We are a collection of hackers, tinkerers, hobbyists, crafters, artists and doers with a social, educational and collaborative community space.

Chicago, IL
Joined March 2012
We are open for tours still, by appointment only! Check out the form at the sshchicago.org landing page - we look forward to seeing you soon!
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We were represented at three tables at the #cplmakerlab anniversary yesterday. Makers from all over the city came to celebrate the Maker Lab and show their own piece of the maker community in Chicago.
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Join us at the Lincoln Park Zoo on 6/4 to discuss "Last Chance to See" by Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine.  #endlesswonderbookclub
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I made some progress on this piece thanks to this gathering. Thanks, @sshchicago
This Friday 7-10pm, swing through for our Spring Art Show in Bridgeport! Make us a stop on your Third Fridays art walk between @bridgeportart and @zhoubartcenter.
SouthSide Hackerspace retweeted
Art night - @sshchicago
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This Friday 7-10pm, swing through for our Spring Art Show in Bridgeport! Make us a stop on your Third Fridays art walk between @bridgeportart and @zhoubartcenter.
Man this kid, 3 beers in and we haven't even broken the cake! Gearling, your cups are bigger than YOU! Lmfao
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Help us eat this cake Saturday at Whiner Taproom, 5pm-9pm!
Can you believe we're turning 10? Come eat cake and have a beer with us Saturday the 12th from 5pm-9pm at Whiner Taproom! 🎂 @whinerbeer @insidetheplant
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Can you believe we're turning 10? Come eat cake and have a beer with us Saturday the 12th from 5pm-9pm at Whiner Taproom! 🎂 @whinerbeer @insidetheplant
Just a reminder... we're reading Dreaming the Biosphere: Theater of All Possibilities and meeting at Garfield Park Conservatory Feb 5 at 11am to discuss!
IMPORTANT ALERT: you now have only 8 days remaining to watch Bio-Dome on HBO Max #90sMovies
Join us Fri 7-10pm for the reveal of 9 new art pieces by our members! This coincides with our neighbor @zhoubartcenter 3rd Fridays open exhibitions just 2 blocks away. We’re at 108 W 37th St.
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Firing up the soldering iron, getting into the holiday spirit with this @HakkoUSA 🎄
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Inflatable cheese that doubles as a race gate for first person drone flight? That’s Andrew E’s latest project! Utilizes his sewing prowess, a projector for layout, and a USB-powered fan.
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Gearling’s Halloween costume. 🧟‍♂️
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Come and see us today and tomorrow as part of #OpenHouseChicago ! We’ll be here 10-4. Most of Bubbly on W 37th is open as well. See what @ChiToolLib has to offer, plus Blue City Cycles’ powder coating prowess.
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Hope everyone is having a good weekend! Here is Andrew, seamster extraordinaire with his inflatable Dolos! We love seeing what he’s up to 🤪
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Just posted a photo @ South Side Hackerspace: Chicago - SSH:C instagram.com/p/CTrpWCvLQzT/…
Just posted a photo @ South Side Hackerspace: Chicago - SSH:C instagram.com/p/CQTO6h-h_HT/…