This class is co-facilitated by two dance/movement therapists (Kat Scott + Lisa Goldman) and is open to ANY level of mover. The class will draw from Laban/Bartenieff’s work in the categories of Body, Effort, Shape, and Space, with an emphasis on space harmony and developmental movement patterns. We will also integrate fundamentals of contact improvisation, as well as opportunities for solo movement improvisation. 

$30, RSVP HERE
cash or venmo: Katherine-Scott-2
**no one turned away for lack of funds, feel free to reach out to Kat: katherinescott1028@gmail.com

at bim bom, 10-11:30am
3/11, 3/25, 4/6, 4/20, 5/6, 5/20

Come explore and move with us!

Support shake stillness 
Wiggle warm whirl
Arrange attune attend
Remix repeat reveal 
Merge mirror migrate

SWARM is a collaborative sound and movement lab. Rather than working towards a performance or final outcome, we play for the sake of playing, move for the sake of moving, and create in the space together. Each session includes a guided warm up, loose score for movement/sound improvisation, and time to discuss and reflect. Sessions are led by a rotating cast of performers and musicians. If you’re interested in leading, please let us know! Movers and musicians of all styles, backgrounds, and levels of experience are welcome to participate. 

6:45-7:00 Arrive, warm up
7:00-7:15 Opening circle
7:15-7:30 Guided warm up
7:30-8:15 Open improv
8:15-8:30 Closing

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$5-15 suggested donation, no one turned away

RSVP encouraged but not required. RSVP here. All sessions take place at bim bom, which is wheelchair accessible. While childcare is not provided, children are welcome to attend and/or participate. Participants are not required to mask but masks will be provided upon request. Please reach out in advance with other accessibility inquiries. 

Sharkey Zalek sara@saratonin.com

Aurora Tabar amtabar@gmail.com

facilitated by Madison Mae Parker

Movement Philosophy gathers to read writings (articles, poems, songs, essays, & more) and explore them through movement, the arts, and community. In an attempt to take the academy outside of the institutional walls, in an attempt to tap into the wisdom innate within our bodies, in an attempt to trust the wisdom of the land, how might we be in relationship to the text alongside one another?

Your favorite elements of a college lecture (the discussion), meets embodiment explorations, meets community engagement, meets reading circle adjacent!

We will gather for a small meditation and check-in, followed by a quick guided movement, reading of our texts together, discussion, followed by more movement, creative exploration (writing/drawing/making of any kind), before we close out with a final discussion time.

Sliding scale of $15-35 for drop-in (actual cost $25).
Sliding scale of $80-$240 for the 8 week series (actual cost $160, totaling $20 per class).
Sliding scale of $40-$120 for 4 week series
(actual cost $80, totaling $20 per class).

PASSES CAN BE PURCHASED HERE

This is for all people wanting to explore embodiment, somatics, writings, world building/dreaming alongside others in community. All bodies, physical abilities**, and experiences to writing, academic texts, somatics, the arts, and more are welcomed.

**If needing certain mobility accomodations, please email madisonmaeparker@gmail.com
**No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please email madisonmaeparker@gmail.com if this is cost prohibitive.

Support shake stillness 
Wiggle warm whirl
Arrange attune attend
Remix repeat reveal 
Merge mirror migrate

SWARM is a collaborative sound and movement lab. Rather than working towards a performance or final outcome, we play for the sake of playing, move for the sake of moving, and create in the space together. Each session includes a guided warm up, loose score for movement/sound improvisation, and time to discuss and reflect. Sessions are led by a rotating cast of performers and musicians. If you’re interested in leading, please let us know! Movers and musicians of all styles, backgrounds, and levels of experience are welcome to participate. 

6:45-7:00 Arrive, warm up
7:00-7:15 Opening circle
7:15-7:30 Guided warm up
7:30-8:15 Open improv
8:15-8:30 Closing

__

$5-15 suggested donation, no one turned away

RSVP encouraged but not required. RSVP here. All sessions take place at bim bom, which is wheelchair accessible. While childcare is not provided, children are welcome to attend and/or participate. Participants are not required to mask but masks will be provided upon request. Please reach out in advance with other accessibility inquiries. 

