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Crafted at the Oak: Metal, Magic & Mystery — What to Expect This Sunday at Imperial Oak Brewing
If you're planning on joining us this Sunday for the very first Crafted at the Oak: Metal, Magic & Mystery Market at Imperial Oak Brewing in Willow Springs, there are a couple of things I want you to know before we get into everything you're going to find.

John E. Streetz
3 days ago8 min read


Prism Market Returns to Glen Ellyn for a Summer Celebration Filled with Local Art, Craft Beer, and Plenty of Cats
On Saturday, August 8, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Streetz Artz Alliance returns to Maplewood Public House, 486 Pennsylvania Ave. in downtown Glen Ellyn, for the second Prism Market. After the success of our inaugural event in June, Maplewood and I agreed that moving the market to a Saturday afternoon would give even more families and shoppers the chance to spend the day with us.

John E. Streetz
Aug 44 min read


Collectors Find Their Happy Place at Naperville's Comics, Cards & Vinyl Market
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.

John E. Streetz
Jul 313 min read


Sip. Shop. Collect. Repeat. This Saturday in Naperville.
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.

John E. Streetz
Jul 285 min read


Flurry Artisan Market Returns to Hailstorm Brewing This Sunday with 35+ Local Artists, Craft Beer and Summer Shopping
Looking for something different to do this weekend? The Flurry Artisan Market returns to Hailstorm Brewing Company on Sunday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., transforming one of Tinley Park's favorite breweries into a marketplace filled with local artists, handmade goods, great food and craft beer.

John E. Streetz
Jul 235 min read


What Happens When Artists Take Over Phase Three?
What happens when you combine over thirty talented artists, a brewery known for exceptional beer, a kitchen serving up delicious food, a stack of vinyl records, fantasy novels, tarot readings, handcrafted goods, and a little midsummer magic?

John E. Streetz
Jun 197 min read


Pets, Beer, Tacos and Art Returns to Soundgrowler Brewing with a Magical New Twist This Saturday
TINLEY PARK, IL – Pets, Beer, Tacos and Art returns to Soundgrowler Brewing this Saturday, June 20, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a free, family-friendly artisan market. More than 50 artists, pet businesses, service providers, and community organizations are expected to participate.

John E. Streetz
Jun 177 min read


Crafted with Pride Returns to Wolfden Brewing June 7th
Color, creativity, community, and craft beer come together next weekend as the Streetz Artz Alliance returns to Wolfden Brewing for the second annual Crafted with Pride, a vibrant summer market celebrating Pride Month on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 12 PM to 5 PM.

John E. Streetz
May 293 min read


Two Brewery Markets, Over 60 Artists, Craft Beer, Vinyl, MTG and More: Streetz Artz Alliance Takes Over Memorial Day Weekend
If you are heading out of town this Memorial Day Weekend, make sure to tell your friends staying local that the Streetz Artz Alliance has two incredible artisan markets taking over the Chicago suburbs this Saturday and Sunday. From Aurora to Tinley Park, patrons can expect a full weekend of craft beer, scratch-made food, vinyl records, Magic...

John E. Streetz
May 2210 min read


A New Spring Market Debuts in Willow Springs this Sunday
This Sunday, a new kind of artisan market experience arrives in Willow Springs as Crafted at the Oak: A Spring Market makes its debut at Imperial Oak Brewing.

John E. Streetz
Mar 246 min read
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