Tag: Zine Club

  • Zine Club Chicago: Paper Elephant Exchange + Snack Potluck Edition!

    6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12

    Quimby’s Bookstore, 1854 W. North Ave. in Wicker Park

    Free!

    It’s almost time to flip the calendar to a brand-new decade. 2019 has been a great year for Zine Club Chicago, so let’s get together to celebrate with a snack potluck and Paper Elephant zine exchange. Feel free to bring one of your favorite snacks to share (and we’ll also provide treats to go around, as always).  We’ll be playing a fun, zinecentric twist on the classic White Elephant gift swapping game, so please bring a wrapped zine if you’d like to participate. (Bonus points for amazing, unusual, or astounding zines!)

    We’re starting the party a bit earlier than usual – 6:30 p.m. – to make sure we have enough time for all our festivities. Zine newbies and longtime enthusiasts alike are always welcome to join us at Zine Club Chicago, the city’s only book club-style event for people who read zines. This free monthly series is produced by Chicago Zine Fest/Midwest Perzine Fest organizer Cynthia E. Hanifin and hosted by Quimby’s Bookstore.

    Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1427995237352256/

  • Zine Club Chicago: Journalism Edition with special guests Megan Kirby and Aim Beland

    Zines have always flouted the conventions and constraints of mainstream media, making them an ideal vehicle for journalists with important information to convey and the desire to skirt corporate restrictions, gatekeeping editors, and clickbait clichés. This month, we’ll be exploring our favorite journalism zines with special guests Megan Kirby and Aim Beland, who will co-facilitate our discussion. Megan, a zinemaker (Coffee Spoons) who covers pop music for the Chicago Reader and runs the live zine-making/storytelling showcase Meanwhile, will lead an interactive journalism activity.

    Zine newbies and longtime enthusiasts alike are always welcome to join us for a fun discussion and snacks at Zine Club Chicago, the city’s only book club-style event for people who read zines. This free monthly series is produced by Chicago Zine Fest/Midwest Perzine Fest organizer Cynthia E. Hanifin and hosted by Quimby’s. Thank you to Zine Club member Aim Beland for suggesting this month’s theme and curating the event.

    Zine Club Chicago: Journalism Edition with special guests Megan Kirby and Aim Beland

    7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12

    Quimby’s Bookstore, 1854 W. North Ave. in Wicker Park

    Free!

    Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/555908891820093/

  • CHIPRC's Zine Club: Zinespiration Edition + Zine Club Quimby’s Anniversary!

    Which zines inspire you — to create, to dream, to change your life in big or small ways? This month, CHIPRC’s Zine Club is celebrating the titles that provide us with Zinespiration! We’ll also be commemorating Zine Club’s one-year anniversary here at Quimby’s, so please join us for the festivities and, as always, a fun discussion and snacks. Zine newbies and longtime enthusiasts alike are welcome!

    CHIPRC’s Zine Club, which is Chicago’s only book club-style event for people who read zines, is produced by Chicago Zine Fest organizer Cynthia E. Hanifin. Thank you to Zine Club member Heather Anacker for suggesting this month’s theme!

    Here’s the Facebook event link.

    (flyer above by Anna Jo Beck)

  • CHIPRC’s Zine Club: Through the Lens Edition, at Quimby’s!

    From vintage daguerreotypes and Polaroids to strips of photo booth selfies and digitally altered images, the pages of zines provide an excellent frame for photographs of all kinds. This month at our book club-style event for people who read zines, we’ll be talking about our favorite titles that focus on photos. Zine newbies and longtime enthusiasts alike are welcome to join us for a fun discussion and snacks.

    If you’d like to participate in our Mystery Zine Swap, bring a zine (concealed in some way) to trade with someone else on the spot!

    CHIPRC’s Zine Club is produced by Chicago Zine Fest organizer Cynthia E. Hanifin.

    Tues, Aug 13th, 7pm

    Here at Quimby’s Bookstore, 1854 W. North Avenue in Wicker Park

    Here’s the Facebook invite!

