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curious about pickleball but not sure where to start? this beginner-friendly, 3-part series is designed to help you learn the game, build confidence, and meet new people along the way. each session breaks pickleball down into simple, approachable steps. we’ll cover rules, scoring, basic shots, and on-court movement, then ease into guided gameplay so you can actually practice what you learn. no experience required and no pressure to be good. this series is perfect if you’ve never played before, have played once or twice and felt confused, or just want a low-stress way to get active and social. expect light instruction, lots of reps, encouragement, and good vibes. come solo or with friends. by the end of the series, you’ll feel comfortable jumping into casual games and saying yes the next time someone invites you to play. what to expect beginner-focused instruction each session guided drills and friendly gameplay a welcoming, social environment light movement and a fun sweat what to bring athletic clothes and sneakers water a good attitude paddles provided if needed. limited spots to keep things comfortable and hands-on. let’s learn pickleball together.
join us for game night every Monday at Duffy's! we've got a curated collection of fun easy-to-learn games that allow you to make friends over friendly competition coming solo? we've got you covered! we'll set you up with games and fun players to enjoy the night with. see you there!
happy hour salsa at the old post office happy hour salsa is a relaxed after-work social designed to help you unwind, move your body, and do something fun without committing your whole night. we’ll start with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson from 5–5:45pm . no experience or partner needed. after the lesson, the space opens into an open social dance for anyone and everyone. the event is free to attend and hosted at the iconic Old Post Office , featuring beautiful flooring, soaring ceilings, a riverside patio, and food and drinks available from Snorkelbox . come solo, bring coworkers, or meet friends there.
Overview 3 part cumbia workshop (+ a 4th event that's a dance social) for people who are serious about learning how to dance Cumbia Workshop Series — PLEASE READ 💃 Your ticket includes: • All 3 parts of our progressive cumbia workshop • 1 social dance night at Epiphany • A full month of dancing, practice, community, and real progress • One ticket covers everything — no add-ons needed This is a true progressive series — each class intentionally builds on the last so you actually grow week to week. Classes are advanced-beginner to low-intermediate friendly. (If you're brand-new, our regular socials are beginner-friendly!) SCHEDULE Thursday 2/5 Thursday 2/12 Wednesday (Social) 2/18 Thursday 2/19 East Studio – Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 3rd Floor How to find us: Enter through the main Southport entrance. Take the stairs or elevator to the 3rd floor. Walk down the hall, turn right, then right again through the single glass door. East Studio will be on your left, just north of the Music Room. INCLUDED SOCIAL — Wednesday, 2/18 Epiphany Center for the Arts 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL This is a full cumbia social with the wider Chicago dance community. It’s scheduled perfectly between Parts 2 and 3 so you can practice everything you’ve learned. WHY THIS WORKSHOP IS WORTH IT • You actually improve. Most classes teach random patterns each week. This workshop is intentionally structured so you build rhythm, timing, connection, and usable partnerwork. • You won’t feel lost. We keep the level consistent and the pacing supportive. Everyone’s here to learn — not judge. • You build a dance crew. Three classes + a social = a built-in community. People make real friends in these workshops. • You get real-world practice. The included Epiphany social gives you a perfect chance to try your skills in a welcoming, lively environment. • It’s an insane value. Three classes + one social + multiple instructors + structured progression… This would normally run $150–$250 elsewhere. We keep it accessible so Chicago can dance. WHO THIS IS FOR • People who want to level up their cumbia • Anyone who can keep a beat and wants structure + real progress • Dancers who want confidence for Cumbia on a School Night WHO THIS IS NOT FOR • Someone looking for a one-time “try it once” class — this is a progressive workshop
looking for your game night crew? this is the place to start. we're kicking the night off with a low-pressure icebreaker game. from there, you’ll rotate through a selection of easy-to-learn, fun-to-play party games, playing two different games with two different groups to keep things social, active, and engaging. then open play begins, and the night transitions into our classic game night experience. mix, match, and play whatever you’d like from our curated collection of approachable games designed to spark friendly competition and conversation. whether you’re new to board games or just new to chicago, this night is built for meeting new people and making friends. check-in begins at 6:15 pm, speed friending starts at 6:30 pm. open play kicks off at 7:30. see you there 🎲
join us for game night every Monday at Duffy's! we've got a curated collection of fun easy-to-learn games that allow you to make friends over friendly competition coming solo? we've got you covered! we'll set you up with games and fun players to enjoy the night with. see you there! this game night follows our first ever game night shuffle mixer! mix and match with new people before our usual open play game night begins. check out the shuffle mixer in our event feed for more details.
