Fair Game - Star Wars X-Wing Casual Meetup
2024-02-19 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Star Wars X-wing every Monday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.
There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult.

Play is most commonly the Standard format which involves 20 point, 6 obstacle, 60 minute games with scenarios. Please refer to the most up to date rule documents on atomicmassgames.com for more information.

If you have any questions, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server and our X-Wing Facebook group. You can also sign-up for X-Wing email updates here.

Fair Game - Open Painting Night
2024-02-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-27 17:00 - 21:00 | IL
Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove and dive into the world of miniatures painting every Tuesday night! We will have painting stations set up at the store where community members will be able to work on miniatures projects in the company of our welcoming hobby community.
We will have a selection of paints, brushes, glue, and other supplies available to attendees, and even more available for purchase. You are also invited to bring along your own supplies.
While this is not a painting “class,” it is a great way to get started with miniatures painting with light guidance from a Fair Game staff member.
There is a $5 admission fee for this event.
If you have any questions, please reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for miniatures painting email updates here.

Fair Game - Games Workshop Miniatures Night
2024-02-20 17:30 - 21:00 | IL
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Games Workshop every Tuesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.
There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult.
We will set-up the store for both Warhammer 40k 9th Edition and Warhammer Age of Sigmar 3rd Edition.
If you have any questions, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for Games Workshop email updates here.

Fair Game - Magic the Gathering Casual Commander Night
2024-02-21 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-02-28 17:30 - 21:00 | IL
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Wednesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.

There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult.

There are no limitations on power level, but folks should bring decks designed for casual, multi-player play.

If you have any questions, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for Magic the Commander email updates here.

Fair Game - Star Wars Legion Casual Meetup
2024-02-22 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-02-29 17:30 - 21:00 | IL
Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting Star Wars Legion every Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.
There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult.
Players should bring a 500 pt Skirmish Army, and may optionally bring enough additional models to field an 800 pt Standard Army. These army lists should use the official army building rules on page 5 of the Rules Reference Guide, available on the Atomic Mass Games website. You will be paired up at the event with others who brought similarly sized forces.
If you have any questions, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com. We also invite you to join our Discord Server and sign up for Legion email updates.

Ballydoyle Presents Wildcat
2024-02-22 20:30 | IL
About the Event

Indie-rock band from Chicago playing music somewhere between Wilco and Nirvana.

Fair Game - FNM - Magic the Gathering Casual Commander Night
2024-02-23 17:30 - 22:00 | IL
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Friday from 5:30 to 10:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.

There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $3.There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult.

There are no limitations on power level, but folks should bring decks designed for casual, multi-player play.

If you have any questions, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for Magic the Commander email updates here.

Ballydoyle Presents R-Gang
2024-02-23 21:00 | IL
About the Event

R-Gang is considered one of the best R&B dance bands in the Chicago area. Specializing in R&B, funk & soul from the Motown era into the 21st Century, R-Gang is comprised of the most highly respected members of Chicagoland’s musical community, with backgrounds as diverse as the band members. From playing with national acts like Survivor or Mavis Staples, to writing and recording for groups like Doobie Brothers or Buddy Guy, to performing as on-field band for the Chicago Bears and pre-game entertainment for the Chicago Bulls, the musicians in R-Gang hold years of experience.

Fair Game - Pokémon TCG League
2024-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | IL
Pokémon TCG players of all ages (especially our younger Pokémon trainers) are invited to join us from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday mornings at either our Downers Grove, La Grange, or Geneva location. Admission to this casual event is free!
Participants in the event will have the opportunity to play casual games of Pokémon with one another as well as have the opportunity to trade cards, swap stories, and discuss all things Pokémon! Staff will be on hand to assist new players who are interested in learning more about the game, including how to play!