Sharkey Zalek sara@saratonin.com

Aurora Tabar amtabar@gmail.com

facilitated by Madison Mae Parker

Movement Philosophy gathers to read writings (articles, poems, songs, essays, & more) and explore them through movement, the arts, and community. In an attempt to take the academy outside of the institutional walls, in an attempt to tap into the wisdom innate within our bodies, in an attempt to trust the wisdom of the land, how might we be in relationship to the text alongside one another?

Your favorite elements of a college lecture (the discussion), meets embodiment explorations, meets community engagement, meets reading circle adjacent!

We will gather for a small meditation and check-in, followed by a quick guided movement, reading of our texts together, discussion, followed by more movement, creative exploration (writing/drawing/making of any kind), before we close out with a final discussion time.

Sliding scale of $15-35 for drop-in (actual cost $25).
Sliding scale of $80-$240 for the 8 week series (actual cost $160, totaling $20 per class).
Sliding scale of $40-$120 for 4 week series
(actual cost $80, totaling $20 per class).

PASSES CAN BE PURCHASED HERE

This is for all people wanting to explore embodiment, somatics, writings, world building/dreaming alongside others in community. All bodies, physical abilities**, and experiences to writing, academic texts, somatics, the arts, and more are welcomed.

**If needing certain mobility accomodations, please email madisonmaeparker@gmail.com
**No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please email madisonmaeparker@gmail.com if this is cost prohibitive.

facilitated by Dana Mulligan.

GROUP SHAKE is a collective solo durational movement practice. After a short introduction, we will move to music for an hour, focusing on shaking and rocking and allowing the body to move naturally--free from concerns about skill, rhythm, or appearance. Afterwards, there will be a closing circle to share anything that arose during the shake. This is a space for tending to your own body in community, without touch or interaction with others. It may resemble dancing, but the intention of this practice is to release tension and energy. Shaking is beneficial for circulation, nervous system and systemic health, and community building.

Suggested donation: $5-15, cash or venmo at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds!)

Arrival and introductory circle: 6:45-7 pm
Group Shake: 7-8 pm
Closing circle: 8-8:15 pm

facilitated by Chrissy Martin

[home truth] is a free workshop that explores the potential for expressing truth in our bodies and voices through structured improvisation, meditation, somatic intent, writing, and speaking.

RSVP and questions: chrissybouncemartin@gmail.com

air purifier running

This class is co-facilitated by two dance/movement therapists (Kat Scott + Lisa Goldman) and is open to ANY level of mover. The class will draw from Laban/Bartenieff’s work in the categories of Body, Effort, Shape, and Space, with an emphasis on space harmony and developmental movement patterns. We will also integrate fundamentals of contact improvisation, as well as opportunities for solo movement improvisation. 

$30, RSVP HERE
cash or venmo: Katherine-Scott-2
**no one turned away for lack of funds, feel free to reach out to Kat: katherinescott1028@gmail.com

at bim bom, 10-11:30am
3/11, 3/25, 4/6, 4/20, 5/6, 5/20

Come explore and move with us!

TIN CAN is a biennial work-in-progress performance series that prioritizes community feedback through facilitated discussions.

hosted, produced and curated by Amanda Maraist
at bim bom studios. chicago, IL

each performance features 3 artists presenting ~15 minutes of work
followed by a facilitated feedback conversation-in-the-round in the style of Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Theory.

lineup:

AICHA CHEHMANI
ALIX SCHILLACI
MAGGIE VANNUCCI

conversation facilitated by Chrissy Martin
video by Helen Lee
photo by Amanda Maraist

TIX + RSVP HERE
tix are always $10
funds always to the artists
air purifiers always running
KN95s always available

Support shake stillness 
Wiggle warm whirl
Arrange attune attend
Remix repeat reveal 
Merge mirror migrate

SWARM is a collaborative sound and movement lab. Rather than working towards a performance or final outcome, we play for the sake of playing, move for the sake of moving, and create in the space together. Each session includes a guided warm up, loose score for movement/sound improvisation, and time to discuss and reflect. Sessions are led by a rotating cast of performers and musicians. If you’re interested in leading, please let us know! Movers and musicians of all styles, backgrounds, and levels of experience are welcome to participate. 

