What a great night last Thursday! Captured just snippets of such an amazing open mic night! Note: please see Pilsen Arts & Community House‘s live reel on Instagram on their feed for the full event! Pilsen Arts & Community House, as always, had an excellent open mic! Gratitude to Tanda Poetry for hosting this event! … Read more
Enter a Submissions to our Call For Artists No.3 for new June/July 2026 Butterfly Effect exhibition at Chicago Art Department here! Artists of all backgrounds are invited to share personal or communal stories of immigration and movement. This exhibit will highlight journeys of those who have needed to move due to environmental factors, loss of … Read more
Join us for another round! This time, everyone gets to share! Show & Tell: Immigrant Stories Vol. II Thursday April 23rd 8pm–10pm Pilsen Arts & Community House 1637 West 18th Street, Chicago Bring in any object/photo that represents a part of your journey of movement: What brings you A) to this country? and/or B) what … Read more
Come share an evening in our AnySquared Studio/Community BITXCHIN X STICHIN Friday April 17th! 5:30pm-8pm 2328 N Milwaukee Crafting and co-working with @fiasunn, @kaltra and @poisonivy.luv! All art forms welcome, but the gargoyles are using thread and are happy to share techniques on crochet, embroidery and bead work. .Byob but no bottles | snacks + materials available. (*˘︶˘*).｡*♡
🎤 Don’t forget Open Mic! This THURSDAY APRIL 16th. Pilsen Arts & Community House does this Every 3rd Thursday of the month! WHEN: APRIL 16thTIME: 7 pm – 9 pmWHERE: 1637 W. 18th St. Chicago, IL, 60608 This month is hosted by @tandapoetry! April is also in collaboration with Butterfly Effect Exhibit! 🎤 This event … Read more
What a wonderful event on Saturday! Our Taking Flight event was a packed house for our screenings, readings, and music! Thank you Valeria Osornio and El Poeta for their thoughtful readings. Gratitude Matías delaflor and Taki Soul 🇪🇨🎶🏔️ for sharing your inspiring music! Our screening was also amazing featuring:Two touching short films by schantelle! 🇵🇭🇺🇸Lydia … Read more
The Butterfly Effect: Across Land, Generations, & Time Exhibit Extended through Saturday May 16th!Gallery Hours Wednesday–Thursday 12pm–6pm Pilsen Arts & Community House 1637 W. 18th Street, Chicago See Schedule above: Closing event added on May 16th too! Thu APRIL 16th – 7P–9POpen Mic!Theme: Immigration Thu APRIL 23rd – 8P–10PShow & Tell Vol. 2!Immigration Stories Sun APRIL 26th – 6P–9PIn … Read more
What an amazing opening! Thank you to everyone who made it out to Pilsen Arts & Community House with AnySquared and The Butterfly Effect Project! Gratitude to all of the artists for not only their art, but also taking the time to share your stories! We hope everyone loved the experience we created in the … Read more
Check out the Artist-to-Artist photos! Good Times at the 2026 Art Swap on Friday! Enjoy a the photobooth photos! Look for yours! More to come!💗 Much gratitude to @chicagoartdept for hosting! Thank you @insidioustudios for being the photographer! Look for yours!
Alright alright alright!!! Let’s keep opening week vibes going on April 4th as we TAKE FLIGHT!! Join us for an afternoon of film screenings, poetry, and music – featuring artists from our exhibit!! Taking Flight! Pilsen Arts Community House 1637 W 18th St Saturday April 4th | 3pm-6pm FREEEEE ___ Program: ___ Butterfly Effect Project@the__butterflyeffect_projectbutterflyeffect.anysquared.org … Read more