The event will start at 10 AM and run to 12 PM. There’s no need to show up at exactly 10 AM, nor does everyone need to stay to 12 PM. Drop in, stay as long as you like, and have fun!
Admission to this casual event is free.
While many players get excited about bringing their cards to the event, please note that there is no need to bring all of your cards. Most participants bring a small binder and a deck or two to play with.
If you are interest in learning how to play the game, we will have staff on hand that will be able to assist you. Players should bring a 60-card deck that follows the Pokémon deckbuilding rules. If you don’t have a deck, don’t worry! We have several available for purchase in the store!

If you have any questions, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com!

Pinecone Cottage Tea House - Feasting on Flowers Afternoon Tea
2024-02-24 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-25 11:00 - 13:00 | IL
Celebrating the Use of Flowers in Cooking
As the bleak winter months drag on, we all need a little something to lift our spirits and put a smile on our faces and that’s where incorporating edible flowers and herbs into your cooking comes in. Not only do these botanicals make for whimsical and stunning dishes, but they also enhance the flavor. So why not brighten up your Valentine’s Month with this colorful and flavorful Feasting on Flowers Afternoon Tea?
Chef Pam
Afternoon Tea Served by Reservation Only
Age Requirement 13 yrs +
Three Course Prix Fixe Afternoon Tea | 57
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian or Vegan Options | 62
Price Includes 20% Gratuity
BYOB Wine or Beer | 10
Recommended Teas
Loose Tea – Elderflower-Orange-Rose
Beverage – Lavender Hot Cocoa | 5
Chocolate Layer Cake Tea Infused with Lavender Flowers
Teatail – Elderflower-Lemon | 7
Lemon Wintermint Tea Mixed with Pink Lemonade and Elderflower Syrup
Beginnings
Golden Curry Lentil Soup with Apples Served with Lavender-Blueberry Banana Bread
Savories and PineScones
Lavender Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli
Caper Egg Salad with Rose Harisa Ribbon Tea Sandwich
Beet Root Hummus-Chevre Tea Sandwich
Botanical Green Savory Tart
Apricot-White Chocolate-Chamomile PineScone with Mascarpone Devon Crème
and Strawberry Preserves
Sweet Endings
Rose-Pistachio Bar
Lavender Devil’s Food Cake with Chocolate Lavender Frosting
Edible Flower Shortbread with Lemon Zest
Pinecone Cottage Weekend Afternoon Tea and Teatorial Policy
Pinecone Cottage is now taking reservations for Weekend Afternoon Tea and Teatorials on our website. For Weekend Afternoon Tea or Teatorials, using the reservations tab, make a date and time selection, to conveniently purchase your tickets through your PayPal account or as a guest. Call 630.963.9130 for Weekday Afternoon Tea reservations.
Please register and pay for Teatorials one week in advance to help ensure it will be held as scheduled. Your registration is a commitment to attend, and fees are non-refundable. A minimum of four guests is required (not four in your party) in order to offer Teatorials and cancellations must be made at least five days prior to receiving credit for a future event, no exceptions. If you are unable to meet the cancellation deadline, you are welcome to send someone in your place. If Pinecone Cottage cancels the Teatorial, you will receive a full refund.
$57.00 – $62.00

