What We Do
CAFE
Our cafe space is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm. We serve light food along with our artisan style coffee drinks. Come check us out!
Technology
We have certified technicians in house that will help you troubleshoot and streamline your IT & web related needs. Don’t hesitate to contact us for a free consultation.
EVENT SPACE
8A5E (BASE) is an unique loft space that can be rented out for social events, meetings, clubs, special gatherings,and wedding receptions. For more info check out out event space link.
Community
Our goal is to help nurture and build the community around us. To create an environment for like-minded individuals to flourish and grow together. Your home away from home, Home BASE!
Team 8A5E | BASE
Boyu “Bo” Li
Paul Zavala
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Events | News
Comedy After Dark | Cancelled
Due to the COVID-19 Outbreak, this event is postponed until a later date. Thank you for your understanding. Taylor Larue Media Presents: Comedy After Dark Come see some of the funniest comics from the Chicagoland Area perform live! Free admission! Open Bar is only $25!!! 3 Shows @ 8A5E (BASE) CAFE 1200 W. 35th St, Read more about Comedy After Dark | Cancelled[…]
Board Game Night! | Cancelled
Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. We here at 8A5E (Base) Cafe are taking extra precautions with our day to day activities. We will remain open during our normal business hours for now. However our BOARD GAME Night! on Friday, March 20th will be postponed. We will reschedule this event in the future. PSA: Wash your hands, Read more about Board Game Night! | Cancelled[…]
CHI LOVES ART
A night of Art, music, and food. beer and wine bar available with wristband purchase ($30) pre-sale, contact Dulce (dulcerdgz05@gmail.com) FREE EVENT! register on Eventbrite: Get Tickets Here FEATURED ARTIST:The DemonessEricka NajeraTOTSRampy VivianErik Salgado Made in Chi Town with LoveLa MousieBazooka Films77Piztol ProductionsCoka Baby Music:ArtistaMiel
Taylor Larue Media Presents: Movies After Dark
Taylor Larue Media presents their short films and discuss our new upcoming projects. Purchase Tickets Here.
8A5E Open Studios December
December Open Studios at 8A5E (BASE)@notecodeluv & Brother B aka Berto$5 Suggested Donation | Proceeds go to Charity Friday, Dec 20th | 7pm-11pmPop-up Food Menu by @ Chef PaulyBYOB Friendly
Retro Game Market Series
8A5E Retro Game Market Series.Free to the PublicBuy Retro Games & ConsolesFood & Drinks Available Dates: 11/16 Interested vendors can signup below! Vendor sign up below. $20 per table. 2 Table limit per vendor.
BEATS & EATS | HALLOWEEN PARTY
Friday, Nov 1st | 7pm-11pmBeats & Eats | Halloween PartyFeaturing: The Choppin’ Block DJS | PRODUCERS | EATS | COSTUME CONTESTDinner & Music PairingPop-Up Food Menu Early Bird Tickets: $202nd Tier Tickets: $25Final Tier Tickets: $30Ticket includes entry and food per guest Get Your Tickets Here
8A5E OPEN STUDIOS W/ NOTECODELUV, Cerebral Beats & BROTHER B
8A5E Open Studios w/ Notecodeluv, Cerebral Beats & Special Guest Brother BFriday, Oct 18th | 7pm-11pm Pop-up Food Menu by Pauly Zaav Get Your Free Tickets HERE
8A5E Open Studios w/ The Choppin’ Block
8A5E Open Studios w/ The Choppin’ Block Cold-Brew Sampling by Gost Coffee Roasters Pop-up Food Menu by Pauly Zaav Live Producer Showcase7pm-11pm Live Producer Showcase7pm-11pm RSVP HERE
HOT PILATES, YOGA, & BRUNCH
Description HOT PILATES, YOGA, & BRUNCH SUMMER SERIES AT THE BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER Join 105F & 8A5E Cafe for a very special summer time Hot Pilates, Yoga +Brunch Series at the Bridgeport Art Center! Work up an appetite as McCullough leads you through a beginner friendly, heart pumping 60-minute Inferno Hot Pilates on Sunday, July 28th and move and Read more about HOT PILATES, YOGA, & BRUNCH[…]
