January 20, 2026

It's cold out, but networking season is heating up!

Tomorrow Night!

Come cozy up with THREE chambers of commerce

at one of the North Side's most legendary pubs

WED 1/21

5:30-7pm

HOPLEAF

5148 N. Clark Street

Join Andersonville, Edgewater, and Uptown chambers of commerce for a fun evening of casual business networking. Meet your neighbors and build your network across neighborhood boundaries.

Next Month

Oh yes. It's time to get Beard-y

Happy Hour Networking at BEARD & BELLY

WED 2/18

5:00pm to 7:00pm

Beard & Belly

6157 N. Broadway

Mix and mingle with the Edgewater business community after hours.

Everybody is invited. Don't forget to bring business cards!

No formal program. No announcements. No forced infomercials or speed-dating. Just good times over drinks.

Great for business owners, managers, employees, freelancers, entrepreneurs, potential members, clients, service providers, job seekers, and neighbors.

$10 for Edgewater Chamber Members (*with advance RSVP)

$25 for Non-Members

Admission includes one drink ticket.

Additional drinks and food available for purchase!

*members must be logged in to register for free.

If you prefer more structured networking...

NorthSide Networking

Expand your network at this multi-chamber event!

Registration includes: Open Networking - Mini Introductions - Speed Networking - Lunch - Raffle Prizes

11:00 to 11:15 - Open Networking

11:15 to 11:30 - Mini Introductions & Instructions

11:30 to 12:20 - Speed Networking

12:20 to 1 - Lunch, Announcements, Raffle Drawing & Open Networking

WED 1/28

11am to 1pm

Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood

5009 N. Winthrop Ave.

Chicago, IL 60640

Sign Up Your Business

Attention: Schools, Camps, Tutors, Childcare, After School Programs, Sports Leagues, Not-for-Profits and more:

Summer 2026 is just around the corner Edgewater Chamber is hosting a free

Kids Activity Open House to showcase the best activities, classes, camps, and programs for kids ages 0-17.

SAT 2/28

10am-2pm

Broadway Armory

(5917 N. Broadway)

Over 25 different organizations will be on site in the 2nd floor ballroom at Broadway Armory from 10am-2pm to showcase their offerings. This is a fantastic opportunity for parents and kids to meet, greet and register with awesome organizations from all over Edgewater and the surrounding area.

SIGN YOUR BUSINESS UP TO PARTICIPATE NOW

Deadline to sign up is FRI 2/13 @ 5pm

Click here for more information and to sign up your organization

When is the next indoor market?

We'll see you all at the next Edgewater Indoor Market on SAT 1/31

10am-2pm in the first floor ballroom at Broadway Armory.

70+ vendors. A Chefs Table demo.

Plus a cool limited-edition giveaway that you won't want to miss.

Stay tuned for more info and the full list of vendors.

FYI

Community Events & Announcements

Kelly Cassidy - State Rep - 14th District

Vivent Health + TPAN

Dining out for Life is looking for sponsors!

Vivent Health + TPAN provides a comprehensive array of services and programs, whether delivered within their health centers or in collaboration with community partners. Their mission is to end HIV/AIDS by providing integrated, personalized, judgment-free healthcare, social services, and effective prevention strategies.

Dining Out For Life is an annual, national, HIV fundraising event where bars and restaurants donate a percentage of their sales from that day to Vivent + TPAN in Edgewater. The donation percentage is determined by the establishment. Your support can help make this event a success.

More more information on sponsorship visit:

https://www.diningoutforlife.com/city/chicago/

Andys Art Antiques & Oddities

Andy is excited to announce that a new home has been found for

Andy’s Art Antiques & Oddities!

The new location, to be announced soon, will be closer to the heart of Edgewater and several other vintage shops, restaurants and public transportation.

In the mean time, Andy is holding a big moving sale!

Stop by 1253 W. Devon or shop online at

https://andysartantiquesandoddities.square.site/

Misericordia

Steep Theatre

Join members of Steep’s acclaimed ensemble and the greater Steep community for an evening of performance and storytelling celebrating the company’s remarkable 25-year journey from scrappy storefront artists to one of

Chicago’s most beloved and essential theaters.

WHEN:

THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY

Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 PM

Friday, February 27 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 28 at 7:30 PM.

WHERE:

Bramble Arts Loft

5545 North Clark Street

Steep 25 will be performed at the Bramble Arts Loft as Steep continues construction on its new home, targeted to open Fall of this year.

TICKET INFORMATION:

Tickets $25-$75 available at www.steeptheatre.com