Pinecone Cottage Tea House - Feasting on Flowers Afternoon Tea
2024-02-24 14:00 - 16:00 | IL
Celebrating the Use of Flowers in Cooking
As the bleak winter months drag on, we all need a little something to lift our spirits and put a smile on our faces and that’s where incorporating edible flowers and herbs into your cooking comes in. Not only do these botanicals make for whimsical and stunning dishes, but they also enhance the flavor. So why not brighten up your Valentine’s Month with this colorful and flavorful Feasting on Flowers Afternoon Tea?
Chef Pam
Afternoon Tea Served by Reservation Only
Age Requirement 13 yrs +
Three Course Prix Fixe Afternoon Tea | 57
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian or Vegan Options | 62
Price Includes 20% Gratuity
BYOB Wine or Beer | 10
Recommended Teas
Loose Tea – Elderflower-Orange-Rose
Beverage – Lavender Hot Cocoa | 5
Chocolate Layer Cake Tea Infused with Lavender Flowers
Teatail – Elderflower-Lemon | 7
Lemon Wintermint Tea Mixed with Pink Lemonade and Elderflower Syrup
Beginnings
Golden Curry Lentil Soup with Apples Served with Lavender-Blueberry Banana Bread
Savories and PineScones
Lavender Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli
Caper Egg Salad with Rose Harisa Ribbon Tea Sandwich
Beet Root Hummus-Chevre Tea Sandwich
Botanical Green Savory Tart
Apricot-White Chocolate-Chamomile PineScone with Mascarpone Devon Crème
and Strawberry Preserves
Sweet Endings
Rose-Pistachio Bar
Lavender Devil’s Food Cake with Chocolate Lavender Frosting
Edible Flower Shortbread with Lemon Zest
Pinecone Cottage Weekend Afternoon Tea and Teatorial Policy
Pinecone Cottage is now taking reservations for Weekend Afternoon Tea and Teatorials on our website. For Weekend Afternoon Tea or Teatorials, using the reservations tab, make a date and time selection, to conveniently purchase your tickets through your PayPal account or as a guest. Call 630.963.9130 for Weekday Afternoon Tea reservations.
Please register and pay for Teatorials one week in advance to help ensure it will be held as scheduled. Your registration is a commitment to attend, and fees are non-refundable. A minimum of four guests is required (not four in your party) in order to offer Teatorials and cancellations must be made at least five days prior to receiving credit for a future event, no exceptions. If you are unable to meet the cancellation deadline, you are welcome to send someone in your place. If Pinecone Cottage cancels the Teatorial, you will receive a full refund.
$57.00 – $62.00

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Two Way Street Coffee House - Country Western Jam
2024-02-24 14:00 - 16:00 | IL
It’s time to get together again and make music! Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 2-4 pm CT, Two Way Street Coffee House and Plank Road Folk Music Society will host another wonderful Country & Western Sing-around and you’re invited to sing and/or play along with us!

Led by Plank Road’s own Bob O’Hanlon, bring your voice and instrument, grab your cowboy boots and Stetson hat, and prepare for a good old time.

Please Donate! Your donations to Two Way Street Coffee House from our virtual participatory events help support these offerings as well as our Friday Night Livestream Concert Series! Visit
www.twowaystreet.org for more information.

Ballydoyle Presents Garage Band U
2024-02-24 15:00 - 19:00 | IL
About the Event

Garage Band U has some bands ready to rock the pub for your entertainment. Come on out for some great food and music!

Fair Game - Clue Edition Launch Party
2024-02-24 17:00 - 20:00 | IL
To celebrate the release of Ravnica: Clue Edition we are having a Launch Party come on in and play Ravnica: Clue Edition in groups of three – four players
Crack open packs, and step into the roles of Ravnica’s top detectives. Then use evidence to determine the killer, the scene of the crime, and the weapon in this Clue-inspired spin on Magic: The Gathering.
There are two ways to win: be the first to solve the mystery or be the last suspect standing.
All players will walk away with the cards they used to play the game, the winner gets the cards in the mystery folder and the clue themed shock land.
Seats are limited Click Here to reserve your seat today!

Ballydoyle Presents Scarlet Mountain
2024-02-24 21:00 | IL
About the Event

Scarlet Mountain is Chicago’s premiere Grateful Dead tribute band. Since 2006, their premise has been to faithfully recreate the live Grateful Dead musical experience! The band delivers set lists as performed by the Grateful Dead on some nights while on others they craft their own set lists from the Grateful Dead’s extensive catalog that includes both Grateful Dead original and covered songs. A few names off the long list of artists covered are Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Johnny Cash & The Rolling Stones.

Scarlet Mountain is comprised of seasoned musicians who have been playing in and around Chicago for over 30 years. Each member brings in their unique styles and experiences adding to the diversity of the music! During a Scarlet Mountain show you’ll hear rock, folks, blues, funk, reggae, jazz, R&B, and country!

