Welcome To Hyde Park

The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637
The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
The 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.
We 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.
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Volunteers 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.
Time and Location
Every Saturday (including Christmas, New Year’s Day, and July 4th) from 10 am to 1 pm;
Hyde Park Union Church
5600 S. Woodlawn — enter by the side door at 1169 E. 56th St.
Chicago, IL 60637

Isaiah Collier: In Tribute to the Classics of John Coltrane
2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Isaiah Collier: In Tribute to the Classics of John Coltrane
Isaiah Collier’s saxophone sound is both fierce and deeply reflective—rooted in tradition yet stretching toward the future. Named Chicago Tribune’s Jazz Artist of the Year and a New York Times Top Ten honoree, his musicianship carries a wisdom beyond his years. With his band, The Chosen Few, Collier channels the spirit of John Coltrane’s legendary quartets, delivering a performance that’s powerful, intricate, and alive with possibility.
Supported by the Logan Center Jazz Forever Fund, a gift of the Revada Foundation. Presented in partnership with Chicago Jazz Magazine, DownBeat, Jazz Institute of Chicago, and WDCB 90.9 FM

Committed Knitters
2026-04-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-01 11:00 - 15:00 | UChicago Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Committed Knitters
Arts Incubator: flex space (second floor)
Wednesdays 12:00-3:00 pm
Committed Knitters welcomes you to our bi-weekly gatherings at the Arts Incubator Flex Space! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just picking up needles for the first time, there’s a spot for you. Share ideas, make progress on your projects, and enjoy a cozy, creative time with us!
We’ve got supplies ready for you.
Just drop in—no registration needed!

ETHEL + Robert Mirabal: The Red Willow
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
ETHEL + Robert Mirabal: The Red Willow
ETHEL, the dynamic quartet and resident ensemble at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is known for their fierce, genre-defying energy and adventurous spirit. Celebrated for blending the worlds of classical and contemporary with unrelenting passion, this quartet’s music is as much about feeling as it is about sound. Joined by Robert Mirabal, the two-time Grammy-winning Native American flutist and visionary artist, the stage comes alive with an electric fusion of Indigenous storytelling and visceral emotion as musical masterminds collaborate.
This program is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Visible Mending for Knitwear
2026-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Visible Mending for Knitwear
Learn to mend your knitwear with style. Bring one or two knit items and repair them in class. Students will receive a demonstration of knitwear mending techniques such as woven darning, Swiss darning/duplicate stitch, Scotch darning, and mattress stitch. A general overview of basic embroidery on knitwear will also be provided. Mending materials included.
Level: Beginner. All skill levels
Pre-requisites: None, but basic knitting and embroidery skills will come in handy. Ages 15+.
Included in class: A simple starter kit – 1 Clover darning yarn card, scrap yarn, printed technique instructions, and a tapestry needle.
What to bring: Bring one or two knit items that need repairs.

CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago - April
2026-04-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago – April

Cynthia Yeh, percussion
Jennifer Gunn, flute
Kenneth Olsen, cello
Christopher Guzman, piano

Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians explore the art of remix in a program highlighting women composers, featuring Annie Gosfield’s Daughters of the Industrial Revolution—a fusion of factory sounds and live instruments—and Louise Farrenc’s romantic Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor.
CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago supported by the University of Chicago Women’s Board and Mary Lou Gorno.
Program

Molly Joyce: Light and Dark
Annie Gosfield: Daughters of the Industrial Revolution
Villa-Lobos: Assobio a Jato (“Jet Whistle”) for flute and cello
Chen Yi: Qi for flute, cello, percussion, piano
Tilmann Dehnhard: WAKE UP! for piccolo and alarm clock
Caroline Shaw: Boris Kerner
Louise Farrenc: Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 45

Academy of St Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Leon Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble brings the unmistakable brilliance of one of the world’s most revered chamber orchestras to an intimate setting. Under the direction of Joshua Bell, the Academy is celebrated for its dynamic and refined performances, a legacy upheld by this elite group of principal players. Joined by guest pianist Caroline Palmer, the Wind Ensemble offers a program that highlights the elegance of Mozart, the boldness of Beethoven, and the rich tradition of chamber music at its finest.
Supported by Adam M. Dubin MD’90 and Mr. Wei-Jen Chen.
Program

Mozart: Adagio & Allegro in F-minor for musical clock, K 594 (arranged for wind quintet)
György Ligeti: Six Bagatelles
Haydn: Pieces for musical/mechanical clock, HOB. XIX (arranged for wind quintet)
Carl Nielsen: Quintet for Winds, Opus 43
Mozart: Fantasy in F-minor, K 608 for mechanical clock (arr. Julian Phillips)

Karaoke Thursdays at Sip & Savor
2026-04-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Sip & Savor, 78 E. 47th Street, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
Karaoke Thursdays at Sip & Savor
Come enjoy a Karaoke night at Sip and Savor – Hyde Park! Host every third Thursday of the month!!

Fantastic Negrito
2026-04-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Fantastic Negrito
A true blues powerhouse, three-time GRAMMY winner Fantastic Negrito crafts music that’s raw, soulful, and deeply moving. From winning NPR’s first Tiny Desk Contest to performing on global stages alongside icons like Sting and Bruce Springsteen, Fantastic Negrito has become a defining voice in contemporary blues. Off the stage, he runs his own farm called Revolution Plantation, which empowers future generations through music and sustainability. Ten years after his breakout, his impact runs deeper than ever.
Supported by the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation.

