Sideshow Gallery, Chicago’s beloved hub for all things esoteric is celebrating the Summer Solstice with its Tarot Esoterica festival this June—a weekend-long celebration of mysticism, art, and divination.
Tarot Esoterica Ball & Art Show
The three-day celebration kicks off Friday, June 20, with a tarot-themed costume ball and art show at Sideshow Gallery’s storefront in Bucktown (2219 N Western Ave).
Expect more than 30 vendors offering esoteric art and wares, plus live DJ sets, themed cocktails, and tarot readings all night long.
Tarot Market
On Saturday, June 21, the energy continues with the Tarot Esoterica Market. Think: magical tattoos, hands-on tarot workshops, back-to-back readings, and live music, all nestled within a community of local mystics, makers, and seekers.
Tarot Tea Party
The celebration wraps up on Sunday, June 22, with a whimsical Tarot Tea Party at Sideshow’s sister shop, Into the Feral (2914 W Belmont Ave).
Guests will sip curated herbal blends, learn the basics of tea magic, and receive personalized card readings from Sideshow staff in an intimate, enchanted setting.
Tickets
Both the Tarot Esoterica ball and art show, and the tarot market are free to the public. Tickets for the Tarot Tea Party can be purchased here.
Learn more information here.