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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-2026/2026-02-07/
CATEGORIES:Dining
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SUMMARY:Small Batch Yarn Dyeing
DESCRIPTION:Small Batch Yarn Dyeing \nAre you interested in learning how to dye yarn in the privacy of your own kitchen? Learn how to use a low-water dye method using your microwave! Ideal for the hobbyist dyer looking to dye a small amount of yarn for a specific project or to make something truly unique. This workshop will provide students with the opportunity to dye 4 mini-skeins of wool yarn with the option to purchase additional yarn for future projects at home. Participants will be given a how-to guide on best practices of dyeing\, dye recipes\, and links to the dyes used during the workshop. \nLevel:  Beginner. No prior experience needed. \nPre-requisites: Ages 10+.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/small-batch-yarn-dyeing/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Educational/Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T130000
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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/2026-02-07/
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:Learn to Crochet - Granny Square
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Crochet – Granny Square \nDiscover the art of crocheting the classic granny square! No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm for this traditional craft. \nIn this three-hour class\, you’ll learn how to hold the yarn and hook and create a simple granny square using the chain 4 method and double crochet. You’ll also understand how to change colors and finish the square. This class is designed to be engaging and enjoyable\, making it a family-friendly experience for children (7+) and adults alike! \nLevel: Beginner. No prior experience needed. \nPre-requisites: None \nIncluded in class: 3 balls of Happy Yarn (47 yds / 20g)\, a 5mm crochet hook\, and a darning needle.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/learn-to-crochet-granny-square-7/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Educational/Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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SUMMARY:South Side Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:South Side Fireflies \nSouth Side Fireflies is back on the Arts Block! \nSouth Side Fireflies is a free early childhood music program that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to sound and play through the Earth\, Wind & Fire songbook. Led by teaching artists Shanta Nurullah\, Zahra Baker\, Angel Bat Dawid and Julian Otis\, Fireflies is a place for families to gather on Saturday mornings for music and fun on the Arts Block. \nPresented by Arts + Public Life in partnership with Music Moves Chicago\, Old Town School of Folk Music’s place-based\, youth-focused\, intergenerational initiative that aims to inspire\, restore\, and transform communities by providing access to high-quality arts education\, concerts\, and workforce readiness through partnerships with community organizations\, schools\, and other institutions located in South and West side neighborhoods. \n*This program is most suitable for children ages 1-5\, but all age groups are welcome to participate. \n**Registration is not required\, but encouraged to receive email updates and reminders about the other dates in this series.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/south-side-fireflies/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Fun,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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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/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Educational/Class,Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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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/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Educational/Class,Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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SUMMARY:3 Shades of Blues - Diunna Greenleaf\, Nora Jean Wallace\, and Precious Taylor
DESCRIPTION:3 Shades of Blues – Diunna Greenleaf\, Nora Jean Wallace\, and Precious Taylor \nThree singular voices. One night of soul-shaking solos\, storytelling\, and sisterhood. \nDiunna Greenleaf is a Texas-born vocalist and two-time Blues Music Award winner\, known for her powerful blend of gospel\, jazz\, and blues. A living blues legend\, Diunna’s career has spanned across global stages\, from the Lugano Blues Festival to the Cahors Blues Festival in France. Precious Taylor\, born and raised in Chicago\, is a five-octave vocal chameleon with roots in opera\, jazz\, and gospel. She’s performed everywhere from the Vatican to the Chicago Theatre\, and inherited the fire of her aunt\, Koko Taylor. Nora Jean Wallace brings the sounds of the Delta to Chicago. Raised on juke joint anthems and church harmonies\, she delivers the kind of blues that’s lived\, not learned—weathered\, worn\, and wild with life. \nSupported by the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/3-shades-of-blues-diunna-greenleaf-nora-jean-wallace-and-precious-taylor/
LOCATION:Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts\, 915 East 60th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Presents":MAILTO:chicagopresents@uchicago.edu
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