Esquina Chicago

I own the jewelry shop next door, Nomadic Ant, and although I was not a comic book fanatic I was always happy to see the community gather around that corner. It was there since 1974, and when I decided to rent the space in June 2016 after they closed, I didn't really have a plan. I just didn't want to see something terrible take the place of what had been an iconic corner for so many people for so

03/20/2024

Movie & Music Lovers! You can join me at this event and get a discount on tickets using code { nomadic } for half off your entry! Join us in the Music Box Theater lounge before the show!

I attended last year and it was by far one of the best experiences I've had in this amazing theater! Don't miss it, Thursday April 4!

more info:
Access Contemporary Music
tickets:
https://acmusic.org/.../sound-of-silent-film-festival-2024/

10/28/2023

A walk through the This Is Aidan Piper and William Douglas Art Show show last night. The show will be up until November 11 Closing Night Party with another night to meet the artists and grab some works to take home!

Thanks to everyone who came out! And a big congratulations and thank yous to Aidan and Bill on their work and for sharing it with all of us!

05/01/2023

Featuring a myriad of mediums and styles from an array of Chicago’s most evocative creatives, the event will attempt to underscore the importance of being open and vulnerable and sharing in each other’s vulnerabilities. With our time, we hope both audience and artist will — through the sharing of their fragility — be able to commune in a way that strengthens the bonds they create as both individuals and a community.

tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/softfragile-tickets-616185927697?fbclid=PAAaYUo-YoviCJlObSx5wS2bDLFNmyZgqKp2cgDLWrE_vX9E4pa8mN_vw0aKg

04/19/2023

new esquina logo.
thanks to AJW.

check out the DJ lineup for RWF this Thursday:
https://esquinachicago.com/ =76068948;instance=20230420190000?popup=1

04/02/2023

Picture Day Art Market today til 4pm.

03/25/2023

Thanks to everyone who came out last night! Tyranny of Dave sounded soo soo sweet in the space with such a warm and welcoming crowd tuned in to the music and stories being shared.

Make sure you check the Esquina Chicago website for the next events, and get in touch if you have ideas for us or are interested in having an event in the space.

Also...look how cute that new fridge is back there!

02/22/2023

Travel Alert!
RSVP at bottom of the blog!

✈️Travel Talks with The Ant ✈️Travel Talks with The Ant

12/08/2022

Let's have a winter holiday party and play some records with friends! You are invited!

🎷🌲Shop Late Thursday | Last Weekend to visit store + Sunday at 6pm Sax Trio🎷🎷🎷🌲

12/16/2021

tonight!!!

🎷🌲Shop Late Thursday | Last Weekend to visit store + Sunday at 6pm Sax Trio🎷🎷🎷🌲 🎷🌲Shop Late Thursday | Last Weekend to visit store + Sunday at 6pm Sax Trio🎷🎷🎷🌲

12/10/2021

and now there are plants.

11/30/2021

This Thursday! 1st Thursdays at Esquina: Allen Moore and Kyle Gregory Price

11/20/2021

We will be in here tonight if you are in the area swing by.
And starting in December, every Thursday night!

07/13/2021

If you need some new vinyl we got you! Celebrate record store day everyday! We have SC2, SC, Justice Hill + some Al Tamper CDs at the shop. Support local musicians & venues! Support local record shops!

A new compilation album raises money for local music industry workers

06/16/2021

Join Quiet Pterodactyl at Esquina Chicago Friday night for the listening party, record sale and signing with musicians from both SituationChicago albums!

>> >>event details>> https://nomadicant.com/2021/06/16/14472/

A new compilation album raises money for local music industry workers The LP features tracks by Chicago artists.

06/10/2021

JUST ANNOUNCED:
Friday June 18 - Listening Party at Esquina with musicians from the new SituationChicago record brought to you by Quiet Pterodactyl.
Save the date, we'll have more details soon!