"Join us for the 9th Annual Small Business Saturday 🎉 in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood! Sponsored by American Express. Discover unique local shops, family activities, and holiday cheer on November 30, 2024. 3521 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653. 9 am until 5 pm. Free rear lot parking. Support small businesses and celebrate the season with us! 🎄🛍️" Shop Small Business Chicago. Small Business Saturday Chicago #Bronzeville holiday shopping #Support local businesses Chicago #Bronzeville Small Business Saturday #Family-friendly shopping events Chicago #Holiday shopping Bronzeville Chicago #Chicago small business events #Local shopping events in Chicago

📣 Exciting News! 🎉 Kenya Renee, founder of Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop, has been honored with the Chicago Star Small Business Award! 🌟 Join her and her team in celebrating this amazing achievement on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the UIC Forum located at 1213 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL.

A special presentation will take place at 12 PM noon, featuring State Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin along with special guests KeKe Palmer and Larenz Tate! 🎤✨

Stop by to support this momentous occasion, shop our unique wellness products, and enjoy a day filled with celebration, community, and empowerment! See you there!

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FAM Entertainment Theater Company, presents an afternoon of poetic brilliance and wordplay. "Not Like Us: Open Mic on Sunday July 21, 2024. Share your verse, weave your tales, and let your creativity blossom! Whether you're a seasoned poet or a newcomer, join us to witness the power of poetry in action. Let your imagination soar. 3521 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653. $10 per person.

Join us for Bronzeville Summer Nights at Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop! Enjoy live music, creative workshops, unique shopping, and Adult Game Night. Discover local treasures and unwind with art, music, and community vibes on Friday July 12, 2024 from 5 pm to 9 pm.

Bronzeville’s Jazz N’Shop. Stop by 3525 S. King Drive IL through 3521 S. King Drive. Friday July 5, 2024 from 6 pm to 9 pm

Bronzeville’s 2024 Juneteenth Celebration: We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you to attend the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, "Unity Rising: Celebrating Freedom, Heritage, and Community Empowerment"

Saturday June 15, 2024 from 11 am to 5 pm.

It promises to be an unforgettably positive experience hosted by Absolutely Anything Essential, The Black Star Project, State Representative Kam Buckner, FAM Entertainment Theater Company, My Block My Hood My City, The BudBilliken Parade, The Chicago Defender Charities, Oak Street Health, Bronzeville Black Metropolis, ME Marketplace, Emma & Home, N' Her Element, De VegiNsta, more fabulous businesses themed around the spirit of freedom, unity, and community empowerment.

This year, our village themed community event will highlight youth and adult creative artists as well as local small businesses with a lot of fun and educational activities. We will feature an array of performances, including live music, dance, spoken word, and more, showcasing the talent and diversity of our community.

Design your very own diva to represent you and someone special. Wood Crafting at its finest. Come solo, with friends or with a group. From painting to adding your very on finishing touches, your Diva will be custom made by You. $50. RSVP via information on the flyer.

Hosted by b.well Botanics. You will learn the benefits of CBD, myths and stigmas and much more.

Create your own crafted tea-learn valuable self-care information from our speakers-see beautiful fashions & hat designs. Celebrate womanhood!

Color and Sip is a fun, interactive and memorable experience. Let the stress disappear as you hang out with some positive vibe Sistars* in a cool environment. Enjoy the ambiance of good music and good wine (non-alcoholic available), have some great appetizers, as well as meet and socialize with some fab Sistars* that support other Sistars*!

Rhonda Thomas is an Author *Speaker and *Transformational coach, that believes in enjoying life and the little things that can help you create Big and Happy results.

Let your creativity flow as you Color and Sip.

Perfume & Soap Making. Join us for "A Day of Wellness" our Pre-Mother's Day event on May 11, 2024 from 11 am until 2 pm. Not only will you craft your own fragrances, but this event supports a wonderful organization This Is Life Chicago hosted by Natalie Manning and you are guaranteed to have a wonderful time, just before Mother's Day...I am your facilitator for the day. Kenya Renee Class starts promptly at 11 am. Get your tickets, come solo, with your daughter, niece, female friends, co-workers and family members.

Capturing Love in Every Sip: A Pre-Valentine's Day Tea Party with a Photographer's Touch on Sunday 2/11/24. Stop by anytime between 1 pm and 3 pm. As Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate the season of romance as well as health than with a delightful tea party. Your own tea mixture blend. -Take a photo, whether a headshot, holiday themed or fun photo shoot captured by a skilled photographer? Come solo or with a friend or group. Email absolutelyanythingessential@gmail.com for more info by 2.9.24. $45 per person. Must be paid in advance. Your own tea mixture blend -Take a photo, whether headshot, holiday themed or fun, captured by a skilled photographer. Come solo or with a friend or group. Email absolutelyanythingessential@gmail.com for more info by 2.9.24. $45 per person. Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop Famentertainmenttheatercompany #headshots #photographer #teaparty #herbaltea #makeyourowntea #LoveIsLit #loveislitchicago #rhonsway #emeraldescapespaproducts #kenyarenee #kenyatheproducer

Indulge in the art of self-care and sensory bliss with our exquisite Love is Lit Body Scrub and Soap Making experience. Tailored for soloists, couples, groups, and everyone in between, this unique workshop invites you to immerse yourself in the therapeutic world of crafting luxurious body scrubs and soaps. Unleash your creativity as you blend premium ingredients, handpicked for their nourishing qualities and aromatic allure.

Whether you're seeking a soulful solo escape, a romantic bonding experience for couples, or a lively group activity, Love is Lit at the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop promises an enchanting journey for all. Enjoy appetizers, light beverages and a fun time.

