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SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed - Hyde Park 5K Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers Needed – Hyde Park 5K Run/Walk \nWe’re looking for volunteers for the HP5K on 9/13/2025 – come help out and be part of the fun!
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/volunteers-needed-hyde-park-5k-run-walk-2/
LOCATION:Harold Washington Playlot Park\, 5200 S Hyde Park Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Health/Fitness,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry\nThe food pantry\, located at Hyde Park Union Church\, provides nonperishable groceries and limited refrigerated and frozen foods to 500 to 800 people every month on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. \nWe serve the area of 39th – 63rd St.\, Cottage Grove east to Lake Michigan\, and patrons can come twice a month. All will be served on their first visit\, regardless of residency. If you are looking for food outside of our service area or hours\, you can visit the website of the Greater Chicago Food depository to find additional services.\n​\nVolunteers order food\, unload deliveries\, pre-pack bags and distribute food. ​If you would like to volunteer\, please contact the Church Office or Margy Mitchell\, the Food Pantry coordinator. \nTime and Location \nEvery Saturday (including Christmas\, New Year’s Day\, and July 4th) from 10 am to 1 pm; \nHyde Park Union Church\n5600 S. Woodlawn — enter by the side door at 1169 E. 56th St.\nChicago\, IL 60637
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-hyde-park-kenwood-food-pantry/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Union Church\, 5600 S. Woodlawn Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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SUMMARY:Webs\, Wings and Wonder Bugs!
DESCRIPTION:Discover the amazing world of spiders and insects\, up close and personal! \nMeet local entomologists and the bugs they study in our Insect Zoo. Learn about crawling critters’ incredible skills like web-spinning and wall-climbing. And don’t forget to swing into Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing — The Exhibition to see the superhero inspired by arachnids’ amazing abilities. \nThe Griffin MSI team will be joined by community partners such as: \n\nThe Butterfly Company\nThe Chicago Public Library\nField Museum\nThe Insect Asylum\nPeggy Notebaert Museum\nPoems While You Wait\nUniversity of Chicago\, Department of Ecology & Evolution\nUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\, Department of Entomology\nUrban Rivers\nAnd so many more!\n\nWebs\, Wings and Wonder Bugs! is included with General Admission.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/webs-wings-and-wonder-bugs/
LOCATION:Griffin Museum of Science and Industry\, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational/Class,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Destination Discovery Story Time at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
DESCRIPTION:Join Librarian Megan as she explores the wondrous world of insects and arachnids as part of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s Webs\, Wings and Wonder Bugs. Spin stories\, chirp tunes\, share rhymes in this special story time for our littlest patrons!\n\n\nFor kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.\n\n\nHow to Attend\nThis event is available in person and online. Only online attendees need to register for the Zoom link. Register here: chi.gov/ddstmsisep\n\n\nAttend in person at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Farm Tech Exhibit\n5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL 60637\n\n\nLearn more here: chi.gov/ddstmsisep\n\n\nAttend online via ZoomOnly one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs.\n\n\nAccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/destination-discovery-story-time-at-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry/
LOCATION:Griffin Museum of Science and Industry\, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:Ja' Grill Sunday Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Ja’ Grill Sunday Brunch \nHyde Park’s Ja’ Grill\, located at 1510 E. Harper Court\, began a new Sunday brunch service on Sunday\, January 26. \nThe weekly Sunday brunch hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with all-you-can-eat options served family-style for $30 per person. Cocktail options include carafes of everyone’s favorite Ja’ Rum Punch\, a Ja’ Mimosa\, and Ja’ Bloody Mary. \nBrunch menu items will rotate periodically\, but diners can look forward to Jerk Chicken & Waffles\, Ackee & Saltfish\, Scrambled Eggs & Jerk Chicken Sausage\, and more. \nJa’ Grill owner Tony Coates celebrated the restaurant’s 10th anniversary in August 2024\, reflecting to the Hyde Park Herald\, “We were well received well beyond what I would imagine. We opened the doors and\, I say this without any hesitation\, the Hyde Park community really embraced us and that’s why we’re open today.” \nCoates commented\, “Our regular customers have asked about adding a brunch menu many times\, and we’re very excited to try out this new offering. Ja’ Grill is the perfect place to enjoy your Sunday morning and afternoon with our authentic Jamaican cuisine and extensive drink menu.” \nJa’ Grill is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. There’s a Tropical Happy Hour Monday through Thursday from 4-6 p.m. During NFL season fans can enjoy an Extended Happy Hour from 4 p.m. until closing time on Sunday\, Monday\, and Thursday. Don’t miss Wine Down Wednesday with 1/2 price bottles of white\, red\, and sparkling wines. \nVisit the Ja’ Grill website and follow on Instagram for more information about specials and events.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/ja-grill-sunday-brunch/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Ja’ Grill\, 1510 E. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