Fair Game - Star Wars X-Wing Casual Meetup
2024-02-26 17:30 - 21:00 | IL
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Star Wars X-wing every Monday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.
There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2.There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult.

Play is most commonly the Standard format which involves 20 point, 6 obstacle, 60 minute games with scenarios. Please refer to the most up to date rule documents on atomicmassgames.com for more information.

If you have any questions, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server and our X-Wing Facebook group. You can also sign-up for X-Wing email updates here.

Tivoli Theatre - After Hours Film Society Presents 2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films
2024-02-26 19:30 | IL
CAST & CREW
A compilation of this year’s Academy Award contenders culled from 187 films that qualified for consideration.
The rating and running time will be determined shortly after the nominations are announced.

Oscars 2024: Breaking Down the Live Action Short Film Shortlist
Reviewed by Joey Moser | AwardsDaily
The short films categories can elude many fans of the Oscars. Most films do not get a wide, theatrical release, and, for a lot of awards season fans, the titles don’t become familiar until the shortlists are announced. Over the next few days, I will be taking a look at Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, and Documentary Short Subject to explore the themes and the individual races. Are there clear frontrunners, or should we prepare for a perplexing race?
Live Action Short Film is my favorite of the three categories, especially since the Academy tends to honor stories from all over the world. Death and grief are a prevalent theme through this year’s shortlisted films, but never fear! Each one is different than the last one, and it’s not a sobfest–there is a lot of joy in these stories. 187 films qualified for this year’s award, and there was a change in the voting that should change how this race shakes out, but more on that later. Let’s look at the predicted winners!
The After: Misan Harriman’s film has not left me since I saw the it back in August during HollyShorts, and I don’t want its message to ever leave my psyche. Anchored by a beautiful, vulnerable performance from David Oyelowo, it teaches or reminds us that we can all pick up the pieces, no matter how much has been destroyed.
Invincible: If you had the chance to honor a childhood friend’s memory, what would you say? Director Vincent René-Lortie looks back at a friend he knew growing up, but never shies away from our inability to handle a young man’s battle with his own mental health. As Marc-Antoine Bernier, Léokim Beaumier-Lépine carries a lot on his shoulders, and he delivers a remarkably layered performance.
Knight of Fortune: We have spoken a lot about death and grief on this list, but I don’t think you’ve seen anything quite like Lasse Lyskjær Noer’s Knight of Fortune, an absurdist look at one man’s reluctance to start the grieving process. Sometimes we laugh when aren’t expecting to, but that helps with wading though our reactions to something serious or a shift in our lives. Noer’s film is marvelously balanced, and it never lets the emotions off the hook.
Red, White and Blue: I was not ready for the emotion that came from Nazrin Choudhury’s “Red, White and Blue,” a tightly-directed drama about one mother desperate to cross state lines to receive an abortion. There were numerous films about the hot-button topic that qualified through various film festivals, but Choudhury’s film will hit you like a ton of bricks.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: Wes Anderson’s Roald Dahl adaptation is a confection unto itself. With a dependable legion of Anderson collaborators (Benedict Cumberbatch, Ben Kingsley, Dev Patel, and more) it is certainly the most star-studded entry on the shortlist. The story (wonderful story, that is) is almost irrelevant, because Anderson makes this sucker move like crazy. Much like how Asteroid City had a lot of performers enacting stories, Henry Sugar’s set pieces move in and out as Cumberbatch and company tell the story of a wealthy bachelor who uses his vast inherited fortune to back his gambling habits.
Who Makes the Cut?
Things are a bit tricky right from the get-go. For the first time, the Academy is allowing everyone to vote in the nomination round when the members of the Short Films and Feature Animation, Directors, Producers and Writers Branches narrowed down the nominations previously. Would Almodóvar’s The Human Voice have landed a slot in the final five if voting was determined by everybody a few years ago? Normally, I would’ve said that Strange Way and Henry Sugar should consider their shortlist mentions as their prize since the Live Action Short category doesn’t always cater to big names or big stars.
This year, I would reconsider that with Henry Sugar having the edge. When I attended the In Conversation with… series and Almodóvar’s film screened, some people mentioned to me that they were more thrilled by the Q&A than the film itself, despite loving the chemistry between Hawk and Pascal and loving the visuals. Is that the general consensus? If Anderson’s film wins the “battle of the super-famous directors,” that could mean that Netflix has two films in the race for the first time. Harriman’s “The After” is one of the most high-profile shorts of the entire year, so I have a hard time seeing that film miss.
Ehsas’ “Yellow” feels perfect for a nomination here. If you follow the Live Action Short Film race every year, there is something about it that feels like it will resonate with voters. There is a running, not-so-serious-joke-but-kind-of-serious-joke that sometimes voters will vote based just on the title? If we apply that to this first round (a lot of people say that in reference to selecting a winner), people might vote for Red, White and Blue when they see it on the ballot. That’s not to be reductive–they will also vote for it, because of Choudhury’s construction and emotional wallop of a story.
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With Live Action Short Film particularly, the Academy likes a good story, so it will be interesting to see how the group as a whole selects their five with such a strong list. Will multiple films about death make it in? Will they gravitate to humor?

