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05/29/2026
You know them, you love them, 2 dear and talented alum delivering an opening set tomorrow, on the blue moon,
So excited to see what Erinn and Lila have cooked up!
Only about a 20 min set. Starting promptly at 8:30
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Which Lila is also in! Which Lila? Witch Lila?
Come see!
02/06/2026
Such a shame!
They sure dont make ‘em like that anymore.
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09/06/2025
Quadalotta fun in store today! Join us n the Loyola lakeshore campus, From 4-8pm a jam packed lineup of great music, vendors and beautiful weather awaits, grab your friends and come me on up!
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09/05/2025
Whole Lotta Quadda coming! Saturday Sept 6 at the Loyola Lakeshore Campus. Walk, bike, or train. If you have to drive, try to park in the neighborhood and walk over, or park at the campus lot (it costs) slide on above pics for where to park and where on campus the festivities will be. Great musical line up! Plus a little improv from Loyolas 45kings improv group and a song or two from Loyolas a ca****la group, The Silhouettes! Going to be a great day! Cant wait to see you out there!
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09/03/2025
Get set! Quadalotta coming to a Quad near you! This Saturday, Sept 6. Archie’s bringing 5 bands, a little improv, vendors and friends to the Loyola lakeshore campus! Come one come all! Students, neighbors. extraterrestrials!
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08/29/2025
Was it all a dream?! On a scalding weekend 1 year ago we wrapped up our little universe and went out with a 💥! Was great! Bit of a reunion next Saturday as we bring a taste of Archie’s to the Loyola campus quad. 4hrs, 5 bands, Sept 6! Join us! 😻
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08/12/2025
In the spirit of Archiepocalypse we’re coming back with another festival of camaraderie and kick ass lineup!
This one will be on the West Quad of Loyola Lakeshore Campus. Mark your calendars, Sept 6. All are welcome!
5 great local bands!
Vendors!
Bring a picnic!
Excited to see you there!
Going to be QUADALOTTA fun!!!
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12/05/2024
Get your “Ice Tits” out to our first live music event since we closed our doors! Join us at Loyolas Damen Student Center today! The author of this artwork, Steve Walters will be vending along with several others! Live music to accompany the market in the atrium all afternoon, then Tommy Carroll and Lyn Rye will take the stage in Irelands pub! Refreshments & classic holiday films!
See you there!
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12/04/2024
Come one come all!
Bring the family!
Starts at 2
⭐️Holiday market!
14 vendors, prints, jewelry, cashmere, vintage, albums!
⭐️Tommy Carroll Band 5-7pm in Irelands, the campus pub!
⭐️Classic Holiday movies in the Campus Cinema all afternoon and evening!
⭐️The “Holidorb” will be there!
⭐️Can’t wait! See you there!
12/03/2024
Update!
The live music is now going to be played by The Tommy Carroll Band…aka Calculated Discomfort!
They will be playing from 5-7pm
14 vendors!
Classic Holiday Films!
Going to be a blast! Can’t wait to see you there! 🎁
12/02/2024
Who doesn’t need some Extra-vangza in their lives?!
Get it this Thursday Dec 5 in the Damen Student Center at Loyola Lakeshore Campus, 2-8pm! Neighborhood welcome, open to all!
Vendors start at 2, Tommy Carrol Band in the campus pub (Irelands) from 5-7. Holiday classic short films in the Cinema all afternoon!
Going to be so EXTRA-vangza!!!
Can’t wait, see you there! 🥰
11/20/2024
Come One, Come All!
Join us on Thursday Dec 5 from 2-8 pm!
Archie’s is hosting a jolly evening on the Loyola Lakeshore campus! Open to everyone! We will have several vendors at our Makers Market selling handmade unique gifts & treats! There will be classic holiday movies playing in the cinema. Eric Arroyo’s band, EA Tet will be playing live music in Irelands Pub! All in one festive location in the Damen Commons Student Center. All are welcome, community, students, faculty, old friends and new, look forward to seeing you all there!
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1228 West Loyola
Chicago, IL
60626
To reach the café at West Loyola in Chicago, you can take public transportation or drive and park nearby. If you opt for public transportation, take the Red Line train to Loyola Station and then walk west on West Loyola Avenue for several blocks until you reach the café.
If driving, take Lake Shore Drive and exit at Sheridan Road. Continue north on Sheridan Road until you reach West Loyola Avenue. Turn left onto West Loyola Avenue and look for parking along the street or in nearby parking lots.
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Archie's Cafe, located in West Loyola, Chicago, is a small cafe that serves up real food made in-house from fresh ingredients. The cafe offers daily specials that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Archie's Cafe is the perfect place to be this summer as they have an array of summer drinks and all the fruits and veggies are coming in!
The cafe has a vibrant atmosphere with events happening throughout the week. On Wednesdays, they have an Open Mic night with Frank at 8 pm. Thursdays are dedicated to PETSIT at 8 pm, while Fridays are reserved for an Open Jazz Jam at 7 pm. Saturdays are filled with music as DJ Cyprian hits us with the sounds of Euphoric Bloom at 8 pm.
Archie's Cafe also hosts workshops and events such as Taylor Intel hosting the first of a three-part series of writers' workshops on Sundays from 2-4 pm. The cafe is also open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am onwards, making it the perfect spot for brunch or lunch.
The cafe has a warm and welcoming vibe that will make you feel right at home. It's no wonder why Archie's Cafe has become a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. So head over to Archie's Cafe today and indulge in their delicious food and drinks while enjoying their lively events!
