On Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 1 pm to 4 pm, at 3509 through 3521 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653. The Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop, The Black Star Project as well as This is Life, NFP will team up to create a unique day celebrating the spirit of family, fun, entertainment, excitement and education for the 3rd year.
This is Life, NFP our returning key sponsor who will distribute over 100 coats, candy and essential items as well as provide 50 free hair cuts for Youth. You may have seen the This Is Life Organization on the move in Illinois as well as in the Georgia regions pouring in to youth of all ages, encouraging the arts.
A separate registration is needed to receive the complimentary coat for your youth. https://www.thisislifechi.org/
Women and Health. Ladies I invite you out next Sunday 8/20/23 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm central time for a day of inspiration as we join together to TAKE CHARGE of our JOURNEY at the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop located at 3521 S King Dr in Chicago’s Bronzeville community for ElevateHER
hosted by health coach Rhonda Thomas and special guests.
1. Participate in stress management activities.
2. Discover health hacks.
3. Enjoy movement + Fitness Boosters.
4. Try tasty appetizers and more…
RSVP here. http://Rhonsway.com/ElevateHER
You are invited to experience the magic of Summertime Chi in Bronzeville this Friday.
Join us at Chicago's Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop at 3521 S. King Drive. Friday 8/11/23 from 5 pm to 9 pm for Bronzeville Summer Nights sponsored by QCDC.
ht theme with feature: Live DJ, poets, food vendors, games for adults and fun for all.
Come out and enjoy the sounds and tastes in Bronzeville while supporting our local businesses! Eat, Shop, & Explore ~ Bronzeville - Where Culture Lives.
Funtime is happening this Summer and Bronzeville Summer Nights is back in 2023!
And we are Trolley Stop #3.
Come out and enjoy live and in-person DJ Malik Shabazz spinning old school House Music as well as Old School Songs you would play in the house.
Network with business owners and service providers.
Shop with highlighted vendors including Liquid Dyet and local entrepreneurs.
Taste delicious bites and treats while supporting the Bronzeville Community.
Eat, Shop, & explore Making Candles, Body Scrubs, Adult Inspiration Keepsakes and Coloring for Adults.
Hosted by: State Representative Kam Buckner, Absolutely Anything Essential LLC., Liquid Dyet
This village themed family friendly celebration will offer live entertainment for both adults and youth alike inside of the theater space as well as outside in the front garden and rear lot areas. Local historians, visual and performing artists, crafters, as well as others from the Chicago land area will come to together to showcase their creative art depictions, share stories, and entertain attendees for this two-fold event to safely celebrate its significance of keeping the memory of emancipation for African Americans and the price of freedom for all Americans through American history in the forefront of our minds.
Bronzeville's Friday Night Live Open Mic Night hosted by FAM Entertainment Theater Company for those who love positive vibes only. Focusing on Achievement and Motivation through Entertainment in Chicago. March 24, 2023 theme is Women related. Tickets are $10 and can be found on eventbrite.
Finding something to do on Halloween 2022 for your little ones can be overwhelming.
On Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 2 pm to 5 pm the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop will team up once again with the Black Star Project and The Chicago Community Trust to create a unique Carnival style day celebrating the spirit of family, fun, entertainment, excitement and education.
Location: Absolutely Anything Essential, 3521 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653
Enjoy a live performance by singer and American Idol performer: Dr. Soul.
Enjoy our Kids Zone with Karaoke, Table top games and Face Painting.
Meet friendly characters.
Shop with Local Visiting Vendors
Enjoy Live Dramatic Edu-tainment
Give-A-Ways of prizes, raffles and essential items for adults and children.
$ Best Onsite Costume Contest for Youth.
Free food while supplies lasts.
Learn of Helpful Resources & Programs.
Free street and rear lot parking.
Positive vibes only. RSVP suggested.
The Grown Woman Tales: Planting Your Seed is a Chicago bonding event for women over 30 connecting to hear and tell stories based on the theme hosted at the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop.
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-grown-woman-tales-planting-your-seed-2022-tickets-291563944607
Community event alert. It takes a village to encourage the community join the Black Star Project for a day of celebration in honor of the late Phillip Jackson with live entertainment & furry friends, food, vendors, community awards, crafting, pumpkin decorating, book bag give away and more.
This Saturday 9.25.21 from 2 pm to 5 pm along the 35th and King Drive Corridor. Positive event. Bring the kids, friends or come solo.
Book readings by noted authors.
Drum excerpts
Live Jazz Band
Poetry Reading
Pet furry friends sponsored by the Live Stock Love Oasis
Shop w/visiting vendors
Pumpkin Decorating
Book bag give away sponsored by This is Life Org.
Community Award Ceremony
Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop
3521 S. King Drive, Chicago
Absolutely Anything Essential is a Small Black Owned Business & impactful M/WBE with its flagship gift shop in Chicag
