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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
6 hours ago3 min read
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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 216 min read
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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 73 min read
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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 113 min read
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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 92 min read
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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 33 min read
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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 213 min read
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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 213 min read
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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 154 min read
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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 63 min read
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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 34 min read
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Naperville, Small Business and August 10
Thank you so much to each of the small businesses in and around Naperville, helping me promote the event I have on August 10th in...

John E. Streetz
Aug 31 min read
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Thornton hosts over 30 artists at the Quarry Ballroom July 12
Rock & Revel Market Brings Art, Oddities, and Summer Vibes to Thornton’s Historic Quarry Ballroom Thornton, Illinois – A brand new summer...

John E. Streetz
Jul 105 min read
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Beers, Burgers and a Bazaar returns to Flipside July 6!
Streetz Artz Alliance Returns to Flipside Brewing This Sunday Tinley Park, IL Sunday, July 6, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Flipside has over...

John E. Streetz
Jul 54 min read
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From Truffles to Trinkets: Summer Market at Brother Chimp Brewing 6/28
Brother Chimp Brewing Hosts Summer Maker’s Market on June 28 in North Aurora North Aurora, IL – On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Brother Chimp...

John E. Streetz
Jun 252 min read
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Pride Market at Soundgrowler Returns to Tinley park 6/21
Tacos, Tie-Dye & Taps: Pride Market Returns to Soundgrowler This Saturday with Over 40 Artists and Makers With Love Products plans to...

John E. Streetz
Jun 164 min read
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Noon Whistle Brewing Hosts Curated Father’s Day Market
Craft Beer Meets Cool Gifts at Noon Whistle’s Father’s Day Market Updated 6/13/2025: Yarn Hooked removed from the line-up; Gigawatt...

John E. Streetz
Jun 93 min read
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Imperial Oak Brewing's Anniversary Weekend includes Artisan Market June 8
WILLOW SPRINGS, IL — The Streetz Artz Alliance returns to Imperial Oak Brewing’s Willow Springs location for a curated Artisan Market...

John E. Streetz
Jun 43 min read
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Crafted with Pride: Wolfden Hosts Over 50 Artists on June 1
Bloomingdale, IL — Known for its craft beer and haunted tours, Wolfden Brewing is adding another reason to visit this Sunday, June 1, 2025: the debut of the Crafted with Pride Summer Market.

John E. Streetz
May 285 min read
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Crafted with Pride: Celebrate Queer Creativity at Wolfden Brewing – Sunday, June 1
Kick off June with a day of craft beer, local artists, and vibrant community spirit! Wolfden Brewing in Bloomingdale, IL is hosting its first-ever Crafted with Pride: Summer Market this Sunday, June 1, from 12pm to 5pm.

John E. Streetz
May 272 min read
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