Welcome To Hyde Park

Components Running Crew
2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Components, 1322 E. 67th Street, Chicago, IL
Components Running Crew
3 Mile Walk / 5 Mile Run
Every Wednesday at 6 p.m.
All paces are welcome!
1322 E. 67th Street
Click HERE for more information

Committed Knitters
2026-04-15 11:00 - 15:00 | UChicago Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Committed Knitters
Committed Knitters meets bi-weekly at the Arts Incubator Flex Space for a cozy, creative gathering open to all skill levels.
Committed Knitters invites you to our bi-weekly gatherings at the Arts Incubator Flex Space. Whether you’re a longtime knitter or picking up needles for the very first time, you’re welcome here. Come spend time in community, exchange ideas, and make steady progress on your projects in a relaxed, creative setting.
Supplies are provided—just bring yourself.
Drop in anytime.
Registration is not required, but encouraged to receive email updates and reminders about the other dates in this series.

Tipsy Trivia at Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern, 5215 S. Harper Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Tipsy Trivia at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern
Join us at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern every Tuesday for an exciting evening of interactive trivia hosted by Ben! Experience six engaging rounds where all questions and answers are presented on TVs via PowerPoint, making it easy for everyone to follow along and participate. Each round features picture clues to help your team crack the answers, adding a fun visual twist to the challenge.
Enjoy food and drink specials throughout the evening!
May: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
June: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

Out Here
2026-04-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Out Here
Life happens outside of your comfort zone. Out Here is a world-premiere musical, a thrilling collaboration between Court Theatre and the University of Chicago, and an intimate look at a family reconfiguring itself and rediscovering joy.
Dawn has a house, a husband, and a family, but she wants more. She wants her ex-girlfriend, Robin. She wants nothing to change and she wants everything to change, and she wants it all on her own terms. As she’s caught between what’s been and what’s next, Dawn must learn to abandon expectations, harmonize with loved ones, and trust the process. If she can do all that, she might just learn a new song. Strikingly original and unabashedly queer, Out Here explores the freedom of relinquishing control, and how, sometimes, you have to break something apart to create something better.
Acclaimed director Chay Yew makes his Court directorial debut with this charming and bold coming-of-age story, bringing the 2025/26 season to a jubilant conclusion.
Accessible Performances:

Touch Tour: Saturday, May 2 at 12:30pm
Audio Description and ASL Interpretation: Saturday, May 2 at 2:00pm
Open Captioning: Sunday, May 3 at 2:00pm

Hyde Park Community Players Presents Stop Kiss
2026-04-12 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-10 19:30 - 21:00 | University Church, 5655 S. University Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Hyde Park Community Players Presents Stop Kiss
When Sara and Callie first meet in 1990s New York City, sparks fly … maybe. Over late-night conversations, wine, and takeout, they get to know each other and take tentative steps toward a romantic relationship. When their first kiss is ended by a violent, homophobic attack, they’re forced to make big decisions about the future and whether they’ll spend it together or apart.
Stop Kiss by Diana Son
directed by Marilyn Cavicchia
Fridays – April 10 / April 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays – April 11 / April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays – April 12 / April 19 at 3 p.m.
At University Church, 5655 S University Avenue
Get Your Advance Tickets here!
Advance tickets are $15 each, plus a small processing fee. Tickets at the door are $20 general admission and $18 for students and seniors. (Please note: Advance ticket sales close 24 hours before each show. After that point, tickets are available only at the door and not at the advance ticket price.)

Barnes & Noble Children's Storytime - Sunday Afternoons
2026-04-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Barnes & Noble, 1524 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Barnes & Noble Children’s Storytime – Sunday Afternoons
Join us for storytime in the Barnes & Noble kids’ department!

Hyde Park Farmers Market
2026-04-12 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Hyde Park Farmers Market
The South East Chicago Commission and Special Service Area #61 proudly present the Hyde Park Farmers Market, thanks to the partnership of Hyde Park Bank. The new market reveals an entirely fresh look with all new logistics, giving residents and visitors a chance to shop on the weekends and experience an infusion of healthy food, lifestyles, arts and culture.
Shoppers will find fresh produce from local Illinois farms, freshly baked breads and desserts, beautiful plants, packaged foods, personal beauty supplies, and traditional farmers market fare. Several market vendors accept Mastercard and Visa, LinkUp, and SNAP payments in addition to cash.

The Hyde Park Farmers Market:

Each Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
1516 E 54th St – 54th Street and Old Lake Park Ave West
(Hyde Park Bank parking lot)
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The Market begins with the grand opening on Sunday, June 7 and the season continues through Sunday, September 27, 2025. You are invited to experience the new energy, entertainment, community engagement and a fantastically-curated collection of vendors.

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.

Life Experiences Panel
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Montgomery Place, 5550 South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Life Experiences Panel
Come join us for an afternoon of fun and wisdom-sharing as we gather to hear from some of our community’s finest members. Enjoy stories and life lessons of the past, present, and future as we celebrate multigenerationalism and aging in community.
Reception with light refreshments will be held after the panel.

South Side Fireflies
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-04 11:00 - 12:00 | UChicago Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
South Side Fireflies
South Side Fireflies is back on the Arts Block!
South 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.
Presented 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.
*This program is most suitable for children ages 1-5, but all age groups are welcome to participate.
**Registration is not required, but encouraged to receive email updates and reminders about the other dates in this series.

