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, April 24, 2026 Two Way Street Coffee House Friday Night Concert Series presents Joe Jencks.
Joe Jencks is a 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and a celebrated vocalist based in Chicago, IL. Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit.
More information HERE.
Upcoming Folk and Acoustic Music Concerts and Community Events
April 25, 2026 - Old Time Barn Dance
Old Time Barn Dance
The Plank Road Folk Music Society and the Two Way Street Coffee House invite you to join us for an old time barn dance on March 21, 2026 at 7pm CT.
The Plank Road String Band celebrates a form of music and dance that has endured for centuries. These dances, and the music that accompanies them, bring people together in a family-friendly environment. The simple joy of joining together and sharing this old-time tradition will bring a smile to your face — while providing a welcome break from the routines of our busy lives.
ENJOY a fun-filled evening of music and dancing for the entire family! The Plank Road String Band will provide lively music, and a caller will walk you through all the dances at our No Experience Necessary Old Time Barn Dance–squares, lines, reels, waltzes, and more! Tables will be set up around the edge of the room for visiting with friends and enjoying music between dances. Our dances are informal, with no costumes needed—in fact, you don’t even have to bring a partner!
Come watch. Come listen. Come dance!
Attention High School & College-Age Musicians, Poets, and Performance Artists! 
It’s Your Turn to Shine—Every Last Thursday of the Month!
On April 30, 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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Monthly Nordic Jam - May 7, 2026
JOIN OUR NORDIC MUSIC JAM!
Learn and share tunes from the Nordic countries in a warm, welcoming setting at our monthly jam! This is a teaching jam where we’ll teach, review, and play tunes in the aural tradition—by ear. All instruments, ages, and experience levels are welcome, and recording is encouraged.
The jam is facilitated by Mary Allsopp of Chicago Spelmanslag. Many of the tunes will be featured at our Nordic Dance nights, and musicians are invited to join in for an extra review and to learn about playing for dance.
May 17th! Tunes & Tales with Robin and Jenny Bienemann
You are invited to Tunes & Tales at the Two Way Street Coffee House!
Tunes & Tales is a new songwriter-in-the-round series at the Two Way Street Coffee House, hosted by Ashley & Simpson—directors of the venue and a songwriting folk duo. Each session brings Ashley & Simpson together with two guest songwriters for an intimate afternoon of tunes and tales. In this cozy setting, artists take turns sharing their songs and the stories behind them, offering a deeper look into their creative process. Join us for a warm, conversational atmosphere where melodies meet meaning and every song comes with a tale.
Our nextTunes & Tales will be May 17, 2026 at 3pm (CT), where Ashley & Simpson will host Robin Bienemann and Jenny Bienemann.
MORE INFO HERE
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON! 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.
MORE INFO HERE
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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