Community Involvement

Full Moon Fire Jams

Chicago has a magnificent history of monthly fire jams on the Full Moon. Please view the schedule and more information about the Chicago Full Moon Fire Jams. While we are not solely responsible for the jams, we are usually present - see you there! Full Moon Jams happen between April and November, weather dependent.

Live Screen Printing - Galactic Clothing & Arava Designs

Several members of Pyrotechniq are also creators of Galactic Clothing and Arava Designs. Both these companies offer a unique and dynamic form of event entertainment called Live Silk Screen printing, which is an art installation where your guests may create a custom t-shirt.

How does live screen printing work?
Galactic Clothing and/or Arava Designs will come with an array of designs, or you may have us create custom images just for your event. This gives you the option of having one of a kind clothing that was created exclusively for and at your event. The designs/artwork brought to your event are previously exposed onto silk-screens which allows for us to directly print the design onto t-shirts and other garments.

The Result!
Custom t-shirts and articles of clothing with artistic designs or chosen images that your event and it's attendees get to take home with them.

For more information on Live Screen Printing by Galactic Clothing, located in the Midwest, please visit Galactic Clothing

For more information on Live Screen Printing by Arava Designs, located on the West Coast, please visit Arava Designs

Combustion Thursdays

Combustion Thursdays started at the beginning of 2006 when the 5 original founders of Pyrotechniq chose to gather each week to spin fire, create amazing things, continue strengthening their bonds, scheme up trouble, and enjoy each other's company. It has since grown beyond the Pyrotechniq troupe and opened to the greater Chicago fire community as a way to share space and learn the fire arts.

When asked about the purpose of Combustion Thursday, "Burn and Learn" is the embodiment of the event. The intention is to focus on the fire arts for the fire community as a place where there's not a large audience. Hence people feel comfortable playing and learning and strengthening community. It's about the spinners, fire or non-fire. All spinners are welcome. We humbly request that these events be limited to current, practicing, and aspiring fire performers.

For more information about Combustion Thursdays, please apply to the Chicago Fire Dancing List.