This month’s (X) Connector is Laughter / Laughtivism.
Laughter can both be a source of healing and a tactic for resistance.
Check out these resources around Laughter in our March Community Update Email.
Link in bio.
#community #connection #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Call & Response Books (@callandresponsechi)
Wednesday, March 4, 2:00 –3:30 PM
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
It’s a double feature this week for (X) in the City!
Saturday, February 28
The Unwaste Shop, 12-12:30 PM
Vietfive Coffee, 1-2 PM
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Black and Highly Flavored: A Black Excellence Comedy Revue at The Second City
Friday, February 13, 8PM
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
HAIBAYÔ Cafe
Wednesday, February 4, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
The Impact of Immigration: A Night of Storytelling in Little Village
Tuesday, January 20, 6PM. RSVP link in bio.
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
Thank you to everyone who attended last week's Mosaic Series! And thank you to Definition Theatre for your partnership.
We are cooking up a buffet of Mosaic Series gatherings for 2026! Stay tuned!
#forusbyus #BIPOCtheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Community Sound Meditation, led by CoryaYo
Pilsen Arts & Community House
Thursday, December 11, 7-8pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#communitybuilding #selfcare #communitycare #wearethesolution
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
The Spades Table Presents: The Kickback
Wednesday, November 26, 7:30pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #blackcomedy #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #wearethesolution
We're back!
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
OAK at Raven Theatre
Saturday, November 8, 7:30pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #theatreinchicago #blacktheatre #wearethesolution
Who are the people you can rely on?
Hear from community member, John Noble Barrack (@jnbarrack), about what community means to him.
Invest in community today! Donation link in bio.
#community #trustbuilding #chicagoartist #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
Here's where we're showing up this week!
Boxville
Wednesday, September 24 from 4:30-5:30pm
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #wearethesolution
Thanks OHSU ADRC for inviting me to provide the keynote for their Appreciation Celebration brunch for Black and African American study participants!!! A wonderful time was had 💜🙏🏾 #wearethechange #wearethesolution
See you tomorrow!
DuSable Museum of African American History
Saturday, September 20, 12pm-1pm
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #wearethesolution
How can we build something bigger than ourselves, something sustainable? It always comes back to community.
Hear from Advisory Board Member, Julia Atwood, on what community means to her.
#community #hope #buildingtogether #relationshipbuilding #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
Calling all Chicago Black theatre artists! We're gathering virtually this coming Monday, September 8. Join us for a moment of connection and relationship-building.
RSVP link in bio.
#forusbyus #blacktheatre #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
See you tomorrow!
Friday, September 5
(X will be present from at least 7:30-8:30pm)
Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising at @coprosperitychicago
See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #celebration #queerperformance #chicagoartists #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
See you tomorrow!
Semicolon Books from 12pm-1pm
#community #readingasrevolution #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackowned #blackwomanowned #wearethesolution
"Community is a beacon of hope"
Hear from Strategic Development Partner, Ashley S. Jordan, about what community means to her as an artist. Ashley is also joining the Mosaic Series on September 8. Are you? RSVP link in bio!
#community #connections #comingtogether #blacktheatre #wearethesolution
Founder and Director, Alexis Green, and Advisory Board Member, Mara-Hsia Palma, sat down and chatted about the upcoming Mosaic Series gathering for Black theatre artists on Sept 8.
Link in bio to register.
#forusbyus #blackchicagotheatre #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Friday, August 29, 12-1pm
Semicolon Books
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #readingasrevolution #communitybuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackowned #blackwomanowned #wearethesolution
See you this weekend!
Saturday, August 23 between 3-4pm
Honeypot Performance
Pleasure Power Portal: Fifth City Festival
Sunday, August 24 between 3-4pm
BACA Presents The First Annual Cookout in the Blackyard
RSVP links in bio.
#communitybuilding #wearethesolution
"We need intentional community right now"
Hear from Advisory Board Member, Mara Hsia-Palma.
We invite you to invest in community. Donation link in bio.
If you're looking to move with intention, join us (X) in the City this weekend!
#community #movingwithintention #wearethesolution
Announcing our first (X) in the City meetup!
Join us on Saturday, August 16:
Pen and Paper: A Joint Creative: 11-12pm
Build Coffee & Books: 12:30-1:30pm
(No RSVP required. Just show up!)
#getoutside #supportlocalbusinesses #blackwomanownedbusiness #chicagoculture #community #wearethesolution
Every week, (X) Collective will be somewhere – a coffee shop, an event, a park, an exhibit, a performance. We invite you to get out and get into the city with us.
We'll make weekly announcements on this page about where we're showing up!
#meetup #community #getoutside #wearethesolution
One of endless ways you can fight back - from the comfort of your home.
#WeAreNoLongerSafe 🥺
#RaceWillNotSaveUs 👮🏻♂️
#WeAreTheSolution 🤝
#WeRMillions 🇺🇸 ⚖️🗽
We have to decide if we want to continue to hand over our country to billionaires. We can do better. #WeAreTheSolution #AmericaDeservesBetter
Mr Homan, wait 'til YOU see what's coming...#resist #AmericanDemocracy #WeAreTheSolution
Renewed contributions to ACLU and Doctors Without Borders. Heading to Cal Anderson Park for #MayDay rally. Doing what I can do to face this madness. #resist
#ProDemocracy #AntiFascism
#AmericaDeservesBetter
#WeAreTheSolution
#EndTrumpTerror
