Upcoming Events
At The.BlkRoom, we want to make sure we're extending each and every opportunity we can to our community. Expanding outside of our Membership Program, we open up the floor to allow everyone to express and showcase their amazing work and talent. Through our Community Outreach Initiatives, we promote a number of ways for Chicago-based Artists to actively participate in events and programs that align with their work and connect with other organizations and creatives inside and outside of our space.
Through our wide network of Black and Brown, POC-owned partner organizations, all outreach programs are geared towards the greater artistic community that needs access to a wider community of resources, support, and programs to help further their skills, experience, and network.

Café Noir: Late Night Co-Wroking Sessions Presented by The.BlkRoom
The.BlkRoom Now Presents Cafe Noir! The First ever late night Co-working and Vinyl Set Session on the West Side!
We invite our audience to come through to our space every third Thursday of the Month from 6 pm - 9 pm for Late-night co-working, treats, and LOFI Vinyl Set! Come and bring your laptop and enjoy good vibes and an organic way to connect with other artists and creatives in the community.
All Donation-based RSVPS go to The.BlkRooms Necessary Operations to keep our doors and programs open!
PARKING/ENTRANCE
Free parking is located behind the building. You will see signs for the Chicago Tool Library (located in the same building as The.BlkRoom). They also share a lot. Park your car in the lot and enter through the blue door with the yellow sign. Someone from the TBR should be there to greet you upon arrival, but if not hang right toward the door just past the tool library and follow the signs for TBR. You walk up the stairs to suite 204.

Don't Be Chi
What's Don't Be Chi?
Inspired by the XXL Cypher, Don't Be Chi is a four part event with a Cypher/ Open Cypher(Mic)/Feature Performance/ Kickback by Dj John West aiming to celebrate Chicago's underground artist and strengthen their free-styling capabilities. Back spinning with the homie @jelildakidd 🎧For pt 2 we have Chicago's very talented DAI, WaineGhazi, Jrny Gz, Asha Omega, and Menace4hire 🎸 Our featured artist are none other than @waineghazi and @naithemosthigh.

I Heard The City Breathe Music Business Series
I Heard The City Breathe Music Business Series
Join us at The.BLK Room for the second session of I Heard The City Breathe Music Business Series. This series is designed to empower emerging artists, producers, and creatives with the essential industry knowledge they need. This event will take place on Friday, June 20th, and will focus on branding and marketing, critical steps in promoting and profiting from your music. The presentation will be given by Faith Anderson, professor at SAE.
I Heard The City Breathe is an intergenerational album created with the students of ISPro Academy and the ISPro Artists. This initiative is led by Brian Sykes, Unchained Genius, and ISPro Academy, with the mission of amplifying Chicago’s creative voices and building sustainable careers through community and education.

Rhythms of Resistance
Rhythms of Resistance is a celebration of Black existence in dance and electronic music.
From house to jungle, garage to techno - we're reclaiming the roots of rave culture and creating space for the ones who never left.
This is more than a party. This is an underground Black rave experience built on love, sound, movement, and resistance. All are welcome. Pull up, feel the bass, and ride the vibration.
DJ: KARE (ig: @kare.pkg), Unregistered User (ig: @unregi21), Bonita Appleblunt (ig @bonitaappleblunt_), Sonny Hew
(ig @sonnyhew)
June 14th, 2025
8pm-12am
Ages: 18+

City Script presented by Proof Studios
Welcome to City Script!
City Script is a collaborative mural experience presented by Proof Studios giving guests the opportunity to meet the featured artist, Dontay Lockett (Don0rphan) a fine artist from Chicago, and complete a large mural alongside him. The collaborative mural is created in a color by number coloring book style, making this experience open to all skill levels of artists and viewers.
Guests will be able to take part in the collaborative mural, view other art works by the artist, enjoy refreshments from our matcha vendor, and support Proof Studios and Dontay Lockett by purchasing authentic merchandise and art.
R&B Vybz
Thursday Night R&B Vibes
Welcome to Thursday Night R&B Vibes!
Come join us at The.BlkRoom for a night filled with soulful R&B music that will have you grooving all evening long. Get ready to unwind and relax in a cozy atmosphere with fellow music lovers, vendors, and Chicago artists.
DJs John West, Astro, and Creed on the 1s and 2s for the night.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Grab your friends and make your way to The.BlkRoom this Thursday night for a dose of R&B magic.
We can't wait to see you there!