61st Street Farmers Market - Indoor
2026-04-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Experimental Station, 6100 S. Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, 60637, United States
61st Street Farmers Market – Indoor

Starting Saturday, November 1, the 61st Street Farmers Market will take place inside Experimental Station (6100 S. Blackstone Ave). The market continues every Saturday in November and December (except holidays) and every second Saturday from January through April.
🗓 Indoor Market Schedule:
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 | Dec. 6, 13, 20 | Jan. 10 | Feb. 14 | Mar. 14 | Apr. 11
👉 Enter through the Red Door on Blackstone Ave.
Vendors Attending This Indoor Season:
@buildcoffeeandbooks • @bennettfarmsmichigan • @bikeabee • @bettybotbakery • #Cyrano‘s On The Go • @Ellis Family Farm • @edenplacefarms • #Four Seasons Farm • @gormanfarmfreshproduce • @hookpointalaska • @joesblues • @j2k_capraio • @lemasterfamilykitchen • @madewithloveorganicvinegar • @meze.table • @mintcreek_il • @montelimar.bakery • @theeatingwell_ • @orianas_orchard • @quartermilesauce Runnin’ Hot • @@supremebeanpie • @stamper_cheese • @sidekickferments • @theurbancanopy • @yoberrigourmet • @zeitlinsdelicatessen
Visit website for more information.

Intro to Sock Knitting
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Intro to Sock Knitting
Are you interested in knitting socks but don’t know where to begin? Join our Beginner Sock Knitting class with Avery! This three-class series will guide you through the entire process of knitting a top-down sock, covering all the essential techniques from start to finish.
If you’re unsure which type of needle to choose, Avery will discuss various options during the first class. You don’t need to buy needles beforehand; you can purchase them at the first class.
Level: Advanced Beginner
Pre-requisites: This class is perfect for first-time sock knitters. Students should feel confidentknitting, purling, casting on, binding off, increasing, decreasing, and knitting in the round.
Included in class:
One Sock Kit, a comprehensive beginner sock pattern by Kate Atherley, and Amble sock yarn from the Fibre Co. and a tote bag.
What to bring:

US 1 and US 1.5 double-pointed needles (available to purchase separately at the time of the class)
Darning needle

Jeopardy Bar League at Truth Be Told
2026-03-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Truth Be Told, 1227 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Jeopardy Bar League at Truth Be Told
Get ready for Jeopardy Bar League, a live version of the iconic TV show, at Truth be Told, Sundays from 6 – 8 pm starting November 16.
See you there!

Knitting 201: German Short Rows - Woolly Wormhead Rhinebeck Hat
2026-03-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Knitting 201: German Short Rows – Woolly Wormhead Rhinebeck Hat
Join Avery for an exciting class on Woolly Wormhead’s Rhinebeck Hat and the theory behind German short rows. You will learn about the anatomy of German short rows, their uses, how to knit a German short row sock heel, and how to fix mistakes. Together, you’ll begin the Rhinebeck Hat, incorporating a crochet provisional cast-on demo and a chart reading refresher. If time permits, there will also be a demonstration of grafting in garter stitch.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Students should feel confident knitting, purling, casting on, binding off, increasing, and decreasing.
Included in the class: Rhinebeck Hat kit. Students will pick one of four colorways. The kit includes one full skein and one mini skein of Polka Dot Sheep’s Stumptown DK in coordinating colors and print pattern packaged in a resealable plastic project bag.
You will need to bring:

2 colors of smooth, light-colored DK- or worsted-weight yarn for knitting a swatch
US 6 (for DK-weight) or US 8 (for worsted-weight) needles for working small circumferences in the round (DPNs, magic loop, or 9″ circulars)
US 3 24″ circular knitting needles or straight needles, or size needed to obtain gauge: 24 sts x 44 rows in 4×4 in. in garter stitch in DK weight yarn. *Row gauge, not stitch gauge, determines the circumference of the hat
D/3.25mm crochet hook (or similar size, provisional cast-on). * Some crochet hooks will be available to borrow
Approx. 3 yds smooth waste yarn
Rhinebeck Hat pattern and yarn (see information about kits)
Tapestry needle
3 interlocking stitch markers
Notepaper and pencil

Simone Dinnerstein, Piano
2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Simone Dinnerstein, Piano
“An artist of strikingly original ideas and irrefutable integrity” – The Washington Post
Simone Dinnerstein is a pianist of uncommon depth, whose recordings and performances have reshaped the landscape of classical music. She first gained worldwide recognition with her 2007 recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, praised for its balance of precision and individuality. Since then, she has topped classical charts, premiered Philip Glass’s Piano Concerto No. 3, brought Cuba’s Havana Lyceum Orchestra to the U.S. for the first time, curated groundbreaking Bach programs, and created multimedia projects blending music and visual art. Her program mirrors the vast range of her decades-long career, blending classical and contemporary piano works.

Friendship Bracelet Club
2026-03-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Friendship Bracelet Club
Kids 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.
Kids 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).
Level: Beginner. No experience necessary
Pre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18
Included in class:
Kids can choose 3-4 DMC threads and a cardboard loom.

Woobles Club
2026-03-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Woobles Club
Kids 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.
Wooble 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).
Level: Beginner. No experience necessary
Pre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18

Learn Embroidery
2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Learn Embroidery
Learn the basics of embroidery while making a cute and useful needle case. Students will learn how to thread a needle, tie knots, and do chain stitch, star stitch, stem stitch, and French knots.
Level: Beginner. No prior experience needed.
Pre-requisites: Ages 15+.
Included in class: A kit that contains soft wool-mix felt, a needle, DMC embroidery thread, instructions, templates, and a stitch guide.

Learn to Crochet - Granny Square
2026-03-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Learn to Crochet – Granny Square
Discover the art of crocheting the classic granny square! No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm for this traditional craft.
In 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!
Level: Beginner. No prior experience needed.
Pre-requisites: None
Included in class: 3 balls of Happy Yarn (47 yds / 20g), a 5mm crochet hook, and a darning needle.
