(X) Collective
@xcollective.bsky.social
Theatre artists on a mission is to be in conversation and collaboration with our communities through service, relationships, and community experiences.
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Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Black and Highly Flavored: A Black Excellence Comedy Revue at The Second City
Friday, February 13, 8PM
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
Black and Highly Flavored: A Black Excellence Comedy Revue at The Second City
Friday, February 13, 8PM
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
February 8, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Black and Highly Flavored: A Black Excellence Comedy Revue at The Second City
Friday, February 13, 8PM
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
Black and Highly Flavored: A Black Excellence Comedy Revue at The Second City
Friday, February 13, 8PM
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
HAIBAYÔ Cafe
Wednesday, February 4, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
HAIBAYÔ Cafe
Wednesday, February 4, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
February 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
HAIBAYÔ Cafe
Wednesday, February 4, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
HAIBAYÔ Cafe
Wednesday, February 4, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
A lot is going on.
In lieu of an (X) in the City outing this week, we will be holding virtual space for folks to gather and take an action.
Let’s remind each other that we are not powerless.
RSVP Link in Bio
In lieu of an (X) in the City outing this week, we will be holding virtual space for folks to gather and take an action.
Let’s remind each other that we are not powerless.
RSVP Link in Bio
January 25, 2026 at 11:57 PM
A lot is going on.
In lieu of an (X) in the City outing this week, we will be holding virtual space for folks to gather and take an action.
Let’s remind each other that we are not powerless.
RSVP Link in Bio
In lieu of an (X) in the City outing this week, we will be holding virtual space for folks to gather and take an action.
Let’s remind each other that we are not powerless.
RSVP Link in Bio
Join us on February 23 from 6-8 PM at Gerber/Hart Library & Archives for our next Mosaic Series gathering! This month, we’ll be hosting the space for LGBTQ+ Theatre Artists.
No pressure. No product. Just a moment to breathe and connect.
Registration link in bio! We hope you’ll join us!
No pressure. No product. Just a moment to breathe and connect.
Registration link in bio! We hope you’ll join us!
January 21, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Join us on February 23 from 6-8 PM at Gerber/Hart Library & Archives for our next Mosaic Series gathering! This month, we’ll be hosting the space for LGBTQ+ Theatre Artists.
No pressure. No product. Just a moment to breathe and connect.
Registration link in bio! We hope you’ll join us!
No pressure. No product. Just a moment to breathe and connect.
Registration link in bio! We hope you’ll join us!
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
The Impact of Immigration: A Night of Storytelling in Little Village
Tuesday, January 20, 6PM. RSVP link in bio.
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
The Impact of Immigration: A Night of Storytelling in Little Village
Tuesday, January 20, 6PM. RSVP link in bio.
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
January 19, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
The Impact of Immigration: A Night of Storytelling in Little Village
Tuesday, January 20, 6PM. RSVP link in bio.
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
The Impact of Immigration: A Night of Storytelling in Little Village
Tuesday, January 20, 6PM. RSVP link in bio.
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
Registration is now open for our next Mosaic Series gathering! On February 23 from 6-8pm CT, we will be hosting a space for LGBTQ+ theatre artists working in or around Chicago at Gerber/Hart Library & Archives.
Registration link in bio! We hope you’ll join us!
Registration link in bio! We hope you’ll join us!
January 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Registration is now open for our next Mosaic Series gathering! On February 23 from 6-8pm CT, we will be hosting a space for LGBTQ+ theatre artists working in or around Chicago at Gerber/Hart Library & Archives.
Registration link in bio! We hope you’ll join us!
Registration link in bio! We hope you’ll join us!
Thank you to everyone who attended last week's Mosaic Series! And thank you to Definition Theatre for your partnership.
We are cooking up a buffet of Mosaic Series gatherings for 2026! Stay tuned!
#forusbyus #BIPOCtheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
We are cooking up a buffet of Mosaic Series gatherings for 2026! Stay tuned!
#forusbyus #BIPOCtheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
December 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended last week's Mosaic Series! And thank you to Definition Theatre for your partnership.
We are cooking up a buffet of Mosaic Series gatherings for 2026! Stay tuned!
#forusbyus #BIPOCtheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
We are cooking up a buffet of Mosaic Series gatherings for 2026! Stay tuned!
#forusbyus #BIPOCtheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
Check out our first Collective Conversation with Romina Vargas, the Impact Manager for Healing to Action.
