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The Streetz Artz Alliance is bringing The Sweetest Night Prism Market to Maplewood Public House in Glen Ellyn on Saturday, October 17, from 5–9 PM. This free, family-friendly outdoor market will bring together more than 18 local artists, makers, and small businesses for an evening of handmade creations, craft beer, autumn shopping, and a little Halloween magic.

The Dark Arts & Oddities Market returns to Soundgrowler Brewing Co. this Saturday, October 3, from 12pm to 5pm, and this year's event may be the biggest and most exciting version yet.

That strange little stretch of the calendar between summer and autumn has always been one of my favorite times of the year. You can still get a warm afternoon, but suddenly there are cooler nights, football starts creeping back into conversations, pumpkin everything begins showing up and people start thinking about flannel again.

Five years ago, the Streetz Artz Alliance and Soundgrowler Brewing Co. brought together comic artists, collectors, cosplayers and local makers for a different kind of pop culture event in Tinley Park. On Saturday, Aug. 22, the market returns for its fifth year with its largest mix yet of comics, original art, collectibles, gaming, cosplay, handmade goods and convention-inspired creations.

Collectors know that the thrill isn't just about finding something rare—it's about the hunt. Whether it's discovering a first-print comic book, uncovering a long-sought vinyl record, completing a trading card deck, or meeting the artist behind a favorite illustration, every collection has a story.

Whether you're searching for a rare comic book, flipping through crates of vinyl, chasing that elusive trading card, or discovering original artwork from local creators, the hunt begins Saturday, August 1, as the second annual Comics, Cards & Vinyl Market returns to Noon Whistle Brewing from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.