Experimental Station

🚲🍻 JUST ONE WEEK AWAY!

Celebrate 20 years of Blackstone Bicycle Works with us over b**r, delicious food, raffle prizes, and a fun evening with the B*W community!

🍖 All tickets include delicious food from Soul & Smoke, featuring Signature Mac + Cheese, Smoked Duroc Ribs, and Vegan Smokey Joe Sandwiches.

🎁 We’ll also have some exciting cycling raffle prizes up for grabs! Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event.

📅 Tuesday, October 6 | 6–9 PM
📍 Goose Island Taproom | 1800 W. Fulton St.

Your support helps us continue providing bicycle education and youth programming on Chicago’s South Side.

🎟️ Get your tickets today! Link in bio or www.expstation.org/tickets

🏛️ SHAPING CONTEMPORARY REALITIES: ARCHITECTURE AND BEYOND

📅 September 24–26, 2026
📍 Chicago | 3 days • 3 venues • 1 transatlantic conversation
🎟️ Free and open to the public. Registration required
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Villa Albertine Chicago and MAS Context, with leading support from Saint-Gobain, bring together voices from France and the U.S. to explore the future of architecture, innovation, and the built environment.

🔹 Sept. 24 — Innovative Adaptation
Illinois Institute of Technology | 1–4:30 PM

🔹 Sept. 25 — Civic Changemaking
Experimental Station + Obama Presidential Center | 1–4:30 PM

🔹 Sept. 26 — Flourishing Environments
Chicago Architecture Center | 1–4:30 PM

Happening this Saturday, September 12
⏰ 6:00–9:30 PM
📍 Experimental Station | 6100 S. Blackstone Ave.

Presented by Caught Dreaming and , The Timeless Experience celebrates the upcoming release of CW Allen’s Timeless album with an unforgettable evening of live music, immersive storytelling, and community.

Hosted by , the evening will feature special performances by , , and , along with a live band bringing the music of TIMELESS to life.

Come early for a pre-show party with DJ Mar, explore food and specialty vendors, and stay for an open mic celebrating the incredible creative voices in our community.

Whether you’ve followed ’s journey for years or you’re discovering his music for the first time, we’d love for you to join us for an evening of music, connection, and celebration.

This special event is offered through a suggested donation. As a thank you for your support, every guest who donates will receive exclusive early digital access to Timeless before its public release in October.

Reserve your spot, bring a friend, and be among the first to experience Timeless before the rest of the world.

🎶 MUSIC. 🎨 ARTS. ✨ CREATIVITY.

We and our amazing partners are bringing you a lineup of cool, creative events at our space on Chicago’s South Side this September! Join us for music, film, art, conversation, and community.

SEPTEMBER LINEUP
🎤 Sept. 12 | 6–9:30 PM — The Timeless Experience Chicago and
🎬 Sept. 17 | 7–10 PM — Ground Rules Movie Night: Rafiki by
🏙️ Sept. 25 | 1–3 PM — Shaping Contemporary Realities: Architecture and Beyond by .albertine Villa Albertine
🍉 Sept. 26 | 7–9:30 PM — MELONCHOLIA: A Black Rage Ritual
🎨 Sept. 29 | 7–10 PM — ChiBrations presents The Portal

📍 Experimental Station
6100 S. Blackstone Ave. | Chicago

🔗 Link in bio to learn more + RSVP!

🥵 It’s hot out! Come cool off at Ground Rules Game Night in our chill (literally 😎), spacious event space!

But really—come for the games, stay for the conversations, connections, and community. 🎲💬

📅 Thursday, Sept. 3
✨ Free + open to the public! And we've got snacks, too!

🚲 Are you a Chicago youth who loves bikes and wants to shape the future of cycling in Chicago?

The first-ever Chicago Youth Bike Summit is for you! During the summit, you’ll connect with other young people, learn new skills, and gain the tools to advocate for safer, more accessible bicycle infrastructure in your community.

📅 September 19–20
🗣️ Youth-led conversations
🔧 Hands-on activities
🚴 Group rides
💡 Advocacy and community building

For youth ages 14-22. Spots are limited! Register today through the link in our bio.

Hosted in partnership with .dot

🚲 Blackstone Bicycle Works at the Mayor’s Office Back-to-School Bash!

Bruce had a great time representing Blackstone Bicycle Works and connecting with young people, families, and community members at the Mayor’s Office Back-to-School Bash!

It was incredible to meet and interact with so many people, share more about our youth bicycle programs, and give away free bike helmets generously donated by Lime to help young riders stay safe on the road.

Thank you to Lime for supporting bicycle safety in our community, and to the Chicago Mayor's Office for bringing Chicago communities together for such a fun and welcoming event!

Yes! 🚲 The first-ever Chicago Youth Bike Summit is happening at Blackstone Bicycle Works at Experimental Station on September 19–20!

With just four weeks to go, now is the time to register! 🙌

Are you—or a young person you know—passionate about biking and interested in bicycle advocacy? Join us to connect, learn, and build the skills to advocate for safer streets and more equitable bicycle and mobility infrastructure across Chicago.

📅 September 19–20
📍 Blackstone Bicycle Works | Experimental Station

🚲 Register today! Link in bio.

🎉 Summer camp is officially over!

This summer, we had a little extra help from an incredible group of summer interns who dedicated their time to supporting, mentoring, and encouraging the next generation of riders and mechanics.

We're so proud of these young people for stepping up, giving back, and making a difference in the lives of other youth.

👉 Swipe through to meet our amazing summer interns and learn more about each of them!

Happening Today!

🎬 Love films centered on women? LGBTQIA+ stories made by women? Iconic '90s cinema? Or thought-provoking films that explore the social issues shaping our world?

Then Fresh Kill might be just for you.

Join us tonight for a screening of Shu Lea Cheang's visionary cyberpunk eco-thriller, followed by conversation, connection, and community.

🍿 Refreshments provided.
✨ Free and open to all.

See you tonight at Experimental Station!

Park Heroes are coming to Experimental Station tomorrow! 🌳

Join Friends of the Parks for a Community Dialogue or stay for the Park Heroes Awards Ceremony.

This dialogue is part of Friends of the Parks' Community Dialogues series taking place across the city. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of Chicago's public spaces.

Link in bio to RSVP!

Events in August at Experimental Station! ✨

📅 August 4 — Park Roots South Side Neighborhood Dialogue by@friends_of_the_parks 🌳
📅 August 6 — Ground Rules Movie Night: Fresh Kill by 🎬
📅 August 16 — ARCHIVING DISABILITY: Preserving, Recovering, and Centering Disability Art & Culture ♿
📅 August 25 — The Portal 🎨🎶

From community conversations and film screenings to artist-led talks and creative gatherings, Experimental Station hosts free public events throughout the year that bring people together through arts, culture, and civic engagement.

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