You can watch our conversation on our website or YouTube page. You can also read our conversation using our interactive blog on our website. Choose your own adventure! Link in bio
You can watch our conversation on our website or YouTube page. You can also read our conversation using our interactive blog on our website. Choose your own adventure! Link in bio
December 20, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Check out our first Collective Conversation with Romina Vargas, the Impact Manager for Healing to Action.
You can watch our conversation on our website or YouTube page. You can also read our conversation using our interactive blog on our website. Choose your own adventure! Link in bio
You can watch our conversation on our website or YouTube page. You can also read our conversation using our interactive blog on our website. Choose your own adventure! Link in bio
Last Call!
You still have time to RSVP for Monday's Mosaic Series at Definition Theatre. Registration closes today at 6pm CST.
Light bites. Good vibes. Community Connection and Reflection. It's really that simple.
We hope you'll join us! RSVP link in bio!
You still have time to RSVP for Monday's Mosaic Series at Definition Theatre. Registration closes today at 6pm CST.
Light bites. Good vibes. Community Connection and Reflection. It's really that simple.
We hope you'll join us! RSVP link in bio!
December 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Last Call!
You still have time to RSVP for Monday's Mosaic Series at Definition Theatre. Registration closes today at 6pm CST.
Light bites. Good vibes. Community Connection and Reflection. It's really that simple.
We hope you'll join us! RSVP link in bio!
You still have time to RSVP for Monday's Mosaic Series at Definition Theatre. Registration closes today at 6pm CST.
Light bites. Good vibes. Community Connection and Reflection. It's really that simple.
We hope you'll join us! RSVP link in bio!
Registration closes THIS FRIDAY!
You still have time to join us!
Still not convinced? Hear from community member, Kezia Waters, on their experience attending the Mosaic Series.
RSVP Link in Bio!
#forusbyus #BIPOCtheatre #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding
You still have time to join us!
Still not convinced? Hear from community member, Kezia Waters, on their experience attending the Mosaic Series.
RSVP Link in Bio!
#forusbyus #BIPOCtheatre #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding
December 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Registration closes THIS FRIDAY!
You still have time to join us!
Still not convinced? Hear from community member, Kezia Waters, on their experience attending the Mosaic Series.
RSVP Link in Bio!
#forusbyus #BIPOCtheatre #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding
You still have time to join us!
Still not convinced? Hear from community member, Kezia Waters, on their experience attending the Mosaic Series.
RSVP Link in Bio!
#forusbyus #BIPOCtheatre #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Community Sound Meditation, led by CoryaYo
Pilsen Arts & Community House
Thursday, December 11, 7-8pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#communitybuilding #selfcare #communitycare #wearethesolution
Community Sound Meditation, led by CoryaYo
Pilsen Arts & Community House
Thursday, December 11, 7-8pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#communitybuilding #selfcare #communitycare #wearethesolution
December 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Community Sound Meditation, led by CoryaYo
Pilsen Arts & Community House
Thursday, December 11, 7-8pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#communitybuilding #selfcare #communitycare #wearethesolution
Community Sound Meditation, led by CoryaYo
Pilsen Arts & Community House
Thursday, December 11, 7-8pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#communitybuilding #selfcare #communitycare #wearethesolution
Camaraderie and shared experiences.
Hear from community member, Joseph Brown, Jr., about his experience attending the September Mosaic Series.
No pressure. No product. Just a moment to connect, vibe, and plant seeds.
December 15. Definition Theatre. Join us!!! RSVP Link in bio.
Hear from community member, Joseph Brown, Jr., about his experience attending the September Mosaic Series.
No pressure. No product. Just a moment to connect, vibe, and plant seeds.
December 15. Definition Theatre. Join us!!! RSVP Link in bio.
December 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Camaraderie and shared experiences.
Hear from community member, Joseph Brown, Jr., about his experience attending the September Mosaic Series.
No pressure. No product. Just a moment to connect, vibe, and plant seeds.
December 15. Definition Theatre. Join us!!! RSVP Link in bio.
Hear from community member, Joseph Brown, Jr., about his experience attending the September Mosaic Series.
No pressure. No product. Just a moment to connect, vibe, and plant seeds.
December 15. Definition Theatre. Join us!!! RSVP Link in bio.
