Contrapuntal Readings
In celebration of 3 years of the event, General Readings is hosting a week long series of readings/shows/parties at Cafe Mustache and Cole’s Bar. This is the third and final, Contrapuntal Readings, a gathering of writers, musicians, and musician-writers. General Readings first ever Show and first ever event outside of Cafe Mustache features Eli Sugerman, Jacob Stovall/Early Country, Jessica Mindrum, Tyler Crain, Shami of Mother Fortune, and local Logan Square legends, Vamos!
Dear Diary
Dear Diary is an open mic for second hand embarrassment. Come read your old diary entries out loud in front of strangers! Handle with care is a wellness brand that promotes vulnerability in community spaces. Created by Soso, she hopes to connect individuals through unique events and shared experiences.
Cole’s Bar Jam Session
Singers, rappers, and musicians of all levels of experience, skills, and genres, join us for an electrifying Open Jam at Cole’s Bar! Bring your musical talents and vibes to the stage – just BYO instruments and drum sticks. Our house band is ready to groove, and the mic is open for all 21+ artists. Let the music flow freely in a night of limitless creativity! This is a FREE event for musicians, and lovers of live music-so bring your friends, and let’s jam!
DJ Travers Gauntt
Join DJ Travers for an all-vinyl selection of killer psych, jazz, funk, soul, rock, punk, and more
Stay Ready – A Ujimaa Medics Fundraiser
Ujimaa medics is a Black health care collective training community members and bystanders to be emergency first responders including basic gunshot wound first response, protest safety, first aid, and cpr among other topics. UMedics will be teaching a mini class to empower our community to keep itself safe in the face of violence. Community members will have opportunities to get more deeply involved with their work.