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Esquina Chicago 4602 N Western Ave Chicago
art / music / community When Variety Comics closed in October 2015, we went to their farewell party. We kinda like things like that.

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 long. Esquina, the Spanish word for corner, is a place to explore your creative superpowers. It is a place for community, art, music, and culture to exist without judgement or exclusion of anyone. It is an old comic book shop that has been given a little love...nothing fancy, and still plenty rough around the edges. We have hosted open mic poetry nights, record release parties, trunk shows and art openings, theater groups and listening parties. We want to create a space that people want to go, hang out, talk to each other and learn from one another. You just gotta come check it out. Have an idea for an event? We wanna hear it. email: [email protected]

This is what Esquina looked like when we started things back in 2016! Proud of all the events and people who were part o...
09/25/2026

This is what Esquina looked like when we started things back in 2016!

Proud of all the events and people who were part of the space in those early years. Looking forward to seeing what direction it takes in the next decade! ;)

Beats & Bikes at Esquina July 18!Miranda & Miranda (aka Suzanne & Michael, your favorite sibling duo) will be hosting an...
07/01/2026

Beats & Bikes at Esquina July 18!

Miranda & Miranda (aka Suzanne & Michael, your favorite sibling duo) will be hosting an afternoon for beats & bikes.

Stop by with your bike to get some quick tips & tutorials (from Mike) while you enjoy vinyl beats on the turntables (with Suz)!

We'll be hanging out from 1pm - 4pm and everyone is welcome!
Kids, adults, & anyone curious to learn more about their bike and how to keep your wheels in working order!

RSVP and questions > Suzanne Miranda

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4602 N. Western Avenue
Chicago, IL
60625

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