The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | 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

The Fragrance Bar - Suuri Design
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Suuri Design, 5225 S. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, United States
The Fragrance Bar – Suuri Design
Join us for a 45-minute BYOB immersive Fragrance Workshop where you’ll design your own oil-based roller fragrance—crafted with intention and completely unique to you.
In this experience, you’ll learn the art of perfume creation while exploring the role of top, middle, and base notes in scent blending. With over 25 curated fragrance oils to choose from, you’ll layer your favorites to create a scent that feels personal and memorable. To deepen your creation, you’ll have the option to infuse your perfume with botanicals that align with your energy and intention.

All materials included
Lasts approx. 45 minutes
BYOB – (wine and beer only) we have openers and glassware covered
Please arrive 10 minutes early to settle in and get inspired

*All event purchases are final sale and if you need to reschedule, it must be done within 48 hours of the scheduled class. Just give us a call at 312.268.2082
Address: 5225 S. Harper Ct., Chicago, IL 60615
Parking: 53rd Street and Harper Avenue have metered parking. The closest parking garage is Harper Court Public Garage at 5222 S. Lake Park Avenue (between 52nd and 53rd Street)
Can’t make it? Please let us know if you’re unable to attend, and we will work with you to reschedule! We are not able to offer refunds for any event purchases.
Questions? Feel free to call or email: 312-268-2082/ asmith@suuridesign.com
Click HERE to register

Tea Time Concert: Percussion Studio Recital
2026-04-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Fulton Recital Hall, Goodspeed Hall, 5845 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Percussion Ensemble presents an afternoon featuring select members performing solo repertoire on marimba. Highlighting the complex rhythmic development of melodic themes, the recital will feature the works of Eric Sammut, Alejandro Vinao, and Ross Edwards.
Tea and cookies are served at 4:15 p.m., with music beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Free admission

Barnes & Noble Children's Storytime - Thursday Mornings
2026-04-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Barnes & Noble, 1524 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Barnes & Noble Children’s Storytime – Thursday Mornings
Join us for storytime in the Barnes & Noble kids’ department!

Color Theory Basics
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Color Theory Basics
Learn the principles of color theory and gain confidence when choosing colors for your next project. This beginner course will cover the elements of the color wheel, assembling a compelling color palette, and conveying mood and emotion with color. Students can put together a color palette for their next project, or bring yarn or fabric from stash to play with.
Level: All skill levels.
Pre-requisites: Ages 12+
Included in class: Color wheels, scrap yarn, and cardboard for building color palettes
What to bring: Yarn or fabric from stash (optional).

Easter Special Menu - Nella Pizza e Pasta
2026-04-05 | Nella Pizza e Pasta, 1125 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Easter Special Menu – Nella Pizza e Pasta
Made your Easter dinner plans yet? Nella Pizza e Pasta has a special menu with options including:

Branzino
Lamb Chops Neapolitan Style
NY Strip Vesuvio

Now taking reservations and pre-orders for pickup. Regular brunch and dinner menus also available. Call 773-966-4150 or click HERE to reserve online.

Easter Special Menu - Ascione Bistro
2026-04-05 | Ascione Bistro, 1500 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Easter Special Menu – Ascione Bistro
Enjoy Easter without the stress and dishes! Ascione Bistro is offering a special Easter menu with the following options:

Ossobuco with Mushroom Risotto
Halibut with Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto in Port Wine Reduction
Cioppino with Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, and Lobster Tail in a Spicy White Wine Tomato Sauce
1 lb. Colorado Braised Lamb Shank with Idaho Mashed Potatoes in Red Wine Reduction

Ascione Bistro is taking reservations and pre-orders for pickup. Call 773-363-8161 or click HERE for reservations.
Regular brunch and dinner menus will also be available. Free parking in the Hyde Park Shopping Center parking lot.

If Music Be the Food
2026-04-04 19:30 - 21:30 | First Unitarian Church, 5650 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
The UChicago Chamber Music Program presents a concert benefitting the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The program features music by Edvard Grieg, György Ligeti, Sergei Prokofiev, Claude Debussy, and Yuko Uebayashi.
If Music Be the Food is a national musician’s movement founded by violist Carol Rodland in Rochester, NY, to raise awareness and support for those in our community facing food insecurity. Learn more at ifmusicbethefood.com.
Admission: Cash, check, or online donations to the Greater Chicago Food Depository

Easter Brunch - Mahari Restaurant
2026-04-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Mahari Restaurant, 1504 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Easter Brunch – Mahari Restaurant
Mahari is offering an Easter Brunch on Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Recently named “Best Neighborhood Restaurant” in the Jean Banchet Awards and recognized as one of the city’s best restaurants in the April issue of Chicago magazine, Mahari offers dining and libation options inspired by the African Diaspora. The restaurant is located at 1504 E. 55th Street in the Hyde Park Shopping Center Courtyard, with free parking in the Hyde Park Shopping Center parking lot.

Easter Egg Hunt at *Play Toys
2026-04-04 10:30 - 11:30 | *Play Toys•Books•Gifts, 1502 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Easter Egg Hunt at *Play Toys

Get in the holiday spirit at *play for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt with friends, treats, and sweet surprises!
Join us in person for a super fun Easter Egg Hunt like no other. Hop on over to *play and dive into a day filled with colorful eggs, cool prizes, and lots of laughs. Perfect for friends and family who want to celebrate the season together. Don’t miss out on the excitement and good vibes!
Face Painting • Bubbles • Spring Crafts
Please bring your own basket to fill with eggs and other goodies.
Open to children of all ages, but we suggest they should be walking independently.
Free parking available in the Hyde Park Shopping Center parking lot.
