Upcoming Experiences:
Five Too Nine: Work In Progress - Open Studio Hours
Members of Five to Nine - Join us for Open Studio. A dedicated space to step away from the distractions of everyday life and invest a few uninterrupted hours in your creative work.
Five Too Nine: Share Your Story with Teccara Carmack
Five Too Nine Members – Join us for an inspiring conversation with Teccara Carmack, Founder & CEO of KOMPOSIT Group, as she shares her journey navigating entrepreneurship, brand strategy, and the arts throughout her career.
Five Too Nine: Share Your Story w/ Miriam Goldberg Owens
Five Too Nine Members- Please join us for an inspiring conversation with Miriam Goldberg Owens, President & CEO of The People's Music School, as she shares her journey navigating leadership, education, consulting, and music throughout her career.
Five Too Nine: On the Road
Escape the city for a day and join Five Too Nine for a creative retreat at the beautiful Allerton Park & Retreat Center in Monticello, Illinois.
Surrounded by breathtaking gardens, sculptures, and peaceful landscapes, we'll spend the day slowing down, reconnecting with our creativity, and building meaningful relationships with fellow professionals and artists.
Five Too Nine: Work In Progress - Open Studio Hours
Members of Five to Nine - Join us for Open Studio. A dedicated space to step away from the distractions of everyday life and invest a few uninterrupted hours in your creative work.
Five Too Nine: Connect - November Networking
Join Five Too Nine for our signature bi-monthly networking experience designed for professionals who are also artists.
Five Too Nine: Outside - Second Fridays at the Fine Arts Building
Join Five Too Nine as we explore one of Chicago's most iconic creative landmarks during the Fine Arts Building's monthly Second Fridays Open Studios.
Five Too Nine: Connect - January Networking
Join Five Too Nine for our signature bi-monthly networking experience designed for professionals who are also artists.
Join us for our next meet up:
Five Too Nine: Live
Join us for an afternoon celebrating the incredible talent within the Five Too Nine community.
We're bringing together musicians, singers, poets, comedians, dancers, actors, photographers, designers, painters, and other creatives for an inspiring showcase of original work and artistic expression.
Five Too Nine: Work in Progress
Your creative work deserves a strategy behind it.
Join Five Too Nine for The Blueprint, an interactive workshop led by Camille Dieudonné, Dino Anagbogu and Carrie Goodale, designed to help working creatives build the business side of their artistic pursuits.
Five Too Nine: Outside @ West Loop Art Fest
Join us as we spend the afternoon exploring one of Chicago's newest neighborhood art festivals! We'll stroll through artist booths, discover local makers, support small businesses, and enjoy a summer day surrounded by creativity and community.
Five Too Nine’s 1st Anniversary Party
Join us as we celebrate one year of Five Too Nine! 🎉
Five Too Nine Networking Event
Five Too Nine is back.
Join us for our next meet up:
📍 Studio 424 1415 N Ashland Ave, Wicker Park
🗓 May 14
⏰ 6:00 PM
This is a space for thoughtful conversations, creative energy, ambitious people, and room to talk about what you are building outside your 9 to 5. Whether you have attended every event or this is your first one, you are welcome here. RSVP, bring your ideas, and come ready to connect.
Five Too Nine Networking Event
Five Too Nine is back.
After some time building behind the scenes, we’re excited to officially gather again in a new space.
Join us for a Networking Night on
📍 Studio 424 1415 N Ashland Ave, Wicker Park
🗓 March 19
⏰ 6:00 PM
This is a space for thoughtful conversations, creative energy, ambitious people, and room to talk about what you are building outside your 9 to 5.
Whether you have attended every event or this is your first one, you are welcome here. RSVP, bring your ideas, and come ready to connect.
See you on March 19!
Five Too Nine - The Vulnerability of Being Seen
Why is it so hard to share what we create? 💭
This month at Five Too Nine, we’re diving into the courage it takes to show our work - the vulnerability of being seen, and the pride that comes with owning your art.
🎤 Show Your Work: The Vulnerability of Being Seen
🗓️ Thursday, November 20th, 2025
📍 Epiphany Center for the Arts
🕔 Doors 5:00PM | Start 6:30PM
🎟️ Free admission — RSVP in bio
Let’s talk about why sharing our art feels hard sometimes — and how we can start embracing it with confidence and community.
Five Too Nine: October Gathering
Five Too Nine: October Gathering
Date: Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Doors: 5:00PM to Venue
Event Start: 6:30PM
Tickets: Free admission! RSVP HERE
About Five Too Nine Community Meeting:
Join us Thursday, October 16, for our next community meetup — a night to share, connect, and be inspired.
This month, we’re opening the floor for members to showcase what they’ve been working on — projects, passions, and everything in between. Whether you’re polishing a short film, mixing a new track, designing your next collection, or finally finishing that script, this is your space to show it off (or just soak it in).
Come meet fellow creatives balancing ambition with artistry — because what we build after hours matters just as much as what we do from nine to five.
Five Too Nine - Sources of Inspiration
Five Too Nine - Sources of Inspiration
Date: Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Doors: 5:00PM to Venue
Event Start: 6:30PM
Tickets: Free admission! RSVP HERE
About Five Too Nine Community Meeting:
Who do you look up to, and what inspires you?
This month at Five Too Nine, we're gathering to talk about the people, places, and moments that fuel us. Whether it's a mentor, an arttists, a family member, or even a small daily ritual, we'll explore how inspiration shapes our paths and keeps us moving forward.
Discussion: Overcoming creative burnout and block
Join us for an open, honest conversation about the ups and downs of the creative process — from battling burnout to pushing through blocks. We’ll swap stories, share tips, and explore how to keep the spark alive when motivation runs low. Come ready to reflect, laugh, vent, and walk away feeling recharged and re-inspired!
We meet every third Thursday of the month at the Epiphany Center for the Arts during their Golden Hour series. Grab food and drinks before we meet, and stay for a free show after!
Community Member Meeting
Come hang, share your creative vibes, and help dream up our very first community showcase. Whether you’re here to make, collab, or just cheer everyone on, this is your moment to help shape what Five Too Nine becomes. Let’s make something unforgettable — together!
We meet every third Thursday of the month at the Epiphany Center for the Arts during their Golden Hour series. Grab food and drinks before we meet, and stay for a free show after!
Community Kickoff
Join us for the first-ever Five Too Nine gathering — a relaxed, inspiring space for professionals who are also artists and creators.