Sip & Sing
2025-09-18 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Sip & Savor, 78 E. 47th Street, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
Sip & Sing
Be Bold. Be Heard. Let’s sing to our heart’s desires. Sip & Sing is every Third Thursday at Sip & Savor. Handcrafted beer By Turner Haus Brewery and Kocktails 4 da Krib for purchase.

DuSummer Thursdays Outdoor Music Series
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 E. 56th Place, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
DuSummer Thursdays Outdoor Music Series
Join us for a summer of unforgettable sounds at the DuSummer Thursdays Outdoor Music Series at the DuSable Museum! From jazz to soul and everything in between, enjoy an exciting lineup of Chicago’s finest talent—live and outdoors on the Roundhouse Plaza.
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Show starts at 6:00 PM
Free Admission Register Here
Performance Lineup:

June 26 – Josiah Maddox, Ox Jam, and Vince Adams
July 10 – Thaddeus Tukes
July 24 – Hector Silveira
August 7 – Joyce Hurley with Park and Ride
August 21 – Simone Green
September 7 – Marqueal Jordan
September 18 – The J Grant Experience

Let the music move you this summer at DuSable!

Big White Fog
2025-09-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Big White Fog
Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938, funded by the Federal Theatre Project, and influenced by the South Side Writers Group that cultivated such iconic talents as Richard Wright and Margaret Walker, Big White Fog drove American realism forward by contending with discontent.
The United States is on the cusp of the Great Depression and, like many, the Mason family is struggling. Between the precarious economy and racial violence on Chicago’s segregated South Side, something’s got to give. As different generations strive to secure the Mason family’s future, catastrophic decisions are made, leading to a heartbreaking twist and a blistering condemnation of America’s Big White Fog.
Court Theatre Resident Artist and the nation’s preeminent director of August Wilson, Ron OJ Parson, opens the 2025/26 season with this rich portrayal of Black life on Chicago’s South Side.
Accessible Performances:

Touch Tour: Saturday, October 4 at 12:30pm
Audio Description and ASL Interpretation: Saturday, October 4 at 2:00pm
Open Captioning: Sunday, October 5 at at 2:00pm

Artwork by Ed Watkins.

32nd Annual Chicago Underground Film Festival
2025-09-19, 2025-09-20, 2025-09-21 | Harper Theater, 5238 S. Harper Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
32nd Annual Chicago Underground Film Festival
🪲 Weds., Sept. 17 @ Gene Siskel Film Center⁠
🪲 Thurs., Sept. 18 @ Harper Theater⁠
🪲 Fri., Sept. 19 @ Harper Theater⁠
🪲 Sat., Sept. 20 @ Harper Theater⁠
🪲 Sun., Sept. 21 @ Harper Theater / Closing Film @ Gene Siskel Film Center⁠
✧ 100+ Films⁠
✧ 5+ After-parties⁠
✧ Filmmaker Q&As⁠
✧ Workshops⁠ + Special Events⁠
✧ The Gene Siskel Film Center & Harper Theater⁠
✧ Wednesday, September 17 – Sunday, September 21, 2025⁠ ⁠

Palace of Machinery
2025-09-19 12:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-20 12:00 - 18:00 | Connect Gallery, 1451 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, Chicago, 60615, United States
Created by Stephan Moore & Jenny Boles | USA | 29 min loop | 4-channel video & 8-channel sound | Installation
A haunting multi-screen reanimation of archival films shot inside Pittsburgh’s Westinghouse factories and first exhibited at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Four floor-to-ceiling images span a single wall while eight channels of sound fold the room into a living echo chamber. Visions of progress and spectacles of orchestrated labor return as disorienting afterimages, asking what our own modern “palaces” demand of us today.
Previously exhibited: FEED Media Art Center, Erie, PA (Mar–Jun 2025)
Artist Bios
Jenny Boles makes films and moving-image works that interrogate labor, infrastructure, and ecology through historical inquiry. She holds a PhD in History (Indiana University) and an MFA in Documentary Media (Northwestern). She is Assistant Professor in the School of Film & Photography at Montana State University.
Stephan Moore is a sound artist focused on the creation and perception of sonic environments across installation, performance, spatial audio, and custom instrument design. He holds an MFA (RPI) and PhD (Brown) and has collaborated and toured with Pauline Oliveros.

Ja' Grill Summer Patio Series
2025-09-19 16:00 - 21:00
Ja’ Grill Summer Patio Series
Don’t miss Ja’ Grill every Friday for vibe-filled nights on the patio! ☀️🌴
Good food, tropical drinks, and the smooth sounds of DJ Mark Flava spinning R&B, reggae, and soul 🎶🍹
Tropical Happy Hour 4–6 PM • Patio Party 4–9 PM
Tell a friend and pull up! 🔥

FINALE BEACH YOGA 2025: YogaSix Hyde Park @ Promontory Point
2025-09-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Promontory Point, 5491 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
YogaSix Hyde Park invites you to 1 hour of FREE Beach Yoga on the Lakefront. Come One, Come All! Let’s Celebrate Summertime Chi.

