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Exhibition Opening | Sat, Sept. 05, 5-9PM | KIOSK I Am A Rock I Am A Roll

This exhibition explores the intersections of punk, DIY, and self-taught art through the work of two American and two German artists: Naomi Shintani Deibel, Jonas Müller-Ahlheim, Betsy Odom, and Wesley Willis. Part of Alle gegen Alles. Punk@50, a transatlantic, multi-city initiative marking the 50-year anniversary of punk taking place at Goethe-Instituts across North America in fall 2026, ‘I Am A Rock I Am A Roll’ is a collaboration between KIOSK and the Goethe-Institut Chicago and will feature film screenings, a zine workshop, a conversation on Chicago's punk history, and other programs at both locations.

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09/09/2026|7:00 PM Bussy Kween Power Trip / CAVA / Daylongsigh

Cobra Lounge, Chicago, IL | Concert

Join us at historic alternative and punk venue Cobra Lounge for the Chicago stop on CAVA's first North America tour, playing alongside Chicago favorites Bussy Kween Power Trip and Daylongsigh.

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