Our Events
At The Vinyl Collectiv, our events are all about community, music, and connection.
From our signature series BARCAV — Bring A Record, Catch A Vibe, where guests share vinyl from their own collections, to our new DJ on Deck residency highlighting Chicago’s best vinyl DJs, every event is designed to bring people together through records and real vibes. Whether you’re a longtime collector or just getting into vinyl, our meetups are a space to discover music, connect with others, and be part of a growing movement in Chicago’s vinyl culture.
Upcoming Event
The Vinyl Collectiv Presents - Bring A Record, Catch A Vibe at Epiphany!
The Vinyl Collectiv is back with another Bring a Record, Catch a Vibe, and this time we’re taking over Epiphany.
Join us on July 1st from 7 PM to 9 PM at Epiphany, located at 201 S Ashland Ave in Chicago, for an intimate evening of records, music lovers, and good conversation. Bring a record you love, hop on the open decks, and share what you’ve been listening to.
There will be a bar on site, so grab a drink, catch a vibe, and spend the evening surrounded by good sounds and even better people.
Whether you’re a longtime collector or just getting into vinyl, this is the perfect space to discover new music, swap stories, and meet other people in Chicago’s music community.
Open decks — bring a record & play it
Epiphany · 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago
July 1st · 7 PM – 9 PM
Bar on site
Good music, good drinks, good people
Upcoming Event
Vinyl Collectiv x CEMC: Bring a Record, Catch a Vibe at Off Hours Beer Co.
Join us for a special collaboration between The Vinyl Collectiv and CEMC (Chicago Electronic Music Center) for Cue Points Vol. 3 — a night of vinyl, community, and open decks.
Hosted at Off Hours Beer Co., this meetup brings together music lovers, collectors, and DJs for an interactive, laid-back experience centered around sound and connection.
Come hang, discover new music, and be part of the vibe.
What to expect:
◆ Bring 1–2 of your favorite vinyl records
◆ Meet other collectors, DJs, and music lovers
◆ Share stories, discover new sounds, and connect
◆ Open decks available — spin your records live
◆ Networking + hands-on workshop experience
Event Details:
📍 Off Hours Beer Co.
📅 April 2nd
⏰ 6PM – 10PM
Free RSVP — link in bio.
Upcoming Event
The Vinyl Collectiv Presents: Bring a Record, Catch a Vibe at Midwest Coast Brewing!!!
Join us at Midwest Coast Brewing for Bring a Record, Catch a Vibe. A laid-back vinyl meetup centered around music, conversation, and community.
Join us for an easygoing night of music and connection:
✦ Bring 1 to 2 of your favorite vinyl records
✦ Meet other collectors and music lovers
✦ Trade stories, share sounds, and unwind midweek
✦ Open decks available for anyone who wants to spin their records
Upcoming Event
The Vinyl Collectiv Presents: Bring a Record, Catch a Vibe at Signal Records!!!
Join us at Signal Records forBring a Record, Catch a Vibe. A laid-back vinyl meetup centered around music, conversation, and community.
Upcoming Event
Vol. 7 — Dec 17, 2025
The Vinyl Collectiv Presents: Bring a Record, Catch a Vibe (Vol.7) Ft. Blind Barber & DJ Twelve Gage! We’re back at Blind Barber for the final Bring a Record, Catch a Vibe of the year, and we're closing it out with a favorite in the Chicago scene.
Upcoming Event
DJ on Deck — Nov 6, 2025
Join us from 7–9 PM at Wax Vinyl Bar for the launch of our new DJ on Deck residency — a night of vinyl-only sets, good vibes, and community. Featuring Chicago vinyl DJs Lee Farmer & Joe Kollege. Capacity is limited, so RSVP early!
Past Event
Vol. 4 — Oct 8, 2025 @ Sleeping Village
Our biggest BARCAV yet — hosted at Sleeping Village with over 60 vinyl lovers, DJs, and collectors connecting through records and vibes.
Past Event
Vol. 3 — Sep 18, 2025 @ Miyagi Records
A special BARCAV night with Miyagi Records, where guests shared vinyl and discovered new favorites in one of Chicago’s most iconic record shops.
Past Event
Vol. 2 — Aug 28, 2025 @ 210 N Aberdeen St
Our second meetup doubled the energy — more records, more faces, and a clear sign Vinyl Collectiv was becoming a movement.
Past Event
Vol. 1 — Aug 14, 2025 @ 210 N Aberdeen St
The very first Vinyl Collectiv meetup — 60+ music lovers came together for an intimate night of sharing vinyl and catching a vibe
