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Sip, Shop, and Celebrate Love at The Lovers Market in Tinley Park
I Just Wet My Plants will be showcasing their signature air plant and cactus displays, along with a new lineup of Valentine’s-themed items. Photo by I Just Wet My Plants TINLEY PARK, IL — A Valentine’s-inspired shopping and sipping experience returns to Tinley Park on Saturday, Feb. 7, as the Streetz Artz Alliance brings The Lovers Market to Soundgrowler Brewing. Running from 12 to 5 p.m. at Soundgrowler Brewing, located at 8201 183rd St., Suite P, this indoor market transfo

John E. Streetz
10 hours ago4 min read


Be Mine Bazaar Returns to Phase Three Brewing in Lake Zurich on Feb 1.
Phase Three Brewing, in collaboration with the Streetz Artz Alliance, will host the return of the Be Mine Bazaar on Sunday, February 1, at its Lake Zurich brewery, located at 932 Donata Court.

John E. Streetz
7 days ago5 min read


February Brings New Variety, New Ideas and New Shows!
February with the Streetz Artz Alliance is all about lovers, goals and finding the perfect apparel. We invite you to all of our shows in February and always. Our team is hard at work adding more dates to the calendar and posting new applications. Alissa has shared several opportunities recently, and we’ll be adding even more to the website later today. When you attend a Streetz Artz Alliance event, you’re supporting local breweries, small businesses, and the very best of hand

John E. Streetz
Jan 162 min read


That's a wrap, 2025! Looking forward:
As we wrap up our final Streetz Artz Alliance event of 2025, we want to pause and say thank you. This year we proudly produced over 65 curated events with four dedicated curators — myself, Paula, Alissa, and Teagan — and none of it would be possible without the incredible support of our patrons, artists, and venues. This past Sunday at Flipside Brewing was the perfect way to close out the year, and it meant so much to see so many familiar alliance artists and supportive patro

John E. Streetz
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Last Chance Holiday Shopping Bazaar & Burgers comes to Tinley Park this Sunday!
Tinley Park, IL — Streetz Artz Alliance wraps up its 2025 event season with Last Chance Holiday Shopping & Burgers , a festive edition of the Flipside Bazaar, taking place Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Flipside Brewing, located at 7144 183rd Street in Tinley Park. This all-ages, free-to-attend market brings together a carefully curated mix of local artists and makers, offering the perfect opportunity to find thoughtful, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts — whe

John E. Streetz
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Krampus Market this Sunday 12/7/25 in Blue Island
Krampus Market is returning to Blue Island this Sunday, December 7, 2025, bringing a lively blend of local art, community spirit, and seasonal mischief to Blue Island Beer Company. Presented in collaboration with the Streetz Artz Alliance, the market will run from 12 pm to 5 pm at 13357 Old Western Ave and is open to all ages at no cost. Photo from one of the original Krampus Markets by the Streetz Artz Alliance at Blue Island Beer Company - Photo by Streetz Each year, the

John E. Streetz
Dec 5, 20253 min read


Soundgrowler Brewing transforms this Saturday into a Yuletide Bazaar
This Saturday evening, Soundgrowler Brewing transforms into a Yuletide wonderland for one of our only nighttime markets of the year. Step into an intimate, dimly lit holiday bazaar packed with over 40 incredible artists bringing the weird, the whimsical, and the wonderfully handmade to life. Sweet Ghoul has ornaments galort that look like cookies but aren't - photo by artist Discover hand-sculpted monster mouth plaques, Krampus dolls, Christmas witches, spooky floral wreaths,

John E. Streetz
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Vinyl Market in Villa Park 12/14!
Lunar Brewing has inviting the Streetz Artz Alliance back for another show and this time with Vinyl being the focus of the event. A picture of the inside of the venue on a non-market day showing the cozy environment and old school tables. Photo by John Streetz We are bringing all of the vinyl vendors to Lunar Brewing in December and this event is curated and organized by the Streetz Artz Alliance. Lunar Brewing is a great bar in Villa Park that is cozy, has Malort, their own

