The selected arts, culture, and active recreation options at Sundays on State showcase the diversity of Chicago’s local artists, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and iconic brands. Activations and appearances are subject to change.
2023 ARTS, CULTURE, & RECREATION
- Allison Manley – soap and perfume artist with experiential installation “Bricks” (August 13)
- Ballet 5:8 – female and minority-led premiere ballet company (August 13)
- Ballet Folklorico de Chicago – Chicago’s largest Mexican ballet folklorico (August 13)
- Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues – award-winning blues performer (August 13)
- Black Girls Flow – Chicago-based organization dedicated to diversifying the flow arts community (July 16)
- Brainworks Reading – interactive read-a-louds for young children from authors of color (July 16)
- Brazilian Cultural Center of Chicago – non-profit cultural education organization (July 16, August 13)
- Chicago Architecture Center – hands-on make and take activities for children based on Chicago architecture (July 16)
- Chicago Sinfonietta – tenured performing orchestra (July 16)
- Chi-Town Squares – teach and dance modern Western square dancing (July 16)
- CircEsteem – circus skills tutorials (August 13)
- Clamor & Lace Noise Brigade – street marching band for people of marginalized genders (July 16)
- Climate Reality Project – educate and provide solutions to climate change crisis (July 16)
- Cloggin’ Craze – upbeat and energetic family-friendly dance team (July 16)
- Common Place Projects – Chicago-based placemaking studio debuting a colorful, summer-themed lounge and experiential environment called Pool Hall (July 16, August 13)
- Dana Does Tarot – intuitive guidance through tarot readings (July 16)
- DePaul Athletics – educational and physical activities (July 16, August 13)
- Divvy Bikeshare - join Divvy and Lyft to learn about bikeshare in Chicago, grab some swag, earn free rides, experience bike and scooter demos and more (July 16, August 13)
- EQ Office - trivia and prizes from the property owners of Willis Tower (July 16, August 13)
- FAME Center – non-profit arts education (August 13)
- Family-ism Face Paint Factory – face painting, balloon art, caricature sketching and occasional puppet show (July 16, August 13)
- Fit and Fly Fitness – fun fit and fly Hula Hoop activity (August 13)
- Freakeasy Chicago DJs – house music DJs (July 16, August 13)
- Global Booty Dance – motivational movement specialist (August 13)
- Global Explorers Kids – children’s lessons on world cultures through the arts (July 16, August 13)
- Gloria I Rivera Creative Studios – artist and muralist teaching art (July 16)
- Goethe-Institut Chicago – German cultural center (July 16)
- Green Chameleon Collective – local best-selling author working with Chicago authors and writing coaches (July 16)
- Harold Washington College – enrollment information for a classic Chicago institution (August 13)
- HeavenDoesArt LLC – colorful paintings and classes (July 16)
- Hokule’a Academy of Polynesian Arts – Polynesian entertainment and dance academy performing dances from Hawaii and Tahiti (July 16)
- Illinois Group Fitness – fitness classes and dance events to promote physical and mental health (August 13)
- Illinois Science Council – scientific demonstrations and interactive learning (July 16, August 13)
- K Elizabeth Art & Décor – artist and art classes (July 16)
- Kara Cobb Johnson – art installations on surfaces that reflect and shine colorful light (August 13)
- Lake Line Studio – Black-owned art space (August 13)
- Lake Shore Dames – Chicago-based female dance troupe inspired by music of the 1940-50s (August 13)
- League of Chicago Theatres – theatre posters and trivia (July 16, August 13)
- Lovelee Being LLC – positive affirmations (August 13)
- Michelle McCarthy – acoustic musician (August 13)
- Mindworks – free behavioral science discovery center (August 13)
- Museum of Illusions Chicago – a visual, sensory and educational experience with a range of illusions (July 16, August 13)
- Mobile Museum of Tolerance – traveling education center aimed at combating anti-Semitism, bullying, racism, hate and intolerance (July 16)
- Mystic by Nature – spiritual products and tarot readings (August 13)
- Nathan Graham Band – Chicago musician bridging the gap between South Side soul and Nashville Americana (July 16)
- Nikki Green - organization of local authors showcasing all types of literature from romance, fantasy, or non-fiction (July 16)
- Not Your Typical Line Dance – diverse group dancing activities (July 16)
- Outronaut – “Psymphonic”” surf-noir crime jazz (August 13)
- Paint the City – live painting, community collaborations, and more (July 16, August 13)
- Parranderos Latin Combo – Latin music band inspired by salsa, cumbia, Son Montuno, Afrobeat, and more (July 16)
- Personality – The Lloyd Price Musical – musical based on the trailblazing story of music legend Lloyd Price (August 13)
- Preservation Chicago – advocacy group for preservation of historic Chicago buildings (August 13)
- Rachel Drew - soulful singer songwriter (July 16)
- Red Line Service Institute – community of artists with lived experience of being houseless (August 13)
- Ritual Rhythms Chicago – community events, performances and classes based on live music with fusion dance (August 13)
- Rhythm Revolution - participatory drum circle with John Yost (July 16)
- Second City Outlaws – Country line dancing (August 13)
- Sherman "Dilla" Thomas - local Chicago writer and storyteller (August 13)
- Structure Constructor – oracle reader and collage artist (August 13)
- The Claudettes – one-of-a-kind, piano powered sound merging earthy blues and soul with pop hooks and punk spirit (July 16)
- The Joffrey Ballet – ballet and community engagement (July 16)
- The Purple Unicorn Face Painting – face and body art, balloon twisting (July 16, August 13)
- Thee Artiist Makiiba – musical artist for all generations (July 16)
- theWit, a Hilton Hotel - Play games and win prizes from the iconic State Street hotel (July 16, August 13)
- Thug Hippie – art and wellness programs (August 13)
- Trinity Irish Dancers – traditional Irish dance performances (July 16)
- TurnUp the Volume – movement and dance that supports mental health (August 13)
- VH Equips! – praise dance training program (August 13)
View the full lineup and programming for Sundays on State here.