Purpose
LUV Teen Takeover is a high-energy, teen-inspired experience created to give Chicago young people a space to create, connect, celebrate, and be seen. Designed with young people—not simply for them—LUV Teen Takeover will transform an ordinary gathering into an interactive celebration of youth culture, creativity, and community. Through live art, music, food, entertainment, and shared experiences, teens will have an opportunity to express themselves while connecting with peers, artists, mentors, and their community in a positive and welcoming environment.
Event Details
| Event Date Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
Time 12PM – 3PM |
Location Mandrake Park Chicago, IL |
Free Event |
The Experience
🎨 ART with Damon Lamar Reed & Community Corey
Young people will create live art alongside acclaimed Chicago artist Damon Lamar Reed and Community Corey in an interactive art experience. Participants will have an opportunity to contribute to artwork that reflects their voices, experiences, hopes, and vision for Chicago.
Young people will create live art alongside acclaimed Chicago artist Damon Lamar Reed and Community Corey in an interactive art experience. Participants will have an opportunity to contribute to artwork that reflects their voices, experiences, hopes, and vision for Chicago.
🎧 VIBE Live DJ + Teen Party
A live DJ will provide the soundtrack for LUV Fest, creating an energetic atmosphere where teens can dance, celebrate, connect, and simply enjoy being young.
A live DJ will provide the soundtrack for LUV Fest, creating an energetic atmosphere where teens can dance, celebrate, connect, and simply enjoy being young.
🍔 EAT Free Food Truck Experience
Food trucks will provide complimentary food and refreshments for participating teens, creating a festival atmosphere and making the experience accessible to young people regardless of their ability to pay.
Food trucks will provide complimentary food and refreshments for participating teens, creating a festival atmosphere and making the experience accessible to young people regardless of their ability to pay.
🎤 EXPERIENCE Live Entertainment
LUV Teen Takeover will feature a special performance or appearance from a musical artist, providing another exciting reason for teens to participate and creating a memorable culminating moment.
LUV Teen Takeover will feature a special performance or appearance from a musical artist, providing another exciting reason for teens to participate and creating a memorable culminating moment.
❤ CONNECT Community + LUV
Throughout the event, young people will have opportunities to connect with one another and with positive adults and organizations committed to supporting their futures.
Throughout the event, young people will have opportunities to connect with one another and with positive adults and organizations committed to supporting their futures.
ART. MUSIC. FOOD. COMMUNITY. LUV.
