This Sunday: CZF Zinester Reading

Please join us this Sunday July 13th from 5-7 pm at Skunk Cabbage Books (2826 N Milwaukee Ave) in Avondale, where we’re bringing together six local Chicago zine makers for an evening of comics readings! We’ll be raffling some work by the artists so come early and get a ticket! Featuring:

• Daimon Hampton @damiondrewthis

• Hink (Adelle) @hinkstink

• Maggie Umber @maggieumber

• Bridget Bilbo @gingerrbridge

• Elias Gonzalez @whateverelias

• Leigh Hugenberg

Masks required and provided!

CZF 2025 Workshops

We’ve finally announced the programming happening during CZF 2025! All three sessions will take place on the ninth floor of the Harold Washington Library.

First up, the “My First Zine” panel at 11:30 am!

From 1–2 pm, join the “Narrative Zine Making: Approaching Zines as Therapy” workshop.

Finally, from 2:30–3:30 pm, bring the kids and take part in "Zine Scene Characters: Design Like a Pro."

Thank you to our sponsors & partners

We’re so grateful to our sponsors and community partners who make CZF 2025 possible!! This year, they include:

• Chicago Public Library

• Quimby’s Bookstore

• Busy Beaver Button Co.

• Marz Community Brewing Co.

• Skunk Cabbage Books

• PrintNinja

• GlitterGuts

• Perfectly Acceptable Press

Please keep these local treasures thriving by shopping there and sharing their stuff!! 💎

See you at CZF 2025!

Saturday July 19th from 11 am–4 pm! Find all the details on our website: chicagozinefest.org/czf2025. Any questions? Email [email protected].