Two Way Street Coffee House is Chicagoland’s most beloved folk and acoustic music venue, presenting weekly concerts and community events for over 50 years!
On Friday, May 15, 2026 Two Way Street Coffee House Friday Night Concert Series presents Sky Smeed.
Sky Smeed is a folk singer-songwriter whose songs balance humor, heart, and honesty. He was raised in a one-room schoolhouse outside Chanute, Kansas. At 16 his sister handed him a Takamine acoustic guitar for his birthday. That old guitar, along with a growing love for Bruce Springsteen’s The Ghost of Tom Joad and Son Volt’s Trace, sent him down a long road of writing songs and playing for anyone willing to listen.
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Upcoming Folk and Acoustic Music Concerts and Community Events
May 17th! Tunes & Tales with Robin and Jenny Bienemann
You are invited to Tunes & Tales at the Two Way Street Coffee House!
Tunes & Tales is a new songwriter-in-the-round series at the Two Way Street Coffee House, hosted by Ashley & Simpson—directors of the venue and a songwriting folk duo. Each session brings Ashley & Simpson together with two guest songwriters for an intimate afternoon of tunes and tales. In this cozy setting, artists take turns sharing their songs and the stories behind them, offering a deeper look into their creative process. Join us for a warm, conversational atmosphere where melodies meet meaning and every song comes with a tale.
Our nextTunes & Tales will be May 17, 2026 at 3pm (CT), where Ashley & Simpson will host Robin Bienemann and Jenny Bienemann.
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 5TH Saturdays with Lil Rev
Welcome to 5th Saturdays at the Two Way Street Coffee House!
Saturdays are special! An extra Saturday in a month comes around only a few times a year, so we decided to commemorate each one with a special event. 5th Saturdays in 2026 occur in January, May, August and October.
For our May event, Two Way Street Coffee House, in partnership with the Plank Road Folk Music Society, is pleased to present two workshops with Lil Rev on May 30, 2026. Harmonica For the Complete Beginner will take place from 11am-1pm and Ukulele: Bluegrass Jam Tips and Techniques from 1:30-3pm.
This event will be in-person only. The admission price for each workshop is $25 per participant and will be limited to 25 in-person attendees.
The registration deadline is May 26, 2026.
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Last Thursdays Open Mic - May 28th
Attention High School & College-Age Musicians, Poets, and Performance Artists! 
It’s Your Turn to Shine—Every Last Thursday of the Month!
On May 28, 2026 at 7pm, step into the spotlight at Two Way Street Coffee House, one of the best-loved acoustic venues in the Chicago area. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, poet, guitarist, or spoken word performer, this is your space to be heard.
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Conveniently located in Downers Grove, Two Way Street Coffee House is Chicagoland’s most beloved folk and acoustic music venue, presenting weekly concerts and community events since 1970!
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