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 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
