Local Universe

Local Universe

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The company specializes in managing unique artists and creating special events that stubbornly do not to fit a mold, but instead have their eyes on new frontiers. It would not be atypical to see many of our projects span over several mediums and formats. Founded in 2021 after months of projects constantly pivoting and changing, no one on the team was hindered by the apparent destruction of traditi

Photos from Local Universe's post 02/19/2026

Madison, WI act The Spin Stealers return to Judson & Moore this week. They were one of our favorite sleeper hits last year and can’t wait to host them again!

Photos from Local Universe's post 02/17/2026

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Chicago’s at Judson & Moore! 7pm! Maybe stop at to load up on gumbo before!?

Photos from Local Universe's post 01/29/2026

Thanks for coming out in the blizzard of ‘26 for Tear Joint on Sunday! We cried, ate cake, and blew our minds. Feel free to sob at the next one, the day after Valentine’s Day 2/15!
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Photos from Local Universe's post 01/26/2026

In search of love? This special Valentine’s Day installment of ‘Please Date My Friend’ is an evening of powerpoint presentations by friends of hot singles in your area. It bascially guarantees that you will be in love by the time daylight savings comes around (sort of). Single people’s friends will be ‘pitching’ them to the audience in hopes that they will find their one true love. Hosted by and featuring some of Chicago’s most cutie sweetie pies, love will surely be in the air. All gender indetities and sexualities welcome- there will be somebody for everybody 💌

Photos from Local Universe's post 01/22/2026

🎹 THE GRAIN 🎹 is Judson & Moore & Local Universe’s monthly live songwriting journal. Join a host Tristan Huygen as he travels with artists into an intimate look at their songwriting. Writers are invited bring songs of theirs around prompts based on the theme for each evening. They’ll be interviewed before performing about their song and choices for a live essay-style look behind the songs and the writers themselves.

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4146 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL
60618