Two Way Street Coffee House is Chicagoland’s most beloved folk and acoustic music venue, presenting weekly concerts and community events for over 50 years!
On Friday, May 22, 2026 Two Way Street Coffee House Friday Night Concert Series presents Heather Styka.
After growing up in the Chicago suburbs, Heather Styka moved to the city to studying creative writing, meanwhile honing her song craft among Chicago’s long-standing folk community. “Chicago has such a rich musical history, especially with places like the Old Town School of Folk Music,” Styka explains. “I was definitely steeped in that tradition.” Her 2011 release Lifeboats for Atlantis brought her to national attention, hitting #3 on the FOLK-DJ charts. Styka’s honest, image-heavy songs have garnered her a number of awards, including being a New Folk Finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival (2015, 2017) and official showcases at Folk Alliance International, NERFA, SWRFA, and FARM.
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Upcoming Folk and Acoustic Music Concerts and Community Events
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 5TH Saturdays with Lil Rev
Welcome to 5th Saturdays at the Two Way Street Coffee House!
Saturdays are special! An extra Saturday in a month comes around only a few times a year, so we decided to commemorate each one with a special event. 5th Saturdays in 2026 occur in January, May, August and October.
For our May event, Two Way Street Coffee House, in partnership with the Plank Road Folk Music Society, is pleased to present two workshops with Lil Rev on May 30, 2026. Harmonica For the Complete Beginner will take place from 11am-1pm and Ukulele: Bluegrass Jam Tips and Techniques from 1:30-3pm.
This event will be in-person only. The admission price for each workshop is $25 per participant and will be limited to 25 in-person attendees.
The registration deadline is May 26, 2026.
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Last Thursdays Open Mic - May 28th
Attention High School & College-Age Musicians, Poets, and Performance Artists! 
It’s Your Turn to Shine—Every Last Thursday of the Month!
On May 28, 2026 at 7pm, step into the spotlight at Two Way Street Coffee House, one of the best-loved acoustic venues in the Chicago area. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, poet, guitarist, or spoken word performer, this is your space to be heard.
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Conveniently located in Downers Grove, Two Way Street Coffee House is Chicagoland’s most beloved folk and acoustic music venue, presenting weekly concerts and community events since 1970!
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