Features

There’s a little something for everyone at the One of a Kind Show, including hands-on workshops for kids, live music, gourmet food, a fine art gallery, floral market, cafes and bars, complimentary cocktail tastings, as well as courtesy shopping carts.

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Marwen at One of a Kind

Join Marwen, for a variety of free, hands-on art making workshops and activities. 

Workshop Schedule: 
Friday, December 5, 4:00 – 6:00pm
DIY Jewelry Workshop

Saturday, December 6, 1:00 – 3:00pm
DIY Jewelry Workshop

Saturday, December 6, 4:00 – 6:00pm
Ornament Workshop

Sunday, December 7, 1:00 – 3:00pm
Ornament Workshop

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Live Music

Enjoy live music from talented local musicians. Performances are held daily at the center stage. 

Performance Schedule:
Thursday, December 4
11:30am‑1:00pm, 5:00pm‑6:30pm 

Friday, December 5
11:30am‑1:00pm, 5:00pm‑6:30pm

Saturday, December 6
11:30am‑1:00pm, 5:00 – 6:30pm

Sunday, December 7
11:30am‑1:00pm, 5:00 – 6:30pm

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Artist Demos

Experience live artist demonstrations daily at the center stage and discover the process behind their One of a Kind creations. 

Schedule: 
Thursday, December 4
3:00 – 4:00pm

Friday, December 5
3:00 – 4:00pm

Saturday, December 6
3:00 – 4:00pm

Sunday, December 7
2:30 – 3:00pm

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Gourmet Market

Indulge in artisan culinary creations and meet the makers behind them — there’s something sure to satisfy all tastes in the Gourmet Market.

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Baileys Treat Bar

Baileys is offering complimentary samples of delicious holiday treats for all 21+ guests in the center pass through across from booth 6093.

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The Hatchery Pavilion

Check out budding food entrepreneurs from The Hatchery, Chicago’s premier food and business incubator.

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Fine Art Gallery

Take a walk through our curated fine art gallery featuring works from exhibiting fine artists. Plus gallery talks led by Art Encounter.

Fine Art Gallery Talks: 
Friday, December 5, 4:00pm‑4:30pm
Sunday, December 7, 2:00pm‑2:30pm

Emerging Market

Meet and shop from up-and-coming makers, new to the One of a Kind Show, in the Emerging Market.

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Fashion District

This fashion-oriented area on the show floor features trendsetting designers with work ranging from accessories, to clothing, and jewelry.

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Cafes & Bars

Find a wide variety of gourmet foods and drinks for any taste palate throughout the show floor, provided by Foodstuffs Gourmet Foods & Catering.

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Courtesy Carts

Borrow a courtesy cart to lighten the load and effortlessly shop the show.

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Art on The Mart

ART on THE MART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms, transforming an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. Enjoy projections every evening of the show, starting at 7:30 pm. 

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