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International Festival of Life - Official, Chicago IL | Nearby Businesses


Union Park, 1501 West Randolph St, Downtown Chicago, West Loop
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 427-0266

The 25th Anniversary of the International Festival of Life, takes place Saturday-Tuesday, July 1st-4th, 2017 Independence week. It is dedicated to celebrating the humanity of all people.and showcase the best of Reggae, Caribbean, R&B, Gospel, African, Latin and other world music . The event allows cultural, educational and spiritual exchange through innovative programming and a marketplace format that highlights the global spectrum of entertainment, food, fine arts, crafts, small business and corporate communities. Two themes have been adapted to the International Festival of Life: “Bringing Nations Together” and “Living Together as One”.. It is now affectionately called "The Carnival Nations"

Arts and Entertainment Near International Festival of Life - Official

City Winery Chicago
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
1200 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 733-9463

Once a refrigerated food distribution warehouse, City Winery Chicago has transformed a 1911 building into a haven for those who are passionate about wine, music and culinary arts. Built with re-used material, such as the original wood beams, masonry and brick, this fully functional winery, restaurant and concert venue has become a focal point of West Loop nightlife. City Winery hosts wine making classes, wine dinners and tastings, intimate music concerts, private events and offers shared plates dining. A patio is open during the summer months. City Winery Chicago was honored with a 2013 vision award by the Urban Land Institute Chicago, attributed to a unique design and adaptive re-use of the 33,000 square foot, 100-year old building. City Winery has locations in NYC, Chicago, Nashville, and Atlanta.

Westend Bar & Grill
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
1326 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60607-1932

(312) 981-7100

Pitchfork Music Festival
Distance: 0.0 mi Competitive Analysis
1501 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607

The independently run Pitchfork Music Festival has consistently proven to be one of the most welcoming, comfortable, reasonably priced and rewarding weekends of music around. In addition to its musical offerings, the event features a wide array of other activities for its 50,000 attendees of all ages from 45 states and 26 countries. With 50 individual vendors, as well as specialty fairs, the fest not only supports local businesses and economy, but also promotes the Chicago arts community as a whole.

Music Garage Chicago
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
345 N Loomis St
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 997-1972

HOURLY STUDIOS - 11 Total - Starts at $5/hour/person* - BACKLINE INCLUDED - Backline Provided: Drums, Cymbals, Bass Amp, Guitar Amps, Mics, PA - $5/hour Instrument Rental: Keyboard, Guitar, Bass, etc. - Free WiFi - Vending Machines - Use our gear or bring your own - Birch Walls, Custom Acoustic Treatment, Drum Risers, etc. *Starts at $5/person/hour for bands, $10 solo rehearsal on weekdays *$6/person/hour all day on Saturday and Sunday MONTHLY STUDIOS - 104 Total (24-7 Access) - Private or Shared Rooms - Unequipped - Private Rooms: $500-$1500/month - Shared Band Rooms: $375-500/month/share - Shared Solo Musician Rooms: $195/month/share (drummers, guitarists, pianists, horn players, etc) - Auralex acoustic treatment, custom acoustic baffles, bass traps, etc. available on request - ENVIRONMENT: HVAC, Wired High-Speed Comcast Internet, 32 Electrical Outlets & Breaker - SECURITY: Key-Code Entry, Mul-T-Lock Deadbolts, 36 Cameras In & Out PRIVATE SHOWCASE ROOM / TOURING ARTISTS* / PRIVATE EVENT SPACE - 1000 sq ft Live Room - 400 sq ft Control Room - Large Band Rehearsals, CD Listening Parties, Private Events - $50/hour (4-Hour Minimum) - $275 12-Hour Lockout - $550 24-Hour Lockout *Clients Include: Smashing Pumpkins, Sting, Jennifer Hudson, Black Crowes, Van Morrison, John Mayer, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, etc.

Room 1520
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
1520 W Fulton St
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 952-1520

Pitchfork Music Festival
Distance: 0.0 mi Competitive Analysis
1501 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607

(866) 468-3401

Billy Goat Tavern And Grill Chicago
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
1535 W. Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60607

City Winery
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
1200 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607

3127339463

Randolph Street Market
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
1340 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607

O'Connor Casting
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
1219 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 226-9112

David O’Connor is celebrating his 25th year of casting and opened O’Connor Casting Company in 1993. Having cast thousands of projects, we are proud of our expertise in finding quality talent in the Chicagoland area. Over 7,500 projects and well over 30,000 roles have been cast. Our roster consists of a steady stream of Television, Film, Commercial, Voice-Over, Industrial, & Print which has created a demand for a larger space. We recently purchased a nearby building to accommodate more sessions and expand our reality television/real people division as well as focus on our passion for film and episodic television. Directors, Ad Creatives and Producers from all markets come to us weekly for their national campaign searches. Like LA and NY, we offer immediate review with Internet posting as well as in-house videoconferencing for callbacks, which can save travel time and costs. We are also bi-lingual and have cast many Spanish-speaking projects. Let O'Connor Casting Company facilitate and ease your projects by providing quality casting with a professional, thorough, and creative style.

