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.
august 13 ARTS, CULTURE, & RECREATION
- Allison Manley – soap and perfume artist with experiential installation “Bricks” (August 13)
- Andre Gibson –local Chicago musician/songwriter; creator of Universal Togetherness Band during his time at Columbia College Chicago (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)
- Brazilian Cultural Center of Chicago – non-profit cultural education organization (July 16, August 13)
- CircEsteem – circus skills tutorials (August 13)
- Common Place Projects – Chicago-based placemaking studio debuting a colorful, summer-themed lounge and experiential environment called Pool Hall (July 16, August 13)
- 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)
- Harold Washington College – enrollment information for a classic Chicago institution (August 13)
- 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)
- 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 information (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)
- Mystic by Nature – spiritual products and tarot readings (August 13)
- Outronaut – “Psymphonic”” surf-noir crime jazz (August 13)
- Paint the City – live painting, community collaborations, and more (July 16, August 13)
- Preservation Chicago – advocacy group for preservation of historic Chicago buildings (August 13)
- 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)
- Second City Outlaws – Country line dancing (August 13)
- Self – art installations on surfaces that reflect and shine colorful light (August 13)
- Sherman "Dilla" Thomas - local Chicago writer and storyteller (August 13)
- Structure Constructor – oracle reader and collage artist (August 13)
- The Purple Unicorn Face Painting – face and body art, balloon twisting (July 16, August 13)
- 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)
- 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 on August 13 here.