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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:Barnes & Noble Children's Storytime - Sunday Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Barnes & Noble Children’s Storytime – Sunday Afternoons \nJoin us for storytime in the Barnes & Noble kids’ department!
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/barnes-noble-childrens-storytime-sunday-afternoons/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble\, 1524 E. 55th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barnes & Noble":MAILTO:crm3581@bn.com
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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/montecristo2020-3/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Experimental Station\, 6100 S. Blackstone Avenue\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Chicago Chorale Presents Fauré’s Requiem
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Chorale Presents Fauré’s Requiem \nCome hear founding Artistic Director Bruce Tammen’s final concert with Chicago Chorale\, as he conducts Fauré’s Requiem with the Metropolis Chamber Orchestra\, and beloved motets by Johann David\, Nikolai Golovanov\, Josef Rheinberger\, Heinrich Schütz\, and John Tavener.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/chicago-chorale-presents-faures-requiem/
LOCATION:St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church\, 5472 S Kimbark Avenue\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Chorale":MAILTO:info@chicagochorale.org
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SUMMARY:Free Concert: Picosa
DESCRIPTION:Free Concert: Picosa \nChrist Church Chicago is hosting this free concert featuring the chamber ensemble group\, Picosa. \nPicosa presents Stories: a musical journey across time and cultures. \nFeaturing the vibrant rhythms of Northeast Africa\, folk-inspired Americana melodies\, playful personal narratives\, a Baroque quartet\, and a powerful\, myth-inspired contemporary finale\, this captivating program celebrates the art of storytelling through sound.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/free-concert-picosa/
LOCATION:Christ Church Chicago\, 6154 S. Woodlawn Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Free
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