Are you in Northern Illinois? Here are the local shops and events where you can find me!

Ale & Art
Join us for the Ale & Art Market at Black Horizon Brewery!
We’re thrilled to welcome back the incredible Streetz Artz Alliance for another Handmade Market at Black Hoizon Brewing Company!
Saturday September 27th, 12-4pm
Come explore a vibrant selection of locally handmade goods - from unique crafts and delicious food to stunning art and more - all while enjoying your favorite Black Horizon beer in hand. It’s the perfect way to support local artists and makers while soaking in great vibes and great brews!
Shorty’s 312 Smashburgers and Wings will be on site smashing up amazing burgers and frying up perfectly crispy wings 12pm- sellout, so come out and support all things local!

Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich
Camp Lake Zurich, also known as Phase Three Brewing in Lake Zurich, is bringing the fright into their taproom and working with the Streetz Artz Alliance to do so. Over three dozen artists will be setup with horror and the macabre as their theme of choice.
This curated market features an amazing variety of unique, handmade items and frightfully delicious treats from talented artists and makers.
Whether you're shopping for your partner, your sibling, or yourself, you’ll find something scary special!
Event Details:
When: 8/24/2025 12pm to 6pm
Where: Phase Three Brewing, 932 Donata Ct., Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Food: New P3 Kitchen is open
No cover charge. Ample parking onsite
Come one, call all. Get your fright on!

More Summer Send Off Market
We’re bringing the best of the best to the Summer Send Off Market at More Brewing! 🍻☀️
📅 Date: Sunday, August 17
⏰ Time: 12–5 PM
📍 Location: More Brewing Co.
126 S Villa Ave, Villa Park, IL
Join us for an outdoor artisan market featuring a stellar lineup of talented makers offering everything from self-care goodies and handmade art to unique crafts, home goods, and more.
✨ Featuring:
Snowingstars
Self Made Body and Soul
Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods
Scary-Terri's Crafts
Ghost Owl Studio
Art of Alex Kujawa
None Of This Is Cake
megandowntherabbithole
Bea-Hooked
Brew Puppy
Custom Leather Art by Decker
I Just Wet My Plants
Scrapgrinder Guitars
Stachon Studios
MasterLink Chainmaille
Demise Decor
Wicked Art LLC
Jeannine's Jems
Belonio Doodles
Primtentions
Lil Bird Kitchens
Ten Cups Tarot
Crafted Laserworks
Gigawatt Coffee Roasters
Adara Selene Creations
Sealed Fate Curiosities
MPN 3D
DK Custom Woodwork Co.
Bosco's Marketplace
Geekbit Creations
Bead Streetz
The Great Sandeenie
Mixtape Waxerie
Illinois Bee Rescue
Kenzie Makes Art
BMLoops
Grab a drink from the taproom and explore this curated market—free to attend, family friendly, and full of good vibes.
Tag your crew & meet us there! 🛍️🍺
#SummerSendOffMarket #MoreBrewing #ShopLocal #StreetzArtzAlliance

Art Market at Church Street Brewing Company
Get ready for an explosion of creativity at Church Street Brewing Company as Streetz Artz Alliance takes over the taproom and patio with dozens of incredible local artists!
This isn’t your average craft fair — it’s a curated celebration of art, community, and all things bold and beautiful. From handcrafted jewelry and original art to vintage gems, unique apparel, sweet treats, and so much more — you're bound to discover something truly one-of-a-kind.
Shop local. Sip award-winning beer. Support creativity.
Mark your calendars and make a day of it — browse, sip, and celebrate at the Church Street Summer Art Market!

“Paint Your Partner” Paint & Sip Night
Join us at Mikerphone Brewing for a lively and fun "paint your partner" night! Grab some brushes and let your creativity flow at this fun-filled event for a night of painting, delicious beers, and good vibes.
Whether you bring a date, friend, partner or spouse, you'll have a blast as you paint a portrait that's uniquely yours. For added fun no peeking at your partners work and wait for the big reveal at the end! No experience necessary, just bring your artistic spirit!
Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and unleash their inner artist. Your instructor Megan Hlavach Stodola will guide you through the process of composing your drawing, mixing colors, various brush techniques, and help with any individual instruction you may need to complete your painting.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to create a masterpiece in a relaxed and social atmosphere. See you there!

Merchants of the Macabre Market
Bizarre, unique, dark, sinister and curated. Things to get you in the mood for Halloween and other things to test your perspective of reality and the spirit world. That’s what you’ll find at our first ever Wolfden’s Merchants of the Macabre Market!
October 27, 2004 12-5 pm
Over fifty artists are planned for this rain or shine event. Family friendly, free to attend, and packed with an amazing variety of unique, handmade, macabre and bizarre!

Crafts & Drafts at Elmhurst Brewing Company
Come browse and buy goods from local artisans while sipping on EBC beer! Join us for Crafts & Drafts: A Makers Market at Elmhurst Brewing Company 10/13/24 11am-3:30pm
Be sure to call and make a reservation for brunch before you browse to fuel your shopping spree! (Reservations not mandatory)
Brunch served until 2:30pm

MoRE Brewing Company Oktoberfest Market
Come celebrate Oktoberfest and shop from various local artists and makers at More Brewing in Villa Park IL September 7th 2004 from 12pm to 5p.
More details to come!!!