Back in March Mr. M and myself joined local promoter Pete Augusta for one of his static nights, this one being steampunk themed. It was a lot of fun and so; we’re doing it again!
If you’re 21+ be sure …
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Family Friendly Steampunk in an Old Mansion
Aug
14
Bring the family to Oak Park this Sunday August 14th for magic, music, tea, lawn games, fashion and fun! Steampunk Chicago is proud to present our monthly summer outing, Watch Chains and Lace.
High Tea is from 4PM – 5PM, …
Mechanical Music
Jul
23
Earbuds, iPods and mp3s. If you’re going to remove humans from music, why keep it small and isolated? Be grand and witness the marvel of a self-playing musical machine. Behold: the orchestrion!
Think of a music box, but on the …
Sunday’s a Good Day to be a Steampunk in the Chicago Area
Jul
12
Pocket Guide to Hell Tours and Reenactments invites you back in time for “Like a Secondhand Sea,” on Sunday, July 15 from 12-2:00 PM at the park across from the River East Arts Center (corner of Illinois and McClurg Ct).…
PBR: Beer of Chicago Steampunks?
May
30
Before you slag off PBR as being the beer of choice for skinny-belt wearing bearded folks and other hipster types, consider the role of the Pabst Brewing Company in Chicago history.
Jacob Best founded the Empire Brewing Company in 1844. …
V is for Villians’ Debut Album Hits Heavy
May
23
I first met V is for Villains a little less than a year ago when we were hosting a table at Wizard World Chicago. The band had taken it upon themselves to dress up in their lavish outfits and …
A Piratical Account of Gearbox Fantatstique II
May
16
Awright mates! Thee Bluebeard here to give you the bitter end of the recap for Gearbox Fantastique II. It was a rainy night in April at Reggies Rock Club in Chicago. The year was 2012. I brought my hat. I …
Big Shoulders and a Hiwheel
May
02
My terribly clever wife Liz circumvented my impending mid-life crisis when she bought me a penny-farthing bike for my 40th birthday. She knew that it would be an affordable substitute for a Ferrari or Porsche. As the Chicago seasons …
A TON Of Stuff For the Discerning Event-Goer This Week & Weekend!
Apr
09
My my what a week ahead of us we have! With the ever broadening array of things to do both vintage, retro, and steampunk, how can one decide? Well, we’re here to help you!
The Classic Remastered “A Trip To …
How Highwind Steamworks Works
Apr
05
Go to Steampunk Chicago events or local cons and you will undoubtedly see the merchandise table of Jeff Platt and Dawn Przybylski, Highwind Steamworks. They craft jewelry, leatherwork, goggles and other steampunk gear. You can also visit their Etsy …
