Starting in June we'll have tarot readings on Mondays with Sarah Bourne. Sarah has 20 years of experience in astrology and tarot, and can be found at events around Chicago with her tarot, art and vintage pop-up Odd Gait. Follow @oddgait on Instagram for updates, and come by on a Monday for your personal tarot reading!

We’re vibing in the cafe all weekend long! Join us Sunday from 1-3:30 pm while we chill with DJ WNDRZ

Enjoy the cafe Saturday Vibes June 7 from 10 AM to 3 PM with DJ Roads Clear spinning tunes—totally free! Kick back, chat with friends, and enjoy some great music while munching on a delicious breakfast and lunch, plus fantastic coffee and espresso. Whether you want to hang out with others over drinks or just chill and savor your food and drinks. Soak in the good times with us!

What's better than a good laugh or a good cry? Having both at the same time. Laugh or Cry is an intimate event to highlight Chicago's funniest and saddest musicians, poets, and storytellers. The event will not be ticketed.

Collecting donations for the Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants

www.icdichicago.org

6-8 pm
Friday June 6
728 S Dearborn Street
Chicago IL 60605

Join Bookish Thursday night , and every first Thursday of the month for Silent Reading and Writing night at the cafe from 6-8 pm. The cafe will not be closing from 5-6 pm, instead, remaining customers will be notified that we’re getting ready for silent reading and writing night and we’ll stop serving from 5-6 pm. After which we will have a limited menu, baked goods, bagels, and empanadas for food.

Starting in June we'll have tarot readings on Mondays with Sarah Bourne. Sarah has 20 years of experience in astrology and tarot, and can be found at events around Chicago with her tarot, art and vintage pop-up Odd Gait. Follow @oddgait on Instagram for updates, and come by on a Monday for your personal tarot reading!

Enjoy the cafe Saturday Vibes May 31 from 10 AM to 3 PM with DJ Roads Clear spinning tunes—totally free! Kick back, chat with friends, and enjoy some great music while munching on a delicious breakfast and lunch, plus fantastic coffee and espresso. Whether you want to hang out with others over drinks or just chill and savor your food and drinks. Soak in the good times with us!

Join us Friday afternoon for a special performance by Lavenoak from 2-4 pm in the cafe.

Currently based in Chicago, IL, Lavenoak is a student at Columbia College Chicago, where she is pursuing the cinematic arts—a natural extension of her lifelong passion for storytelling and music.

Motivated by multiple genres of music and her ability to shape shift from voice to voice, Lavenoak embodies artistry and drive - a first EP set to release this upcoming fall, titled “BLEMISH”.

Enjoy the cafe Saturday Vibes May 24 from 10 AM to 3 PM with DJ Roads Clear spinning tunes—totally free! Kick back, chat with friends, and enjoy some great music while munching on a delicious breakfast and lunch, plus fantastic coffee and espresso. Whether you want to hang out with others over drinks or just chill and savor your food and drinks. Soak in the good times with us!

Saturday May 10 from 9 - 4 pm we present Jennifer Hauser.

Join us for some whimsy and accessible art by local artist, Jennifer Hauser.

Jennifer Hauser is a Chicago-based artist by calling. When she’s not distilling whimsy from visions of rollicking bunnies, she daylights as an architect. She’s published a comic book and a coloring book while taking the local art scene by fluffle. Jennifer enjoys making art that can be appreciated in a variety of ways in accordance to the one true fact of life-that everyone should be able to afford to enjoy art. Catch Jennifer’s elusive bunnies in select retail establishments as well as local galleries.

“I specialize in vignettes of bunnies in their tree houses. I ask you: what was your favorite picture book when you were a kid? Think on what intimate details of illustrations lingered with you and what characters were your favorite? The bunnies in my drawings are like those favorite characters from your childhood that have come back. I cropped the images to include only bunnies from the original works because the work centers around the bunnies.”

