Events
Chicago Audiomakers Collective is intended as a jumping off point for meeting new people, finding new events, and getting connected with the Chicago audio community in general. Below is a list of audio-adjacent events happening in and around the Chicago area.
If you want to stay in the loop, you can also subscribe to our CAC calendar which aggregates all events — not just CAC sponsored ones.
- ICS Feed — copy this link and open your calendar app of choice. Find the option to subscribe to a calendar, and paste the link in.
- Google Calendar — open this link and click "add to Google Calendar" in the bottom left (or click the same link in the embedded calendar below)
If you've got an event you want to add, contact Ian: ian@chiaudiocollective.com.
Upcoming Events
Check out some of what's coming up in the Chicago audio world!
7/31/25 - CAC Presents: Audio Flux in Chicago
July 31st: 7pm CST (doors at 6:30pm)
The Chicago Audiomakers Collective presents an evening of innovative, short-form audio works from around the world with audio icon Julie Shapiro, co-creator of Audio Flux.
8/7/25 - CAC: August Meeting
August 7th: 5-6pm CST
CAC meets ever month on the first Thursday of the month on zoom. This next month, we're continuing the "CAC Spotlight" series. Drop in if you can!
Past Events
Check out some examples of the events we include on our calendar.
The Podcast Salon - June Edition
This fresh, new monthly event series is designed to help you discover, listen to, and support the best podcasts you can’t find. Join us for an intimate evening of listening with silent headphones creating a truly captivating audio experience.
5/28/25: Sound Opinions LIVE with Valerie June
Take a late lunch hour and join Jim DeRogatis & Greg Kot for a LIVE taping of Sound Opinions at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub featuring an interview and performance from Valerie June.
6/5/25: Northwestern Presents: What Does Forward - Thinking Audio Politics Sound Like?
CAC's own Derek John will be a panelist alongside Jeffrey Gardner of Audacious Machine, and Mariah Woelfel of WBEZ. The panel will be moderated by associate professor in RTVF, co-founder and director of the MA program in Sound Arts and Industries Niel Varma.