Elevate your senses with infusing botanicals and fragrances while discovering the joy of handmade skincare, and let the love flow through your fingertips as you craft personalized treats for your body and soul. Embrace the therapeutic art of creation and relish in the luminosity of love with our specially curated body scrub and soap-making session.

Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop
3521 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL  60653
(A short stroll east of Chicago Guaranteed Rate Field (Home of the Chicago White Sox) as well a few minute ride south of the McCormick Place and close to downtown as well as South Loop Lodging.

RSVP required in advance:  email:  absolutelyanythingessential@gmail.com or text 773-406-7663 by February 8, 2024. Forms of payments are via online invoice, zelle, cash app and Apple Pay.

Classes on 2/10/24
11 am session - $45 per person
3 pm session - $45 per person

*Let host onsite know of any allergies. BYOB of wine for those over aged 21. I.D. required.

Embark on a heartwarming journey of connection and shared dreams at our exclusive Love is Lit: Create Together Couples-only Vision Board Meetup on Friday, February 9, 2024.

Ignite the sparks of creativity and togetherness as couples gather for an intimate evening of envisioning their future together. Against the backdrop of soft lights and romantic ambiance, each couple will craft a unique vision board, merging individual aspirations into a collective tapestry of shared goals, aspirations, and cherished moments.

We provide every thing you need for this special event which promises to deepen bonds, ignite conversations, and set the stage for a future filled with love and aligned ambitions.

Join us for an enchanting evening of creativity, connection, and the celebration of love as you craft a visual testament to your shared journey ahead.

Tickets must be purchased in advance.  Text Couples Vision Board to 312.835.2771 ro reserve your seats by February 7, 2024.

Free rear lot parking. BYOB of wine welcome. Positive vibes only. 

Attention, vibrant and powerful African American women! Are you ready to take charge of your health and unleash your potential for a truly thriving life? Join our FUN, interactive seminar for a Rhon’sWay X’perience entitled "ElevateHER," a transformative 3-hour seminar dedicated to empowering you with practical strategies and health hacks to take your well-being to the next level of healthy living. Did I mention, this is an interactive, (it always reinforces the learning when you participate :-) FUN but ENLIGHTENING X’PERIENCE? Sunday November 12, 2023 at the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop of Chicago.

Enjoy an afternoon in Chicago’s Bronzeville community crafting your own  HERBAL TEA BLEND at our location. This is not your typical tea party. We focus on advancing your wholistic health journey with a twist. Great pop-in-class for ages 12 and through the golden years.

Enjoy a 30 minute session , which includes all materials, herbs, sweetners and all those in between. Enjoy a to-go-cup of your handcrafted tea as well as take home your chosen cup.

RSVP: absolutelyanythingessential@gmail.com, your desired times between 2 pm and 5:30 pm each Sunday starting on Sunday November 5, 2023.

Bronzeville’s Open Mic Sundays

 Every 4th Sunday…..poets, authors, actors, singers, musicians of all genres welcome.

Come grace us with your talents.

 For aspiring artists….gain exposure and for the experienced entertainment professional amongst us, use this platform to propel your career….

.Starting Sunday 10/29/23 from 3 pm to 6 pm. Doors open at 3 pm. Show starts at 4 pm. Ticket donation of $15. Live music, free parking and a darn good time. Positive Vibes Only. No outside food or beverages. Best for those aged 18 and up.

 Hosted by Kenya Renee of FAM Entertainment Theater Company, The King of Chicago Poetry Blaq Ice, and Ken of Stenchuated LL.

 See you there.

On Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 1 pm to 4 pm, at 3509 through 3521 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653. The Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop, The Black Star Project as well as This is Life, NFP will team up to create a unique day celebrating the spirit of family, fun, entertainment, excitement and education for the 3rd year.

This is Life, NFP our returning key sponsor who will distribute over 100 coats, candy and essential items as well as provide 50 free hair cuts for Youth. You may have seen the This Is Life Organization on the move in Illinois as well as in the Georgia regions pouring in to youth of all ages, encouraging the arts.

A separate registration is needed to receive the complimentary coat for your youth. https://www.thisislifechi.org/

Women and Health. Ladies I invite you out next Sunday 8/20/23 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm central time for a day of inspiration as we join together to TAKE CHARGE of our JOURNEY at the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop located at 3521 S King Dr in Chicago’s Bronzeville community for ElevateHER
hosted by health coach Rhonda Thomas and special guests.

1. Participate in stress management activities.

2. Discover health hacks.

3. Enjoy movement + Fitness Boosters.

4. Try tasty appetizers and more…

RSVP here. http://Rhonsway.com/ElevateHER

Funtime is happening this Summer and Bronzeville Summer Nights is back in 2023!

And we are Trolley Stop #3.

Come out and enjoy live and in-person DJ Malik Shabazz spinning old school House Music as well as Old School Songs you would play in the house.

Network with business owners and service providers.

Shop with highlighted vendors including Liquid Dyet and local entrepreneurs.

Taste delicious bites and treats while supporting the Bronzeville Community.

Eat, Shop, & explore Making Candles, Body Scrubs, Adult Inspiration Keepsakes and Coloring for Adults.

Hosted by: State Representative Kam Buckner, Absolutely Anything Essential LLC., Liquid Dyet

Bronzeville's Friday Night Live Open Mic Night hosted by FAM Entertainment Theater Company for those who love positive vibes only. Focusing on Achievement and Motivation through Entertainment in Chicago. March 24, 2023 theme is Women related. Tickets are $10 and can be found on eventbrite.