Please join us on Sunday May 4 from 3-5 pm for a meet up of the Cozy Stationery Club

"Cozy Stationery Friends Club is a chill, social group of creative and friendly folks from around the world who share one big love of all things stationery! Whether you like fountain pens, washi tape, stickers, planners, journals, and everything in between, you're welcome here!"

Find the perfect Mother’s Day gift! Join us for a semi-monthly pop up with local potter Lindsy Rice. If you haven’t yet touched her beautiful pottery, felt its texture, heft, and form, you’re in for a real treat!

Join us Saturday to support a local artist and enjoy their fantastic work!

Saturday May 3 from 9 am - 4 pm

necessary & sufficient coffee

728 S Dearborn Street

What's better than a good laugh or a good cry? Having both at the same time. Laugh or Cry is an intimate event to highlight Chicago's funniest and saddest musicians, poets, and storytellers. The event will not be ticketed.

Collecting donations for the Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants

www.icdichicago.org

6-8 pm
Friday May 2nd
728 S Dearborn Street
Chicago IL 60605

Join Bookish Thursday night , and every first Thursday of the month for Silent Reading and Writing night at the cafe from 6-8 pm. The cafe will not be closing from 5-6 pm, instead, remaining customers will be notified that we’re getting ready for silent reading and writing night and we’ll stop serving from 5-6 pm. After which we will have a limited menu, baked goods, bagels, and empanadas for food.

We're excited to invite you to join us Saturday April. 26th from 3:30 - 5 pm for a jewelry workshop with Lin Bader!

Space is limited to 10 people so reach out to Lin on Instagram @linbaderdesign to nab your slot! or email info@linbaderdesign.com

Lin Bader is a Chicago-based, woman-owned, AAPI-owned fine jewelry studio specializing in 22k gold and silver granulation, filigree, wax carving, and more. Her organic, nature-inspired designs combine modern creativity with timeless craftsmanship.

Don't miss this chance to learn from a premiere jewelry artist!

Join us at necessary & sufficient coffee - Printers Row

April 26th Saturday, from 3:30 - 5 pm

728 S Dearborn Street

follow her @linbaderdesign

#supportlocalartists #finejewelry #AAPIowned #womanowned #LinBaderDesign #necessarycoffee #coffeeshopvibes #SouthLoopForever

🎶 Music + Mocktails: An Evening of Indie Folk Magic 🎶

Join us at the café for Music + Mocktails, our enchanting live performance series where great music meets delicious drinks—minus the alcohol, but full of flavor!

On April 24, we’re thrilled to welcome Xyta and Mercy, a mesmerizing indie folk duo known for their soulful harmonies and heartfelt songwriting. Let their music carry you away as you sip on handcrafted mocktails and savor delicious lite bites from our evening menu.

✨ Doors open at 7 PM | Show starts at 8 PM ✨
🎟️ Tickets: $12 in advance on Eventbrite | $15 at the door 🎟️

Come for the music, stay for the vibes. See you there! 🎤🍹

Come meet our newest local vendor, Cherry Disco Cupcakes. Woman-owned, local-owned, and 100% delicious!

Join us for an Urban Sketching Workshop! ✏️🌍

📅 Sunday, Feb 16th
⏰ 3 PM - 5 PM
📍 Necessary and Sufficient Coffee, PRinter’s Row
💵 Suggested donation: $15

Led by the talented Amy Gowans, this workshop will introduce you to the vibrant world of urban sketching! No need to bring materials—tools and supplies will be available to borrow!

Here’s what to expect:
1️⃣ Watercolor Basics: Learn the essentials to bring your sketches to life.
2️⃣ The Urban Sketchers: Discover the international Urban Sketchers movement and its inspiring principles.
3️⃣ Let’s Sketch: Create your first masterpiece with guidance from Amy.
4️⃣ Sketching & Mingling: Connect with fellow sketchers and explore your creativity.

