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SUMMARY:Ja' Grill Sunday Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Ja’ Grill Sunday Brunch \nHyde Park’s Ja’ Grill\, located at 1510 E. Harper Court\, began a new Sunday brunch service on Sunday\, January 26. \nThe 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. \nBrunch menu items will rotate periodically\, but diners can look forward to Jerk Chicken & Waffles\, Ackee & Saltfish\, Scrambled Eggs & Jerk Chicken Sausage\, and more. \nJa’ 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.” \nCoates 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.” \nJa’ 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. \nVisit the Ja’ Grill website and follow on Instagram for more information about specials and events.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/ja-grill-sunday-brunch/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Ja’ Grill\, 1510 E. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
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SUMMARY:the undercommons : New Work by Brandon Carlton
DESCRIPTION:Arts + Public Life presents the undercommons\, the first solo exhibition by painter Brandon Carlton. The exhibition explores the complexities of contemporary Black life through Carlton’s distinct approach to stylized figuration. Drawing influence from Alex Katz\, David Hockney\, and Jordan Casteel\, his work engages with portraiture and spatial composition to evoke intimacy\, distance\, presence\, and longing. \nCarlton’s paintings consider the undercommons as a site of fugitive sociality—an ungovernable space where collective life unfolds beyond dominant structures. His figures occupy liminal environments\, neither fully contained nor entirely free\, reflecting a continuous negotiation of belonging\, agency\, and historical memory. Inspired by Casteel’s attention to everyday Black life and the layered surfaces of Katz and Hockney\, Carlton’s work reimagines the aesthetics of presence\, using gesture\, color\, and space to suggest ways of seeing and being that resist fixed narratives.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-undercommons-new-work-by-brandon-carlton/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T200000
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SUMMARY:The Sweet Mix at Strugglebeard Bakery
DESCRIPTION:The Sweet Mix at Strugglebeard Bakery \nDon’t miss The Sweet Mix at Strugglebeard Bakery on select Saturdays in August from 5-8 p.m. at 5221 S. Harper Court. \nEnjoy a $10 treat and drink combo with a cookie or brownie paired with an iced coffee\, tea\, or espresso while you listen to DJ sets by Jeff Da Illest\, Leon Rogers\, DJ Air One\, and I Am Will. \nSaturday\, August 2 – DJ Jeff Da Illest \nSaturday\, August 9 – DJ Leon Rogers \nSaturday\, August 16 – DJ Air One  \nSaturday\, August 23 – DJ I Am Will
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-sweet-mix-at-strugglebeard-bakery/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Strugglebeard Bakery\, 5221 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Dining
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T140000
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Hyde Park Farmers Market\nThe 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. \nShoppers 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. \n\n\n\n\nThe Hyde Park Farmers Market: \n\nEach Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm\n1516 E 54th St – 54th Street and Old Lake Park Ave West\n(Hyde Park Bank parking lot)\nFacebook Page\nInstagram Page\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/hyde-park-farmers-market/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Market
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T150000
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar \n* * Crafts! Fashion! Food! Cocktails! DJ! * * \nHyde 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. \nThe Promontory is an elevator-accessible venue. \nMore questions? Email us at HydeParkHandmade@gmail.com \n  \nAll Ages \nFree w/ RSVP \nDoors at 11 AM \nEnds at 3 pm
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/hyde-park-handmade/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:The Promontory
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Family Fun,Free,Shopping
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T170000
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SUMMARY:Crafter-noons: Knit\, Crochet\, Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Crafter-noons: Knit\, Crochet\, Embroidery \nIs the heat making your stitches resemble a melted popsicle? Don’t sweat it! Come chill with us in the A/C\, where you can escape the heat.  Bring your project along\, and let’s enjoy some time crafting together.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/crafter-noons-knit-crochet-embroidery/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Educational/Class
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T180000
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CREATED:20250612T192513Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Sunday Concert Series - SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD BAND
DESCRIPTION:Summer Sunday Concert Series – SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD BAND\n\nDon’t miss the 2025 season of the George Franklin Memorial Summer Sunday Concert Series\, starting Sunday\, July 13\, and continuing every Sunday afternoon through August 17 from 4-6 p.m. at Nichols Park in Hyde Park – 1355 E. 53rd Street.\n\nThe concerts are free\, so organize your family and friends\, grab a blanket and chairs\, pack a picnic or visit a local Hyde Park restaurant for takeout\, and enjoy one of Hyde Park’s favorite summertime traditions.\n\nSCHEDULE\n\nAugust 17 – SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD BAND – sponsored by Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference / University of Chicago\n\nFREE ADMISSION / OPEN LAWN SEATING / BRING CHAIRS & PICNIC BLANKETS / NO GRILLING\, SMOKING\, OR ALCOHOL USE\nhttps://4thon53rdparade.com/concerts
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/summer-sunday-concert-series-sheryl-youngblood-band/
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Free
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250820
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SUMMARY:Six Dollar Tuesdays at ACX Harper Theater
DESCRIPTION:Six Dollar Tuesdays at ACX Harper Theater \nDon’t miss $6 Tuesdays at the ACX Harper Theater in Hyde Park! \nMovie tickets are just $6/person and a small soft drink\, small popcorn\, or hotdog are just $3 each. \nVisit the ACX Harper Theater at 5238 S. Harper Avenue. Check showtimes HERE.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/six-dollar-tuesdays-at-acx-harper-theater/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:Harper Theater\, 5238 S. Harper Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T210000
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CREATED:20250623T163425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T163425Z
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SUMMARY:Tipsy Trivia at Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Tipsy Trivia at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern \nJoin us at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern every Tuesday starting July 8th 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. \nEnjoy food and drink specials throughout the evening!
