Kiva Ohana
Native American Sweat Lodge but without the sweat. In reality, the first thing is to let go of what you think you know about Sweat Lodge and Ceremony all together. The Lodge is a tool that guides us to a deeper truth. This truth is not defined by anybody, not even ourselves. It is a discovery. An opening. It is an encouragement to our silent voice that it is ok to be recognized.
Actor Neutral (Workshop)
Ticket Link In this four-part workshop series, performers will explore the power of neutrality on stage as the foundation for all performance. Through physical awareness and non-verbal storytelling, participants will uncover the stories their bodies tell—both consciously and unconsciously—and discover how simplicity can reveal new creative potential.
Indivisible Chicago NorthWest Town Hall
Indivisible Chicago Northwest is hosting a town hall to connect local neighbors with activism opportunities throughout Chicago’s Northwest Side.
Neighbors will learn how to get involved in:
taking back Congress in the midterms,
protecting neighbors against ICE (e.g., school patrols, rapid response),
news boosting to swing districts,
mutual aid,
and replacing the NW side’s conservative aldermen with progressive candidates in next year’s race.
In Our Bones
"In Our Bones": A Black History Month celebration of Black American & diaspora culture through visual art, poetry, and special performances. We honor ancient roots and their enduring presence across our scattered ancestral journey. Join us for an evening of remembrance, resilience, and radiant joy.
ZuluOne Family Constellation
ZuluOne explores all things revolving around systemic constellations work developed by Bert Hellinger. Exploring topics like morphic resonance, unresolved trauma, systems dynamics, and much more!
Violin Sound Healing
TICKET LINK Join us for a 222 Portal Self-Love Activation, a heart-centered evening designed to support love, balance, and emotional alignment. The 222 portal is an energetic window connected to harmony, connection, and self-trust—making it a powerful time to slow down, reset intentions, and reconnect with the heart. This cozy meditation experience includes a live viola sound bath, crystal bowl meditation, self-love activation practices, intuitive tarot card readings, and grounding tea, all held in a warm and supportive community space.
Investment: $55 What to Bring Yoga mat (We have some to share if you need one) Pillows & blankets to get cozy Come as you are and leave feeling calm, open-hearted, and aligned with love and intention.
Join Yessica Osuna experienced sound healer, for a soul-nourishing sound bath experience filled with intentional energy, community connection, and a little manifestation magic. This evening is all about tuning in — whether that means centering love, peace, prosperity, creativity, or clarity.
Earth Tomes
Earth Tomes was born in 1993 in the middle of the night in an outhouse at a backcountry camp on snowy Mt. Rainier, Washington, while Joan sat listening to the sounds of nature and watching the shadows cast by her flashlight. She created the first solo for the Festival of One in Seattle and, also performed it at the Seattle Fringe Theater Festival. In 2015, Laage created a new version as part of a symposium in Sweden organized by Susan Kozel, a Canadian/British dance artist. Performed in a greenhouse in Sweden’s frigid winter, the audience sat on both sides, facing one another, in what she staged as an intentional yet subtle confrontation of one another. She describes the work as a birth, in which she enters as a tree and emerges as a body turned to earth. The piece for her is political, to remind us to remain connected to the earth.
Noc Dyngusowa
Dyngus Night Family Celebration honoring Polish culture, community, and the arrival of spring. This all-ages event welcomes families, neighbors, and friends to come together for an evening of music, dancing, performances, and hands-on cultural activities. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of traditional Polish foods from local vendors, including sauerkraut, pierogi, barszcz (beet soup), gołąbki (stuffed cabbage rolls), golumpki (stuffed cabbage rolls), Polish sausage, bigos (hunter’s stew), żurek (sour rye soup), and pastries such as szarlotka (apple pie) and more. Festivities will include a paper cut-art (Wycinanki) station featuring bright folk patterns, a mini Polish language station with simple phrases and kid-friendly pronunciation activities, a traditional costume try-on area with vests, scarves, and flower wreaths, Polish trivia, dancing, live performances, a Polish culture–themed photo booth, flower crown making, hair braiding, and our own playful take on the Dyngus “splash” tradition with an over-the-top dunk tank, along with the crowning of the First Polka Princess. This is a welcoming, intergenerational celebration—bring the whole family and experience the warmth, humor, and traditions of Dyngus Night. Those interested in participating as a food vendor, performer, or volunteer are encouraged to complete the interest form.