Spots are limited, so RSVP to the host to secure your place! Don’t miss this chance to unleash your inner artist! 🎨💫

Reach out to Amy Gowans on Instagram @amygchicago Or email at: amy.gowans0803@gmail.com

Sushi Suresh is a Chicago-based singer who blends jazz, classical, and Indian music into something totally her own. Her unique sound is shaped by her culture, bringing you music that makes her (and hopefully you!) laugh, dance, and feel at peace. Come catch a show and vibe with her tunes!

Come meet our newest local vendor, Cherry Disco Cupcakes. Woman-owned, local-owned, and 100% delicious!

• Have you made something that you’re really proud of, but haven’t had a chance to properly show it off to people? (Kickass spreadsheets and life hacks encouraged!)

• Is there a subject that you have tons of seemingly pointless knowledge on? We love deep dives into the history or technical aspects of subjects.

• What was the last thing you did dopamine fueled rabbit hole research into (not necessarily work related)?

Sushi Suresh is a Chicago-based singer who blends jazz, classical, and Indian music into something totally her own. Her unique sound is shaped by her culture, bringing you music that makes her (and hopefully you!) laugh, dance, and feel at peace. Come catch a show and vibe with her tunes!

Join Bookish Thursday night , and every first Thursday of the month for Silent Reading and Writing night at the cafe from 6-8 pm. The cafe will not be closing from 5-6 pm, instead, remaining customers will be notified that we’re getting ready for silent reading and writing night and we’ll stop serving from 5-6 pm. After which we will have a limited menu, baked goods, bagels, and empanadas for food.

We're excited to invite you to join us Saturday Mar. 29th from 3:30 - 5 pm for a jewelry workshop with Lin Bader!

Space is limited to 10 people so reach out to Lin on Instagram @linbaderdesign to nab your slot! or email info@linbaderdesign.com

Lin Bader is a Chicago-based, woman-owned, AAPI-owned fine jewelry studio specializing in 22k gold and silver granulation, filigree, wax carving, and more. Her organic, nature-inspired designs combine modern creativity with timeless craftsmanship.

Don't miss this chance to learn from a premiere jewelry artist!

Join us at necessary & sufficient coffee - Printers Row

March 29th Saturday, from 3:30 - 5 pm

728 S Dearborn Street

follow her @linbaderdesign

#supportlocalartists #finejewelry #AAPIowned #womanowned #LinBaderDesign #necessarycoffee #coffeeshopvibes #SouthLoopForever

Join us on Saturday at necessary & sufficient coffee for some great vibes with DJ Roads Clear. Sip your latte and enjoy the cafe beats.

Join us for an evening of **Music + Mocktails** at the cafe with **Mush Mush and company**! Get ready to groove to some awesome tunes and sip on delicious mocktails with friends. The event will take place on **Thu March 27 2025** at **7:00 PM** at **necessary & sufficient coffee** in **Printers Row, South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, USA**. Tickets are $12 in advance with discount or $15 at the door.*

To purchase your ticket in advance visit our eventbrite listing: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-mocktails-at-the-cafe-with-mush-mush-and-company-registration-1261589461039?aff=oddtdtcreator

We invite you to get moving Saturday, March 22, from 10 AM to 412:30 PM with Pie Social and Saturday Morning Dance Club—totally free! Kick back, chat with friends, and enjoy some great music while munching on a delicious breakfast and lunch, plus fantastic coffee and espresso. Whether you want to hang out with others over drinks or just chill and savor your food and drinks. Soak in the good times with us!

Join us Friday March 21 from 6-8 pm for Laugh or Cry! What's better than a good laugh or a good cry? Having both at the same time. Laugh or Cry is an intimate event to highlight Chicago's funniest and saddest musicians, poets, and storytellers. The event will not be ticketed.

Collecting donations for the Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants

www.icdichicago.org

Join us on Saturday at necessary & sufficient coffee for some great vibes with DJ Roads Clear. Sip your latte and enjoy the cafe beats.

Join us Saturday March 15 for a hand-crafted jewelry pop-up with Mojoowl!