The 2024 SCA Expo is coming to Chicago, Illinois April 12-14th, and with it, a veritable bacchanal of events, shindigs, mixers, and social events for the espresso skilled to attend. Here’s a heaving compendium of nearly each occasion for which we’re conscious on the 2024 SCA Expo in Chicago. This type of story is an annual custom right here at Sprudge relationship again 15 years; some have referred to as it “Crucial Sprudge story of the yr” and it’s arduous to disagree. Heck, we’ll even be utilizing it ourselves to determine a location or three over the course of the approaching weekend. For those who see Buzzy or Spesh rock as much as the bar queue, don’t hesitate to ask for a selfie.
Thursday, April eleventh
Gold Mountain Growers: Reprise Espresso Roasters
Reprise is bringing within the of us from Nicaraguan producers Gold Mountain Growers for espresso and a chat.
10:00am, 710 Essential St, Evanston, IL 60202
Mejores Juntos Cupping: Metric Espresso
Be part of Metric as they convey in famend producers Benjamin Paz of Benecifio San Vicente in Honduras and Jose Rivera of Origin Espresso Lab in Peru to guide cuppings of a few of their coffees. RSVP right here.
10:00am to 12:00pm, 2021 West Fulton Avenue, Suite Okay-101b Chicago, IL 60612
World Cafe: Kimball Arts Middle
Crop to Cup and Dayglow have introduced collectively producers and importers from around the globe for cuppings and discussions about espresso in addition to a recreation of Leaderboard and cocktails. RSVP right here.
12:00pm to five:00pm, 1757 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Espresso Farming and Cupping: Vital and Adequate Espresso
Be part of Olympia Espresso Roasters for a Q&A with three espresso producers for views on sustainability and traceability.
4:00pm to five:30pm, 728 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
Communitea: Oro Chocolate
The Chicago Tea Collective is welcoming all tea drinkers for an evening of tastings, training, and tea and ceramic wares from native artists.
6:00pm, 1553 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Oscillations: Reggie’s Rock Membership
Oscillations is a pan-everything espresso occasion. There might be music, debates, an open mic, even a restricted version zine, all meant to reinvigorate the espresso group at massive.
6:00pm to 11:00pm, 2105 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
Roasters Workshop: Large Shoulders Espresso
High roasters from throughout the nation have been invited to take part, the place they are going to have 10 minutes to “interpret” a inexperienced espresso and roast it. The coffees will then be open to the general public to strive at a cupping on Sunday.
6:00pm, 2415 W nineteenth St, Chicago, IL 60618
One thing New is Brewing within the Wild: Yeti
Yeti is teaming up with La Marzocco, Proud Mary, and Black Rabbit Espresso Service/Espresso Breath for an evening of espresso, cocktails, and pizza. RSVP right here.
6:00pm to 9:00pm, 1572 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Standart tenth Anniversary Occasion: Intelligentsia
Celebrating 10 years of print, Standart is becoming a member of forces with Mahlkönig (who’re celebrating an incredible 100 years), together with an unique gallery, music, meals, and drinks. RSVP right here.
6:00pm to 11:30pm, 1850 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612
USA Comandante Championship: Dayglow on the Kimball Arts Middle
Come prepare at hand grind and brew in a knock-out fashion competitors hosted by Comandante and Leaderboard Espresso. All vital espresso and brewing gear might be offered.
6:00pm, 1757 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Welcome to Chicago Occasion: Solemn Oath Brewery
Rancilio and the Barista League have teamed as much as assist ease you into the weekend with some chill hangs, meals, drink, and a contact of Chicago flare.
6:00pm to 12:00am, 2919 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Paradise Getaway Occasion: Drip Collective
Spirit Tea, 4 Letter Phrase Espresso, and the Drip Collective is kicking off Expo weekend with an evening of excellent meals and good music, with reside DJs spinning information all evening lengthy. RSVP right here.
7:00pm to 11:00pm, 172 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Friday, April twelfth
Chai & Connections: Momentum Espresso
Be part of the Colour of Espresso Collective, Soul Chai, Torani, and Redbull at Momentum Espresso for a morning networking occasion.