6:45-7:00 Arrive, warm up
7:00-7:15 Opening circle
7:15-7:30 Guided warm up
7:30-8:15 Open improv
8:15-8:30 Closing

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$5-15 suggested donation, no one turned away

RSVP encouraged but not required. RSVP here. All sessions take place at bim bom, which is wheelchair accessible. While childcare is not provided, children are welcome to attend and/or participate. Participants are not required to mask but masks will be provided upon request. Please reach out in advance with other accessibility inquiries. 

Sharkey Zalek sara@saratonin.com

Aurora Tabar amtabar@gmail.com

facilitated by Michelle I Siegel and Sarah Coleman
~ an art space shared by and for curious creatives ~
a monthly gathering

started among Chicago public parks, BYOArtz is a by-donation art space sustained through community support. making and sharing in city nature, artists’ homes, and community studios, it’s a space for creative conversation — to drop into our creativity together, exchange, and expand perspective.

bring: your own practice and tools of choice

this month’s theme is: in motion
an invitation to create from what it sparks for you

$5+ suggested donation at the door (cash, Venmo, Zelle)
7-9pm

RSVP: byoartz@gmail.com
Q’s: byoartz@gmail.com

Gay Crochet is a monthly Queer craft club started by Arden Lapin / Human Up! in May 2022. The goal is to have a fun and low-stakes place to work on a craft, skill-share, and enjoy the company of new people. Come one come all!

Air purifiers running
$0-5 Sliding scale entry fee

All crafts and all people are welcome! A suggested donation of $5 helps us cover indoor space rental costs as you’re able to contribute, but is not a requirement or expectation.

BYO art supplies, snacks, etc.!

This class is co-facilitated by two dance/movement therapists (Kat Scott + Lisa Goldman) and is open to ANY level of mover. The class will draw from Laban/Bartenieff’s work in the categories of Body, Effort, Shape, and Space, with an emphasis on space harmony and developmental movement patterns. We will also integrate fundamentals of contact improvisation, as well as opportunities for solo movement improvisation. 

$30, RSVP HERE
cash or venmo: Katherine-Scott-2
**no one turned away for lack of funds, feel free to reach out to Kat: katherinescott1028@gmail.com

at bim bom, 10-11:30am
3/11, 3/25, 4/6, 4/20, 5/6, 5/20

Come explore and move with us!

Support shake stillness 
Wiggle warm whirl
Arrange attune attend
Remix repeat reveal 
Merge mirror migrate

SWARM is a collaborative sound and movement lab. Rather than working towards a performance or final outcome, we play for the sake of playing, move for the sake of moving, and create in the space together. Each session includes a guided warm up, loose score for movement/sound improvisation, and time to discuss and reflect. Sessions are led by a rotating cast of performers and musicians. If you’re interested in leading, please let us know! Movers and musicians of all styles, backgrounds, and levels of experience are welcome to participate. 

6:45-7:00 Arrive, warm up
7:00-7:15 Opening circle
7:15-7:30 Guided warm up
7:30-8:15 Open improv
8:15-8:30 Closing

__

$5-15 suggested donation, no one turned away

RSVP encouraged but not required. RSVP here. All sessions take place at bim bom, which is wheelchair accessible. While childcare is not provided, children are welcome to attend and/or participate. Participants are not required to mask but masks will be provided upon request. Please reach out in advance with other accessibility inquiries. 

Sharkey Zalek sara@saratonin.com

Aurora Tabar amtabar@gmail.com

Chicago's most dynamic audio/visual series, Night School, presents an evening of experimental video and music. Video artists will be paired with improvising musicians, with each musician live-scoring the video for the first time! There are no aesthetic hierarchies at Night School, each show is about spontaneity and openness, you never know what you'll see and you won't believe what you hear. Curated and hosted by Erez Dessel.

