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SUMMARY:Chicago Restaurant Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 \nWelcome to the 19th Annual Chicago Restaurant Week! This 17-day celebration of Chicago’s award-winning dining scene is one of the most anticipated culinary events of the year. \nThis year\, diners can enjoy special prix fixe menus for brunch and lunch ($30)\, and dinner ($45 and/or $60) at a record-breaking 500+ restaurants across the city. \nExplore the full list and map of participating restaurants and book your tables before they’re gone! \nParticipating Hyde Park restaurants include: \n14 Parish – 1644 E. 53rd Street ($60 dinner) \nBarDavid – 1201 E. 60th Street ($45 lunch / $60 dinner) \nChemistry – 5121 S. Harper Avenue ($60 dinner) \nDawn – 1642 E. 56th Street ($60 dinner) \nNando’s PERi-PERi – 1447 E. 53rd Street ($45 dinner) \nTruth Be Told -1227 E. 60th Street ($60 dinner) \nVirtue – 1462 E. 53rd Street ($60 dinner)
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/chicago-restaurant-week-2026/2026-01-24/
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CATEGORIES:Dining
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SUMMARY:Daisy's Po- Boy - Gumbo for Good
DESCRIPTION:Daisy’s Po- Boy – Gumbo for Good \nGumbo for Good Featured Chefs \nWeek 1 (January 7th-13th) – Chef Jimmy Bannos \nDaisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern kicks off their 3rd Annual GUMBO FOR GOOD with Chef Jimmy\nBannos from Kouklas! Chef Bannos brings his culinary magic to the pot this week (Jan 7-13) as\npart of “Gumbo’s Greatest Hits – a month-long celebration benefiting the Virtue Leadership\nDevelopment Program. \nWeek 2 (January 14th-20th) – Chef Darnell Reed \nThis week Chef Darnell Reed is our featured chef\, bringing his soulful Southern touch to this\nyear’s GUMBO FOR GOOD lineup. All proceeds benefit the Virtue Leadership Development\nProgram. Come taste why Chef Reed’s gumbo is one for the books! \nWeek 3 (January 21st-27th) – Chef Lee Wolen \nGet ready for an elevated gumbo experience featuring Chef Lee Wolen from Boka Restaurant\nGroup! This week\, Chef Wolen brings his refined culinary expertise to the GUMBO FOR GOOD\nseries. All proceeds benefit the Virtue Leadership Development Program. \nWeek 4 (January 28th-February 3rd) – Chef Brian Jupiter \nGUMBO FOR GOOD: Week 4 – FINAL WEEK!\nClosing out GUMBO FOR GOOD with Chef Brian Jupiter from Frontier\, Ina Mae’s\, and Migos!\nChef Jupiter brings his signature bold flavors to the finale (Jan 28-Feb 3) of this amazing\nmonth-long celebration benefiting the Virtue Leadership Development Program.\nDon’t miss the final week!
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/daisys-po-boy-gumbo-for-good/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern\, 5215 S. Harper Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Dining
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T123000
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SUMMARY:Tapestry Weaving 101
DESCRIPTION:Tapestry Weaving 101 \nLearn the basics of tapestry weaving using a simple frame loom. Play with different yarns and their various properties to create basic structures and forms. This is a perfect workshop for those seeking an introduction to fundamental techniques with no prior knowledge or experience of weaving. Participants will create a one-of-a-kind design that can be used as a bookmark\, wall hanging\, or any other idea that comes to mind! The material fee includes a purchase of a wooden frame loom and accessories\, three spools of hemp yarn of your choice\, and an instructional guide. \nLevel:  Beginner. No prior experience needed. \nPre-requisites: Ages 10+.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/tapestry-weaving-101/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts/Fashion,Educational/Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T130000
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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/2026-01-24/
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:Woobles Club
DESCRIPTION:Woobles Club \nKids aged 7 to 18 are welcome to join Woobles Club\, a place where they can learn\, get some help\, or just hang out with other Wooblers! Karla Ocampo is leading the club\, and she’s all about keeping kids engaged and inspired to finish their Woobles. \nWooble kits are sold separately and aren’t included in the club fee. Kits can be purchased at the time of the class. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and a small snack (nothing with nuts\, please). \nLevel:  Beginner. No experience necessary \nPre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/woobles-club/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts/Fashion,Educational/Class,Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T153000
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SUMMARY:Choral Empowerment Workshop with Trio Mediæval
DESCRIPTION:Choral Empowerment Workshop with Trio Mediæval \nTrio Mediæval and Mollie Stone\, University Chorus & Women’s Ensemble Director and Conductor\, lead a workshop for choral leaders and singers\, sharing strategies and insight on empowering voices through music.   \n Free and open to the public 
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/choral-empowerment-workshop-with-trio-mediaeval/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Memorial Chapel\, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Educational/Class
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T140815Z
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SUMMARY:Friendship Bracelet Club
DESCRIPTION:Friendship Bracelet Club \nKids aged 7 to 18 are welcome to join Friendship Bracelet Club\, a place where they can learn\, get some help\, or make! Karla Ocampo is leading the club\, and she’s all about keeping kids engaged and inspired to make friendship bracelets. \nKids can choose 3-4 DMC threads included in the class cost. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and a small snack (nothing with nuts\, please). \nLevel:  Beginner. No experience necessary \nPre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18 \nIncluded in class:  \nKids can choose 3-4 DMC threads and a cardboard loom.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/friendship-bracelet-club/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts/Fashion,Educational/Class,Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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SUMMARY:Motet Choir Concert & Livestream
DESCRIPTION:Motet Choir Concert & Livestream \nWeather Warnings: Humans and Nature \nJoin the Motet Choir for a wide-ranging and atmospheric program of music featuring voices\, piano\, and strings that addresses humans and their relationship to nature. Composers include Ola Gjeilo\, Eric Whitacre\, Saunder Choi\, Katerina Gimon\, Lajos Bárdos\, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina\, Paul Hindemith\, and more! \nFree admission \nThis concert will be livestreamed here on our website and on the Department of Music’s YouTube channel. 
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/motet-choir-concert-livestream/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Memorial Chapel\, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke
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