Welcome to the Block Party 🌞
Come on over July 19—you're invited
We’re launching our new print edition of Creator Mag on July 19. To celebrate, we’re hosting our Summer Block Party—right here in the Windy City.
Three things we can promise you by the end of the weekend:
A great conversation.
A new friend.
A beautiful print magazine (no bias).
Last time around, we had 70+ artists, filmmakers, and friends from around the creator world pop out. It was a mixture of folks from Chicago and beyond, and we can’t wait to host everyone for a full weekend of festivities, including…
The Pre-Party (Friday, 7/18) // A casual evening of games and great vibes at Studio Powder Blue.
The Beach Meetup (Saturday Morning, 7/19) // Join us for a photo walk along Chicago’s iconic Lakefront Trail, ending with a chill hang on the sands of Lake Michigan. Bring a swimsuit if you'd like to jump in!
Ava Gordy (left) and Daren Vongirdner (right) will join us for a fireside conversation The Block Party (Saturday Evening, 7-11 pm) // A night of live music, interactive art, food, drinks, and incredible people.
Plus: Fireside conversations moderated by our team, featuring creators Kat Abughazaleh, Daren Vongirdner, Ava Gordy, and Elijah Pysyk.*
The Creator Cookout (Sunday, 7/20) // A classic, Summertime Chi deck hang—running all afternoon, potluck-style.
No need to attend each activity—you can come and go as you please, with locations communicated through the event page!
Anyway, if you’d like to pop out, there’s two quick steps to RSVP:
Register on the Block Party event page here.
Order your “ticket” (aka your copy of Creator Mag)—this covers food, drinks, and a gift bag you’ll receive at the Block Party.**
We can’t wait to see you all soon. Drop us a line if you have any questions!
— Shua, Moy, and Nate
P.S. Shout-out to our 52 annual subscribers! These readers were the first to receive early invitations to the festivities.
For as low as $65 a year, you get all four of our 2025 print editions, tickets to our quarterly Block Parties, and perks like exclusive blogs and apparel discounts. Support our mission by becoming a member today.
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* One of those folks might even perform a magic trick (or two). I won’t name names.
** Use code “SZN6FREESHIP” to knock off shipping costs!