Mind of A Locksmith
Project Listening Party/Photo Gallery
Djs: SonnyHew
Additional Performers: ADEOLA, Mia Rose, Isis

Da Vent Event
Da Vent Event is a party pop-up that aims to provide a safe space to speak and be heard while enjoying local artist performances. Whether you need advice or happen to have a listening ear to spare, you're invited to come vent and vibe.
The floor will open with a pass-the-mic style talk session, followed by an open cypher, special performances, and an after party with sounds provided by DJ John West. You can expect local vendors with handcrafted works, first-come-first-served catering, and bar service courtesy of Marii N Mo.
This is your chance to network with other Chicago creatives!
Save Da Date! Don't be late!
You can find our team on Instagram:
@DaVentEvent @DALIGHTBEAM @DjJohn.West @Uh.marii

Cafe Noire - Late Night Co-Working and Vinyl Sets
The.BlkRoom Now Presents Cafe Noir! The First ever late night Co-working and Vinyl Set Session on the West Side!
We invite our audience to come through to our space every third Thursday of the Month from 6 pm - 10 pm for Late-night co-working, treats, and LOFI Vinyl Set! Come and bring your laptop and enjoy good vibes and an organic way to connect with other artists and creatives in the community.
Bring your favorite vinyl and Vibe!
All Donation-based RSVPS go to The.BlkRooms Necessary Operations to keep our doors and programs open!

TOUCH ERF Presents: Elements Fashion Show by Aviance Re
TOUCH ERF Presents: Elements Fashion Show by Aviance Re
Come join us for an electrifying night of style and creativity at the Elements Fashion Show by Aviance Re! Witness cutting-edge designs and innovative trends as models strut down the runway. This in-person event will be held at 4015 W Carroll Ave, so mark your calendars and get ready to be dazzled by the fusion of fashion and art. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

Hitxion's Boom Boom Room
TOUCH ERF Presents: Hitxion's BOOM BOOM ROOM
Hitxion’s Boom Boom Room is a high-energy artist networking event designed to bring together creatives, performers, and music lovers for an unforgettable night of music, connection, and celebration. With a dynamic mix of DJ sets, an open aux session, and multiple vendors, this event creates a space where artistry and community collide.

A/C DIAL
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Lineup
Tee Vera
PANTY
Julian M Green B2B Spliffany Evans
Braindamage
A collaborative showcase of jungle, footwork, juke, and more at The.BlkRoom. Vending by Anne Hero (@ann3hero). DM @tee__vera on instagram for the address!

Love Is Blind Art Show by Hyero
Come check out Hyero's Love Is Bling Art Show - a vibrant celebration of love and creativity through dazzling artwork!
Love Is Bling Art Show by Hyero
Date: Saturday, August 21st
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 4015 W Carroll Ave unit 204
Please Donate and Help here's my story
Join me for a special night of art, community, and celebration as I host my Art Show & Going Away Party. This event marks a new chapter in my life as I transition out of a domestic violence relationship, and I want to share this moment with the people who have supported me.
Come experience a night filled with:
🎨 Original Artwork & Prints for Sale
🍲 Delicious Food
🎤 Live Performances
Every piece of art I sell will help me move forward and build a fresh start. Your presence, support, and energy mean the world to me. Let’s make this a night to remember!
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Cafe Noire; Late Night Co-working and Vinyl Sets
The.BlkRoom Now Presents Cafe Noir! The First ever late night Co-working and Vinyl Set Session on the West Side!
We invite our audience to come through to our space every third Thursday of the Month from 6 pm - 10 pm for Late-night co-working, treats, and LOFI Vinyl Set! Come and bring your laptop and enjoy good vibes and an organic way to connect with other artists and creatives in the community.
Vinyl Set by Angel Bat Dawid and Archival Vendor @souilchicago
All Donation-based RSVPS go to The.BlkRooms Necessary Operations to keep our doors and programs open!
ZayDaGr8 Live Recording
Come check out what new and upcoming artist ZayDaGr8 and his band Thee(U)n(R)elenting(F)orce has been working on!
Come check out what new and upcoming artist ZayDaGr8 and his band Thee(U)n(R)elenting(F)orce has been working on! With His debut album on the horizon, here’s a sneak peak for what in store for the future!

Amirtha Kidambi+Angel Bat Dawid feat Eva Supreme & Discussion + Womens Jam
Amirtha Kidambi+Angel Bat Dawid feat Eva Supreme
Discussion + Womens Jam Session Sunday, March 30th @ The Blk Room
Join us for a special Sunday Morning Service at The Blk Room featuring the incredible Amirtha Kidambi, bandleader of The Elder Ones, all the way from New York, alongside Chicago's own Angel Bat Dawid. These two remarkable BIPOC women in music are coming together for a vibrant celebration of Women's HerStory Month that includes a captivating and engaging discussion on the role of women in music.
We’ll also be graced by the extraordinary Eva Supreme, plus an empowering women’s jam session that you don't want to miss. Women musicians come through with your instruments!!
Come for fellowship, delicious food, refreshing libations, and an uplifting celebration of women's contributions to music at The.BlkRoom. We can't wait to see you there!