Overview 3 part bachata workshop (+ a 4th event that's a dance social) for people who are serious about learning how to dance Bachata Workshop Series — PLEASE READ 💃 Your ticket includes: • All 3 parts of our progressive bachata workshop • 1 social dance night at Epiphany • A full month of dancing, practice, community, and real progress • One ticket covers everything — no add-ons needed This is a true progressive series — each class intentionally builds on the last so you actually grow week to week. Classes are advanced-beginner to low-intermediate friendly. (If you're brand-new, our regular socials are beginner-friendly!) SCHEDULE Tuesday 2/10 Tuesday 2/17 Wednesday (Social) 2/18 Tuesday 2/24 East Studio – Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 3rd Floor How to find us: Enter through the main Southport entrance. Take the stairs or elevator to the 3rd floor. Walk down the hall, turn right, then right again through the single glass door. East Studio will be on your left, just north of the Music Room. INCLUDED SOCIAL — Wednesday, 2/18 Epiphany Center for the Arts 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL This is a full bachata social with the wider Chicago dance community. It’s scheduled perfectly between Parts 2 and 3 so you can practice everything you’ve learned. WHY THIS WORKSHOP IS WORTH IT • You actually improve. Most classes teach random patterns each week. This workshop is intentionally structured so you build rhythm, timing, connection, and usable partnerwork. • You won’t feel lost. We keep the level consistent and the pacing supportive. Everyone’s here to learn — not judge. • You build a dance crew. Three classes + a social = a built-in community. People make real friends in these workshops. • You get real-world practice. The included Epiphany social gives you a perfect chance to try your skills in a welcoming, lively environment. • It’s an insane value. Three classes + one social + multiple instructors + structured progression… This would normally run $150–$250 elsewhere. We keep it accessible so Chicago can dance. WHO THIS IS FOR • People who want to level up their bachata • Anyone who can keep a beat and wants structure + real progress • Dancers who want confidence for Bachata on a School Night WHO THIS IS NOT FOR • Someone looking for a one-time “try it once” class — this is a progressive workshop
love at first slice: a chicago singles night (ages 24–34) lou malnati’s and let’s do fun things chicago are hosting a fun, low-pressure singles night for ages 24–34, featuring complimentary heart-shaped deep dish pizza and a soft drink with your ticket. the evening combines structured speed dating with curated group matching, offering both intentional introductions and relaxed, social conversation. before the event, guests complete a short interest-based questionnaire to help guide meaningful matches. you’ll start with quick speed dating rounds, then transition into small curated groups to continue connecting over pizza in a welcoming, social setting. spots are limited.
Overview 3 part cumbia workshop (+ a 4th event that's a dance social) for people who are serious about learning how to dance Cumbia Workshop Series — PLEASE READ 💃 Your ticket includes: • All 3 parts of our progressive cumbia workshop • 1 social dance night at Epiphany • A full month of dancing, practice, community, and real progress • One ticket covers everything — no add-ons needed This is a true progressive series — each class intentionally builds on the last so you actually grow week to week. Classes are advanced-beginner to low-intermediate friendly. (If you're brand-new, our regular socials are beginner-friendly!) SCHEDULE Thursday 2/5 Thursday 2/12 Wednesday (Social) 2/18 Thursday 2/19 East Studio – Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 3rd Floor How to find us: Enter through the main Southport entrance. Take the stairs or elevator to the 3rd floor. Walk down the hall, turn right, then right again through the single glass door. East Studio will be on your left, just north of the Music Room. INCLUDED SOCIAL — Wednesday, 2/18 Epiphany Center for the Arts 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL This is a full cumbia social with the wider Chicago dance community. It’s scheduled perfectly between Parts 2 and 3 so you can practice everything you’ve learned. WHY THIS WORKSHOP IS WORTH IT • You actually improve. Most classes teach random patterns each week. This workshop is intentionally structured so you build rhythm, timing, connection, and usable partnerwork. • You won’t feel lost. We keep the level consistent and the pacing supportive. Everyone’s here to learn — not judge. • You build a dance crew. Three classes + a social = a built-in community. People make real friends in these workshops. • You get real-world practice. The included Epiphany social gives you a perfect chance to try your skills in a welcoming, lively environment. • It’s an insane value. Three classes + one social + multiple instructors + structured progression… This would normally run $150–$250 elsewhere. We keep it accessible so Chicago can dance. WHO THIS IS FOR • People who want to level up their cumbia • Anyone who can keep a beat and wants structure + real progress • Dancers who want confidence for Cumbia on a School Night WHO THIS IS NOT FOR • Someone looking for a one-time “try it once” class — this is a progressive workshop
join us for game night every Monday at Duffy's! we've got a curated collection of fun easy-to-learn games that allow you to make friends over friendly competition coming solo? we've got you covered! we'll set you up with games and fun players to enjoy the night with. see you there!
