In observance of The Chicago Fire in October 1871, The Truck Show toured in October 2012 in a series of Saturdays.
WHEN + WHERE
4pm Sideshows | 5pm Stage-show!
October 6: Logan Square – look for us on green near the Illinois Centennial Monument
in the middle of Logan and Kedzie Blvds (right off the Logan Square Blue Line stop)
4pm Sideshows | 5pm Stage-show!
October 13: Roscoe/North Center – we’ll be at the North end of the Clark Park Playlots
3400 N. Rockwell St. (take Addison Bus #152 to Rockwell and walk South on Rockwell)
6pm Sideshows | 7pm Stage-show!
October 20: West Town – in the parking lot at 1827 W. Hubbard
Hubbard St. between Wood and Wolcott (take the Grand Bus #65 to Wood St., walk South on Wood to Hubbard and then West one half block to 1827)
4pm Sideshows | 5pm Stage-show!
October 27: Pilsen – The Growing Station Community Garden–you can’t miss us!
approx. 945 W. 21st, between Morgan and Peoria St. (take Halsted Bus #8 to 21st St., and walk West on 21st a half-block passed Peoria)
For all shows:
Sideshows will start an hour before the show – Come get your photo with the Bee-Bearded Lady and participate in Proud Pigeon’s “Coooooky Contest”! See the mysterious Man in a Bag, and practice your ESP with Tim the Mind Bender!
The Stage-show (lasting approximately 90 minutes) – You won’t want to miss the story inspired by neighborhood historical characters and memories, or the wide-ranging talents of guest performers on the truck-stage!
The show is open to everyone – All-ages and family friendly!
FREE ADMISSION! (however, some sideshows may request a donation—Tarot Reading, Caricatures…)
BYO chair/blanket! – All shows are outdoors, so dress appropriately and bring something to sit on.
Map of Truck Show sites:
The Great Fire 