John E. Streetz
Nov 25, 20251 min read


Streetz Artz Alliance returns to Brookfield November 15, 2025!
Kris Kringle Market Returns with 23 Artists, Ricobene's Food Truck & More! The holidays are coming early to Brookfield, and Imperial Oak Brewing is once again turning into a winter wonderland of craft beer, handmade gifts, and festive cheer. The Streetz Artz Alliance returns to the brewery for its annual Kris Kringle Market on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Crafty Creations creates unique shadow boxes and typically has many perfect themes for the event at

John E. Streetz
Nov 12, 20254 min read


The Vinyl Market Returns!
The Vinyl Market Returns to Soundgrowler – Bigger, Louder & Packed With Artists The Vinyl Market is back at Soundgrowler Brewing this Saturday, November 8, 2025 — bigger than ever and ready to fill the brewery with crate-digging collectors, handmade art lovers, and hungry shoppers looking for tacos, tunes, and treasures. Now entering its fourth year, this market has grown from a small vinyl-lover showcase into one of the most anticipated curated markets in the south suburbs.

John E. Streetz
Nov 4, 20253 min read


November Shows from the Streetz Artz Alliance!
We have a lot of great shows coming up in November. Here's information on each one! I wanted to make a blog post about this since I've been quite busy and a bit behind on things. This should help communicate the artists and patrons alike what we have coming up from the Streetz Artz Alliance! But before I list the details for each event, we do have one last show in October and this is in my hometown of Villa Park, Il! Thankfully, Paula Krizek, owner of Self Made Body & Sou

John E. Streetz
Oct 21, 20256 min read


Wolfden Hosts 50 Artists this Saturday in Bloomingdale!
This Saturday, October 11, Wolfden Brewing in Bloomingdale once again opens its haunted gates for the second annual Merchants of the...

John E. Streetz
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Art, Fire, and Flavor: Flipside Brewing Hosts Themed Bazaar with Streetz Artz Alliance
Tinley Park, IL – Flipside Brewing (7144 183rd St, Tinley Park) and Streetz Artz Alliance are turning up the heat this Sunday, September...

John E. Streetz
Sep 11, 20253 min read


Crafted 1979 Brings Back a Weekend of Art, Music, Food, and Fun in Mokena
This picture from the 2024 version of the Crafted Small Street Market shows the vibrant vibes - photo by John Streetz Mokena’s beloved...

John E. Streetz
Sep 9, 20252 min read


Local Artists Bring Frightful Fun to Hopvine’s Haunted Halls Market
Aurora event features skeleton art by AforAmy, spooky décor from Secondhand Nightmares, and eclectic handmade creations from over two...

John E. Streetz
Sep 3, 20253 min read


Horror-Themed Artisan Market Haunts Phase Three Brewing this Sunday.
From Creepy Crafts to Killer Brews: A Horror Market Invades Lake Zurich Fans of fright-night movies and spooky fun won’t want to miss...

John E. Streetz
Aug 21, 20253 min read


Lockport Brewery Turns Five with Beer, Music, and a Makers Market this Saturday
From Stouts to Shadowboxes: Lockport’s Nik & Ivy Brewing Hosts Anniversary Fest Nik & Ivy Brewing in Lockport is turning five this...

John E. Streetz
Aug 21, 20253 min read


From Honey to Handmade: More's Summer Send Off Market Returns This Sunday
Illinois Bee Rescue honey display from another event - photo provided by Illinois Bee Rescue Summer’s not over until More Brewing says it...

John E. Streetz
Aug 15, 20254 min read


Comics, Vinyl and Cookies: A Curated Market for Collectors Lands in Naperville Aug. 10
This Sunday, August 10, Noon Whistle Brewing in Naperville transforms into a collector’s adventure with the first-ever Comics, Cards &...

John E. Streetz
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Events for the Streetz Artz Alliance in August 2025
Here are Shows, Applications and Details for All Streetz Artz Alliance August Markets in August 2025: Streetz Artz Alliance Logo -...

John E. Streetz
Aug 3, 20254 min read
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