FT.
Aquarius Ester Alegria
Avin HannahSmith
Gerrit Hatcher
Lia Kohl
Dave Miller
Sarah Oberholtzer

$10 suggested at the door, cash/venmo/zelle all accepted 
BYOB
Air purifiers running
Masks available upon request

This class is co-facilitated by two dance/movement therapists (Kat Scott + Lisa Goldman) and is open to ANY level of mover. The class will draw from Laban/Bartenieff’s work in the categories of Body, Effort, Shape, and Space, with an emphasis on space harmony and developmental movement patterns. We will also integrate fundamentals of contact improvisation, as well as opportunities for solo movement improvisation. 

$30, RSVP HERE
cash or venmo: Katherine-Scott-2
**no one turned away for lack of funds, feel free to reach out to Kat: katherinescott1028@gmail.com

at bim bom, 10-11:30am
3/11, 3/25, 4/6, 4/20, 5/6, 5/20

Come explore and move with us!

facilitated by Dana Mulligan.

GROUP SHAKE is a collective solo durational movement practice. After a short introduction, we will move to music for an hour, focusing on shaking and rocking and allowing the body to move naturally--free from concerns about skill, rhythm, or appearance. Afterwards, there will be a closing circle to share anything that arose during the shake. This is a space for tending to your own body in community, without touch or interaction with others. It may resemble dancing, but the intention of this practice is to release tension and energy. Shaking is beneficial for circulation, nervous system and systemic health, and community building.

Suggested donation: $5-15, cash or venmo at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds!)

Arrival and introductory circle: 6:45-7 pm
Group Shake: 7-8 pm
Closing circle: 8-8:15 pm

An evening of work in progress dance performances featuring Chicago dance artists - hosted by Adanya Gilmore.

FREE with RSVP

Support shake stillness 
Wiggle warm whirl
Arrange attune attend
Remix repeat reveal 
Merge mirror migrate

SWARM is a collaborative sound and movement lab. Rather than working towards a performance or final outcome, we play for the sake of playing, move for the sake of moving, and create in the space together. Each session includes a guided warm up, loose score for movement/sound improvisation, and time to discuss and reflect. Sessions are led by a rotating cast of performers and musicians. If you’re interested in leading, please let us know! Movers and musicians of all styles, backgrounds, and levels of experience are welcome to participate. 

6:45-7:00 Arrive, warm up
7:00-7:15 Opening circle
7:15-7:30 Guided warm up
7:30-8:15 Open improv
8:15-8:30 Closing

__

$5-15 suggested donation, no one turned away

RSVP encouraged but not required. RSVP here. All sessions take place at bim bom, which is wheelchair accessible. While childcare is not provided, children are welcome to attend and/or participate. Participants are not required to mask but masks will be provided upon request. Please reach out in advance with other accessibility inquiries. 

Sharkey Zalek sara@saratonin.com

Aurora Tabar amtabar@gmail.com

This class is co-facilitated by two dance/movement therapists (Kat Scott + Lisa Goldman) and is open to ANY level of mover. The class will draw from Laban/Bartenieff’s work in the categories of Body, Effort, Shape, and Space, with an emphasis on space harmony and developmental movement patterns. We will also integrate fundamentals of contact improvisation, as well as opportunities for solo movement improvisation. 

$30, RSVP HERE
cash or venmo: Katherine-Scott-2
**no one turned away for lack of funds, feel free to reach out to Kat: katherinescott1028@gmail.com

at bim bom, 10-11:30am
3/11, 3/25, 4/6, 4/20, 5/6, 5/20

Come explore and move with us!

hosted by Atmospheric Music Alliance / Stretch Metal

AMA Sunday is a recurring ambient music potluck for AMA members and friends, held every second Sunday of the month at bim bom studios.

