Learn, Apply, Win: The Entrepreneur Midweek Motivation Session on Grants & RFPs
Learn, Apply, Win: The Entrepreneur Midweek Motivation Session on Grants & RFPs
Hands-On Business Empowerment Workshop & Networking
Hosted at Absolutely Anything Essential | Facilitated by South Side Consulting
Why You Must Attend
Midweek is the perfect time to re-energize, reset, and refocus your business goals. This session is designed to give entrepreneurs and small business owners the practical tools and motivation to finish the year strong while preparing to dominate 2026.
Bronzeville's Art After Dark: The Summertime Wrap Up
Experience Art After Dark in Bronzeville on September 12, 2025! 5 pm to 8 pm. Join us at 3521 S. King Drive for a vibrant 21+ evening with live jazz, local artists, artisan vendors, drinks, and live Vision Board creations. Discover an unforgettable vision creating night. Free entry. Vendors welcome to apply. Don’t miss this premier Chicago end of summer art event! Hosted by FAM Entertainment Theater and Absolutely Anything Essential
Bronzeville's Art After Dark: The Heal Series for Grown Folks
Experience Art After Dark in Bronzeville on July 18, 2025! 5 pm to 9 pm. Join us at 3521 S. King Drive for a vibrant 21+ evening with live jazz, local artists, artisan vendors, food, drinks, and live art creation. Discover the best of Chicago’s art scene in one unforgettable night. Free entry. Vendors welcome. Don’t miss this premier Chicago summer art event! Hosted by FAM Entertainment Theater.
Love is Lit Bath & Body Werkz: A Pre-Valentine's Experience
Love is Lit Chicago: Bath and Body Werkz Saturday Edition. Make your own soaps, body scrubs or lip balms. Perfect as a pre-valentines day experience. Classes are held at 3 pm and 6 pm. Absolutely Anything Essential, is located at 3521 S. King Drive. Chicago, IL 60653. Email Absolutely Anything Essential for more information and to book your Saturday class.
Love is Lit Bath & Body Werkz: A Mid-Day Experience
Love is Lit Chicago: Bath and Body Werkz Edition. Make your own soaps, body scrubs or lip balms. Perfect as a pre-valentines day experience. Classes are held at 3 pm and 6 pm. Absolutely Anything Essential, is located at 3521 S. King Drive. Chicago, IL 60653. Email Absolutely Anything Essential for more information and to book your class.
Love is Lit Bath & Body Werkz
Love is Lit Chicago: Bath and Body Werkz Edition. Make your own soaps, body scrubs or lip balms. Perfect as a pre-valentines day experience. Classes are held at 11 am, 3 pm and 6 pm. Absolutely Anything Essential, is located at 3521 S. King Drive. Chicago, IL 60653. Email Absolutely Anything Essential for more information and to book your class.
Bronzeville Summer Nights Event at Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop
Join us for Bronzeville Summer Nights at Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop! Enjoy live music, creative workshops, unique shopping, and Adult Game Night. Discover local treasures and unwind with art, music, and community vibes on Friday July 12, 2024 from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Love is Lit: Create Together: Chicago Couples Vision Board Meet-Up
Embark on a heartwarming journey of connection and shared dreams at our exclusive Love is Lit: Create Together Couples-only Vision Board Meetup on Friday, February 9, 2024.
Ignite the sparks of creativity and togetherness as couples gather for an intimate evening of envisioning their future together. Against the backdrop of soft lights and romantic ambiance, each couple will craft a unique vision board, merging individual aspirations into a collective tapestry of shared goals, aspirations, and cherished moments.
We provide every thing you need for this special event which promises to deepen bonds, ignite conversations, and set the stage for a future filled with love and aligned ambitions.
Join us for an enchanting evening of creativity, connection, and the celebration of love as you craft a visual testament to your shared journey ahead.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Text Couples Vision Board to 312.835.2771 ro reserve your seats by February 7, 2024.
Free rear lot parking. BYOB of wine welcome. Positive vibes only.
ElevateHer Health Seminar hosted by health coach Rhonda Thomas
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
Bronzeville Summer Nights: Game Night
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.
Bronzeville Summer Nights 23: It's A House Party on 35th
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
Friday Night Live Open Mic Night: Free Your Mind
Join us for our upcoming BRONZEVILLE’S FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE OPEN MIC SERIES...
HOSTED BY CHICAGO'S KING OF POETRY BLAQ ICE
Come share or just come to listen to short stories, poems, songs and all talents in-between in a judgment free zone.
Sponsored by:
FAM ENTERTAINMENT THEATER, ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING ESSENTIAL GIFT SHOP AND STENCHUATED, LLC
TIME: 6PM-9PM *Doors Opan at 5:45 PM
WHERE: 3521 S KING DRIVE
*POSITIVE VIBES ONLY
CHILL ATMOSPHERE
Food and Beverages available
*AGES 23 AND UP WELCOME.
Advanced RSVP highly suggested and seats sell out quickly.