get a little more connected and a little more cultured by visiting the museum of contemporary art with us 🖼️ we’ll meet at 5:45 outside of the museum, then we’ll split off on a photo scavenger hunt at 6:00 sharp 📸 you’ll leave the night with new memories and a full camera roll. come with friends or come solo and we’ll pair you with new fun people! see you there 🫶🏻 after party link coming soon 🥂 **these are the instructions to get your free ticket!** click here and read below choose the date 2/17 > select "chicago resident" > select 6:00 timeslot > select quantity of tickets > checkout as guest or create an account and list your chicago address as per their website, they may check Illinois IDs upon entry to confirm residency
Overview 3 part bachata workshop (+ a 4th event that's a dance social) for people who are serious about learning how to dance Bachata Workshop Series — PLEASE READ 💃 Your ticket includes: • All 3 parts of our progressive bachata workshop • 1 social dance night at Epiphany • A full month of dancing, practice, community, and real progress • One ticket covers everything — no add-ons needed This is a true progressive series — each class intentionally builds on the last so you actually grow week to week. Classes are advanced-beginner to low-intermediate friendly. (If you're brand-new, our regular socials are beginner-friendly!) SCHEDULE Tuesday 2/10 Tuesday 2/17 Wednesday (Social) 2/18 Tuesday 2/24 East Studio – Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 3rd Floor How to find us: Enter through the main Southport entrance. Take the stairs or elevator to the 3rd floor. Walk down the hall, turn right, then right again through the single glass door. East Studio will be on your left, just north of the Music Room. INCLUDED SOCIAL — Wednesday, 2/18 Epiphany Center for the Arts 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL This is a full bachata social with the wider Chicago dance community. It’s scheduled perfectly between Parts 2 and 3 so you can practice everything you’ve learned. WHY THIS WORKSHOP IS WORTH IT • You actually improve. Most classes teach random patterns each week. This workshop is intentionally structured so you build rhythm, timing, connection, and usable partnerwork. • You won’t feel lost. We keep the level consistent and the pacing supportive. Everyone’s here to learn — not judge. • You build a dance crew. Three classes + a social = a built-in community. People make real friends in these workshops. • You get real-world practice. The included Epiphany social gives you a perfect chance to try your skills in a welcoming, lively environment. • It’s an insane value. Three classes + one social + multiple instructors + structured progression… This would normally run $150–$250 elsewhere. We keep it accessible so Chicago can dance. WHO THIS IS FOR • People who want to level up their bachata • Anyone who can keep a beat and wants structure + real progress • Dancers who want confidence for Bachata on a School Night WHO THIS IS NOT FOR • Someone looking for a one-time “try it once” class — this is a progressive workshop
Bachata on a School Night Date: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 Doors & Showtime : 7:00PM Tickets : Early Bird - $5 (First 25 tickets) | Advanced - $10 | Day of Show - $15 ‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door About: 💃 Bachata on a School Night (21+) A school night has never felt like this. We’re taking over Epiphany Center for the Arts—a historic West Loop church with vaulted ceilings, stained glass, and cathedral acoustics—and turning it into Chicago’s largest bachata floor. ✨ Here’s the plan: 7:00 PM sharp – Beginner-friendly bachata lesson under the arches (no partner needed) After the lesson – Open floor with bachata, salsa, and Latin beats until late Cocktails, high ceilings, and room for hundreds to move like tomorrow’s canceled 📍 Epiphany Center for the Arts (West Loop) ⏰ Lesson at 7 | Dancing after 🎟 21+ only This is a 21+ event.
