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Winter Mini Fringe 2026
Sat, Jan 31
|Side Street Studio Arts - Backspace
Join us for our 7th annual Winter Mini Fringe, a cozy and creative Saturday with the Elgin Fringe Festival!


Time & Location
Jan 31, 2026, 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Side Street Studio Arts - Backspace, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
About the event
Celebrate the spirit of the fringe with an intimate showcase of diverse performances by local and visiting artists. Whether you're a longtime Fringe fan or new to the experience, all are welcome to enjoy this evening of artistry, community, and delicious food!
FOR MORE DETAILS & TICKETS GO TO: https://www.elginfringefestival.com/winter-mini-fringe
SCHEDULE
1:00pm–3:00pm Visual Art Show featuring Fringe Poster Artists
3:00pm–9:00pm Mini Fringe Potluck starts!
3:00pm–4:00pm Ozark Phantasmagoria by Ursa Miles
5:30pm–6:30pm The Aisle Play by Sword & Ink Theater
7:00pm–8:00pm Bad Stories for Bad Children by Cardboard Theatre
8:30pm–9:30pm Closed Captions >> Spanglish Standup Comedy Show with Jose Alfredo, Adrian Ayala, Carlos Alvidrez, & Uzi Acosta
FOR MORE DETAILS & TICKETS GO TO: https://www.elginfringefestival.com/winter-mini-fringe
The event is in the Backspace at Side Street Studio Arts. This space is up a steep flight of stairs, with no elevator access.