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Upcoming Events
Anti-Deportation Rally
January 18th (Saturday)
Make friends, protect each other! Join the Chicago / NWI festival of resistance to stop support undocumented people targeted by the incoming administration.
Radical Book Discussion
January 26th (Sunday)
Join us for a discussion of the essential Mutual Aid. This is perfect for anyone interested in effective social change on the grassroots level. The beauty of this book is that it's not only powerful, direct, and timely, but it is short! Below are links to purchase the book (check the library too!), listen to a DIY audiobook version, or read it for free online. However you choose to take in what the book has to offer, be sure to join us for the discussion.
Please register here, if you plan to attend: https://forms.gle/2FZRWZXPYwEFQRgr5
If it snows/snow accumulates, we will likely postpone, or move to a virtual meeting. Watch for emails from us!
-Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Mutual-Aid-Building-Solidarity-During/dp/1839762128
-DIY Audiobook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An3CrQ26WFE
-Read online for free: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/dean-spade-mutual-aid
Monthly/Ongoing Events
2025 Schedule
Co-Thrive Timebank Potlucks
Join us for another Co-Thrive Timebank Potluck to join the potluck, share a meal with new friends, and connect with the needs/offers of fellow timebankers! You can claim hours by contributing a dish and for spending some time getting to know fellow members at our monthly potlucks!! Vegan dishes preferred, but all food welcome.
RSVP here.
Email: CoThriveTimebankNWI@gmail.com if you have any questions.
NWI Vegan Meetups
(2025 Dates to be shared soon!)
Vegan meetups hosted by Joy Bomb! Everyone is invited, from long time vegans/vegetarians, to those who may be veg-curious or new to the world of veganism. Bring a vegan dish of your choice to share, along with the recipe or ingredients list and note of potential allergens. Don't forget to bring your friends/family too! Please register so we know who is coming and what they are bringing.
Registration: https://forms.gle/UzQgMRwcRPj3voi26
We have hosted two successful (and fun!) sewing skillshares to date. If you are interested in joining us for future sewing skillshares, please complete our registration form below. We are setting a limit of 8 people and will host future sewing skillshares (perhaps monthly), so don't hesitate to register.
Registration Form: https://forms.gle/gMs9YF5gShupkeM46
Past Events
January 12th (Sunday)
1pm to 4pm
Winter Coat Giveaway
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5pm
Art Night Event
January 5th (Sunday)
5pm to 11pm
Hardcore Show
DON’T FRONT * GAGGER * BIG DEAL * SI DIOS QUIERE * ENERVATE
January 4th (Saturday)
1pm to 3pm
Radical Movie Showing (and discussion)
No Gods, No Masters: A History of Anarchism in Three Parts
January 3rd (Friday)
6pm to 8pm
Co-Thrive Timebank Potluck
December 28th (Saturday)
1pm to 4pm
Board Game Hangout
Nov. 23rd, Dec. 7th & 21st, January 4th (Saturdays)
Joy Bomb Open Hours
December 14th (Saturday)
1pm to 4pm
Intro to Nonviolent Communication Teach-In
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5pm to midnight
Oscar's BDay show
November 23rd (Saturday)
6pm to 8pm
Assembly
November 16th (Saturday afternoon)
1pm to 4pm
Winter Coat Drive
November 16th (Saturday evening)
5pm to midnight
Metal Show!!
Negative Pressure * Carrion Feeder * Frigid * Satara * Guttural * Punctured
November 10th (Sunday)
12pm to 3pm
Sewing 101 Skillshare
November 8th (Friday)
6pm to 8pm
Now What? - Post-Election Meeting
November 3rd (Sunday)
5pm to 8pm
Save Briar East Dunes Documentary Screening
November 1st (Friday)
7pm to 9pm
Gaza Solidarity - Movie Night
October 27th (Sunday)
Punk show
Gangstalker * Chalk * Slith * Flowering * Curbsitter
October 26th (Saturday)
5pm to 10pm
Joy Bomb Halloween Spooktacular
October 26th (Saturday)
10am to 12pm
CoThrive Timbank Kickoff!
October 17th (Thursday)
7pm to 10pm
Punk show
Flash * The Shape * Participants
October 13th (Sunday)
12pm to 3pmPlant and Seed Swap & Shop
Hosted by NWI Region Resilience
October 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
7pm
FRIDAY NIGHT FRIGHTS! Kid-Friendly Halloween movie nights
October 12th (Saturday)
1pm to 3pm
Indigenous Ecologies & Culture in NWI
Discussion with Ezekiel Flannery
October 10th
Punk show!
Necron 9 * Corrupt Faith * Homemade Speed * Inverted Cross * Missile Strategy
October 5th, 2024
6pm to 10pm
Joy Bomb Benefit Show
September 29th, 2024
11am to 3pm
Sewing skillshare #2
September 27th, 2024
7pm to 9pm
Free Palestine movie night and discussion!
September 14th, 2024
Punk Show!
7pm to 10pm
Voidclass * Clear Coat * Barren Heir * Antlr
July 30th, 2024
Punk Show!
8pm to 10pm
Gen Gap * Useless Info * Brain Wash Victims * The Shape
July 27th, 2024
11am to 2pm
A group of about 8 learned their machine with our two experienced sewing instructors and created drawstring bags and a zippered pouch!
July 22nd, 2024
Punk Show!
8pm to 10pm
Bato * Chalk * Double Over * Missile Strategy
July 5th, 2024
Summer Bummer (music event)
7pm to 10pm
Fun show! Moody guitar & electronic & darkwave <3
June 30th, 2024
Open Jam Session
2pm- 5pm
Hosted by Jake and Kya
July 29th, 2024
Community BBQ
12pm-6pm
Our community bbq was a chance to get to know us, see the space, and get a sense of what may be ahead for Joy Bomb. Open to the community, everyone is welcome. We will had plant-based as well as meat options available. A great time was had by all and new friends were made!
June 17th, 2024
First Board Game Night
6pm
June 15th, 2024
NWI Vegan Meetup
11am to 3pm
First NWI Vegan Meetup hosted by Joy Bomb!
May 24th, 2024
7pm
Radical Movie Night
We kicked off the series with "Riotsville, USA"!
May 4th, 2024
3pm - 9pm
May Day 2024 Celebration
Apr 18, 2024
7 pm - 11 pm
First ever show at Joy Bomb!
Bands: Cran, World In Action, War Effort, The Stuff
April 13th 2024
10am - 2pm
Joy Bomb held it's first annual fruit tree share!
We shared around 450 fruit trees of differing varieties (persimmon, elderberry, paw paw, silky dogwood, and chokecherry). How to care for your new trees!
Apr 6, 2024
9am - 4pm
Joy Bomb held it's first ever community wide event, a yard sale!
Mar 3, 2024
12 pm - 6 pm
Food Not Bombs NWI Banner Painting Session & Maintenance Session
Feb 25, 2024
1 pm - 4 pm
Joy Bomb Meeting & Maintenance Session
Feb 16, 2024
3 pm - 6 pm
Prisoner Letter Writing
Feb 11, 2024
1 pm - 4 pm
Joy Bomb Meeting & Maintenance Session
Jan 28, 2024
1 pm - 4pm
Joy Bomb Site Tour & General Meeting