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SUMMARY:Àkójọpọ̀ Presents: 3rd Annual Taste of Nigeria
DESCRIPTION:Àkójọpọ̀ Presents: 3rd Annual Taste of Nigeria \nThe 3rd Annual Taste of Nigeria: African Art Music Fundraiser Night will take place on Saturday\, June 6th\, 2026\, at Connect Gallery in Hyde Park. Presented in partnership with Umu Igbo Unite (UIU)\, this year’s program celebrates Igbo music and culture while raising support for Àkójọpọ̀’s year-round initiatives in Pan-African art\, music\, education\, concerts\, and professional development opportunities. \n  \nGuests will be welcomed with a traditional kola nut experience\, setting the tone for an evening rooted in cultural celebration\, community\, and connection. The event will bring together students\, artists\, professionals\, and community members from across Chicago for an immersive cultural dining and artistic experience. The evening will also feature cultural performances highlighting works by Igbo composers\, alongside access to the art exhibition on display at Connect Gallery. \nThank you to all of our community supporters\, including Connect Gallery\, Barry’s\, Unan Imports\, Dozzy’s Grill\, Umu Igbo Unite (UIU)\, the Chicago White Sox\, and more partners to be announced as the event approaches. \n  \nTier 1: Enjoy native rice with chicken/beef/fish\, served with a soft drink or bottled water. This tier offers a warm introduction to the evening and is perfect for guests looking to experience the culture\, community\, and atmosphere of the event. \n  \nTier 2: Experience a deeper taste of Igbo cuisine with your choice of native yam porridge or oha/egusi soup served with yellow garri\, along with a complimentary Champagne/mocktail and one raffle ticket entry. \n  \n\n\n\nTier 3: Enjoy full access to all featured dishes of the evening\, including okra & ugba soup with goat meat\, light alcoholic beverages\, and one raffle ticket entry\, while supporting the continued growth of Pan-African arts and cultural programming.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/akojopo-presents-3rd-annual-taste-of-nigeria/
LOCATION:Connect Gallery\, 1451 E. 53rd Street\, Chicago\, Chicago\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts/Fashion,Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke
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SUMMARY:St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School Open House
DESCRIPTION:St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School Open House \nDiscover what makes STA a place where students thrive. \nWith 92% returning teachers\, our students benefit from strong relationships and consistency. Our Innovation Labbrings learning to life through STEM\, coding\, and hands-on experiences\, while Project-Based Learning in 4th and 5th grade builds real-world skills. We also offer a 12-month Preschool and a full-day Summer Program (8:00 AM–4:00 PM) that blends academics with engaging enrichment. \nJoin us and see the STA difference for yourself. \nhttps://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ws50xoINtO35TkImhBDDXdJ4qBkuobGakkU0zSzli3Ly20zzH_SV0hSmsP5CWFt7Dyoe8_1LM
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/st-thomas-the-apostle-catholic-school-open-house-2/
LOCATION:St. Thomas the Apostle School\, 5467 S. Woodlawn Avenue\, Chicago\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Shannon Chakraborty!
DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with Shannon Chakraborty! \nJoin us for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Shannon Chakraborty as she discusses her new book\, The Tapestry of Fate! \n\n\n\nShannon Chakraborty will join us for a conversation about her new book THE TAPESTRY OF FATE\, followed by a book signing! \nBUY TICKETS HERE \nWe are so excited to welcome Shannon Chakraborty to the Seminary Co-op! \nJoin us for a conversation with Shannon as she discusses her newest book The Tapestry of Fate\, her second book in An Amina al-Sirafi Adventure. A Q&A and book signing will follow the discussion. \nNew York Times bestselling author Shannon Chakraborty sets sail into the second adventure of pirate Amina al-Sirafi as her quest to track down magical artifacts brings her to the island lair of a sorceress whose woven enchantments are impossible to flee in The Tapestry of Fate .\nAmina al-Sirafi thinks she’s struck gold. Tasked with hunting down arcane artifacts for the council of immortal peris\, she can savor the occasional rollicking adventure on the high seas with her cherished criminal companions while still returning home to raise her beloved daughter\, Marjana. But when Raksh\, the spirit of discord with whom she is reluctantly wed\, provokes the council’s wrath\, Amina is charged with a seemingly impossible quest: steal a spindle capable of rewriting fate from a mysterious sorceress on an island no one can escape. \nForced to leave Marjana—who is increasingly frustrated at being peddled what are clearly lies about her mother’s life and her own past—Amina finds her mission almost immediately thrown into peril. But deadly storms\, an erratic poison mistress\, and old enemies are the least of her worries. For the peris’ story is unraveling\, hinting at a far deadlier game whose rules Amina must swiftly puzzle out. A game that sets her against an adversary more cunning and powerful than she has ever faced. \nA game that not everyone on her crew wants her to win. \n“A thrilling\, transportative adventure that is everything promised–Chakraborty’s storytelling is fantasy at its best.”\n— R.F. Kuang\, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel\n​\n“Sheer joy\, with quirky characters\, spooky monsters\, sprightly banter\, and swashbuckling that puts Sindbad to shame.”\n— Kirkus Reviews (starred review) \nAbout Shannon: Shannon Chakraborty is the critically acclaimed\, New York Times bestselling author of The Daevabad Trilogy and The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi. Her work has been translated into over a dozen languages and nominated for the Hugo\, Locus\, World Fantasy\, Crawford\, and Astounding awards. You can find her online at www.sachakraborty.com or on Instagram at @SAChakrabooks. \nHelpful information: \n*There is street parking only. There is a parking lot next door to our store but it is NOT ours and we cannot guarantee that you will not be towed. \n*You may start lining up at 6pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm. \n*Limited seating is available on a first come first serve basis. There will be standing room only once seating is full. If you do require seating\, please email mgmt@semcoop.com to reserve a seat. \n*Additional copies of the book and backlist will be available for purchase at the store during the event.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/a-conversation-with-shannon-chakraborty/
LOCATION:Seminary Co-op Book Store\, 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave.\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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