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Fair Game - Games Workshop Miniatures Night
2024-02-27 17:30 - 21:00 | IL
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Games Workshop every Tuesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.
There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2.There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult.
We will set-up the store for both Warhammer 40k 9th Edition and Warhammer Age of Sigmar 3rd Edition.
If you have any questions, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for Games Workshop email updates here.

Tivoli Theatre - The H Foundation Presents Comedy for Cancer Featuring a Comedic Conversation with Andy Richter
2024-02-29 18:00 - 22:30 | Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
The H Foundation will host its 6th Annual Comedy for Cancer at the Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre located at 5021 Highland Avenue in Downers Grove on Thursday, February 29. The fundraiser helps support basic science cancer research studies at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University and will feature a comedic conversation with comedian, writer and actor, Andy Richter. The event also features stand-up comedians Jim Flannigan and WGN TV’s Mike Toomey & Ana Belaval; renowned regional comics who perform regularly at comedy clubs in Chicago and across the country and have appeared nationally on network and cable TV. The evening will include emcee Andrea Darlas and Comedic Conversation host Steve Cochran.
The H Foundation is one of the top private nonprofit organizations in the nation dedicated to funding early-stage scientific research. The grassroots, volunteer-led organization has raised over $12 million for clinical studies that have leveraged over $250 million in additional grants based on breakthrough scientific discoveries. Many leading cancer experts cite early-stage research funding as crucial to the overall goal of curing a disease that affects 1 in 3 people.
Comedy for Cancer doors will open at 6 p.m. with an opening reception featuring delicious cuisine from local restaurants. The comedy program begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $75 per person and include lite bites from local restaurants. For more information visit The H Foundation website or the Facebook event page.

Ballydoyle Presents The Cast Union
2024-02-29 20:30 | IL
About the Event

The Cast Union is the latest live-performance project by Chicago-Area music veterans Steve Haraburda and Scott Newton. A Cast Union show features material from artists such as The Eagles, Tom Petty, The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones, and other favorite rock classics.

S'More & Brew with Pollyanna!
2024-03-01 16:00 - 22:00 | Orange & Brew, 1027 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Time to get the Orange & Brew campsite going with a Pollyanna Tap Takeover!
We’re going to be pouring some camping-inspired beers today, allowing you to check out the differences in Toasted Marshmallow Fun Size variants. We’ll also have Pollyanna’s annual Eisbock beer along with a hot poker available for caramel-izing the beer. And, as always, s’mores for the youngsters, and the young-at-heart!
We’ll add fresh draft as we get closer:
2024 Barrel-Aged Toasted Marshmallow Fun Size
2023 Barrel-Aged Toasted Marshmallow Fun Size
Most recent Toasted Marshmallow Fun Size
Jötunheimr Eisbock
Grab your flannels and mittens and let’s have some fun!