Program from 5:30 - 7:00 PM, with sounds from 6:00 - 6:30 PM from greyout.

GREYOUT is the solo Ambient/Drone project for multi-instrumentalist Chris Puente located in Chicago, IL. Playing music all his life, he began experimenting with sound over a decade ago but never had much come to fruition. He spent much of his spare time focusing on his band, Made Entirely of Wires (MEoW) with Catie Olson and Sean DeSantis. It wasn't until 2020 when we were all stuck indoors that he really began to take Greyout more seriously, using it as a vessel to channel all the isolation, loneliness, and the general weirdness of the times into his music. In 2021 he put out his first self-released solo album as Greyout entitled This Veil. He's currently still working with MEoW, as well as Skeleton Crew (a project with trumpet player Alex Massa).

Access:
Free for AMA members plus one guest with RSVP. While membership is encouraged, one-time supporters may purchase tickets via this page.

This event is a potluck and cassette swap! Come as you are, bring a dish or tape if you can, and plan to stay awhile.

Air purifier running
KN95s available upon request

doors @ 7, show @ 7:30pm

$15 at the door, NOTAFLOF

Mooner (chicago)
Sick Day (chicago)
Bad Posture Club (washington)
Sam Gelband (new orleans)

air purifier running, KN95s available upon request
BYOB

hosted by Norman Hernandez + blairebonyyy

Expansions is a gathering centered around the shared practice of listening. The evening will feature a selection of ambient, electronic & jazz-focused sounds from Norman Hernandez (@normanhernandezii / @africansonicresearch) and blairebonyyy (@blair_ebonyyy). Blair and Norman both draw from a wide range of Black sonic traditions, and have each developed a distinct practice rooted in physical media and intentional listening. 

suggested donation of $5-15, via cash or venmo/paypal/zelle at the door

air purifier running

KN95s availalble upon request

yoga for EVERY. BODY. period! 
facilitated by Caitlin Mahoney

start your week off right with a 60 minute, all-levels vinyasa yoga class on monday, march 2 at 6:30pm.
**space is limited; please submit your response to this form in advance to secure your spot!**

$5 of every entry fee will be donated to National Immigrant Justice Center.
NIJC’s mission is to establish and defend the legal rights of immigrants regardless of background and transform the immigration system to one that affords equal opportunity for all.
@nationalimmigrantjusticecenter | https://immigrantjustice.org

here's what you need to know:

class: 6:30-7:30pm | doors open at 6:15pm
cost: $10-25 sliding scale. $5 from every entry fee goes to National Immigrant Justice Center. 
pay via: venmo, zelle (add’l payment details in questionnaire) or cash @ the door. 

❓what should i bring to class? wear clothes you can move comfortably in. BYO water bottle, yoga mat & optional sweat towel.
a limited amount of yoga mats are available to borrow for class. if you need to borrow a mat, no problem - please answer “Yes” in the RSVP form!

about the instructor: Caitlin Rose Mahoney is a Brooklyn-born, Chicago-based yoga instructor & DJ. @timberlandbeforetime  | caitlinrosemahoney

questions? email: garbagemanradio@gmail.com

air purifier running
KN95s available upon request

Support shake stillness 
Wiggle warm whirl
Arrange attune attend
Remix repeat reveal 
Merge mirror migrate

SWARM is a collaborative sound and movement lab. Rather than working towards a performance or final outcome, we play for the sake of playing, move for the sake of moving, and create in the space together. Each session includes a guided warm up, loose score for movement/sound improvisation, and time to discuss and reflect. Sessions are led by a rotating cast of performers and musicians. If you’re interested in leading, please let us know! Movers and musicians of all styles, backgrounds, and levels of experience are welcome to participate. 

6:45-7:00 Arrive, warm up
7:00-7:15 Opening circle
7:15-7:30 Guided warm up
7:30-8:15 Open improv
8:15-8:30 Closing

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January 6
January 13
February 10
February 24

$5-15 suggested donation, no one turned away

RSVP encouraged but not required. RSVP here. All sessions take place at bim bom, which is wheelchair accessible. While childcare is not provided, children are welcome to attend and/or participate. Participants are not required to mask but masks will be provided upon request. Please reach out in advance with other accessibility inquiries. 