Overview 3 part cumbia workshop (+ a 4th event that's a dance social) for people who are serious about learning how to dance Cumbia Workshop Series — PLEASE READ 💃 Your ticket includes: • All 3 parts of our progressive cumbia workshop • 1 social dance night at Epiphany • A full month of dancing, practice, community, and real progress • One ticket covers everything — no add-ons needed This is a true progressive series — each class intentionally builds on the last so you actually grow week to week. Classes are advanced-beginner to low-intermediate friendly. (If you're brand-new, our regular socials are beginner-friendly!) SCHEDULE Thursday 2/5 Thursday 2/12 Wednesday (Social) 2/18 Thursday 2/19 East Studio – Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 3rd Floor How to find us: Enter through the main Southport entrance. Take the stairs or elevator to the 3rd floor. Walk down the hall, turn right, then right again through the single glass door. East Studio will be on your left, just north of the Music Room. INCLUDED SOCIAL — Wednesday, 2/18 Epiphany Center for the Arts 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL This is a full cumbia social with the wider Chicago dance community. It’s scheduled perfectly between Parts 2 and 3 so you can practice everything you’ve learned. WHY THIS WORKSHOP IS WORTH IT • You actually improve. Most classes teach random patterns each week. This workshop is intentionally structured so you build rhythm, timing, connection, and usable partnerwork. • You won’t feel lost. We keep the level consistent and the pacing supportive. Everyone’s here to learn — not judge. • You build a dance crew. Three classes + a social = a built-in community. People make real friends in these workshops. • You get real-world practice. The included Epiphany social gives you a perfect chance to try your skills in a welcoming, lively environment. • It’s an insane value. Three classes + one social + multiple instructors + structured progression… This would normally run $150–$250 elsewhere. We keep it accessible so Chicago can dance. WHO THIS IS FOR • People who want to level up their cumbia • Anyone who can keep a beat and wants structure + real progress • Dancers who want confidence for Cumbia on a School Night WHO THIS IS NOT FOR • Someone looking for a one-time “try it once” class — this is a progressive workshop
love at first slice: a naperville singles night (ages 24–34) lou malnati’s and let’s do fun things chicago are hosting a fun, low-pressure singles night for ages 24–34, featuring complimentary heart-shaped deep dish pizza and a soft drink with your ticket. the evening combines structured speed dating with curated group matching, offering both intentional introductions and relaxed, social conversation. before the event, guests complete a short interest-based questionnaire to help guide meaningful matches. you’ll start with quick speed dating rounds, then transition into small curated groups to continue connecting over pizza in a welcoming, social setting. spots are limited.
join us for game night every Monday at Duffy's! we've got a curated collection of fun easy-to-learn games that allow you to make friends over friendly competition coming solo? we've got you covered! we'll set you up with games and fun players to enjoy the night with. see you there!
Overview 3 part bachata workshop (+ a 4th event that's a dance social) for people who are serious about learning how to dance Bachata Workshop Series — PLEASE READ 💃 Your ticket includes: • All 3 parts of our progressive bachata workshop • 1 social dance night at Epiphany • A full month of dancing, practice, community, and real progress • One ticket covers everything — no add-ons needed This is a true progressive series — each class intentionally builds on the last so you actually grow week to week. Classes are advanced-beginner to low-intermediate friendly. (If you're brand-new, our regular socials are beginner-friendly!) SCHEDULE Tuesday 2/10 Tuesday 2/17 Wednesday (Social) 2/18 Tuesday 2/24 East Studio – Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 3rd Floor How to find us: Enter through the main Southport entrance. Take the stairs or elevator to the 3rd floor. Walk down the hall, turn right, then right again through the single glass door. East Studio will be on your left, just north of the Music Room. INCLUDED SOCIAL — Wednesday, 2/18 Epiphany Center for the Arts 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL This is a full bachata social with the wider Chicago dance community. It’s scheduled perfectly between Parts 2 and 3 so you can practice everything you’ve learned. WHY THIS WORKSHOP IS WORTH IT • You actually improve. Most classes teach random patterns each week. This workshop is intentionally structured so you build rhythm, timing, connection, and usable partnerwork. • You won’t feel lost. We keep the level consistent and the pacing supportive. Everyone’s here to learn — not judge. • You build a dance crew. Three classes + a social = a built-in community. People make real friends in these workshops. • You get real-world practice. The included Epiphany social gives you a perfect chance to try your skills in a welcoming, lively environment. • It’s an insane value. Three classes + one social + multiple instructors + structured progression… This would normally run $150–$250 elsewhere. We keep it accessible so Chicago can dance. WHO THIS IS FOR • People who want to level up their bachata • Anyone who can keep a beat and wants structure + real progress • Dancers who want confidence for Bachata on a School Night WHO THIS IS NOT FOR • Someone looking for a one-time “try it once” class — this is a progressive workshop
cultured is a language-exchange mixer built around curiosity, culture, and conversation. when you arrive, you’ll get a passport and lanyard to customize with flags representing the languages you speak, the places you’ve been, and the ones you’re excited to learn more about. around the room, tables are marked by country, creating natural gathering points based on shared interest. this isn’t a class and it’s not about being fluent. say it wrong, that’s the point. the goal is to start conversations, learn through connection, and meet people who are genuinely curious about the world and each other. come curious. leave cultured.