Outdoor Meditation in the Garden of the Phoenix
2025-09-20 08:00 - 11:00 | Garden of the Phoenix, 6401 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Outdoor Meditation in the Garden of the Phoenix
Join us for summer outdoor Introduction to Zen Meditation sessions at the historic Garden of the Phoenix located on Wooden Island in Jackson Park in Hyde Park. These sessions are held every other Saturday and are open to anyone interested in learning the basics of Zen meditation (zazen).
Each session covers basic information about Zen, including posture, breathing, and the mental aspects of meditation. There will also be time for questions and discussion. No experience is required. A limited number of cushions will be provided—participants are encouraged to bring their own if possible.
A signed waiver is required to participate. Click here to complete the waiver.
Additional info: Always be respectful of the space, the practice, and other practitioners. Wear plain, dark-colored, loose clothing so you can sit for the entire period of teaching and practice without discomfort; most jeans are unsuitable. Shorts, short skirts, and revealing clothes are not allowed. Silence cell phones so as not to disturb others. Move around the space mindfully, and do not make unnecessary noise. Participants should expect to sit cross-legged for extended periods. Please arrive at the event start time or slightly before it so as not to disturb others.
We look forward to practicing with you.

Hyde Park Garden Fair - Bulb & Mum Sale
2025-09-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Kimbark Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Hyde Park Garden Fair – Bulb & Mum Sale
Don’t miss the Hyde Park Garden Fair – Bulb & Mum Sale on Saturday, September 20 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Kimbark Plaza – 53rd Street and Kimbark Avenue.
The annual autumn Bulb and Mum Sale takes place on Saturday, September 20, in 2025, and only lasts one day, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. It focuses on two main offerings: bulbs for colorful spring bloom and chrysanthemums for autumn color. The huge variety of bulbs are divided into 4 departments: Daffodils, Tulips, Crocuses & Hyacinths, and Specialty Bulbs (including aliums and irises).
But this sale isn’t limited to just bulbs. Most years, we manage to offer a variety of house plants, especially those that are easy to care for. We also try to provide an eclectic mix of perennials that can be planted in the fall (such as anemones, peonies, irises, and grasses) and colorful autumn ornamentals such as colorful varieties of kale, cabbage, and peppers.
Be sure to check out our NEW location in Kimbark Plaza (53rd and Kimbark), between CVS and Hyde Park Produce!

The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
2025-09-20 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

Ja' Grill Sunday Brunch
2025-09-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Ja’ Grill, 1510 E. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Ja’ Grill Sunday Brunch
Hyde Park’s Ja’ Grill, located at 1510 E. Harper Court, began a new Sunday brunch service on Sunday, January 26.
The weekly Sunday brunch hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with all-you-can-eat options served family-style for $30 per person. Cocktail options include carafes of everyone’s favorite Ja’ Rum Punch, a Ja’ Mimosa, and Ja’ Bloody Mary.
Brunch menu items will rotate periodically, but diners can look forward to Jerk Chicken & Waffles, Ackee & Saltfish, Scrambled Eggs & Jerk Chicken Sausage, and more.
Ja’ Grill owner Tony Coates celebrated the restaurant’s 10th anniversary in August 2024, reflecting to the Hyde Park Herald, “We were well received well beyond what I would imagine. We opened the doors and, I say this without any hesitation, the Hyde Park community really embraced us and that’s why we’re open today.”
Coates commented, “Our regular customers have asked about adding a brunch menu many times, and we’re very excited to try out this new offering. Ja’ Grill is the perfect place to enjoy your Sunday morning and afternoon with our authentic Jamaican cuisine and extensive drink menu.”
Ja’ Grill is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. There’s a Tropical Happy Hour Monday through Thursday from 4-6 p.m. During NFL season fans can enjoy an Extended Happy Hour from 4 p.m. until closing time on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday. Don’t miss Wine Down Wednesday with 1/2 price bottles of white, red, and sparkling wines.
Visit the Ja’ Grill website and follow on Instagram for more information about specials and events.

Learn to Crochet - Granny Square
2025-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Open Produce 4th Annual Block Party
2025-09-20 13:00 - 17:00 | 5500 Block of S. Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Open Produce 4th Annual Block Party

JOIN US in Hyde Park this September 20th for Open Produce’s 4th Annual Community Block Party

We are excited to return this year with even more FREE food, games, and other family-friendly entertainment & festivities, all made possible by the support of our wonderful neighborhood.

1 pm to 5 pm on the 5500 block of S. Cornell Avenue! We look forward to celebrating with you all once again!

Chicago Bears Game Day Specials at Mesler
2025-09-21 | Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge, 1411 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Chicago Bears Game Day Specials at Mesler
Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge is the place to be every Chicago Bears game day through September.

Pre- and post-game Sanctuary Hours
Weekly Wing Specials
Complimentary “Bear Down” Cocktail (while supplies last)
Watch the game on our 85″ television

View the complete Chicago Bears schedule HERE.

