(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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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
Today, we're giving a community shout out to Kezia Waters, a Chicago-based performer and director.
They are joining us for the Mosaic Series and also performing at Co-Prosperity’s Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising where we’re showing up this Friday for (X) in the City! RSVP links in bio.
They are joining us for the Mosaic Series and also performing at Co-Prosperity’s Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising where we’re showing up this Friday for (X) in the City! RSVP links in bio.
September 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Today, we're giving a community shout out to Kezia Waters, a Chicago-based performer and director.
They are joining us for the Mosaic Series and also performing at Co-Prosperity’s Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising where we’re showing up this Friday for (X) in the City! RSVP links in bio.
They are joining us for the Mosaic Series and also performing at Co-Prosperity’s Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising where we’re showing up this Friday for (X) in the City! RSVP links in bio.
"As fascist racist homophobic empire gets bolder and more brazen, we can too."
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Friday, September 5 7:30-8:30pm
Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising at Co-Prosperity
Let's get outside together! See you there!
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Friday, September 5 7:30-8:30pm
Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising at Co-Prosperity
Let's get outside together! See you there!
August 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM
"As fascist racist homophobic empire gets bolder and more brazen, we can too."
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Friday, September 5 7:30-8:30pm
Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising at Co-Prosperity
Let's get outside together! See you there!
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Friday, September 5 7:30-8:30pm
Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising at Co-Prosperity
Let's get outside together! See you there!
See you tomorrow!
Semicolon Books from 12pm-1pm
#community #readingasrevolution #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackowned #blackwomanowned #wearethesolution
Semicolon Books from 12pm-1pm
#community #readingasrevolution #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackowned #blackwomanowned #wearethesolution
August 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
See you tomorrow!
Semicolon Books from 12pm-1pm
#community #readingasrevolution #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackowned #blackwomanowned #wearethesolution
Semicolon Books from 12pm-1pm
#community #readingasrevolution #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackowned #blackwomanowned #wearethesolution
"Community is a beacon of hope"
Hear from Strategic Development Partner, Ashley S. Jordan, about what community means to her as an artist. Ashley is also joining the Mosaic Series on September 8. Are you? RSVP link in bio!
#community #connections #comingtogether #blacktheatre #wearethesolution
Hear from Strategic Development Partner, Ashley S. Jordan, about what community means to her as an artist. Ashley is also joining the Mosaic Series on September 8. Are you? RSVP link in bio!
#community #connections #comingtogether #blacktheatre #wearethesolution
August 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"Community is a beacon of hope"
Hear from Strategic Development Partner, Ashley S. Jordan, about what community means to her as an artist. Ashley is also joining the Mosaic Series on September 8. Are you? RSVP link in bio!
#community #connections #comingtogether #blacktheatre #wearethesolution
Hear from Strategic Development Partner, Ashley S. Jordan, about what community means to her as an artist. Ashley is also joining the Mosaic Series on September 8. Are you? RSVP link in bio!
#community #connections #comingtogether #blacktheatre #wearethesolution
Founder and Director, Alexis Green, and Advisory Board Member, Mara-Hsia Palma, sat down and chatted about the upcoming Mosaic Series gathering for Black theatre artists on Sept 8.
Link in bio to register.
#forusbyus #blackchicagotheatre #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
Link in bio to register.
#forusbyus #blackchicagotheatre #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
August 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Founder and Director, Alexis Green, and Advisory Board Member, Mara-Hsia Palma, sat down and chatted about the upcoming Mosaic Series gathering for Black theatre artists on Sept 8.
Link in bio to register.
#forusbyus #blackchicagotheatre #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
Link in bio to register.
#forusbyus #blackchicagotheatre #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Friday, August 29, 12-1pm
Semicolon Books
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #readingasrevolution #communitybuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackowned #blackwomanowned #wearethesolution
Friday, August 29, 12-1pm
Semicolon Books
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #readingasrevolution #communitybuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackowned #blackwomanowned #wearethesolution
August 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Friday, August 29, 12-1pm
Semicolon Books
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #readingasrevolution #communitybuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackowned #blackwomanowned #wearethesolution
Friday, August 29, 12-1pm
Semicolon Books
Let's get outside together! See you there!
#community #readingasrevolution #communitybuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackowned #blackwomanowned #wearethesolution
See you this weekend!
Saturday, August 23 between 3-4pm
Honeypot Performance
Pleasure Power Portal: Fifth City Festival
Sunday, August 24 between 3-4pm
BACA Presents The First Annual Cookout in the Blackyard
RSVP links in bio.
#communitybuilding #wearethesolution
Saturday, August 23 between 3-4pm
Honeypot Performance
Pleasure Power Portal: Fifth City Festival
Sunday, August 24 between 3-4pm
BACA Presents The First Annual Cookout in the Blackyard
RSVP links in bio.
#communitybuilding #wearethesolution
August 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
See you this weekend!
Saturday, August 23 between 3-4pm
Honeypot Performance
Pleasure Power Portal: Fifth City Festival
Sunday, August 24 between 3-4pm
BACA Presents The First Annual Cookout in the Blackyard
RSVP links in bio.
#communitybuilding #wearethesolution
Saturday, August 23 between 3-4pm
Honeypot Performance
Pleasure Power Portal: Fifth City Festival
Sunday, August 24 between 3-4pm
BACA Presents The First Annual Cookout in the Blackyard
RSVP links in bio.
