IF YOU SHOP BIG BOX, YOU CAN SHOP at Absolutely Anything Essential

We are run by entrepreneurs and small business owners. We have flexible Hybrid Shifts and host an array of public and private events, classes, shopping experiences and curated corporate team builder workshops during the weekday and weekends onsite at our 3-level Chicago flagship landmark location, as well as offsite at various venues, in Illinois and Central Florida.

Our popular nine year brownstone brick and mortar gift shop, community market and entertainment space adorns 35th and King Drive and is located a short stroll south of Chicago’s McCormick Place, just east of the Chicago White Sox Guaranteed Rate Field and near five major expressways. The perfect spot for locals and tourists alike in Chicago’s Bronzeville/Douglas community.

Stop in on the weekends or during one of our events and check out our essential lines of gifts, soaps, candles, natural teas, herbs and wellness products, tasty treats, home decor items, apparel, jewelry and more.

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Take A Class 2026

Book a variety of onsite and off-site classes. Come solo with staff, friends, family or with a group. We welcome ages 5 through 80 including but not limited to: Soap Making, Body Scrub Making, Perfume Making, Candle Making, Coloring for Adults, Crafting Create & Sips, Vision Boarding, Tea Parties and more.

Public or Private, Solo or Group Classes: Available.

Onsite Classes: Wednesdays Evenings | Fridays Saturdays | Sundays.

Offsite Classes: Various Options

EMAIL US AND BOOK YOUR NEXT CLASS ➝

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Host or Attend Events

Book our welcoming space for your next day party, fashion show, corporate meeting, brand expansion, art exhibition, organization team builder workshop and all those in between.

Stay informed on our upcoming as SEEN ON ABC7, NBC5, CBS2, WGN9, FOX32 positive-vibe media covered Chicago events.

Click Here to Reserve our Space for your next Event ➝

Check out our Jan-Feb 2026 Calendar of events.

We are Absolutely Anything Essential.

An unmatched legendary destination in Chicago’s Bronzeville community known for corporate excellence, community outreach partnerships, and unforgettable events!

Hire us for MWBE corporate events, custom gifts and team builders. We also offer Certified IL. Continuing Education Classes for: Cosmetologists, Estheticians and Nail Technicians

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