I took this class Dec/Jan It was such a disappointment…read more Instructor Eli was all over the place and could not task manage. Not one single person in our class was able to complete their cabinet. I let with a pile of subpar wood. He talked up a good game and made me feel like I was really going to learn something. I was looking forward to learning everything he mentioned I was going to do for my cabinet. We did nothing of what he said and like I mentioned I left last day of class with a pile of wood I had to try to assemble at home on my own. He did offer a "day pass for a fee" to return and finish our project. He was not helpful at all. I arrived 15 min early to class and asked him a very simple question. And his answer to me was "my time is valuable and your class doesn't start till 6pm. I'll be available to answer your question at that time". Then he proceeds to ask me to walk all the way to the entry door which is a lost 1/2 block away to slide a door stopper to keep the door open for the rest of the students. I didn't do it as my time is just as valuable and I don't work here. I needed to cut my door pieces but he asked me to help another student build his cabinet which was fine. Then I asked him if he can cut my wood since I'm spending my time helping the other student (something he should be dung not me) and he said "no! then you aren't learning how to do it yourself". Then why am I wasting my time helping your students! He made us start cleaning at 815p on our last day of class - cleaning his workshop. None of our pieces are done at this point. He doesn't ask nicely - he says again that his time is valuable and must leave at 9pm. Well it's 859p and he starts on a "please rate my space rant" "I will send you a link to review" and how "this is my money maker" I get up mid talk and leave as it's now 9pm and he stops and says "are you really walking on mid sentence?" Yup it's 9pm class is over. Needless to say I'm sure he knew I was upset leaving without a cabinet made. He failed to send me the link to review his space. The students in class were great from all ages. I first chalked it up to the bad class being stressful for him due to it being the holiday season and he shared with us about how tense it is between his divorced parents and sharing the holidays with each house. I'd suggest maybe not holding a class over the holidays if your personal kid impacts your professional life. During our class time instead of helping us - all new to carpentry and keeping us on track and time management - he'd sneak off to his work area and finish his own projects that he works on to sell. I was very disappointed in this class and feel like I didn't learn much of anything and still have a pile of subpar warped and cracked wood pieces on my porch floor. I consider reaching out to my classmates and suggesting a bon fire to get rid of the horrible wood. I'm still looking for a cabinet making class because I really want to learn how to make something and actually finish it.

I took an Intro to Woodworking class with Eli and got over my fear of power saws! I also made…read moresomething that I can use and look at and reminds me of the experience. Eli is fun, patient, kind, and skilled. There were different skill levels present and all sorts of project goals in the room, which Eli was more than happy to explore. It was a super fun and enjoyable class!

What a great soft opening! I was lucky enough to be chosen to volunteer and help host the opening…read moreof this new spot in logan square. If you are looking for a space to create art, build something interesting, or just have fun with no pressure, but all the BYOB filled relaxing fun and music with your friends look no further. Space itself is intimate, relaxed lighting, great music not too loud, and the owner who has been a high school art teacher for years, and creating art for longer, and her sons are kind and compassionate. I can see, how when the classes will offer children's coloring, woodcraft, and art therapy, that the owners will create a great experience for everyone. Can't wait to see what Artspace does next!

What an amazing place!! Art classes of all kinds! Took my daughter to the Saturday morning kids art…read moreclass and we had a BLAST!! Audrey, Hailey and Elizabeth were super nice and helped us out and had many different suggestions! They had snack time for the kids with story time! such an incredible find literally right down the street from us!! We'll definitely be back!

Lillstreet Art Center is a magical place, it has a little bit of everything!…read more I've taken everything from pottery classes to jewelry workshops to textile classes here. They really have a wide selection and great time options in the evenings for those who work 9-5. 12 years later I still use the garlic grater I made in a sculpting class. Prices are expected, but reasonable for what you get. Teachers are awesome and work with you to help you learn, even if working with clay isn't your thing (I learned quickly it wasn't my thing). But it's still fun to try something new! In the heart of Ravenswood easily accessible by the el, and they do have parking if you drive. Definitely check out this gem if you haven't yet.

Too many students for one teacher Also teacher was new to…read moreteaching Had to pay more money for private lessons Private instructor was amazing

I recently went to Logan Square Photo to get updated professional headshots for LinkedIn and my…read morewebsite. Jenn made this process easy and painless! After a quick shoot in her studio I got copies of several dozen high quality photos emailed to me within a few days. Jenn did a bit of airbrushing on my favorite photo, and I was able to download that photo and the full set of unedited photos without any extra charge. I highly recommend Jenn for anyone who needs a good professional photo.

I can't speak highly enough about Jenn and our family portrait session! She was incredibly…read morepersonable and her enthusiasm helped us get great shots of our infant, dog, as well as the adults. We had a great session and PLENTY of awesome shots to cherish. We'll definitely come back in the future!

