Reed's Local

We hosted a very special RL Book Club last night (if you aren't aware of all the special events we host, peek at the Reedzine in our grid or grab one at the bar)

It was the 100th book that our book club has read (our 11th year is next month!!!) AND we were able to get the author of "Will You Still Love Me, If I Become Someone Else," Jotham Austin II, to join our meeting. answered questions about his book, writing methods, the publishing world and more. Thank you, so much Jotham for taking the time to be a part of Reed's Book Club!

In a couple weeks, you'll be able to pick up the anthology "Red Line - Chicago Horror Stories" where Jotham and other amazing local authors have contributed, as well. Local publisher .beyond.press is offering a pre-sale discount on their website and hosting a release party next month in the neighborhood 📚🖤

You will be able to snag a copy (as well as almost all the books we read) at

Thank you to the for joining and for all you do to support neighborhood arts and businesses ❤️

Join is for August's meetup! We are reading "Rebel with a Clause" by Ellen Jovin and meeting Tuesday, August 26 at 7:30. There will be snacks.

After August we will be taking a short break for a few months from organizing and hosting the book club. We will announce the return sometime in the winter.

REED'S FEST 2025!!!

May 1 - May 4
Four days of some of our favorites 🫶
Only $10 each night
21+.

THURSDAY, MAY 1
Olivia and the Lovers
Everyday Specials
Casual Fanatics
Vee Sonnets

FRiDAY, MAY 2
Dorian Taj
Cam's Jams
The Basement Party
King Sans

SATURDAY, MAY 3
Nightfreak
Watermelon
The Rip Ups
James Swanberg
*Followed by Karaoke with Sweet Melissa*

SUNDAY, MAY 4
Sprite
Philip Hunger
Flesh Panthers
Speed Babes

What a lineup!

If you come all 4 nights, we will make sure you go home with some special swag

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