Argyle Night Market - August 27th - JVN Night - Closing Night

The final Argyle Night Market of the 2026 season is coming up Thursday, August 27th from 5-9pm at Argyle & Sheridan in Uptown.
John "Vietnam" Nguyen Night
Join us for JVN Night at the final Argyle Night Market of the 2026 season. We will once again be honoring the memory of John Vietnam Nguyen (JVN), a Hip Hop artist who tragically lost his life saving a friend from drowning. Each year, his friends keep his legacy thriving with a concert at the final night market. Join us for JVN Night as several youth performers, hip hop artists, and friends of John will be taking the stage in his memory.
NEW in 2026: The Argyle Night Market is expanding! Each week, there will be an additional 10-15 vendors to the west of Kenmore. This will provide more room for attendees to navigate the market while experiencing new food and retail vendors.
!!! PRIZE ALERT !!!
RSVP for each week's market for FREE to be eligible to win prizes from local Argyle & Uptown businesses. The process will start again after each week's market so you'll have a total of 9 chances to win this year. Full details and RSVP form here:
https://bit.ly/ANMrsvp
And mark your calendars for EVERY Thursday in July and August to join us at the weekly Argyle Night Market!
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August 27th Vendor Line-up (subject to change)
FOOD VENDORS
DaNang Kitchen
Downstate Donuts
IMMM
Mickii's
Olgas Aguas Frescas
Onigiri Kororin
Quin-Quin's Pinoy Streetfood
Sera Dining
Tank Noodle
Tasty Chicago
Turkish Doner
Uni Uni Uptown
Urban Tables
YUM DUM
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RETAIL & SERVICE VENDORS
46th & 48th Wards
Ben Argenta Kress
Chinese Mutual Aid Association
Chiro One
DMApothecary
Ensemble Academy
Eternal Harmony Vegan Wellness
Fabric Archives
Fook Hing Hot Chili Oil
HAIBAYÔ
JVN Night
Little Lunar Co
Little Sweet Chaos
Love.mylien
Mutuc Clay
Neoh Dynasty
Orperle Jewelry
Pixiu Jewelry
Polmula
Qideas
Rocket Bunny Studio
Sapphic Lit Pop-Up Bookstore
Serendipity
Spencer Trying His Best
Starry Pet Snacks
Studio Kwoh/Michwu Creations
TimeLine Theatre
Uptown United & Uptown Chamber of Commerce
Xena Lopez Art
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FREE family-friendly kids activity!
Come say hi to Friends of McCutcheon at the Argyle Night Market! They'll be giving away free toys as a simple way to share a little joy with neighbors and connect with the community.
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PRE-ORDER your Night Market Snack Pack!
Get a taste of the Argyle Night Market with a snack set featuring a number of treats from Vietnam - including sweet, chewy, crunchy, and savory - all in one set:
Sesame Mochi (6-pack)
Nông Phu Fried Rice Cake with Cuttlefish
TH True Strawberry Yogurt Drink
Wismo Strawberry & Chocolate Cream Biscuit Sticks
Sting Energy Drink
BONUS: 11x17 Argyle Night Market poster
Pre-order here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/pGPACD7jXVE5fv4IpB48tw
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ENTERTAINMENT -
John "Vietnam" Nguyen Night
Join us for JVN Night at the final Argyle Night Market of the 2026 season. We will once again be honoring the memory of John Vietnam Nguyen (JVN), a Hip Hop artist who tragically lost his life saving a friend from drowning. Each year, his friends keep his legacy thriving with a concert at the final night market. Join us for JVN Night as several youth performers, hip hop artists, and friends of John will be taking the stage in his memory.
SCHEDULE:
5:30PM
CMAA Lion & Lotus Dancers
6:00 - 9:00PM
PERFORMANCES BY:
ELEPHANT REBELLION
ADRIAN PARRIS
CRASH PREZ
LILLY SATO
TEE SPIRIT
SEJAH
MARIAH THE POET
CEE BABY
VENUS THE BRAT
SHAN THE MAC
BRICKHEADZ
KUMMBA LYNX
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DRINK IT UP!
TimeLine Theatre Company’s Bar & Café is now open to the public for limited hours, including Argyle Night Market evenings! Stop by 5035 N. Broadway before after the Argyle Night Market for Happy Hour (4-6pm, 15% OFF all food and drinks) or a nightcap (open until 11pm). TimeLine would love to welcome you into their new home! More details at timelinetheatre.com/bar-café
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ABOUT THE MARKET:
Started in 2013, the Argyle Night Market is an annual event that features local food and retail vendors plus live cultural and musical performances on Thursday evenings each summer. Part market, part street festival, this event is located on Argyle, the city’s first shared street, hosted by Uptown United.
The 2026 Argyle Night Market is presented in partnership with Choose Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
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Thank you to our 2026 Event Sponsors:
Season Sponsors: Great Lakes Credit Union, Hops & Grapes, Mike's Brand Vegetable Oil, TimeLine Theatre
Clean it Up Sponsor: Chiro One
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Thank you to our Annual Sponsors:
PLATINUM SPONSOR:
Old National Bank
GOLD SPONSORS:
Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation
Graceland Cemetery & Arboretum
SILVER SPONSOR:
Wintrust Bank Uptown
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.