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SUMMARY:Fashion Geek - Soft Launch
DESCRIPTION:Fashion Geek – Soft Launch \nSoft Launch Event Scheduled for Saturday\, September 13\, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. \nChicago’s own streetwear pioneer Alonzo Jackson\, founder and creative force behind Fashion Geek\, is proud to announce the opening of his new retail store at 5241 S. Harper Avenue in Hyde Park. A soft launch event is scheduled for Saturday\, September 13\, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.\, marking a major milestone for the iconic Chicago fashion brand. \nThe new Hyde Park location offers fans an immersive Fashion Geek experience\, with exclusive product drops\, limited-edition collaborations\, and the brand’s signature mix of streetwear and artistry. \n“Hyde Park has always been a hub for culture\, creativity\, and style\,” said Jackson. “Opening Fashion Geek here is about more than just a store — it’s about celebrating Chicago\, building community\, and giving people a space where fashion feels alive.” \nSince launching in 2000\, Fashion Geek has grown from a homegrown streetwear brand into a cultural mainstay\, known for its bold graphics\, vibrant colors\, and authentic Chicago origins — while rooted in creativity\, individuality\, and authenticity. Jackson’s designs have been embraced by celebrities\, athletes\, and tastemakers nationwide — while always remaining true to the brand’s South Side origins.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/fashion-geek-soft-launch/
LOCATION:Fashion Geek\, 5241 S. Harper Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Community,Shopping
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SUMMARY:UChicago Library Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the UChicago Library Community Day event\, which will bring the South Side and UChicago communities together for a free\, fun-filled day for all ages to explore library resources\, services\, and spaces. This family-friendly event features activities including building tours\, storytime sessions\, arts and crafts\, face painting and a DJ! Enjoy delicious picnic treats\, meet our staff\, and explore our library collections and services. \nRegistration is strongly encouraged: https://events.uchicago.edu/event/249675-uchicago-library-community-day-open-house-and?fbclid=IwY2xjawMuezdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGWWVPbW9qYklTaldjOTRzAR4CToopBgjyJA1BfUs-EzrIWkSCc_JRrf7I_lylqh89WruNEBinowkBm3exTg_aem_e0wfeBGDEMrFJGGtatcG2Q
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/uchicago-library-community-day/
LOCATION:University of Chicago Regenstein Library\, 1100 East 57th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational/Class,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:Tiny Shelf Concert: MOYANA
DESCRIPTION:Tiny Shelf Concert: MOYANA \nJoin us for a Tiny Shelf Concert featuring Chicago-based singer-songwriter MOYANA! Held in collaboration with Angel Idowu’s Concerts & Conversation series. \nFollowing a conversation with WTTW correspondent Angel Idowu\, MOYANA will be bringing great music and great vibes to our storefront\, so be sure to pull up to unwind after a long week! \nMOYANA is passionate about making music that makes a difference. Blending jazz\, R&B\, and neo-soul\, she engages in intimate storytelling through song. MOYANA released her debut album PTCHWRK\, produced by 7VNTH\, in 2025 with a headliner show at Beat Kitchen. Her sound is currently shaped at studioSHAPES in Lincoln Park. In 2024\, she received the Black Music Action Coalition’s Victoria Monet x Music Maker Grant\, and in 2023\, she received the LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Award from CITIBank and the Music Forward Foundation. MOYANA’s work has been featured by These Days Magazine\, Vocalo\, the Chicago Reader\, GLAAD\, the ACLU\, and many film festivals including the 2022 DIYDS Festival at Harvard Art Museums. She offers private vocal coaching and is a teaching artist in residence with the Lyric Opera. \nAngel Idowu most recently served as the first Art Correspondent for PBS Chicago\, as a TV Anchor and Reporter\, working to bridge the gap between art and accessibility. Some of her most notable interviews include Marlon and Tito Jackson\, Lin-Manuel Miranda\, and Theaster Gates. As a full-time media entrepreneur\, she currently is the Executive Producer and Host of the food series “Eats from the Streets.” She is also an independent commercial filmmaker and journalism educator. You can follow Angel and her work at @artwithangel on Instagram.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/tiny-shelf-concert-moyana/
LOCATION:Call and Response Books\, 1390 E Hyde Park Blvd.\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Free,Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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