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Ensemble Dal Niente
Celebrate 20 years of Ensemble Dal Niente! We’re back where the legend of the Party began. Drinks, music, and so much more.
Casa Triana - Bucket Project
An engaging percussion class designed especially for kids, where everyday buckets become powerful musical instruments. Using sticks and simple materials, students explore rhythm through hands-on drumming activities that are both fun and structured.
This class introduces essential drum rudiments while developing coordination, timing, and musical awareness. Through group exercises and shared rhythms, students build focus, discipline, and confidence—learning how individual parts come together to create a unified sound.
More than just a music class, The Bucket Project encourages creativity, leadership, and teamwork in a high-energy, inclusive environment. It’s an exciting introduction to percussion that inspires self-expression and a lasting love for rhythm and music.
Ages 8 and up
Performing Arts Branch Meeting
Hairpin Arts Center is organized into six community-driven branches, each supported by an open, public committee. These branch committees exist so that community members, artists, neighbors, and stakeholders can share ideas, shape programming, and guide the work of the Center. The meetings are organic, collaborative spaces where every voice is valued and everyone is encouraged to participate.
If you have an idea for something you’d like to see at the Hairpin, a project you’d like to propose, or simply want to learn more about what is happening, we invite you to join the conversation. Come connect with others, contribute your ideas, and help us build creative, inclusive programming that reflects and serves our community.
RageHer Rooted
A series of monthly in-person experiences to continue rooting your rage as a source of strength,
self-love, and personal power, created for Ragelings by Rage Doulas.
Cultural Arts Branch
Hairpin Arts Center is organized into six community-driven branches, each supported by an open, public committee. These branch committees exist so that community members, artists, neighbors, and stakeholders can share ideas, shape programming, and guide the work of the Center. The meetings are organic, collaborative spaces where every voice is valued and everyone is encouraged to participate.
If you have an idea for something you’d like to see at the Hairpin, a project you’d like to propose, or simply want to learn more about what is happening, we invite you to join the conversation. Come connect with others, contribute your ideas, and help us build creative, inclusive programming that reflects and serves our community.
Budget Debrief Town Hall
Community engagements events present residents the unique opportunity to participate in direct dialogue with their local alderperson, Mayor Johnson, and members of his administration while gaining a better understanding of City government and the budget process.
Free Actor Neutral Workshop
One Day Free Intro to a four-part workshop series Beginning January 26, performers will explore the power of neutrality on stage as the foundation for all performance. Through physical awareness and non-verbal storytelling, participants will uncover the stories their bodies tell—both consciously and unconsciously—and discover how simplicity can reveal new creative potential.
Drawing on 20 years of experience with the performance art theatre company Blue Man Group, this workshop, led by Gareth Hinsley, introduces a unique, awareness-based process that emphasizes truth, openness, and clarity in performance. Designed for artists seeking to deepen their physical presence and expressive range, the work invites participants to break down habitual barriers and reconnect with the essential elements of performance.
Goddess Fire New Moon Gathering
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Wikipedia Day
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Ecstatic Dance
Doors Open: 7:00 PM Arrive, ground in and meditate
Opening Circle: 7:30 PM Prayer, Intention & Guidelines
Dance Activation: 7:45pm - 9:15 PM – Freeform, soul-led dancing
Closing Circle: 9:15 PM – Integrate, connect, and seal the experience
A container of deep presence, heart connection, and soul expansion.
Signals & Pixels
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas. Interested in live coding and video synthesis? Come through Signals and Pixels this week for a 45 minute beginner friendly workshop on the Hydra live coding video synthesizer hosted by Ethan Jantz. Bring a laptop with a web browser! No prior programming experience required!