Revel
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
1215 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607

Union Park - Chicago Park District
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
1501 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60606

(312) 746-5494

Transit Night Club
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60607

Bailey Auditorium
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
1340 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 421-1010

BarSiete
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
1431 W. Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60607

Studio Vault Recording & Media
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
345 N Loomis St
Chicago, IL 60607

Imperio Night Club Chicago
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
1645 W. Jackson
Chicago, IL 60612-3276

(773) 366-9855

Wiggle Room Chicago
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
1200 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 733-9463

Event Creative
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
219 N Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 327-0111

CHIRP Record Fair
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
1340 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607

Arts and Entertainment Near International Festival of Life - Official

Bottom Lounge
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
1375 W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 666-6775

Bottom Lounge is a music venue. Bottom Lounge is a restaurant and bar that specializes in American fare, craft beers and small batch whiskey. Bottom Lounge is an event space available for corporate movies, private parties and weddings. Bottom Lounge is a great time. Our restaurant is open Wednesday-Sunday. The restaurant is only open on Mondays and Tuesdays for all confirmed performances in the music room and Blackhawks home games.

Salsa Bachata Fridays at Evil Olive
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
1551 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622

(773) 276-7582

Evil Olive 1551 W. Division (Division & Ashland) Bachata Fridays! presents: 9p: Bachata & Salsa lesson by Kipfrom Latin Street Dance Academy! Dj El Papichulo & DJ Luis Rollin' Rivera spin Salsa, Bachata & Tropical beats on the main room! Dj Dwight Burr spins 100% Bachata at the back lounge from 11:30p-2a. Free parking after 9p Drink Specials! TBA $8.00 at door. VIS enter Free all night! 21 & Over -Complimentary Dance lesson @ 9p by Kip from Latin Street Dance Academy! -DJ's and Live Bands -Two Rooms. Featuring the Bachata Lounge spinning 100% Bachata all night long Drink Specials: Bachata-rita (Giant Tropical Margarita) $12

FultonMarket Gallery
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
319 N Justine St
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 810-5690

Poison Oath Prints
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
752 Asbury Dr
Chicago, IL 60290

(630) 800-9648

Major Quality Recording
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
345 N Loomis St
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 401-5471

Music Garage Chicago
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
345 N Loomis St
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 997-1972

HOURLY STUDIOS - 11 Total - Starts at $5/hour/person* - BACKLINE INCLUDED - Backline Provided: Drums, Cymbals, Bass Amp, Guitar Amps, Mics, PA - $5/hour Instrument Rental: Keyboard, Guitar, Bass, etc. - Free WiFi - Vending Machines - Use our gear or bring your own - Birch Walls, Custom Acoustic Treatment, Drum Risers, etc. *Starts at $5/person/hour for bands, $10 solo rehearsal on weekdays *$6/person/hour all day on Saturday and Sunday MONTHLY STUDIOS - 104 Total (24-7 Access) - Private or Shared Rooms - Unequipped - Private Rooms: $500-$1500/month - Shared Band Rooms: $375-500/month/share - Shared Solo Musician Rooms: $195/month/share (drummers, guitarists, pianists, horn players, etc) - Auralex acoustic treatment, custom acoustic baffles, bass traps, etc. available on request - ENVIRONMENT: HVAC, Wired High-Speed Comcast Internet, 32 Electrical Outlets & Breaker - SECURITY: Key-Code Entry, Mul-T-Lock Deadbolts, 36 Cameras In & Out PRIVATE SHOWCASE ROOM / TOURING ARTISTS* / PRIVATE EVENT SPACE - 1000 sq ft Live Room - 400 sq ft Control Room - Large Band Rehearsals, CD Listening Parties, Private Events - $50/hour (4-Hour Minimum) - $275 12-Hour Lockout - $550 24-Hour Lockout *Clients Include: Smashing Pumpkins, Sting, Jennifer Hudson, Black Crowes, Van Morrison, John Mayer, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, etc.

