Upcoming Events at necessary & sufficient coffee®
Community gatherings, performances, workshops, and ticketed events hosted at our cafés in Logan Square and Printers Row.
We host a rotating calendar of events—from intimate performances and readings to workshops, tastings, and neighborhood gatherings. Some events are free and drop-in; others are ticketed with limited capacity.
Getting Warmer - A solo exhibition by Abby May Smith
Getting Warmer features a collection of works by Chicago-based artist Abby May Smith, tied together by their bold expressions of color. Lush violets, blues, and pinks blend with stylized subjects to create illustrative pieces that seem to fall halfway between our world and another. Inspired by the mundane and the magical alike, Abby aims to evoke feelings of serenity and enchantment through her work, allowing viewers a peek inside her rose-colored worldview.
Abby is a Chicago-based artist with a focus on painting and illustration. Originally from the Kansas City area, Abby moved to Chicago in 2019 to study at Columbia College Chicago, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Illustration in 2023. Her initial studies in digital art and animation inform her current artistic style, which revolves around colorful, stylized acrylic paintings. Abby’s work has been included in exhibitions hosted by the International Museum of Surgical Science, the Pritzker Military Museum, and In These Times. In June 2026, she won Art Battle Chicago, a live speed-painting competition, and will advance to the city finals at the end of the year.
Tarot Readings with Sarah, Saturday, from 12-4 p.m. - $25 Per Reading
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.
Neighborhood Coffee Shop Vibes with DJ Roads Clear
Ease into your Sunday with the perfect caffeine and music combo.
DJ Roads Clear will be spinning a laid-back soundtrack for your morning-to-afternoon drift through breakfast, specialty coffee, and good company.
Free entry. Full menu. Flawless vibes.
Follow @roadsclear on Instagram for more!
Neighborhood Coffee Shop Vibes with DJ Roads Clear
Ease into your Sunday with the perfect caffeine and music combo.
DJ Roads Clear will be spinning a laid-back soundtrack for your morning-to-afternoon drift through breakfast, specialty coffee, and good company.
Free entry. Full menu. Flawless vibes.
Follow @roadsclear on Instagram for more!
Silent Reading Night
Join us on the 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 p.m. 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 p.m. After that, we will have a limited menu, baked goods, bagels, and burritos.
Tarot Readings with Sarah - $25 Per Reading
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.
Cap’s Ice Cream Sunday
Grab the little ones and head to our Logan Square location this Sunday for a delicious frozen treat!
Cap's Ice Cream is a Mount Prospect ice cream shop serving premium, small-batch ice cream with a focus on classic favorites, seasonal flavors, and community connection. They’re proud to carry on a long local tradition of great ice cream and warm service, bringing people together one scoop at a time.
Neighborhood Coffee Shop Vibes with DJ Roads Clear
Ease into your Sunday with the perfect caffeine and music combo.
DJ Roads Clear will be spinning a laid-back soundtrack for your morning-to-afternoon drift through breakfast, specialty coffee, and good company.
Free entry. Full menu. Flawless vibes.
Follow @roadsclear on Instagram for more!
Tarot Readings with Sarah, Saturday, from 12-4 p.m. - $25 Per Reading
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.
Neighborhood Coffee Shop Vibes with DJ Roads Clear
Saturday, June 20 | 10 AM–4 PM | Printers Row
Ease into your Saturday with the perfect caffeine and music combo.
DJ Roads Clear will be spinning a laid-back soundtrack for your morning-to-afternoon drift through breakfast, specialty coffee, and good company.
Free entry. Full menu. Flawless vibes.
Follow @roadsclear on Instagram for more!
Live Music with Quinn Wells
Join us for an afternoon of soulful music with Quinn Wells!
Quinn is a pop, soul, and jazz singer-songwriter who grew up in three countries - the United States, Thailand, and Zambia. Currently based in Chicago, much of her artistry is based on her experiences living and traveling abroad. Incorporating influences from her multicultural background, she is breaking through the music scene with songs that transcend cultural and genre boundaries. Listeners can expect a soulful acoustic set that is a mix of Quinn's originals and her take on a few classics.
Here is my linktree where listeners can stream my music and follow me on social media.
Stay updated on upcoming shows and releases by following @qn_wls on Instagram.
necessary & sufficient Garden Tour
Kiddos and furry friends welcome!
Head to our Logan Square location this Sunday to meet Nicholas Conde and learn about the miniature ecosystems happening in front of our very own cafes.
Power Coffee with PWCC
Before the meetings. Before the inbox. Before the noise.
Join the Professional Women's Club of Chicago (PWCC) for Power Coffee, a morning designed for women who lead — and who know that some of the best ideas, solutions, and breakthroughs happen in the company of people who actually get it.
This isn't a panel. It's not a presentation. It's a structured, intentionally designed morning where you bring your real business challenges and work through them with a peer group of women who have been there, are in it, or have come out the other side.
Through guided group discussions, share what's weighing on you right now, and leave with perspective, advice, and the kind of clarity that only comes from a room full of people willing to be honest.
Come for the coffee. Bring your toughest challenge. Leave with a fresh perspective, new connections, and the reminder that leadership is stronger when we don't do it alone.
Tarot Readings with Sarah, Sunday, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. - $25 Per Reading
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.
Neighborhood Coffee Shop Vibes with DJ Roads Clear
Saturday, June 13 | 10 AM–4 PM | Printers Row
Ease into your Saturday with the perfect caffeine and music combo.
DJ Roads Clear will be spinning a laid-back soundtrack for your morning-to-afternoon drift through breakfast, specialty coffee, and good company.
Free entry. Full menu. Flawless vibes.
Live Music with She Blushes Rose
Join us Friday, June 12th, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for a special live performance by She Blushes Rose!
She Blushes Rose is an eccentric old soul from Chicago, a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and artist. Her main focus is to live life abstractly and be kind while showcasing her lived experiences.
Get into your feels with her latest EP, "And She Lived," and her latest single, "idek," on all streaming services!
Free upon entry.
Tune into her latest releases at https://linktr.ee/jmrose
Live Music with Alicia
Join us for an early afternoon of live music with Alicia Maka!
Alicia is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music blends Country, Folk, and Americana styles. Guided by a deep love for storytelling and transparent lyricism, she transforms universal experiences into lyrical narratives that connect with listeners on a personal level. When performing, Alicia loves to sing her originals along with some covers in a variety of genres. Some of her many inspirations are artists like The Lumineers, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Mumford and Sons, and more!
SOCIALS:
Instagram: @officialaliciamaka
TikTok: @officialaliciamaka
Youtube, Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming platforms- Alicia Maka
Linktree- https://linktr.ee/aliciamaka
Neighborhood Coffee Shop Vibes with DJ Roads Clear
Sunday, June 7 | 10 AM–4 PM | Printers Row
Ease into your Sunday with the perfect caffeine and music combo.
DJ Roads Clear will be spinning a laid-back soundtrack for your morning-to-afternoon drift through breakfast, specialty coffee, and good company.
Free entry. Full menu. Flawless vibes.
Sonidos Del Alma - Ambient Lounge
Join us for a cup of coffee and an intimate afternoon of ambient sounds. Bring a friend, bring a book, do some work, grab a pastry, or listen and relax.
Sonidos del Alma is an event collective curating experiences that unite the community through music.
Members of the collective believe in the healing power of sound; music that stirs emotion, touches the mind, connects the soul, and unites communities in resistance, resilience, and liberation. Its purpose is to uplift and center underrepresented communities and create inclusive spaces where every beat celebrates identity, creativity, and collective expression. Each gathering is more than an event; it's a shared journey of energy, emotion, and spirit, reminding us that music and movement are universal languages of the heart.
IG: @sonidos_alma
Performers: @_moshun, @surrealnic, @kare.pkg, @gianinabianca_
Tarot Readings with Sarah, Saturday, from 12-4 p.m. - $25 Per Reading
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.
Silent Reading Night
Join us on the 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 p.m. 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 p.m. After that, we will have a limited menu, baked goods, bagels, and burritos.
Neighborhood Coffee Shop Vibes with DJ Roads Clear
Sunday, May 31 | 10 AM–4 PM | Printers Row
Ease into your Sunday with the perfect caffeine and music combo.
DJ Roads Clear will be spinning a laid-back soundtrack for your morning-to-afternoon drift through breakfast, specialty coffee, and good company.
Free entry. Full menu. Flawless vibes.
Live Music with Alicia
Join us for an early afternoon of live music with Alicia Maka!
Alicia is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music blends Country, Folk, and Americana styles. Guided by a deep love for storytelling and transparent lyricism, she transforms universal experiences into lyrical narratives that connect with listeners on a personal level. When performing, Alicia loves to sing her originals along with some covers in a variety of genres. Some of her many inspirations are artists like The Lumineers, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Mumford and Sons, and more!
SOCIALS:
Instagram: @officialaliciamaka
TikTok: @officialaliciamaka
Youtube, Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming platforms- Alicia Maka
Linktree- https://linktr.ee/aliciamaka
Tarot Readings with Sarah, Saturday, from 12-4 p.m. - $25 Per Reading
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.
Pottery Pop-Up with Lindsy Rice
Join us for a 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!
Neighborhood Coffee Shop Vibes with DJ Roads Clear
Friday, May 22 | 10 AM–4 PM | Printers Row
Ease into your weekend the right way with the perfect caffeine and music combo.
DJ Roads Clear will be spinning a laid-back soundtrack for your morning-to-afternoon drift through breakfast, specialty coffee, and good company.
Free entry. Full menu. Flawless vibes.
Neighborhood Coffee Shop Vibes with DJ Roads Clear
Saturday May 16 | 10 AM–4 PM | Printers Row
Ease into your Saturday the right way with the perfect caffeine-and-music combo.
DJ Roads Clear will be spinning a laid-back soundtrack for your morning-to-afternoon drift through breakfast, specialty coffee, and good company.
Free entry. Full menu. Flawless vibes.
Tarot Readings with Sarah, Saturday, from 12-4 p.m. - $25 Per Reading
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.
Silent Reading Night
Join us on the 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 p.m. 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 p.m. After that, we will have a limited menu, baked goods, bagels, and burritos.
Coffee & Connections with Vested HR
Looking for a productive way to start your day?
Join Vested HR for a morning of networking, conversations and community. Vested HR is offering a free coffee to anyone who drops off a business card during the event!
Café Urban Sketching with Amy Gowans
Fun & Easy Page Layouts for Beginner Urban Sketchers
New to urban sketching and not sure how to fill the page? This beginner-friendly class is all about taking the pressure off and helping you get started. Instead of worrying about making one "perfect" drawing, you'll learn simple, creative ways to build a page using a variety of small sketches and playful layouts.
We'll gently "break the page" together—exploring how to divide your sketchbook into sections, combine quick sketches, add notes, and use color in a relaxed, approachable way. No drawing experience needed!
Supplies will be provided if you need them.
Registration Fee is $25 and should be paid at the time of registration. Please email Amy at: amygowans0803@gmail.com to register.
🗓️ Sunday, May 3
⏰ 1:00-3:00 pm
📍 Necessary & Sufficient: 728 S Dearborn St., Chicago
🎟️ Class Fee: $25 (to be paid at time of registration)
Neighborhood Coffee Shop Vibes with DJ Roads Clear
Sunday, May 3 | 10 AM–4 PM | Printers Row
Ease into your Sunday the right way with the perfect caffeine-and-music combo.
DJ Roads Clear will be spinning a laid-back soundtrack for your morning-to-afternoon drift through breakfast, specialty coffee, and good company.
Free entry. Full menu. Flawless vibes.
Selections from City News Anthology
We invite you to join us for a live poetry event: Selections from City News Anthology.
The first half of the program will showcase highlights from our upcoming poetry album, along with sets from our special guests, Wes Heine and Christian Harris. Select performances will include sound and music accompaniment by our sound director, John Garza.
The second half of the event will be an open mic, with 3–5 minute sets available for participants. Time permitting.
We look forward to seeing you there!