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
The Spades Table Presents: The Kickback
Wednesday, November 26, 7:30pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #blackcomedy #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #wearethesolution
The Spades Table Presents: The Kickback
Wednesday, November 26, 7:30pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #blackcomedy #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #wearethesolution
November 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
The Spades Table Presents: The Kickback
Wednesday, November 26, 7:30pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #blackcomedy #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #wearethesolution
The Spades Table Presents: The Kickback
Wednesday, November 26, 7:30pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #blackcomedy #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #wearethesolution
This week we're doing a double feature for (X) in the City!
ICE Safety Teach-In
November 19, 7-9PM at HAIBAYÔ
RSVP required (link in bio)
Solidarity Market and Skill Share
November 22, 4-8PM (X will be there from 4-5pm) at Movement on Montrose
#community #communitybuilding #wekeepussafe
ICE Safety Teach-In
November 19, 7-9PM at HAIBAYÔ
RSVP required (link in bio)
Solidarity Market and Skill Share
November 22, 4-8PM (X will be there from 4-5pm) at Movement on Montrose
#community #communitybuilding #wekeepussafe
November 17, 2025 at 12:44 AM
This week we're doing a double feature for (X) in the City!
ICE Safety Teach-In
November 19, 7-9PM at HAIBAYÔ
RSVP required (link in bio)
Solidarity Market and Skill Share
November 22, 4-8PM (X will be there from 4-5pm) at Movement on Montrose
#community #communitybuilding #wekeepussafe
ICE Safety Teach-In
November 19, 7-9PM at HAIBAYÔ
RSVP required (link in bio)
Solidarity Market and Skill Share
November 22, 4-8PM (X will be there from 4-5pm) at Movement on Montrose
#community #communitybuilding #wekeepussafe
We're back!
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
OAK at Raven Theatre
Saturday, November 8, 7:30pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #theatreinchicago #blacktheatre #wearethesolution
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
OAK at Raven Theatre
Saturday, November 8, 7:30pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #theatreinchicago #blacktheatre #wearethesolution
November 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
We're back!
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
OAK at Raven Theatre
Saturday, November 8, 7:30pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #theatreinchicago #blacktheatre #wearethesolution
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
OAK at Raven Theatre
Saturday, November 8, 7:30pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #theatreinchicago #blacktheatre #wearethesolution
Who are the people you can rely on?
Hear from community member, John Noble Barrack (@jnbarrack), about what community means to him.
Invest in community today! Donation link in bio.
#community #trustbuilding #chicagoartist #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
Hear from community member, John Noble Barrack (@jnbarrack), about what community means to him.
Invest in community today! Donation link in bio.
#community #trustbuilding #chicagoartist #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
October 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Who are the people you can rely on?
Hear from community member, John Noble Barrack (@jnbarrack), about what community means to him.
Invest in community today! Donation link in bio.
#community #trustbuilding #chicagoartist #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
Hear from community member, John Noble Barrack (@jnbarrack), about what community means to him.
Invest in community today! Donation link in bio.
#community #trustbuilding #chicagoartist #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
We're gearing up for a double feature this week with (X) in the City!
The Black Tax with Andrew Kahrl and Tonika Lewis Johnson at the National Public Housing Museum
October 8, 6-7:30pm
Rooted by at Bramble Theatre Company
October 11 at 7:30pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
The Black Tax with Andrew Kahrl and Tonika Lewis Johnson at the National Public Housing Museum
October 8, 6-7:30pm
Rooted by at Bramble Theatre Company
October 11 at 7:30pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
October 6, 2025 at 2:43 AM
We're gearing up for a double feature this week with (X) in the City!
The Black Tax with Andrew Kahrl and Tonika Lewis Johnson at the National Public Housing Museum
October 8, 6-7:30pm
Rooted by at Bramble Theatre Company
October 11 at 7:30pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
The Black Tax with Andrew Kahrl and Tonika Lewis Johnson at the National Public Housing Museum
October 8, 6-7:30pm
Rooted by at Bramble Theatre Company
October 11 at 7:30pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
Shout out to Malaina Moore, (X) Collective's Associate Director.
Hear from Malaina about why community is so important to her and how (X) Collective is trying to build community in this moment.
Hear from Malaina about why community is so important to her and how (X) Collective is trying to build community in this moment.
October 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Shout out to Malaina Moore, (X) Collective's Associate Director.
Hear from Malaina about why community is so important to her and how (X) Collective is trying to build community in this moment.
Hear from Malaina about why community is so important to her and how (X) Collective is trying to build community in this moment.