Sharkey Zalek sara@saratonin.com

Aurora Tabar amtabar@gmail.com

Join Aicha Chehmani and the Transmasc Society of Chicago for TBoy Dance Class! Learn dance steps and choreography in an affirming space.

$5-15 sliding scale.
RSVP here

Dress in clothes you can move and sweat in, and bring a full water bottle!

air purifier running, KN95s available on site.

Facilitated by Madison Mae Parker

Movement Philosophy is a space to gather together to read writings (articles, poems, songs, essays, & more) and explore them through movement, the arts, and community. In an attempt to take the academy outside of the institutional walls, in an attempt to tap into the wisdom innate within our bodies, in an attempt to trust the wisdom of the land, how might we be in relationship to the text alongside one another? Your favorite elements of a college lecture (the discussion, duh), meets embodiment explorations, meets community engagement, meets reading circle adjacent! We will gather for a small meditation and check-in, followed by a quick guided movement, reading of our texts together, discussion, followed by more movement, creative exploration (writing/drawing/making of any kind), before we close out with a final discussion time.

Tickets can be purchased here.

DROP-IN CLASS: sliding scale $15-$35

This is for all people wanting to explore embodiment, somatics, writings, world building/dreaming alongside others in community. All bodies, physical abilities**, and experiences to writing, academic texts, somatics, the arts, and more are welcomed.

Interested in dance and not sure where to start? Join Aicha Chehmani and Baqyard Babes at bim bom studios for a self-love centered movement workshop on February 15th from 1pm-2:30pm. This workshop will guide you through a number of exercises and prompts to explore how it feels to move freely and what movement feels good on your body. The workshop will end with a short flow/dance combination to groove together. All experiences and levels are welcome. The entire workshop can be done seated or standing, just let us know in advance so we can have enough chairs available!

Sliding Scale $5-20

To confirm your spot RSVP here: https://forms.gle/EnUgWCpX2TXAMEr27

Support shake stillness 
Wiggle warm whirl
Arrange attune attend
Remix repeat reveal 
Merge mirror migrate

SWARM is a collaborative sound and movement lab. Rather than working towards a performance or final outcome, we play for the sake of playing, move for the sake of moving, and create in the space together. Each session includes a guided warm up, loose score for movement/sound improvisation, and time to discuss and reflect. Sessions are led by a rotating cast of performers and musicians. If you’re interested in leading, please let us know! Movers and musicians of all styles, backgrounds, and levels of experience are welcome to participate. 

6:45-7:00 Arrive, warm up
7:00-7:15 Opening circle
7:15-7:30 Guided warm up
7:30-8:15 Open improv
8:15-8:30 Closing

__

January 6
January 13
February 10
February 24

$5-15 suggested donation, no one turned away

RSVP encouraged but not required. RSVP here. All sessions take place at bim bom, which is wheelchair accessible. While childcare is not provided, children are welcome to attend and/or participate. Participants are not required to mask but masks will be provided upon request. Please reach out in advance with other accessibility inquiries. 

Sharkey Zalek sara@saratonin.com

Aurora Tabar amtabar@gmail.com

hosted by Atmospheric Music Alliance / StretchMetal

AMA Sunday is a recurring slow-time potluck for AMA members and friends, held every second Sunday of the month at bim bom studios.

Program from 5:30 - 7:00 PM, with sounds from 6:00 - 6:30 PM from DOUSING.

DOUSING is the moniker of Chicago-based artist Ben Chlapek. He uses synthesizers and saturation to make drone / ambient / experimental music he describes as "skygaze."

Access:
Free for AMA members plus one guest with RSVP. While membership is encouraged for this event, one-time supporters may purchase tickets via this page.

This is a casual, community-oriented hang. Come as you are, bring a dish if you can, and plan to stay awhile.

Air purifier running
KN95s available upon request