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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Akojopo Music Foundation":MAILTO:hello@akojopo.com
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SUMMARY:Components Running Crew
DESCRIPTION:Components Running Crew \n3 Mile Walk / 5 Mile Run\nEvery Wednesday at 6 p.m.\nEvery Saturday at 8 a.m. \nAll paces are welcome!\n1322 E. 67th Street \nClick HERE for more information
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/components-running-crew/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Components\, 1322 E. 67th Street\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Health/Fitness
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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/2026-05-30/
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:Chicago Hyde Park Village Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Hyde Park Village Benefit \nCOME CELEBRATE OUR VILLAGE! \nCHICAGO HYDE PARK VILLAGE 12th ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT \nSATURDAY\, MAY 30\, 2026\n11:30 AM until 2:30 PM \nAt the new Ascione by the Point\n5500 South Shore Drive\n(Parking in lot across the street) \nReserve your tickets or make a donation by May 15\n \nchpv.org/benefit \nTICKETS\n• $160 per ticket up to 5 tickets\n• Table of 6 for $900 ($150/seat)\n• Table of 8 for $1200 ($150/seat) \nPlease contact us to purchase your table for 6 or 8. Call 773-363-1933 or 773-234-6428 or email info@chpv.org.\n($50 of the cost per ticket qualifies as a tax-deductible donation to Chicago Hyde Park Village NFP\, an IRS-designated 501(c)3 organization\, FEIN 90-0798416. Any additional contribution during registration and checkout is 100% tax deductible.) \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n• Elegant Lunch by Ascione Bistro and A & S Beverages\n• Sing-Along with Composer and Pianist Adam D. O’Dell\, DMA\n• In-Person Silent Auction\n• Online Auction May 25-June 1 at www.chpv.org
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/chicago-hyde-park-village-benefit/
LOCATION:Ascione by the Point\, 5500 South Shore Drive\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Beer/Cocktails/Wine,Community,Dining,Fundraiser,Volunteer Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Hyde Park Village":MAILTO:info@chpv.org
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SUMMARY:Visible Mending
DESCRIPTION:Visible Mending \nTurn a flaw into a feature with visible mending. Bring one or two items (shirts\, jeans\, bags\, whatever!) and repair them in class. Students will receive a demonstration of basic mending techniques such as patching\, darning\, sewing a button\, and basic embroidery stitches. \nLevel:  Beginner. All skill levels \nPre-requisites: None\, but basic sewing and embroidery skills will come in handy. Ages 15+. \nIncluded in class: A simple starter kit – one card of sashiko thread (to be chosen in class)\, one variety pack of sewing needles\, sewing thread\, pins\, and instructions. \nWhat to bring: One or two items to repair\, scrap fabric for patches\, pins\, a thimble\, and any thread/floss you already have and like to use. Materials can be purchased during class\, and some will be available for free.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/visible-mending/2026-05-30/
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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SUMMARY:Healing Journey with Anjanette & Quinton - Strugglebeard Bakery
DESCRIPTION:Healing Journey with Anjanette & Quinton – Strugglebeard Bakery \nMental Health Awareness Month isn’t over yet. 🤎 \nStrugglebeard Bakery founder Quinton McNair and author & advocate Anjanette L. Young are sitting down together for an open\, honest conversation about mental health\, struggle\, and what resilience actually looks like in real life. \nTwo different journeys. One powerful message. And it’s free. \n📅 May 30 | 2–4PM \n📍 Strugglebeard Bakery\, Hyde Park \n🎟️ Free Entry \nNo ticket. Just show up. \nClick HERE to RSVP.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/healing-journey-with-anjanette-quinton-strugglebeard-bakery/
LOCATION:Strugglebeard Bakery\, 5221 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T220000
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SUMMARY:MonteCristo2020
DESCRIPTION:MonteCristo2020 \nThe Hyde Park Community Players are delighted to present the premiere of MonteCristo2020\, an original musical based on Alexander Dumas’s novel The Count of Monte Cristo with book and lyrics by Susan Harris and score by Bill Hohnke. Reserve your seats here: https://events.humanitix.com/montecristo2020 \nPerformances will be at the Experimental Station (6100 South Blackstone Avenue) \nMay 29\, 30 at 7:00 pm \nMay 31 at 2:00 pm \nJune 5\, 6 at 7:00 pm \nJune 7 at 2:00 pm \nAbout the show: \nIsolating in her apartment during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic\, a lonely bookworm discovers Alexandre Dumas’s novel The Count of Monte Cristo. The classic novel of adventure\, intrigue\, and revenge comes to life around her\, immersing her in an exciting new world and a story which hits surprisingly close to home. MonteCristo2020 expresses the pain of loss and isolation while celebrating the resilience of hope and the sustaining power of stories.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/montecristo2020-3/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Experimental Station\, 6100 S. Blackstone Avenue\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T220000
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SUMMARY:Keith Cooper Fund - Fundraising Event
DESCRIPTION:Keith Cooper Fund – Fundraising Event \nThe Keith Cooper Fund honors Keith’s memory by awarding grants that open doors for young people – empowering them to pursue education\, vocation\, and a life filled with intention. \nLive jazz with Rodney Gipsen and his ensemble\, silent auction\, award-winning beers from CHAOS Homebrew Club\, food\, and good company! \nClick HERE for tickets.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/keith-cooper-fund-fundraising-event/
LOCATION:Augustana Lutheran Church\, 5500 S. Woodlawn Avenue\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser
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