Events
Community gatherings, business pop-ups, markets, networking, live music and cultural celebrations across Lake County.
Black Business Pop-Up Market
Over 30 Black-owned vendors, artisan creators, soul food trucks, vinyl DJ sets, and community networking along the waterfront.
Waukegan Harbor Pavilion · Waukegan, IL
Live At The Lake: Local Artists
An intimate evening of neo-soul, acoustic jazz, and spoken word celebrating Lake County Black songwriters and performers.
Zion Arts Amphitheater · Zion, IL
Founders & Friends Networking
Quarterly executive mixer connecting Black founders, commercial lenders, corporate buyers, and civic leaders across northern Illinois.
Innovation Lounge, Gurnee · Gurnee, IL
Family Sunday Brunch Series
A monthly family-friendly brunch featuring a rotating Black-owned caterer, live acoustic sets, and a kids' craft corner.
Magnolia Catering Hall, Waukegan · Waukegan, IL