Ignite Glass Studios
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
401 N Armour St
Chicago, IL 60642

(312) 465-2389

Ignite Glass Studios is a state-of-the-art glass studio and educational and events facility. Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Ignite Glass Studios welcomes all ages and skill levels to experience the art and magic of glassblowing. Ignite Glass Studios offers glassblowing and kilnforming classes, workshops, demonstrations, team-building activities, professional bench rentals, and an artists’ gallery. By night, Ignite’s workroom is transformed into flexible work room offering a unique venue for private, corporate and community events. The space includes a 5,788 square foot room adjacent to and interactive with the glassblowing studio that can accommodate 220-seated guests, as well as an outdoor garden, rooftop deck, and a conference room. This one-of-a-kind facility is an ideal space for any special event. Whether you are looking for a memorable space for a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, or birthday party or an inspiring venue to engage your business clients or colleagues, Ignite Glass Studios can accommodate your needs and will exceed your expectations.

O'Connor Casting
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
1219 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 226-9112

David O’Connor is celebrating his 25th year of casting and opened O’Connor Casting Company in 1993. Having cast thousands of projects, we are proud of our expertise in finding quality talent in the Chicagoland area. Over 7,500 projects and well over 30,000 roles have been cast. Our roster consists of a steady stream of Television, Film, Commercial, Voice-Over, Industrial, & Print which has created a demand for a larger space. We recently purchased a nearby building to accommodate more sessions and expand our reality television/real people division as well as focus on our passion for film and episodic television. Directors, Ad Creatives and Producers from all markets come to us weekly for their national campaign searches. Like LA and NY, we offer immediate review with Internet posting as well as in-house videoconferencing for callbacks, which can save travel time and costs. We are also bi-lingual and have cast many Spanish-speaking projects. Let O'Connor Casting Company facilitate and ease your projects by providing quality casting with a professional, thorough, and creative style.

Wiggle Room Chicago
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
1200 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 733-9463

City Winery Chicago
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
1200 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 733-9463

Once a refrigerated food distribution warehouse, City Winery Chicago has transformed a 1911 building into a haven for those who are passionate about wine, music and culinary arts. Built with re-used material, such as the original wood beams, masonry and brick, this fully functional winery, restaurant and concert venue has become a focal point of West Loop nightlife. City Winery hosts wine making classes, wine dinners and tastings, intimate music concerts, private events and offers shared plates dining. A patio is open during the summer months. City Winery Chicago was honored with a 2013 vision award by the Urban Land Institute Chicago, attributed to a unique design and adaptive re-use of the 33,000 square foot, 100-year old building. City Winery has locations in NYC, Chicago, Nashville, and Atlanta.

Italian Expo
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
1651 W Hubbard St
Chicago, IL 60622

(312) 488-1028

Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance & Performance
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
210 N Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 733-2623

Latin Rhythms is Chicago's premier academy for learning all Latin styles of dance like salsa, mambo, cha cha, bachata and kizomba. At Latin Rhythms, we pride ourselves on our team of certified instructors, our talented and artistic dance companies and teams, and our unique 4,500-sq.-ft. event rental space in Chicago's West Loop. Join us today for a week of free salsa lessons.

What's Funny Comedy
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
1164 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60607

(866) 707-2935

Madd Science Print Lab
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
1845 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 929-2500

Madd Science Print Lab is a full service screen print lab located in Chicago. We offer fast turn around times, great customer service and design in house. Call us at 312-929-2500 or email us at [email protected] to place your order today.

Pure Pole Sexy Dance Fitness
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
9208 S Cottage
Chicago, IL 60607

Platform Studios Chicago
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
1821 W Hubbard St
Chicago, IL 60622

Platform Studios is a working artist's studio offering figure drawing classes Wednesday and Thursday 7-9:30 pm. Live, nude model, starting with 1-minute gesture poses, then progressing to 5 and ten minute poses. The remainder of the class will feature two medium length and one long pose. Just bring your drawing materials and we supply the rest! Just $10/ class and always just drop-in. No sign-up is needed. Below are links to the resident artists of Platform Studios Chicago. www.platformchicago.com www.trevoroneil.com www.michaelobriant.com www. www.markverwoerdt.net www.Nickalas.com http://www.angierenfro.com http://amandakelleysmith.com/home.html http://someofmydrawings.wordpress.com http://www.mattjohnsonstudio.com http://sites.google.com/site/markyeedesign/home http://danmacdonaldstudios.org www.markverwoerdt.com http://angierenfro.com http://chicagoartistscoalition.collectrium.com/artists/134236/

Fulton Street Collective
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
1821 W Hubbard St
Chicago, IL 60622

(773) 852-2481

Fulton Street Collective is dedicated to the development of artists and the artistic community. Through private and shared studios, exhibition space, diverse public programs and performances, FSC creates an environment that incubates artistic vision and provides access to necessary tools and resources to help artists thrive.

The Painted Lady Tattoos
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
123 E Main St
Chicago, IL 41652

(614) 614-3562

Figurative Illustration Workshop
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
1821 W Hubbard St
Chicago, IL 60622

(773) 677-1022