Ballydoyle Presents Aidan O'Toole
2024-03-01 17:00 - 19:00 | IL
Join Ballydoyle as they welcome Aidan O’Toole.

Fair Game - FNM - Magic the Gathering Casual Commander Night
2024-03-01 17:30 - 22:00 | IL
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Friday from 5:30 to 10:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.

There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $3. There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult.

There are no limitations on power level, but folks should bring decks designed for casual, multi-player play.

If you have any questions, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for Magic the Commander email updates here.

Fair Game - Star Wars Unlimited: Spark of Rebellion Prerelease
2024-03-01 18:00 - 22:00 | IL
Join us for a Star Wars: Unlimited prerelease event at Fair Game. Journey into a galaxy far far away and be among the first to play the new Star Wars: Unlimited trading card game from Fantasy Flight Games. Each player will receive a prerelease kit with 6 booster packs for crafting your deck, and a chance to win exclusive promo cards, booster packs, and other exciting prizes.
We will have staff members on hand to help you learn the ropes as you jump into this exciting new game filled with strategic game play and interstellar fun. Seats are limited do make sure you reserve your spot now and be part of this exclusive launch event!
Seats are limited click here to reserve your seat now!

Two Way Street Coffee House - Jessica Smucker
2024-03-01 20:00 | IL
Two Way Street Coffee House is Chicagoland’s most beloved folk and acoustic music venue, presenting weekly concerts and community events for over 50 years! The show starts at 8pm (CST) and the doors open at 7:30pm. (Suggested donation $10). We will also host this concert virtually. You may access the live stream on www.twowaystreet.org, on our Facebook page, or on our YouTube channel.
On Friday, March 1, 2024, Two Way Street Coffee House Friday Night Concert Series presents Jessica Smucker.
Jessica Smucker believes that the best way to change the world is to channel our pain into connection. Her songs have a way of reaching deeply into people’s souls and inviting the kind of reflection that feels both reassuring and unsettling. Wrapped in catchy melodies, her lyrics appear simple and relatable on the surface, but each listen will uncover more hidden pockets of nuance. She’s the kind of writer and performer who can lull a noisy room into a hush with a single line.
Based in Lancaster, PA, Jessica was raised in the Mennonite faith tradition by a family full of storytellers, activists, adventurers, and pranksters. She has toured nationwide and performs regularly throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S. Her discography spans from 2008-2022 and includes two EPs and three full-length albums. Between the summers of 2021-2022 she released five more singles, including synth-pop anthems “Dinosaurs,” “Rose of Jericho,” and “Phoenix,” and piano ballads “Stones to Throw” and “War of Attrition.” Her fourth studio album is planned for release in 2024.
Jessica has won or placed in several national songwriting contests including SolarFest’s Singer/Songwriter Showcase Competition, the Connecticut Folk Festival Song Competition, and the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. In her life beyond music, Jessica is a published poet and essayist, a social justice warrior, a freakishly good Scrabble player, and mother to two of the smartest people she’s ever met in real life!
If you can’t join us in person, you can still tune in virtually to catch the show! Make your donation HERE to Jessica. Visit www.twowaystreet.org for more information.

Ballydoyle Presents Terrapin Flyer
2024-03-01 21:00 | IL
About the Event

Tickets -> https://ballydoylepub.ticketleap.com/terrapin-flyer–the-ballydoyle-pub/

For the past 25 years, Terrapin Flyer has been touring with the finest in the Grateful Dead community of musicians and has become a fixture of the national music scene, playing regularly at venues around the country and appearing at music festivals. The band has a dedicated following among fans of the Grateful Dead and other jam bands and is known for their authentic interpretations of rare and classic Dead songs. Over the years, Terrapin Flyer has toured with many notable musicians, including Melvin Seals from the Jerry Garcia Band, Vince Welnick, Tom Constanten from the Grateful Dead and many other Dead-related musicians. Overall, Terrapin Flyer is a talented and highly regarded band that has made a significant impact on the national music scene.
