444 W. Chicago Ave., anytime from 1 to 3:30 PM to meet the planning team and share ideas for the West Town Strategic Plan. All are welcome!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

🧹 Underpass Cleanup & Happy Hour
Roll up your sleeves from noon to 4 PM to help clean and paint the Damen and Grand underpass. Meet at Friends of Friends, then celebrate your hard work with happy hour!

What are you checking out this week?

10/07/2026

What’s next for West Town? Help shape it on October 17th!

Share your ideas for the West Town Strategic Plan, a roadmap to support local businesses, improve streets and public spaces, and strengthen neighborhood identity over the next 5 to 10 years.

Stop by Beauty Bar, 1444 W. Chicago Ave., on Saturday, October 17, anytime between 1 and 3:30 p.m. Explore displays, meet the planning team and take part in activities to help set the plan’s priorities.

Whether you live, work, shop or spend time in West Town, your perspective matters. All are welcome!

10/05/2026

Consider this your West Town house tour, Art Walk edition 🏠🎨 A peek inside just a few of the spaces that opened their doors and the amazing artists who made this weekend one to remember!

From gallery stops to conversations with local artists, there was so much to discover around every corner. Thank you to our participating businesses, artists, sponsors and everyone who came out to explore, shop and support West Town’s creative community 💌

The Art Walk may be over, but there’s plenty more to see. Keep these spots on your list for your next visit to the neighborhood!

10/03/2026

Free pedicab rides during Art Walk this weekend! Take a ride October 3 & 4 10am-6pm 🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

10/02/2026

A big thank you to the generous sponsors helping make the 2026 West Town Art Walk possible!

🏠 Meet You Properties 🔑

The art of real estate starts with you. At You Properties, finding your dream home means having the education, support and answers to create the lifestyle you envision.

With a team dedicated to guiding you through the process, You Properties helps you feel confident, informed and empowered every step of the way.

We’re so grateful to You Properties and all of our 2026 Art Walk sponsors for helping bring another incredible year of art to West Town!

The West Town Art Walk starts TODAY! Join us October 2 through 4 to explore local art, neighborhood businesses and the creativity around every corner.

10/01/2026

For all that time carries away and all that art holds close 🖤

Tomorrow, October 2, West Town First Fridays joins the West Town Art Walk to welcome Messengers and Oracles, an exhibition and book release by Duncan Robert Anderson, with sound design by Paul Deuth, at the West Town Chamber of Commerce, 1819 W Chicago Ave.

Rooted in memory, community and the bonds of family both given and chosen, this deeply personal project honors the people who have shaped Anderson’s life. Through artwork and a book brought together with many voices, he reflects on love, loss and the quiet ways those we cherish remain with us.

Stop in for the opening, then keep exploring the galleries, artists and creative spaces bringing West Town Art Walk to life October 2 through 4.

09/30/2026

Our creative side is getting some attention!

Thank you to Cook County Chronicle for featuring the West Town Art Walk and sharing a look at everything happening throughout the neighborhood this weekend.

Get a sneak peek at what’s in store, then join us October 2 through 4 for a weekend filled with local artists, exhibitions, neighborhood favorites and plenty to discover along the way.

Check out the full feature below and we’ll see you around West Town this weekend!

One of the coolest neighborhoods in the world will put some of its swag on display this weekend. Chicago’s West Town, named the coolest neighborhood in Chicago and the 18th coolest neighborhood in the world by Time Out, an arts and entertainment guide, welcomes art aficionados Friday through Sunda...

09/29/2026

A big thank you to the generous sponsors helping make the 2026 West Town Art Walk possible!

🔥 Meet Brasero 🔥

Opened in 2024, Brasero brings coastal South American flavors to the heart of West Town. It was created as a place where you can step away for a while, settle into an energetic atmosphere and enjoy the food you wish you’d eaten on vacation.

We’re grateful for all of our 2026 Art Walk sponsors for helping bring another incredible year of art to West Town!

09/28/2026

West Town has always had an artsy side… and this weekend, we’re showing it off! 🎨🕺

Your guide to the 2026 West Town Art Walk is here, with galleries, drinking and dining spots, retail and design spaces, and more. Each participating location is hosting an artist or exhibition, so save the guide and map out your stops.

Pick up an Art Walk button at a participating location for special offers at local businesses. Exploring on Saturday or Sunday? Flag down a free pedicab between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. for a ride to your next stop.

See you October 2 to 4!

09/27/2026

A little piece of Tulum, right here in West Town ☀️

It’s the final week to shop Malosa and explore their stunning collection of statement hats, handmade accessories, jewelry, clothing and one of a kind finds, all with the shop’s signature bohemian style!

Even better, make Malosa a stop during West Town Art Walk, October 2 through 4, and find something you won’t see everywhere else before the pop up wraps up!

📍1947 W Chicago Ave.