Hello, glad to meet you! Welcome to Hyde Park Chicago. Our interactive map and business search page will help you find local businesses for shopping, eating and drinking, entertainment, health and beauty, sports and leisure, hospitality, and services – as well as our neighborhood landmarks. You’ll also find a full calendar of Hyde Park events and links to event websites. Come on in and take a look.
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It’s easy to understand why Hyde Parkers fiercely love their little piece of the city on Chicago’s lakefront. Streets shaded by towering trees; a textbook of architectural styles; independent businesses, both new and established; an involved, diverse community of residents and a proud history of creative expression – all combining to form a passionate pull on the people who call it home. It’s unlike any other Chicago neighborhood – and this is your guide from the inside.
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The 2024 Harper Court Summer Music Series kicks off on Thursday, June 6 with DJ Eric "ET" Taylor from V103 with the 🏆️ 1st Annual Hyde Park Best Steppers Contest 🏆️
FREE concerts under the stars in Harper Court from 6-9 p.m.
Sponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with The Silver Room, and hosted by Mario Smith.
Upcoming concerts include Funkadesi (7/11), Sam Thousand & The Soul Vortex with The Chicago Windy City Ramblers (8/1), and A Dope Southside Open Mic by The Silver Room - hosted by Phalair (9/5).
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57 mins ago
TOMORROW
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 5-8 P.M.
Dear Mama – Mother’s Day Wknd Kickback from Recycled Modern x Jenny LeFlore
Kickstart your Mother’s Day weekend with a laid-back kickback hosted by Recycled Modern and Mama Fresh (Jenny LeFlore), sponsored by the University of Chicago!
Join us for an evening of chill vibes and curated shopping as we celebrate art, lifestyle, and home decor. Relax with friends while enjoying handcrafted cocktails provided by Bayab Gin and sweet treats by Hyde Park’s Strugglebeard Bakery.
Expect a carefully curated selection of goods handpicked by Mama Fresh herself, from unique artworks to stylish home decor pieces.
Discover pieces that resonate with your spirit—it’s the perfect way to unwind and elevate your Mother’s Day weekend with style!
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2 hours ago
TODAY!
Thursday, May 9, 2024
12:15 p.m. CST
Rubenstein Forum, City View
Chicago played a vital role in shaping the political identities of Barack and Michelle Obama. This panel will present first-person accounts from an oral history project that explores how Chicago’s transformation from an industrial hub to a cutting-edge information economy parallels the political journey of Barack and Michelle Obama, shaping their unique identities and leadership styles.
The panel, featuring founding IOP director David Axelrod, former chief of staff to Michelle Obama Susan Sher, and UChicago Associate Professor Adam Green will explore themes of community empowerment, civic engagement, home, race, and exceptionalism, and discover how the challenges and opportunities of Chicago propelled the Obamas to become seminal figures in American politics. Moderated by filmmaker Alicia Sams.
Lunch provided.
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4 hours ago
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER SPOTLIGHT - LARICIA CHANDLER, CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT MEAT
Meet Laricia Chandler, chef and owner of Can't Believe It's Not Meat at 1368 1/2 E. 53rd Street.
With locations in Hyde Park, the Gold Coast, and Orland Park, CBINM is a "modern & flavorful flexitarian/vegan/vegetarian restaurant." Chef Fab's "menu items appeal to both meat and plant-based eaters. The menu includes a tasty, creative twist on the iconic Philly Cheesesteak made with 'beef-less' protein, a drizzled 'Who Betta' double vegan/dairy cheese burger, and vegan smoothies and shakes with flavors like 'The Cookie Monster,' made with America's favorite cookies, Oreos."
Know a local small business owner with a Hyde Park storefront location you'd like us to include? Just DM us with their contact information and we'll do our best to include them in the lineup as space allows.
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5 hours ago
The Jazz in the Court lineup has been announced!
Sponsored by the University of Chicago, these FREE concerts are scheduled for the first Fridays of June-September from 12-2:30 p.m. in Harper Court (5235 S. Harper Court), featuring:
June 7 - Hurricane Reggae Band
July 5 - Tony Carpenter
August 2 - Thaddeus Tukes
September 6 - Corey Wilkes
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6 hours ago
Wesley's Shoes is celebrating 54 years of serving Hyde Park!
Check out their fabulous SPRING LOOKBOOK, with pix of all the latest styles, info on events, giveaways, valuable coupons, and so much more.
Visit Wesley's at 1506 E. 55th Street in the Hyde Park Shopping Center.
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6 hours ago
THIS FRIDAY, MAY 10, 5-8 P.M.
Dear Mama – Mother’s Day Wknd Kickback from Recycled Modern x Jenny LeFlore
Kickstart your Mother’s Day weekend with a laid-back kickback hosted by Recycled Modern and Mama Fresh (Jenny LeFlore), sponsored by the University of Chicago!
Join us for an evening of chill vibes and curated shopping as we celebrate art, lifestyle, and home decor. Relax with friends while enjoying handcrafted cocktails provided by Bayab Gin and sweet treats by Hyde Park’s Strugglebeard Bakery.
Expect a carefully curated selection of goods handpicked by Mama Fresh herself, from unique artworks to stylish home decor pieces.
Discover pieces that resonate with your spirit—it’s the perfect way to unwind and elevate your Mother’s Day weekend with style!
Click link in bio for more information.
24 hours ago
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER SPOTLIGHT - ROB MCKAY, CONNECT GALLERY
Meet Rob McKay, owner of Hyde Park's Connect Gallery, located at 1451 E. 53rd Street. When you walk into Connect Gallery, it doesn’t have that overly reverent hush you feel in some art galleries. People are laughing and talking – either meeting for the first time, introducing friends, or just catching up. A local artist might be finishing a painting. Kids might be doing homework at a long table. And then there’s the art. Commanding. Unapologetic. Relatable. True. Current.
None of this is by chance. Owner Rob McKay sees Connect as “the anti-gallery” and adds, “We don’t want anyone to feel like they can’t come in the space and enjoy art – we say, ‘From Kangols to tuxedoes – art is for everyone.’" There's always something going on at Connect Gallery, so come on in!
Know a local small business owner with a Hyde Park storefront location you'd like us to include? Just DM us with their contact information and we'll do our best to include them in the lineup as space allows.
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1 day ago
The Hyde Park Herald reports that La Boulangerie & Co. will open later this summer in the Hyde Park Shopping Center Courtyard at 1550 E. 55th Street.
"Vincent Colombet, the 16-year owner of La Boulangerie, said he has long wanted to open a location in Hyde Park, but officially began talks with the University of Chicago, which owns the location at 1550 E. 55th St., about a year ago. It’s replacing a longtime boulangerie, Bonjour Bakery, which closed in 2022 after 27 years in the neighborhood.
Colombet said he’s been in touch with Driss Bekkouche, the longtime owner of Bonjour, to get the feel for what neighbors would want and expect from his bakery. Chiefly, he said, it's 'good bread.'
The business will be open during the hours of breakfast, lunch and early dinner, he said, and will offer indoor and outdoor seating, takeout, delivery through third-party apps and catering for large-scale events.
Colombet is also planning to participate in the Hyde Park Farmers Market, which begins its season in June."
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2 days ago