    Free

  • Off-site: CHIPRC’s Zine Club at Chicago Zine Fest 2019: Baby’s First Zine Edition!

    CHIPRC’s Zine Club at Chicago Zine Fest 2019: Baby’s First Zine Edition!

    Sat, May 18th, 4:30-5:30pm

    Chicago Zine Fest Exhibition Day at Plumbers Union Hall, 1340 W. Washington Blvd. in the West Loop

    Free!

    We’re bringing Chicago’s only book club-style event for people who read zines to CZF2019! This month, we’ll be talking about our early steps into the world of zines. Bring one of the first zines you made or read and join us at Chicago Zine Fest’s Exhibition Day for a fun discussion and snacks!

    Zine newbies and longtime enthusiasts are welcome. First 25 attendees will receive a special-edition Chicago Zine Fest notebook!

    This event is produced by Chicago Zine Fest organizer Cynthia E. Hanifin. Sponsored by Quimby’s Bookstore, which is proud to be sponsor of CZF.

    FB link event link here.

    chicagozinefest.org

  • CHIPRC’s Zine Club Special Event: Zinemaking Hangout, at Quimby’s!

    CHIPRC’s Zine Club Special Event: Zinemaking Hangout, at Quimby’s!

    Tuesday, May 7th, 7pm

    Here at Quimby’s Bookstore, 1854 W. North Avenue in Wicker Park

    Free Event

    Chicago Zine Fest is just around the corner, so let’s get together to finish our zines (or make a brand-new one) before the fest! Join us at Quimby’s for a special zinemaking event. Bring your work in progress, create a mini-zine on the spot (we’ll have supplies on hand), or learn a new zine-binding technique from Zine Club member Heather Anacker.

    Zine newbies and longtime enthusiasts alike are invited to hang out, make zines, and enjoy snacks!

    This event is produced by Chicago Zine Fest organizer Cynthia E. Hanifin.

    Facebook link here.

  • CHIPRC’s Zine Club: Everything’s Gone Green Edition, at Quimby's 4/23

    Tuesday, April 23rd, 7pm

    Here at Quimby’s, 1854 W. North Avenue in Wicker Park

    Free

    Spring is a time when we honor all that our planet provides for us, so we’re celebrating the earth by exploring zines about going green in every sense of the phrase! This month at our book club-style event for people who read zines, we’ll be talking about our favorite titles that focus on nature, from plants and animals to outdoor adventures and climate justice. Zine newbies and longtime enthusiasts alike are welcome to join us for a fun discussion and snacks.

    If you’d like to participate in our Mystery Zine Swap, bring a zine (concealed in some way) to trade with someone else on the spot!

    This event is produced by Chicago Zine Fest organizer Cynthia E. Hanifin. Thank you to CZC member Anna Jo Beck for designing this month’s beautifully verdant flyer!

    Here’s the Facebook Invite for this!

  • Chicago Zine Fest 2019, May 16th-18th

    Quimby’s is proud to co-sponsor Chicago Zine Fest, a celebration of small press and independent publishers, with free workshops, events, and an annual festival. CZF 2019 is in its tenth year! CZF 2019 will take place over three days: May 16th-18th. Saturday, May 18th is the main exhibition at Plumbers Union Hall (1340 W Washington Blvd). All events during CZF weekend are always FREE, wheelchair accessible, and open to the public.

    For CZF Thursday Programming:

    To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Chicago Zine Fest, CZF has added an official third day of events this year! Join the fest on the campus of DePaul University in Lincoln Park for two special events on Thursday, May 16th: a special visit to the DePaul University Special Collections and Archives at 6pm and a Zines + Social Justice Panel at 7pm. More info at chicagozinefest.org

    For CZF Friday Programming:

    2 special events!

    Quimby’s will host the Exhibitor Reading from 6-8pm Friday, May 17th here at 1854 W. North Ave. in Wicker Park. Zine creators exhibiting at this year’s fest will share stories and comics from the pages of their publications. Details are here. After the reading, head over to the Cards Against Humanity Theater at 9pm for a rousing game of Zine Jeopardy at 9pm. Details here.

