Founded by Luis Baro a year ago, the second year of Viva Acid seeks to “showcase the unique contributions of acid house to DJ culture.” This year features three workshops/talks, four shows and an array of DJ sets streaming on Vocalo every day this week.

Here’s a day-by-day snapshot, starting today:

Thursday October 13 2022

Streaming on 91.1 FM and Vocalo.org: Craig Alexander. (5pm)

Workshops/Talks at Cafe Six06 with Bai-ee, Jamal Moss, Audio Soul Project on “Opportunities in Music & Decentralization” and an Ableton Workshop by Orville Kline, Sireena Yancour and Danny Digable. (5pm)

Launch Party at CafeSix06: Hieroglyphic Being, John Simmons, Luis Baro, Bai-ee, Andrew Emil, Lori Sapio Exhibit. (5pm)

Cafe Six06 is at 1641 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago.

Friday October 14 2022

Streaming on 91.1 FM and Vocalo.org: Brenda b2b Mark Angel (11pm)

Workshop/Talks at Cafe Six06 with DJ Pierre and Craig Alexander on the “impact of vernacular music on society” and Noncompliant and Jamal Moss on “careers in music” moderated by DJ Lady D. (5pm)

Spybar with DJ Pierre, Noncompliant, Brenda and Mark Angel (9pm). Spybar is at 646 N. Franklin, Chicago.

Saturday October 15 2022

Workshop/Talks at CafeSix06 on “building community” with Ron Carroll, Abigail Grohmann, Matt Fusello and Brenda and “maximizing impact” with Luke Vibert and Posthuman, moderated by Luis Baro. (5pm)

I Love Acid at Smartbar with Luke Vibert, Posthuman, Justin Aulis Long and DJ Warp (9pm). Smartbar is at 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. (This event was posted earlier here.)

Sunday October 16 2022

Tea Party at Le Nocturne with Mystic Bill, Gene Hunt and Sold (6pm). Le Nocturne is at 4810 N. Broadway, Chicago.