EVENTS

Yollocalli hosts weird teen events all year at Yollocalli and at our mothership, the National Museum of Mexican Art. They’re all FREE and open to the public. Check them out!

JOIN THE MADNESS! ♥

JOIN THE MADNESS! ♥

A large group of young people dance on dimly lit dance floor. Glowsticks and other stagelights color the dancefloor.

Chill
Set

For youth 25 & under:

Join us for our 10th annual late night at the museum. Music and dancing, open galleries (including Day of the Dead), and PIZZA! Plus, sexual health information, art workshops, and a photo booth.

FREE! (Registration required.)

SAVE THE DATE: November 13th, 2026
NMMA

1852 W 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608

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Anti
V-Day

For youth 25 & under:

To celebrate National Condom Week, join us for an evening of valentine making, free condoms, sexual health information, and- of course- a party with music & dancing!

FREE! (Registration required.)

2027 date coming soon
Yollo Fire Station
2358 S Whipple, Chicago, IL 60623

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Courtyard Gallery

All ages:

Spring/ Summer: An annual exhibition of work by the youth artists of Yollocalli Arts Reach, including photos, paintings and more!

Fall/ Winter: Continue your tour through Day of the Dead in our Courtyard space, designed & curated by Yollocalli Arts Reach. Featuring original art, photos, and a community ofrenda.

NMMA
1852 W 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608

FREE! ⋆˙⟡

FREE! ⋆˙⟡

A young person stands behind a table of stickers, art prints, and other goods.

Youth Art
Markets

All Ages:

Shop more than 35 vendors, all under the age of 25! 

Purchase youth-made art like stickers, buttons, zines, clothes, jewelry, candles and more! Free entry. Snacks are also for purchase. Credit cards are accepted, but cash is preferred!

2026 date coming soon!
NMMA
1852 W 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Young people dance on a dimly lit dancefloor. Some people dance in pairs, and some carry fans and glow sticks. Balloons and tables of snacks are visible in the background.

Queer
Prom

For youth 14-24:

Since 1998 the NMMA has hosted Queer Prom, an opportunity for LGBTQIA youth (and allies!) to celebrate all parts of their identities without feeling silenced or alone. The evening features performances by drag artists, music, dancing, and food. Who will be crowned Prom King, Queen & Queer? Come find out!

FREE! (Registration required.)

SAVE THE DATE: June 13th, 2026
Yollo Fire Station
2358 S Whipple, Chicago, IL 60623

JOIN THE MADNESS! ♥

JOIN THE MADNESS! ♥