7:00am to 9:00am, 2119 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
World Producer Breakfast
Cafe Imports is internet hosting producers from India, Bolivia, Colombia, Sumatra, and Peru for a dialogue over espresso and breakfast. RSVP right here.
8:30am to 10:00am, 600 West Cermak Street Chicago, IL 60616
Public Cupping: Aspect Follow Espresso
Ceramic Espresso Roasters and Aspect Follow are internet hosting an in-person cupping, that includes two all new coffees. RSVP right here.
11:30am to 12:30pm, 1:00pm to 2:00pm, 5139 North Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60625
Las Cafeteras Live performance for Youngsters: Darkish Matter
A really particular kid-friendly efficiency might be happening at Darkish Matter’s roasting warehouse, and can embody ingesting chocolate, espresso, and light-weight bites. RSVP right here.
4:00pm to 7:00pm, 475 North Campbell Avenue Chicago, IL 60612
Asian Producer Meet-Up: Drip Collective
Kopi Kedaya and Espresso Asians might be internet hosting Asian espresso producers for an opportunity to community and study extra about their coffees. Drinks and snacks might be offered. Afterwards, be a part of them for the Espresso Asians Kickback 2.0 occasion in the identical location.
5:00pm to 7:00pm, Espresso Asians Kickback 2.0 7:00pm to 10:00pm, 172 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Stronger Than Espresso Screening: Morrison Household Basis
Bean Voyage might be internet hosting a particular screening of their documentary Stronger Than Espresso. RSVP right here.
5:00pm to 7:00pm, 50 East Washington Avenue Chicago, IL 60602
Actionable Influence: Metric Espresso
Be part of Cropster as they are going to be internet hosting a panel dialogue on how B Corps are shaking issues up within the espresso trade, adopted by a celebration that includes meals and drinks. The occasion is invite solely, and may be acquired on the Cropster sales space (1051) or the Roast Journal sales space (1434).
5:30pm, 2021 West Fulton Avenue Chicago, IL 60612
Chi-City Wine Mixer: Foxtrot Market
Created Co, La Marzocco, Correct Syrups, and Black Rabbit Service Co are teaming as much as current a wide range of wines and foodie-inspired snacks and pizza. RSVP right here.
6:00pm to 9:00pm, 171 North Inexperienced Avenue Chicago, IL 60607
Straightforward Does It! A Laid Again Cafe Imports Occasion: Straightforward Does It
Ease into the weekend’s festivities with Cafe Imports for an evening of drinks, smash burgers, and Mediterranean mild bights. RSVP right here.
6:00pm to 9:00pm, 2354 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60647
Elevating Goals, Erasing Divides: The Hatchery
Be part of Ghost City Oats and Brewpoint Espresso for a pitch competitors, the place espresso entrepreneurs can current their concepts in entrance of a panel of skilled espresso innovators. The occasion will even embody reside music, networking alternatives, drinks, and leisure that includes Jesse El Grandote. RSVP right here.
6:00pm to 9:00pm, 135 North Kedzie Avenue Chicago, IL 60612
Espresso Throwdown & After Occasion: Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Urnex, Intelligentsia, World Espresso Analysis, Fellow, Created Co, and Aptitude Espresso have all come collectively for an espresso throwdown and after occasion going till query mark query mark query mark.
6:00pm, 901 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL
BIRD Brew Up Competitors: Dayglow on the Kimball Arts Middle
Weber Workshops is internet hosting a single-elimination brewing competitors that includes their new BIRD brewer, with a number of huge time prizes offered by Weber. DM Weber to enroll.
6:30pm, 1757 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Synesso twentieth Anniversary Occasion: Viking/Middleby Residential Showroom
Rejoice 20 years of Synesso with an evening of meals, wine, and dancing, that includes Membership Actual Ones and Doyenne! RSVP right here.
6:30pm to 9:30pm, 350 North Wells Avenue Chicago, IL 60654
Saturday, April thirteenth
A Dialog About Kenya
Be part of Cafe Imports and Dormans Espresso’s Director of Buying and selling and Operations Kennedy Keya for a dialogue in regards to the challenges dealing with import and export of espresso in Kenya. The occasion will embody espresso and a lightweight breakfast. RSVP right here.