FRIDAY
4/28/23
OPEN MIC NIGHT🎤
The Grown Woman Tales: Planting Your Seed 2022
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
Fun House Fridays Sponsored by This is Life at Absolutely Anything Essential
Join a fun day sponsored by the This Is Life Non Profit Organization for the entire family. This year the event will be held at Absolutely Anything Essential. Enjoy healthy snacks, live celebrity DJ, interactive games and more.
Bronzeville Summer Nights at Absolutely Anything Essential
Bronzeville Summer Nights 2021. Join us for our first one, this Friday 7.9.21 from 3 pm to 7:30 pm. This year we welcome Fun House Fridays sponsored by @thisislifechi Yes a fun Friday on the legendary strip of 35th and King Drive, Chicago, IL. 60653. Bring your chair, mask and positive attitude. Live DJ, Live Jazz, Shopping, Healthy Snacks, Games for All and more.
Vendors wanted for August and September. All bath and body product slots are taken. Email: manager@absolutelyanythingessential.com
February Wine & Business 2020: For the Legacy
Business Networking February 2020. Join entrepreneurs and business owners from the Chicago land area for an evening of valuing yourself and others through business building and mentor ship. This monthly wine inspired networking mixer near the McCormick Place is for those wanting more out of their business, their hobby, their career, their family legacy or just want to hang in a positive vibe only atmosphere.
Wine & Business 2020
Business Networking 2020. Join me for an evening of valuing yourself and others through business building and mentor ship. This wine inspired networking mixer near the McCormick Place is for those wanting more out of their business, their hobby, their career, their family legacy or just want to hang in a positive vibe only atmosphere.
Sassy Thrifters Book Club Meeting
GET READY to READ!!!!!!
You're cordially invited to our very first book club meet up in 2018.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sassy-thrifters-book-club-meet-up-tickets-41498630521
Best Seller - COLDEST WINTER EVER. If time permits lets also read and discuss the sequel -
A DEEPER LOVE INSIDE!!!Both books are written by Sister Souljah!
If you have a copy, dust it off, grab from your nearest library, download it.
Let's be ready to read and rap about this book ( and the sequel if you read).
Book Club is scheduled for every 4th Friday of the month 5-6: 45 pm. Lite snacks & beverages are provided. Raffles & gift giveaways to make it even more exciting :) :). You're more than welcome to bring food, etc. Do share with friends, co-workers, church family, work-out buddies, etc. We want everyone to enjoy this opportunity.
Let's Network and Have Brunch!
Another SWAP until you DROP brunch event. Great networking and swapping of helpful information and knowledge for everyone.You do not have to be an entrepreneur to attend. Enjoy great catered food, pleasant environment and shopping at the gift shop.
Advanced Ticket Sales Only, no ticket sales at the door.
Ticket sales are going fast. Tickets can be purchased online Tickets are $35 Get your tickets online //natsdeals.ticketbud.com/let-s-networks---have-brunch-5510f937dda2
Bronzeville Holiday Social & Networking Mixer: Adults Only
Bronzeville Holiday Social & Networking Mixer: Adults Only
1st Year Anniversary Customer Appreciation Event
Happy 1 year Anniversary of our brick and mortar!!! The Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop of Bronzeville was founded as a pop-up gift shop gracing flea markets throughout Chicago. Now we are a certified Woman/Minority owned incubator retail space with over 18 small business owners inside our quaint location. While we've had our challenges as any other business we are excited to celebrate this milestone. All customers invited to join us as well celebrate our 1 year anniversary and small business ownership in Chicago.
Drinks. Appetizers. Entire Store full of Deals. Raffles. Music.
And a darn Good Time.
Highlighting our 2017 FALL & WINTER VENDORS and CELEBRATING THEIR CUSTOMERS THIS DAY AS WELL. COME HANG WITH US!
Be the Boss: Business Development Workshop
Thinking about starting or expanding a business?
Don't know where to start?
Join us Thursday May 25, 2017
Absolutely Anything Essential
3521 S. King Drive, Chicago
5 pm until 7 pm
Free Parking in the rear
Free Workshop, seats are limited
Hosted by: Bruce Montgomery of the Hope Organization
RSVP required: Call 312-725-8601 or email: Bruce.Montgomery@OperationHOPE.org
The Grown Woman Tales II
The Grown Woman Tales II: For the Sassy Sista
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
2017 Pre-Valentine's Day Sip & Shop
Join us for our Valentine's Day Sip & Shop 2017 Event. If you can shop with them! You can shop with us! Shop Small Business and Save Big!
Pick up that essential gift or treat yourself or that special someone in your life to one of our mini pampering services for the day. services will include: Mini Make-Overs, Mini Pedi's, Mini Massages and more.
This event is a BYOB environment for adult shoppers. We encourage responsible behaviors when visiting and shopping at our fun and artistically inspirational establishment. https://www.facebook.com/events/849164318560188/?ti=cl