2000's Music Video Versus
About This Event
106 & Park 2000's Music Video Versus - You remember when we were all gathered around our phones to see who'd win the versus in 2020? Let's run that back, with 2000's music videos.
We all know and love the iconic Top 10 Countdown from 106 & Park! Let’s come together for a music video versus battle featuring the deep cuts from the early 2000s.
We’ll have different categories, pick music videos that fit each theme, and cast our votes to crown the ultimate throwback favorite!
Conversation
This event is a part of a series of archival events, leading up to a larger museum exhibit celebrating the early 2000s on April 12, 2025.
Be prepared to share your memories, donate nostalgic items to be included in the exhibit, and join conversations about the era’s defining moments.
What to Bring - Donating to the Exhibit
If you have any old CD's (or mixtapes), Magazines with any pop-culture figures or headlines of the early 2000's, MP3 Players, CD Players, or 2000's hip hop fashion pieces (old Rocca Wear, Ecko Redd, Name Neckalces, Name Belts, etc) Bring them!
They would be great value add's to the exhibit on April 12!

2000s Game Night
Time to tap into the nostalgia of the early 2000's!
Game Night Come out and enjoy the games we played in the early 2000's! We're talking M.A.S.H., Twister, Candyland, Monopoly, Sorry, Trouble, Uno and More!
Games will be provided but feel free to bring your own games.
Conversation
This event is a part of a series of archival events, leading up to a larger museum exhibit celebrating the early 2000s on April 12, 2025.
Be prepared to share your memories, donate nostalgic items to be included in the exhibit, and join conversations about the era’s defining moments.
Item Donations
If you'd like to donate any games or other items to be featured in the exhibit we are looking for the following items below:
Games Donation List - these items will be returned to you after April 12, 2025
2000's Board Games (Sorry, Connect 4, Candyland, Apples to Apples, etc.)
2000's Video Games (Anything from the Wii, Nintendo, Gameboy or Playstation)
2000's Computer Games (Seeking CD Rom games)

Cafe Noire; Late Night Co-working and Vinyl Sets
The.BlkRoom Now Presents Cafe Noir! The First ever late night Co-working and Vinyl Set Session on the West Side!
We invite our audience to come through to our space every third Thursday of the Month from 6 pm - 10 pm for Late-night co-working, treats, and LOFI Vinyl Set! Come and bring your laptop and enjoy good vibes and an organic way to connect with other artists and creatives in the community.
Vinyl Set by @9magicforever1 and treats by @eathyyessance
All Donation-based RSVPS go to The.BlkRooms Necessary Operations to keep our doors and programs open!
Trap Yoga Pop Up
Experience the ultimate vibe with Fire Flex: Trap Yoga Pop Up - a lit yoga session set to trap music in a pop-up event near you! New TBR Members TOUCH ERF!

Don't Be Chi - DJ John Exclussive
Powered by DJ John West, Don’t Be Chi is a three-part event with a curated cypher, featured performance, open cypher/mic, and kickback.

UNTITLED DJ Showcase
Calling all House and Juke Heads! Come see three of Chicago’s finest spinning a variety of vibes from House and Juke to Dancehall and R&B. Come check out some unreleased heat and enjoy Magic and John spinning back to back all night long long. Come shop with opening DJ and Tattoo artists @jhanee.wya and get some crystals from @divinejewelsbykhalifa.
Eats for purchase provided by the @the.blkroom very own @theearthyygirly Early arrival recommended!
$10 Suggested Donation via cash, cash app, Zelle, or Apple Pay

Café Noir: Late Night Co-Wroking Sessions Presented by The.BlkRoom
The.BlkRoom Now Presents Cafe Noir! The First ever late night Co-working and Vinyl Set Session on the West Side!
We invite our audience to come through to our space every third Thursday of the Month from 6 pm - 10 pm for Late-night co-working, treats, and LOFI Vinyl Set! Come and bring your laptop and enjoy good vibes and an organic way to connect with other artists and creatives in the community.
Vinyl Set by @9magicforever1 and treats by @eathyyessance
All Donation-based RSVPS go to The.BlkRooms Necessary Operations to keep our doors and programs open!
PARKING/ENTRANCE
Free parking is located behind the building. You will see signs for the Chicago Tool Library (located in the same building as The.BlkRoom). They also share a lot. Park your car in the lot and enter through the blue door with the yellow sign. Someone from the TBR should be there to greet you upon arrival, but if not hang right toward the door just past the tool library and follow the signs for TBR. You walk up the stairs to suite 204.