    For the Saturday Programming:

    Tabling Exhibiton at Plumbers Union Hall (1340 W Washington Blvd) 11am-6pm.

    CHIPRC’s Zine Club at Chicago Zine Fest 2019: Baby’s First Zine Edition, sponsored by Quimby’s, 4:30-5:30pm, at Plumbers Union Hall. This month, we’ll be talking about our early steps into the world of zines. Bring one of the first zines you made or read and join us at Chicago Zine Fest’s Exhibition Day for a fun discussion and snacks! Zine newbies and longtime enthusiasts are welcome. First 25 attendees will receive a special-edition Chicago Zine Fest notebook! This event is produced by Chicago Zine Fest organizer Cynthia E. Hanifin. More info here.

    Don’t miss the CZF 2019 Official Afterparty at Emporium Arcade Bar Logan Square Pop Up space at 8pm, 2367 N. Milwaukee Ave. 21+. Free event. Karaoke sign up begins at 8pm! Come out early to play some arcade games and have some drinks care of your hosts. $1 of each specialty cocktail featured benefits CZF! Hosted by Shameless Karaoke. More info about the afterparty here.

    Stay tuned for more information about this year’s Chicago Zine Fest! Visit chicagozinefest.org for more info.

    2019 CZF art by Neil Brideau of Radiator Comics. Afterparty flyer by Robert Hendricks.

  • CHIPRC’s Zine Club: Made in Chicago Edition, at Quimby’s! March 26th

    In March, our husky, brawling metropolis turns 182, and we’re celebrating by exploring zines made in Chicago! This month at our book club-style event for people who read zines, we’ll be talking about our favorite titles that were created right here in the city that is second to none when it comes to self-publishing. Local zinemakers, please bring one of your own zines to share! Zine newbies and longtime enthusiasts alike are welcome to join us for a fun discussion and snacks.

    If you’d like to participate in our Mystery Zine Swap, bring a zine (concealed in some way) to trade with someone else on the spot!

    This event will be led by Chicago Zine Fest organizer Cynthia E. Hanifin.

    CHIPRC’s Zine Club: Made in Chicago Edition, at Quimby’s!

    7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26

    Quimby’s, 1854 W. North Avenue in Wicker Park

    Free

    Facebook fiend? The invite is here.

  • Off-Site: CHIPRC’s Zine Club: DIY Edition, at Pumping Station: One on 2/21

    CHIPRC’s Zine Club: DIY Edition

    THIS MONTH’S ZINE CLUB MEETING IS AT A SPECIAL LOCATION, NOT AT QUIMBY’S! It’s at Pumping Station: One is at 3519 N. Elston Ave.

    This February, Zine Club takes a field trip to Pumping Station: One in Avondale, Chicago’s oldest and largest hackerspace!

    We’ll be discussing DIY zines that teach and inspire readers to do it yourself. Bring your favorite titles that instruct us on how you can make, design, build, create, tinker, and hack anything! Zine newbies and longtime enthusiasts alike are welcome to join us for a fun discussion and snacks.

    We’ll also be taking a short tour of Pumping Station: One to see all the tools and members working on projects, to serve as inspiration for your next venture.

    We have a Mystery Zine Swap every month! If you’d like to participate, bring a zine (concealed in some way) to trade with someone else on the spot.

    This free event will be led by PS1 member (and Zine Club regular) Mariano Muñoz and Chicago Zine Fest organizer Cynthia E. Hanifin.

    If you’re planning to attend, you’ll need to digitally sign Pumping Station: One’s waiver either in advance or when you arrive at the hackerspace: bit.ly/2IWwdV5

    Sponsored by Quimby’s Bookstore, Free Event

    Thursday, Feb. 21st, 7pm

    More info:

    pumpingstationone.org

    Facebook Event Post for this month’s Zine Club meeting