
A new pop-up shop is bringing grocery store-themed gifts to Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, featuring custom goods from 20 local artists!
Picnic Date Bodega is part gift shop, part art installation, offering one-of-a-kind treasures you won’t find anywhere else. The pop-up is the brainchild of local artist and entrepreneur, Akaelah, owner of Picnic Date Studio.
Guests can shop handmade jewelry, home decor, art prints, and more, all inspired by a kitschy grocery theme.
Picnic Date is a part of the West Town Chamber of Commerce’s Pop Up Project initiative, an ongoing program offering short term leases to small businesses in Chicago.

The initiative aims to help local artists and entrepreneurs expand their customer bases through a traditional storefront business model.
Picnic Date Bodega will be open until July 20th, and the shop has several fun events planned for its 6 month run.
On February 9th, the Picnic Date will host a crochet flower workshop, followed by a special Valentines day sale on February 13.
Click here to view the shop’s full event schedule and learn more information!