8:30am to 10:00am, 600 West Cermak Street Chicago, IL 60616
Metric Espresso Presents Washed & Naturals: A Style of Chicago
Come for the bites + cocktails + Lem Butler DJ set, keep for a particular episode debut of Espresso Breath.
5:00pm to 9:00pm at Metric Espresso Co. — 2021 West Fulton Avenue
Espresso is Useless: A Chicago Warehouse Occasion
Darkish Matter Espresso and buddies are throwing an enormous warehouse occasion on Saturday evening, with reside music, drinks, and snacks. The occasion is situated close to 738 N Western, with an actual location revealed upon RSVP.
6:00pm to 2:00am.
IKAWA + Algrano Occasion At Overflow Espresso
Two know-how driven-businesses need to take you from analog to digital over native beers, pure wine, and … Chicago-style scorching canines! Seize an invitation from IKAWA sales space 1439 or Algrano sales space 2218 to attend.
6:00pm to 9:00pm at Overflow Espresso — 1449 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Espresso Roasters Guild Chicago Occasion
The Espresso Roasters Guild hosts a social coming along with brews and bites.
7:00pm to 9:00pm at FatPour Faucet Works—McCormick, 2206 S Indiana Ave, 60616
Latte Artwork Throwdown with Unusual Espresso Roasters
Come get pleasure from an evening of bracket-style latte artwork motion. There’s a money prize for first place and rather more, plus free swag for attendees. RSVP right here.
7:00pm to 10:00pm, pours begin at 7:30. 3344 N Halstead, Chicago, IL 60657
Truthful Commerce USA’s Fiesta de Ritmos Latinos
Let’s dance! ¡Vamos a bailar! A world celebration from the staff at Truthful Commerce USA. Extra data right here!
8:00pm to 1:00am at Baseline, 2239 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 — 21+ solely occasion!!
The First Sip: Celebrating the Espresso Coalition for Racial Fairness Group
Celebrating the Espresso Coalition for Racial Fairness, this occasion is sadly now bought out.
La Marzocco Sprorassic Park: A Occasion 97 Years In The Making
That is the large one. Strap in your pith helmet and be a part of La Marzocco for one T-Rex sized espresso occasion. Count on reside music, DJs, face portray and a lot extra.
8:00pm to 12:00am at Metropolis Corridor Occasions — 838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Sunday, April 14th
Cupping Occasion & Closing Celebration: Large Shoulders Espresso
Roasts created by invited roasters on Thursday are actually open for the general public to style at a cupping. The occasion will even embody mild bites, drinks, and pour-over espresso. RSVP right here.
10:00am to 12:00pm, 2415 W nineteenth St, Chicago, IL 60618
Ma’am Tere Movie Screening and Philippine Espresso Cupping: The Plant
4 Letter Phrase, Aspect Follow Espresso, Out of Workplace Roasters, Whiner Beer, Del Sur Bakery, and Kalsada Espresso are presenting a screening of Ma’am Tere, a movie about specialty espresso within the Philippines, adopted by a cupping of coffees from the Philippines. RSVP right here.
2:00pm to five:00pm, 1400 West forty sixth Avenue Chicago, IL 60609
Off and On: A Brewing Demo: SteamVolt
Be part of SteamVolt, Mavam Espresso, and Black Rabbit Service Co for a particular showcase of distinctive espresso machines in addition to snacks, drinks, and an after-party remedy.
2:00pm to six:00pm, 5366 N Elston Ave Ste 101, Chicago, IL 60630
Cxffee Makes You Black Episode One Debut Screening: Ramova Loft
Cxffeeblack’s documentary collection following their Barista Trade program kicks off with the premiere of Episode One as a part of Expo. Purchase tickets right here.
3:00pm, 3520 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609
Mocha Throwdown: Oro Chocolate
It’s a mocha throwdown for a chocolatey twist on the standard latte artwork competitors.
4:00pm, 1553 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
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