Season of Romance
Enjoy soulful poetry, interactive activities to dive into and live musical performances by URI'El, Young(In), and the debut of Maé!
Welcome to the Seasons Of Romance event! Join us for an evening filled with love and laughter on Sat, Feb 15, 2025 starting at 4:00 PM at 4015 W Carroll Ave. Get ready to celebrate love in all its forms with live music, delicious food, and fun activities. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or just looking to have a good time, this event is perfect for spreading love and joy. Don't miss out on this special occasion to create lasting memories with your loved ones. See you there!

When You're Ready - Lets Talk About it; a TBR MEMBER EVENT
Join us for a live panel discussion on Balancing Mental Health and Spirituality: Navigating Life with Purpose, hosted by the When You're Ready Podcast. This insightful conversation features three incredible panelists: two Black female therapists and a spiritualist and doula. Together, they'll explore how mental health and spirituality intersect, offering practical tools for finding balance, healing, and purpose in everyday life. Don’t miss this empowering discussion on nurturing both the mind and spirit for a harmonious life journey.

Chaturangas & Convos: A Community Wellness Day at The.BlkRoom
About this event
Meet us on the mat for Chaturangas + Convos, a wellness focused gathering brought to you by Little Spaces Wellness at TheBlk.Room. Chaturangas + Convos will open with a guided yoga flow led by Alexis, and features a post movement extended icebreaker and community building segment.
This offering is an opportunity for Chicago-area movement instructors to connect with one another and grow their networks.
The guided movement will start promptly at 11:15 a.m., so please arrive in enough time to settle in (please read the parking instructions beforehand).
SCHEDULE
11:00AM- Check-in
11:15AM-Community movement
12:00PM- Guided icebreaker convo
12:15PM-Community time (stay and mingle with your new wellness pal)
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring your own yoga mat, wear comfy/breathable clothes, and anything else you need to feel supported (towel, water bottles, journal + pen).
The coffee chat is intended for attendees to stay, mingle, and connect.

Café Noir: Late Night Co-Working Sessions Presented by The.BlkRoom
The.BlkRoom Now Presents Cafe Noir! The First ever late night Co-working and Vinyl Set Session on the West Side!
We invite our audience to come through to our space every third Thursday of the Month from 6 pm - 10 pm for Late-night co-working, treats, and LOFI Vinyl Set! Come and bring your laptop and enjoy good vibes and an organic way to connect with other artists and creatives in the community.
Vinyl Set by @9magicforever1 and treats by @eathyyessance
All Donation-based RSVPS go to The.BlkRooms Necessary Operations to keep our doors and programs open!
Chiville Concert And Toy Drive
Welcome to ChiVille - the new annual toy drive event hosted on the west side of Chicago! Join us at The.BlkRoom, hosted by Daniel Gayden, for a night filled with music, art, festive beverages, and community. This in-person event is your chance to immerse yourself in the heartbeat of Chicago's diverse, multidisciplinary, creative community. Connect with fellow Chicagoans as we spend a night giving toys to the next generation. Headline performers are Aaliyah Jones, Camila, and Oxvy.Moron.

9magicforever1 & 999ADJ: All Night Back-to-Back
9magicforever1 & 999ADJ: All Night Back-to-Back Two pioneers of the underground, 9magicforever1 and Toronto’s 999ADJ, join forces to deliver a relentless night of heavy jungle, drum and bass, and dub pressure. With years of experience in curating their own 3rd-space events, these artists are committed to elevating Black and Afro-diasporic electronic music through intense, immersive sound. Expect an unfiltered night on a bangin' sound system as they go back-to-back all night, creating a space that honors underground culture’s roots while pushing its boundaries. This isn't just a party—it’s a statement.
The.BlkRoom
4015 West Carroll Avenue #Unit 204 Chicago, IL 60624
MarkDaKidd's "Take A Risk For The Broken" Ep Release Event
Come join us at The.BlkRoom for an unforgettable night celebrating the release of MarkDaKidd's new EP, "Take A Risk For The Broken." Get ready for live performances, exclusive merch, and a chance to meet the artist himself. This in-person event is your opportunity to experience the music up close and personal. Don't miss out on this special night filled with great vibes and good music!