upcoming
up next: on stage
Learn more about (and snag your tickets for!) one of our upcoming events.
Postscripts & Second Acts
Stories of What Comes Next
Sunday, November 8, 2026
doors at 5:30 pm || stories at 6pm
up next:
classes &
workshops
A New 2nd Story Fundamentals Workshop!
Story Structures & Mapping
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10 am to 1 pm
In Person at our Albany Park Studio!
up next: in community
Advocate for Yourself
Rights & Resources for Disabled Creative Workers
Thursday, October 22
10:00am-11:30am CT
FREE on zoom
Think Outside the Benefits Box
Supporting Disabled Creative Workers as an Employer
Thursday, October 29
10:00am-11:30am CT
FREE on zoom
Both workshops are part of 2nd Story’s ongoing work with the Creative Worker Rights, Art is Labor campaign with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection’s (BACP) Office of Labor Standards (OLS).
These workshops also count towards BACP’s Entrepreneur Certificate program. This is a free program for anyone interested in growing or starting a business in Chicago to gain knowledge across various essential business topics.
All Program graduates, who meet criteria and are based in Chicagoland, are eligible to apply for:
college credit with City Colleges of Chicago (CCC). Read more.
2nd Story’s work with the Creative Worker Rights, Art is Labor campaign is an extension of The Rising Tide Project.
How the Saved My Life
Community Stories of Resilience
In collaboration with our friends at LoSAH Center of Hope, we’re hosting this night of sharing & listening to stories, featuring Danie Rogers and their story about how human connection appeared in an unexpected and necessary place.
This event is free! But your RSVP is appreciated.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 || 6:30 pm
LoSAH Center of Hope
3555 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
