Experimental Station

🎉 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.

✨ Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming events, and join us in building community on Chicago's South Side.

We're incredibly proud to celebrate our neighbors, Civic Projects Architecture, whose work is now part of the newly opened Obama Presidential Center.

As exhibit design and documentation partners for the Center, Civic Projects has helped shape a space that will inspire visitors for generations to come. It has been a privilege to house such a talented team in our building, and we were delighted to celebrate this milestone with them at their opening after-party.

Please join us in congratulating the Civic Projects team on this remarkable achievement. We can't wait to celebrate many more of your projects, milestones, and successes in the years ahead. Congratulations!

The Tango 21 Dance Theater team has been working hard to bring this incredible production to life!

Join us at Experimental Station for performances at 7:30 PM every evening Friday through Sunday. You won't want to miss this powerful and unforgettable performance.

Tech rehearsals in full swing and our artists are hard at work. EL TANGO CAFÉ opens on Friday 7/17/26… did you get your tickets yet? 🎟️ Reserve your seat TODAY! Link in bio.

Join us this Thursday, July 16 for Game Night and a Physically Integrated Tango Class with Tango 21 Dance Theater !

💃 Physically Integrated Argentine Tango Class | 7–8 PM
Learn the basics of Argentine tango in an inclusive class for both seated and standing dancers. No partner or experience is needed—everyone is welcome.

🎲 Ground Rules Game Night | 7–10 PM
Play ping pong, bean bag toss, Jenga, cards, and a variety of board games while connecting with neighbors. Join us for the tango class, Game Night, or both!

📍 Experimental Station
6100 S. Blackstone Ave., Chicago

✨ Free and family-friendly.