#communitybuilding #wearethesolution
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Saturday, August 23, 3-4pm
Honeypot Performance
Pleasure Power Portal: Fifth City Festival
Sunday, August 24, 3-4pm
BACA Presents The First Annual Cookout in the Blackyard
RSVP links in bio. Let's get outside together!
Saturday, August 23, 3-4pm
Honeypot Performance
Pleasure Power Portal: Fifth City Festival
Sunday, August 24, 3-4pm
BACA Presents The First Annual Cookout in the Blackyard
RSVP links in bio. Let's get outside together!
August 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!
Saturday, August 23, 3-4pm
Honeypot Performance
Pleasure Power Portal: Fifth City Festival
Sunday, August 24, 3-4pm
BACA Presents The First Annual Cookout in the Blackyard
RSVP links in bio. Let's get outside together!
Saturday, August 23, 3-4pm
Honeypot Performance
Pleasure Power Portal: Fifth City Festival
Sunday, August 24, 3-4pm
BACA Presents The First Annual Cookout in the Blackyard
RSVP links in bio. Let's get outside together!
"We need intentional community right now"
Hear from Advisory Board Member, Mara Hsia-Palma.
We invite you to invest in community. Donation link in bio.
If you're looking to move with intention, join us (X) in the City this weekend!
#community #movingwithintention #wearethesolution
Hear from Advisory Board Member, Mara Hsia-Palma.
We invite you to invest in community. Donation link in bio.
If you're looking to move with intention, join us (X) in the City this weekend!
#community #movingwithintention #wearethesolution
August 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
"We need intentional community right now"
Hear from Advisory Board Member, Mara Hsia-Palma.
We invite you to invest in community. Donation link in bio.
If you're looking to move with intention, join us (X) in the City this weekend!
#community #movingwithintention #wearethesolution
Hear from Advisory Board Member, Mara Hsia-Palma.
We invite you to invest in community. Donation link in bio.
If you're looking to move with intention, join us (X) in the City this weekend!
#community #movingwithintention #wearethesolution
Join us for The Mosaic Series!September 8, 5:30-7:30PM via Zoom.
This month, we'll be gathering with Black theatre artists who work in or around the Chicago area.
Registration is free.Link in bio!
This month, we'll be gathering with Black theatre artists who work in or around the Chicago area.
Registration is free.Link in bio!
August 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Join us for The Mosaic Series!September 8, 5:30-7:30PM via Zoom.
This month, we'll be gathering with Black theatre artists who work in or around the Chicago area.
Registration is free.Link in bio!
This month, we'll be gathering with Black theatre artists who work in or around the Chicago area.
Registration is free.Link in bio!
"A Foundation for Relationships"
Hear from Advisory Board Member, Mia Ellis.
Relationships are at the core of (X) Collective.
We invite you to invest in relationships today by making a donation. Help us build something special.
Donation link in bio.
Hear from Advisory Board Member, Mia Ellis.
Relationships are at the core of (X) Collective.
We invite you to invest in relationships today by making a donation. Help us build something special.
Donation link in bio.
August 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"A Foundation for Relationships"
Hear from Advisory Board Member, Mia Ellis.
Relationships are at the core of (X) Collective.
We invite you to invest in relationships today by making a donation. Help us build something special.
Donation link in bio.
Hear from Advisory Board Member, Mia Ellis.
Relationships are at the core of (X) Collective.
We invite you to invest in relationships today by making a donation. Help us build something special.
Donation link in bio.
Announcing our first (X) in the City meetup!
Join us on Saturday, August 16:
Pen and Paper: A Joint Creative: 11-12pm
Build Coffee & Books: 12:30-1:30pm
(No RSVP required. Just show up!)
#getoutside #supportlocalbusinesses #blackwomanownedbusiness #chicagoculture #community #wearethesolution
Join us on Saturday, August 16:
Pen and Paper: A Joint Creative: 11-12pm
Build Coffee & Books: 12:30-1:30pm
(No RSVP required. Just show up!)
#getoutside #supportlocalbusinesses #blackwomanownedbusiness #chicagoculture #community #wearethesolution
August 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Announcing our first (X) in the City meetup!
Join us on Saturday, August 16:
Pen and Paper: A Joint Creative: 11-12pm
Build Coffee & Books: 12:30-1:30pm
(No RSVP required. Just show up!)
#getoutside #supportlocalbusinesses #blackwomanownedbusiness #chicagoculture #community #wearethesolution
Join us on Saturday, August 16:
Pen and Paper: A Joint Creative: 11-12pm
Build Coffee & Books: 12:30-1:30pm
(No RSVP required. Just show up!)
#getoutside #supportlocalbusinesses #blackwomanownedbusiness #chicagoculture #community #wearethesolution
Friends! We've raised $1,000 in 72 hours. Thank you for your incredible support.
Let's keep the momentum going to get to our goal of $50,000.
Hear what Actor and Advisory Board Member, Rudy Galvan, has to say about why he believes in (X) Collective.
Let's keep the momentum going to get to our goal of $50,000.
Hear what Actor and Advisory Board Member, Rudy Galvan, has to say about why he believes in (X) Collective.
August 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Friends! We've raised $1,000 in 72 hours. Thank you for your incredible support.
Let's keep the momentum going to get to our goal of $50,000.
Hear what Actor and Advisory Board Member, Rudy Galvan, has to say about why he believes in (X) Collective.
Let's keep the momentum going to get to our goal of $50,000.
Hear what Actor and Advisory Board Member, Rudy Galvan, has to say about why he believes in (X) Collective.