As we were in the neighborhood, our adult daughter suggested visiting The Sugar Hole, a puppet-run…read moreice cream window at the Color Club! I wasn't too interested at first, but I was pleasantly surprised and ended up having a very fun experience! When we were there around 5:30 pm on a Sunday, there was a line, and a small crowd of people were around the window taking photos. A googly-eyed puppet named Puddles was taking orders. Our daughter ordered a cup of swirl soft serve ice cream with rainbow sprinkles, while I ordered another one without any toppings ($6 each). It's funny that Puddles asked me to put my credit card between his eyes and disappeared behind the black curtains. When he re-emerged and returned my credit card, I forgot to ask for a receipt since I was dealing with a puppet, lol. A young man brought our ice cream to the outdoor seating area, which has two large communal tables. He would call your name, so do pay attention. There were a lot of kids, and we heard that some of them were repeating customers. However, there were also people like us who did not bring any children, were there just to have ice cream and a fun puppet show, simply had a good time! Puddles later sang a song at the end of his shift! When he went to take a nap, the next puppet Trevor popped up, that was so cute! As for the ice cream, although it was not the smoothest or creamiest, it was not bad. Portions were pretty generous, both our daughter and I could not finish our ice cream and had to share with my husband, who did not order any. There's a sign that if you pay with a credit card, there's an 18% tip added. In our case, it was $2.16, just the puppet's song was already worth it. The Sugar Hole is only open in the summer on Saturdays and Sundays, but will run through September. We enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it. You still have a few chances left for the rest of this summer!

TL;DR: The ice cream is not great. But for the novelty of the experience, it is worth making your…read moreway here. I haven't been inside the venue; we came here for the Sugar Hole one warm late spring day. It's a cute and fun idea. My daughter (age 2) was curious about the puppet but a bit wary, but she put up with it since she was with mom and there was ice cream. She was pleased with her twist with sprinkles. The ice cream was big--I don't know why I didn't think of getting one to share, since usually if they don't suggest different sizes they're too big for a toddler. As it was we each only ate half of ours (I got the swamp monster, because who wouldn't be curious?) so keep that in mind when you're ordering. I wouldn't come here just for the ice cream; there are a lot of ice cream shops around, including a Dairy Queen not too far away, all of which have much better ice cream. There was no line when we got there but one formed pretty quickly after we ordered. The puppet chats briefly with folks, and of course it's a big photo moment, so the line is probably a bit slowe than in other places. But the treat comes out pretty quickly after ordering.

We came here to the 9:30 show to see James Austin Johnson. I can't believe I haven't been to this…read moretheater before. I've walked by so many times through the years. It's so much nicer than I imagined. The lounge is beautiful. Lots of seating. 2 bars for drinks. We were in the main stage & all of seats are fantastic. We had middle back & it was perfect. You can order online & the attentive staff delivers. There were 3 opening comedians. All were so funny. James was so great. I love that we were at the last show of his Chicago gig. I felt like he was so relaxed & hilarious. I can't wait to come back here.

The Den Theatre hosted what could have been the worst performance I have ever seen, The Peep Show…read more I left at intermission and only want to warn others. The best entertainer was the magician but yet the burlesque dancers made me and others disappear. They were unapologetically lethargic and not enthusiastic. Nothing sexy or entertaining... The Den is a staple of Milwaukee Avenue but this show was a complete miss. Go see a movie instead of seeing this show. It will be better entertainment for your hard earned dollars.

After searching for a unique, affordable place to have my Dad's 50th birthday party, I came across…read morethis gem in Pilsen. This 1500 square foot space functions as an art gallery, so beautiful art adorns the walls. The interior has a raw, minimalist vibe to it, which is refreshing. In the center of the gallery, there's a bar with about 6 or 7 stools. Also, there are a couple flat screen tv's and stereo system with a microphone that we used for karaoke at the end of the night. In short - we had a blast! This space is very affordable, plenty of parking, beautiful vintage space and the staff (who actually live in the building) were really nice/ helpful. Oh, and it's also run completely by wind power too!

After moving around a few times, Ugly Step Sister Art Gallery has found a permanent home located at…read more1750 S. Union Avenue, conveniently situated right off the expressway in the heart of Pilsen's Art District. The beautiful, newly renovated gallery is committed to showcasing emerging visual artists and the space is also available for event rental. I encourage anyone interested in art to have a look. They are open every 2nd Friday of the month from 6-11pm, or by appointment.

Nothing fancy, but quiet and cheap. Good for headshots, rehearals, music rehearsals. Tough to do…read moreauditions because there is only the one room. Close to Walgreens, liquor, Staples - everything you need!