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.

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🎤

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 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

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.

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

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!

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

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