Refine Collective Presents 2nd Annual: Juneteenth Freedom Market at The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

Lift every voice and sing!

Juneteenth marks the day all enslaved people were ensured to be freed. Our joy—our art, music, community, and traditions—continues to endure. Celebrate by joining Refine Collective and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago for the Second Annual Juneteenth Freedom Market, a bold and joyous celebration of Black creativity & entrepreneurship in Chicago.

Back bigger than ever, Freedom market will feature a diverse range of 50+ local Black-owned businesses, live entertainment courtesy of the renowned 40+ Double Dutch Cub, and sounds by DJ Slot-A and DJ Cut Cuz all night long. Drinks will also be flowing from a cash bar, as well as limited drink samples thanks to our friends at Baileys Colada . If that isn’t enough, the museum’s galleries will be open for the evening — where you can browse the current exhibits, especially the iconic Nick Cave exhibit! 

Better yet, a portion of proceeds benefits The Gray Matter Experience, a non-profit organization focused on unlocking the self-determining power of Black youth, and strengthening their ties to community through real world experience in entrepreneurship.⁠

We’re excited to see you there! Check out the list of participating businesses:

Abenaart, Armure Co, Banks Designs, Bare Care, bbold., Black Satin Co., BOBY, Bon Femmes, Boyd & Byrd, Boxed Expressions, Braimah Lawal, Byjhendrix, Christopher’s Attic, Collection Of Threads, DandyKingzMan, digitalKENTE, ELUKE, Ewrks, Hemp Heals Body Shop Inc., Hyde & Park Co, K-FLEYE, Lit by Lex Candle Co, Midwest Junkie, Monday Coffee Company, Ms. Jetsetter, Naimah Thomas Art, Nannette Home, On The Go Jo, Open Profile, Organic Mood, Earthen Accessories, Plant Salon, Poise Beauty, prgrssn, Raspy Rivera, Recycled Modern, Red Elephant Candle Company, ReformedSchool, Rita Scee, Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery, Solo Noir and Zen Soul Apothecary, Soma Gems Jewelry, Studio C, Sydnie Jimenez, The Furniture Curator, The Vintage Royalty, Trading Races, Universe of Harth, YJLACOUR.

A BIG thank you to our event sponsors & partners: Wintrust, Baileys, Jon Basil Tequila, Red Bull, Lululemon, Perrier, Chicago Beyond, One Design, McCormick Place, Accenture AAERG for making this possible.

This is a 21+ event. Please note there is limited parking surrounding the MCA, so attendees are highly encouraged to travel using our very own CTA or rideshare options. Can’t make this one but want to keep an eye out for our next great event? Follow us on Instagram at @Refinectlv.

COVID 19 Guidance: The MCA has continuously updated their protocols to acknowledge the evolution of the pandemic. As of now, masks are strongly recommended but not required. Guests are expected to observe the museum’s code of conduct. We thank you for your part in ensuring this event is both safe and successful.