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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/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Union Church\, 5600 S. Woodlawn Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hyde Park Union Church":MAILTO:office@hpuc.org
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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/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Ja’ Grill\, 1510 E. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
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SUMMARY:South Side Science Festival
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fascinating world of science at the second annual South Side Science Festival. Interact in hands-on demonstrations with students\, professors and scientists from UChicago’s Physical Sciences\, Biological Sciences\, UChicago Medicine and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering! \nThis event is FREE admission with indoor and outdoor activities\, including live experiments and demonstrations\, panels\, food\, and music! \nLearn more at: https://southsidescience.event.uchicago.edu/ \nRSVP: https://airtable.com/appTTG28DbZVq…/pagCUfRiyv5JiLoVl/form \nBe sure to tag #SouthsideScienceFestival to share your fun activities!
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/south-side-science-festival/
LOCATION:Crerar Quad\, 5802 S. Ellis Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational/Class,Family Fun,Festival,Free
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SUMMARY:Embroider Skulls for Day of the Dead Window Display
DESCRIPTION:Embroider Skulls for Day of the Dead Window Display \nJoin Karla for some fun stitching as we embroider skulls for the yarn shop’s Day of the Dead window display! Ages 7 and up can drop by anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 to get started. All the supplies are included\, and there’s a $5 donation that goes to support The Resurrection Project Immigrant Justice. See you there! \nLevel: Beginner. No experience necessary \nMeet your instructor \nKarla Ocampo (she/her)\, a talented Latina fiber artist rooted in the Southside of Chicago\, brings over two decades of crochet experience to her classes. With a background in fashion\, Karla has turned her crochet skills into a unique form of art. As the owner and instructor at Karla Crochets\, she creates stunning pieces and shares her passion and expertise with others. To truly appreciate her creativity and dedication\, follow her on Instagram @karla_crochets.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/embroider-skulls-for-day-of-the-dead-window-display/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Community,Educational/Class,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:MIA Exhibition Closing Mixer 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Melanated in America at The Silver Room for the M.I.A Exhibition Closing Mixer on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025\, from 6–8 PM. \nHosted by Natalie Battles\, this evening will bring together artists\, actors\, musicians\, directors\, and creatives of all kinds for a vibrant night of connection and celebration. Enjoy live music by Rodney Gipson courtesy of Audible Edge Music\, and sounds from DJ Bremarie. \nThis mixer is not only a closing celebration of the exhibition but also a space to network\, collaborate\, and continue building community around Black creativity and culture.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/mia-exhibition-closing-mixer-2025/
LOCATION:The Silver Room
CATEGORIES:Beer/Cocktails/Wine,Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke
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SUMMARY:Big White Fog
DESCRIPTION:Big White Fog \nTheodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938\, funded by the Federal Theatre Project\, and influenced by the South Side Writers Group that cultivated such iconic talents as Richard Wright and Margaret Walker\, Big White Fog drove American realism forward by contending with discontent. \nThe United States is on the cusp of the Great Depression and\, like many\, the Mason family is struggling. Between the precarious economy and racial violence on Chicago’s segregated South Side\, something’s got to give. As different generations strive to secure the Mason family’s future\, catastrophic decisions are made\, leading to a heartbreaking twist and a blistering condemnation of America’s Big White Fog. \nCourt Theatre Resident Artist and the nation’s preeminent director of August Wilson\, Ron OJ Parson\, opens the 2025/26 season with this rich portrayal of Black life on Chicago’s South Side. \nAccessible Performances: \n\nTouch Tour: Saturday\, October 4 at 12:30pm\nAudio Description and ASL Interpretation: Saturday\, October 4 at 2:00pm\nOpen Captioning: Sunday\, October 5 at at 2:00pm\n\nArtwork by Ed Watkins.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/big-white-fog/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Court Theatre\, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance/Theatre/Cabaret
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