UPCOMING EVENTS

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  Panera Fundraiser for SSSA!

  Sat, Nov 23

  Nov 23, 2024, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

  Panera Bread on Randall Road, 2484 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

  Nov 23, 2024, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

  Panera Bread on Randall Road, 2484 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

  Eat a sandwich, support Side Street!

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  Gray Matters Podcast Festival

  Sat, Nov 23

  Nov 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Nov 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  An evening of thoughtful, enlightening, and informative podcasts.

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  Creative Community Gathering: Reflecting on the Election

  Tue, Nov 26

  Nov 26, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Nov 26, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Join us at Side Street Studio Arts for a post-election gathering focused on creative reflection and community dialogue.

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  Multiple Dates

  SACRED SPIRIT WEEKLY YOGA CLASS

  Wed, Nov 27

  Nov 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Nov 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Sacred Spirit Bodyworks will be hosting weekly yoga classes every Wednesday at 9am. Good for all levels of practitioners. Half of all earnings will be donated back to Side Street to support free children's art programming.

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  Small Business Saturday at Side Street Studio Arts

  Sat, Nov 30

  Nov 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  Side Street Studio Arts - MADE & Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Nov 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  Side Street Studio Arts - MADE & Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Grab some holiday gifts and make an impact in your community by shopping small!

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  SOLD OUT! HOLIDAY STAINED GLASS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP

  Sat, Nov 30

  Nov 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  SIDE STREET LAB, 11 S Spring St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Nov 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  SIDE STREET LAB, 11 S Spring St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  This workshop is sold out, BUT you can still register for the next one on DECEMBER 7th!

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  Winter “Holiday” Drop-In! (K-5th)

  Fri, Dec 06

  Dec 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  SIDE STREET THEATER, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Dec 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  SIDE STREET THEATER, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Need to get some holiday shopping done in Downtown Elgin WITHOUT the kiddos?

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  milk teeth: Solo Exhibition by Marisol Cervantes Opening Reception

  Fri, Dec 06

  Dec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Dec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Marisol Cervantes has been selected as SSSA's 2024 BIPOC artist.

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  Another HOLIDAY STAINED GLASS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP

  Sat, Dec 07

  Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  SIDE STREET Backspace, 15 ZIEGLER COURT

  Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  SIDE STREET Backspace, 15 ZIEGLER COURT

  REGISTER TODAY for our 2ND Holiday Stained Glass Ornament Workshop on Saturday, December 7th from 10am-2pm!

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  Abstract Art Workshop w/ Marisol Cervantes

  Sat, Dec 07

  Dec 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Side Street Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Dec 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Side Street Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Create a fun and dynamic abstract painting by using collage art as inspiration!

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  Multiple Dates

  Community Showcase with Poet Laureate, Aron Ryan

  Mon, Dec 09

  Dec 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Dec 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Showcase your poetry, stories, art, music, and more at our MONTHLY community showcase! Led by Aron Ryan, Elgin Poet Laureate.

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  Multiple Dates

  Sound Healing with Sacred Spirit Bodyworks

  Tue, Dec 10

  Dec 10, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

  Side Street Studio Arts - Theater, 15 1/2 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Dec 10, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

  Side Street Studio Arts - Theater, 15 1/2 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses various sound frequencies to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve physical and mental well-being.

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  JINGLE BELL JAM '24

  Sat, Dec 14

  Dec 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Dec 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Side Street Studio Arts’ Jingle Bell Jam!

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  Multiple Dates

  OPEN MIC

  Wed, Dec 18

  Dec 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Dec 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Everyone gets at least fifteen minutes of fame. We can give you seven. Play music, tell some jokes, dance, do a puppet show - or anything else during your 7 minute performance.

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  HOLIDAY ART CLASH

  Fri, Dec 20

  Dec 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  Theater at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Dec 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  Theater at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

  Let's celebrate the holidays Art Clash style! Our Holiday Art Clash will be an exciting holiday-themed live painting competition to be held in the Theater at Side Street Studio Arts Friday, December 20 at 7pm.

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