Here's where we're showing up this week!
Boxville
Wednesday, September 24 from 4:30-5:30pm
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #wearethesolution
Boxville
Wednesday, September 24 from 4:30-5:30pm
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #wearethesolution
September 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Here's where we're showing up this week!
Boxville
Wednesday, September 24 from 4:30-5:30pm
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #wearethesolution
Boxville
Wednesday, September 24 from 4:30-5:30pm
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #wearethesolution
See you tomorrow!
DuSable Museum of African American History
Saturday, September 20, 12pm-1pm
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #wearethesolution
DuSable Museum of African American History
Saturday, September 20, 12pm-1pm
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #wearethesolution
September 19, 2025 at 9:58 PM
See you tomorrow!
DuSable Museum of African American History
Saturday, September 20, 12pm-1pm
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #wearethesolution
DuSable Museum of African American History
Saturday, September 20, 12pm-1pm
#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #wearethesolution
How can we build something bigger than ourselves, something sustainable? It always comes back to community.
Hear from Advisory Board Member, Julia Atwood, on what community means to her.
#community #hope #buildingtogether #relationshipbuilding #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
Hear from Advisory Board Member, Julia Atwood, on what community means to her.
#community #hope #buildingtogether #relationshipbuilding #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
September 17, 2025 at 12:32 AM
How can we build something bigger than ourselves, something sustainable? It always comes back to community.
Hear from Advisory Board Member, Julia Atwood, on what community means to her.
#community #hope #buildingtogether #relationshipbuilding #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
Hear from Advisory Board Member, Julia Atwood, on what community means to her.
#community #hope #buildingtogether #relationshipbuilding #communitybuilding #wearethesolution
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Solidarity Healing Night hosted by Healing to Action
Thursday, September 18, 6pm-7:30pm (via Zoom)
DuSable Museum of African American History
Saturday, September 20, 12pm-1pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
Solidarity Healing Night hosted by Healing to Action
Thursday, September 18, 6pm-7:30pm (via Zoom)
DuSable Museum of African American History
Saturday, September 20, 12pm-1pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
September 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Solidarity Healing Night hosted by Healing to Action
Thursday, September 18, 6pm-7:30pm (via Zoom)
DuSable Museum of African American History
Saturday, September 20, 12pm-1pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
Solidarity Healing Night hosted by Healing to Action
Thursday, September 18, 6pm-7:30pm (via Zoom)
DuSable Museum of African American History
Saturday, September 20, 12pm-1pm
Let's get outside together! See you there!
Imagine if privilege was used to CREATE safety instead threatening it...
Hear from beloved community member, Walter Belcher, about what community means to him.
Invest in community today! Donation link in bio.
Hear from beloved community member, Walter Belcher, about what community means to him.
Invest in community today! Donation link in bio.
September 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Imagine if privilege was used to CREATE safety instead threatening it...
Hear from beloved community member, Walter Belcher, about what community means to him.
Invest in community today! Donation link in bio.
Hear from beloved community member, Walter Belcher, about what community means to him.
Invest in community today! Donation link in bio.
Calling all Chicago Black theatre artists! We're gathering virtually this coming Monday, September 8. Join us for a moment of connection and relationship-building.
RSVP link in bio.
#forusbyus #blacktheatre #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
RSVP link in bio.
#forusbyus #blacktheatre #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
September 6, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Calling all Chicago Black theatre artists! We're gathering virtually this coming Monday, September 8. Join us for a moment of connection and relationship-building.
RSVP link in bio.
#forusbyus #blacktheatre #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
RSVP link in bio.
#forusbyus #blacktheatre #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
See you tomorrow!
Friday, September 5
(X will be present from at least 7:30-8:30pm)
Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising at @coprosperitychicago
See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #celebration #queerperformance #chicagoartists #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
Friday, September 5
(X will be present from at least 7:30-8:30pm)
Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising at @coprosperitychicago
See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #celebration #queerperformance #chicagoartists #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
September 5, 2025 at 1:39 AM
See you tomorrow!
Friday, September 5
(X will be present from at least 7:30-8:30pm)
Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising at @coprosperitychicago
See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #celebration #queerperformance #chicagoartists #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution
Friday, September 5
(X will be present from at least 7:30-8:30pm)
Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising at @coprosperitychicago
See you there!
#community #connection #communitybuilding #celebration #queerperformance #chicagoartists #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution