Dark Arts Market Brings 'The Weird, Wonderful and Strange' & Macabre Creativity To Tinley Brewery

TINLEY PARK, IL — Soundgrowler Brewing, known for pairing its acclaimed craft beer with vibrant artisan markets, opens its taproom, barrel room, and beer garden this Sunday, Oct. 12 to host the Dark Arts Market, a curated showcase of over 50 artists and makers.

Running from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., the free, family-friendly event is organized by John Streetz of the Streetz Artz Alliance and promises a mix of the macabre, the whimsical, and the delightfully everyday.

This is one of the first Sunday shows hosted by the Alliance at Soundgrowler. To celebrate, Soundgrowler is expanding its food options with tacos, birria egg rolls, and a brunch menu available from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The event features "the weird, the wonderful, or the downright strange, and the vendor lineup proves it true. Inside and outside, visitors will find a carefully curated mix of dark arts, horror-inspired creations, oddities, and handmade goods. Six artists will be making their Soundgrowler debut, including ZappyCatCreations, MadebyMarlee, Snowingstars, Pulmonary Creations, Icky Bah Koo, and Natural Selections. From leatherwork and insect art to charcoal horror portraits and witch-inspired jewelry, the range is unmatched.

Patrons can adopt a ghostie from Frankenwerks, explore Jonathan Grimm Art’s latest prints, or receive a tarot reading from Ten Cups Tarot. Serpent & Flame Candle Co. will offer monster-inspired candles, Saucy Makes brings hand-painted devilish beer steins, and Sealed Fate Curiosities fills its booth with wet specimens and ethically sourced insect displays. Favorites like Masterclass Sweet & Savory, FeFe's Pickles and Peppers, and Adara Selene Creations round out the mix, ensuring something for every taste.

Soundgrowler is also tapping special brews for the occasion. “The Butterfly,” a vanilla coconut hazy IPA benefitting the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, will be on draft, alongside the brewery’s newest release, Warden’s Revenge Hazy Pale Ale.

Also, leashed pets are welcome in the outdoor beer garden.

Artist highlights include:

• Pretty Spooky Handmade, returning with one-of-a-kind upcycled vintage jackets and apparel.
• SaintsNSkulls, known for horror-themed pins and prints.
• Primtentions, bringing witch-themed candles and a hands-on geode cracking station.
• Mixtape Your Life, Chicago artist Melissa Lyn’s line of laser-cut jewelry, lapel pins, and accessories inspired by pop culture and activism.
• Accents by Rosey, watercolor pieces with spooky seasonal twists, including one-of-a-kind Jack Skellington artwork.
• MadebyMarlee, debuting charcoal horror prints, many previously exhibited in local museums.
• Dead Girl Decor, reimagining apparel and home goods with Halloween flair year-round.

Beyond shopping, the market balances the eerie with the everyday—candles, bath and body care, seasonal treats, pickles, chocolate-dipped confections, chow chow, and cookies. Expect laser-cut jewelry, fused glass, rag dolls, resin spirit boards, glowing artwork, vintage fashions, insect taxidermy, stained glass, and much more.

This market also carries a spirit of giving. Many participating artists are donating portions of their proceeds to organizations including the Hello Happiness Creativity Center, Brave Space Alliance, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and cancer research groups. Some donations are tied directly to thematic creations—such as None of This is Cake, whose glass pieces support the Alzheimer’s Association and The Brigid Alliance. Additional charities being supported include the Ekukhanyeni Relief Project, the Trevor Project, and Wanna Help.

“Dark Arts Market is a mix of creepy and curious, but also sweet, wearable, and everyday,” said curator John Streetz. “We’re excited to feature artists who fit the theme, alongside fan favorites, creating a balanced and memorable experience.”

Vendor list (subject to change):

Subject to change:

• Accents by Rosey (Rosey Accents)
• Adara Selene Creations
• Art of Alex Kujawa
• Belonio Doodles
• Cats, Crafts & Cooking
• CatWitch Designs
• Dead Girl Decor
• FeFe’s pickles and peppers
• Flock and Field Naturals
• Fossil Creek Art
• FrankenWerks Studios
• Galaxy Skincare Company
• Icky Bah Koo
• Ink by Jordan
• JoJo CoCo Craft Company
• Jonathan Grimm Art
• Just Craftin Around
• KP's Candy Factory
• MadeByMarlee
• Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods
• Memento Moira
• Metta Clay
• Mixtape Your Life
• MPN 3D
• My Big Monster Life
• Natural Selections
• nethercrafts
• None Of This Is Cake
• Plant Bar Chi
• Pretty Spooky Handmade
• Primtentions
• pulmonary creations
• Reflections with Kate
• Reneegade Art
• SaintsNSkulls
• Saucy Makes
• Sealed Fate Curiosities
• Secondhand Nightmares
• Serpent & Flame Candle Company
• SharonAble Crafts
• Snowingstars
• Ten Cups Tarot
• The Curious Aesthetic
• The Daydreamers Shop
• Ursula Naturals
• Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods LLC 2025
• Wicked Art LLC
• With Love Products
• Yasmine Abed Art
• Yvette Sketches
• ZappyCatCreations

For event details, full artist spotlights, and updates, visit the official event page.