Family Day with National Kidney Fund & Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
2025-09-21 09:00 - 12:30 | Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 60637, United States
We are partnering with the National Kidney Foundation for their Family day. We will be leading an expressive arts workshop and would love to see you there! Please join us!
When:
Sunday, September 21st
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Where:
The Museum of Science & Industry
5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL
60637

www.nkfi.org/families

Hyde Park Farmers Market
2025-09-21 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)
Facebook Page
Instagram Page

The Market begins with the grand opening on Sunday, June 1 and the season continues through Sunday, September 28, 2025. You are invited to experience the new energy, entertainment, community engagement and a fantastically-curated collection of vendors.

Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar
2025-09-21 11:00 - 15:00 | The Promontory
Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar
* * Crafts! Fashion! Food! Cocktails! DJ! * *
Hyde Park Handmade focuses on makers from the city’s south side. Every month we host a unique shopping experience with returning and new craft and food vendors, workshops, lounge areas, cocktails, and soulful tunes by DJ Sean Alvarez of We Love Soul.
The Promontory is an elevator-accessible venue.
More questions? Email us at HydeParkHandmade@gmail.com

All Ages
Free w/ RSVP
Doors at 11 AM
Ends at 3 pm

Intro to Standed Colorwork in Knitting
2025-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
In this class, you will learn essential techniques for stranded colorwork, commonly known as Fair Isle knitting. You will start with a simple pattern that emphasizes perfecting float tension—the strands of yarn that lie behind the stitches. As you progress, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a more intricate design and create your own two-color pattern. By the end of the session, you’ll be on your way to creating a two-color scrunchie that you can proudly wear or gift to someone special!
Level: Intermediate
Pre-requisites: Students (ages 12+) should feel confident knitting, purling, casting on, binding off, and comfortable knitting in the round.
Included in class:
Pattern, including charts and a hair tie.
What to bring:

Size 6 knitting needles, 12″ circular or DPNs
Two colors of worsted weight yarn (recommend high contrast and a good stretch)
A tapestry needle

About the instructor:
Andi Piper is a fiber artist and longtime Chicago resident. Her primary craft is knitting, but she also dabbles in crochet, embroidery, and sewing. Her core passion is using craft to build community. She does this through craft circles, gift giving, retreat planning, and teaching classes. When she’s not knitting, Andi works as an architectural designer. You can follow her craft adventures on Instagram @andi.unwinds

Nando's Weekday Lunchtime Specials
2025-09-22 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-23 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-24 10:30 - 14:00 | Nando’s PERi-PERi, 1447 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, 60615, United States
Nando’s Weekday Lunchtime Specials
The Hyde Park Nando’s (1447 E. 53rd Street) is offering weekday lunchtime specials through Friday, October 31:
• Valid Monday-Friday until 2 p.m.
• Valid for dine-in or take-out with the Nando’s app
• Specials range from $9.99 to $13.99 with beverage

Click HERE for more information.

Six Dollar Tuesdays at ACX Harper Theater
2025-09-23 | Harper Theater, 5238 S. Harper Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Six Dollar Tuesdays at ACX Harper Theater
Don’t miss $6 Tuesdays at the ACX Harper Theater in Hyde Park!
Movie tickets are just $6/person and a small soft drink, small popcorn, or hotdog are just $3 each.
Visit the ACX Harper Theater at 5238 S. Harper Avenue. Check showtimes HERE.

Sunset Yoga
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 | The Arts Lawn, 335 E. Garfield Blvd, Chicago, 60637
Sunset Yoga
Unwind with a gentle Hatha yoga flow as the sun dips below the horizon. This slower-paced take on the classic sun salutation is designed to ease you into the summer night and is open to all experience levels. The experience includes offerings to engage all your senses: herbal iced teas and fruit waters to support hydration and the immune system, essential oil blends informed by herbalism and Ayurveda to calm the nervous system, and Tibetan singing bowls to transition you out of śavāsana and back into a peaceful evening. Led by yoga instructor Rhya Moffitt, with special guest offerings in alignment with the themes of each month.
Sunset Yoga will be offered for three months, each with a specific focus:

July: “Root” will focus on grounding and creating home and stability within the body and mind

August: “Express” meditates on the power of the voice and its necessary connection to the heart to communicate truth authentically and courageously

September: “Imagine” explores the importance of the imagination within a world that strives toward oppressive conformity, emphasizing the freeing power of seeing the world anew as a necessary first step to worldbuilding and collective transformation

Drawing on connections between yoga and Black liberation struggles (ex. Rose Parks’ and Angela Davis’ yoga practices in prison), artistic practice (Alice Coltrane), and personal sustenance (Harriet Jacobs’ movement and meditative practices during her seven years in the garret while enslaved), this unique program supports self care by invoking Black radical ancestors and contemporaries (ex. Cole Arthur Riley of Black Liturgies).
Sunset Yoga will take place rain or shine! In the case of inclement weather, we’ll move the session indoors so you can still enjoy your practice in a calm and welcoming environment. Keep an eye on your email or our social media for any location updates.