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/tipsy-trivia-at-daisys-po-boy-and-tavern/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern\, 5215 S. Harper Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer/Cocktails/Wine,Community,Trivia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250811T205606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T205606Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Department of Public Health Vaccine Clinic - St. Thomas the Apostle School
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Department of Public Health Vaccine Clinic – St. Thomas the Apostle School \n  \nThe Chicago Department of Public Health in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois is sponsoring a free vaccine clinic to get kids ready for school. \nWednesday\, August 20 \n10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \n54687 S. Woodlawn Avenue \nScan the QR code to register or go online HERE.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/chicago-department-of-public-health-vaccine-clinic-st-thomas-the-apostle-school/
LOCATION:St. Thomas the Apostle School\, 5467 S. Woodlawn Avenue\, Chicago\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T150000
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CREATED:20250204T161708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T205659Z
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SUMMARY:Committed Knitters
DESCRIPTION:Committed Knitters\nCommitted Knitters meets bi-weekly at the Arts Incubator Flex Space for a cozy\, creative gathering open to all skill levels. \nCommitted 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. \nSupplies are provided—just bring yourself. \nDrop in anytime. \nRegistration is not required\, but encouraged to receive email updates and reminders about the other dates in this series.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/committed-knitters-2/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Community,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T200000
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CREATED:20250801T162320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T162320Z
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SUMMARY:Patio Pours at The Mesler Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Patio Pours at The Mesler Sanctuary \n🍷✨ Sip\, Savor & Spin at Patio Pours \nJoin @ShallWeWine + Regine T. Rousseau for a soulful wine pop- up @meslerkitchenbarlounge in Hyde Park.\n🗓 Wednesdays | August 13\, 20 & 27\n🕔 5–8 PM\n📍 1401 E 53rd St\, Chicago \nEnjoy a curated wine list\, delicious $8 bites from Mesler’s new menu\, and soulful vibes—plus\, bring your favorite vinyl to spin! Let’s sip\, connect\, and vibe under the patio lights.\nTwo-drink minimum  \n#PatioPours #ShallWeWine #HydeParkEvents #53rdst #WineLovers #Summertimechi #BringYourOwnVinyl
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/patio-pours-at-the-mesler-sanctuary/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge\, 1411 E. 53rd Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer/Cocktails/Wine,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250801T152201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T202358Z
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SUMMARY:Sunset Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Sunset Yoga \nUnwind 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. \n Sunset Yoga will be offered for three months\, each with a specific focus: \n\n\nJuly: “Root” will focus on grounding and creating home and stability within the body and mind \n\n\nAugust: “Express” meditates on the power of the voice and its necessary connection to the heart to communicate truth authentically and courageously \n\n\nSeptember: “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 \n\n\nDrawing 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). \nSunset 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.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/sunset-yoga/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:The Arts Lawn\, 335 E. Garfield Blvd\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Community,Film,Health/Fitness
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
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SUMMARY:the undercommons : New Work by Brandon Carlton
DESCRIPTION:Arts + Public Life presents the undercommons\, the first solo exhibition by painter Brandon Carlton. The exhibition explores the complexities of contemporary Black life through Carlton’s distinct approach to stylized figuration. Drawing influence from Alex Katz\, David Hockney\, and Jordan Casteel\, his work engages with portraiture and spatial composition to evoke intimacy\, distance\, presence\, and longing. \nCarlton’s paintings consider the undercommons as a site of fugitive sociality—an ungovernable space where collective life unfolds beyond dominant structures. His figures occupy liminal environments\, neither fully contained nor entirely free\, reflecting a continuous negotiation of belonging\, agency\, and historical memory. Inspired by Casteel’s attention to everyday Black life and the layered surfaces of Katz and Hockney\, Carlton’s work reimagines the aesthetics of presence\, using gesture\, color\, and space to suggest ways of seeing and being that resist fixed narratives.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-undercommons-new-work-by-brandon-carlton/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20240510T132756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T132756Z
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SUMMARY:Sip & Sing
DESCRIPTION:Sip & Sing \nBe 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.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/sip-sing/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:Sip & Savor\, 78 E. 47th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer/Cocktails/Wine,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T200000
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SUMMARY:DuSummer Thursdays Outdoor Music Series
DESCRIPTION:DuSummer Thursdays Outdoor Music Series \nJoin 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.  \nDoors open at 5:00 PM\nShow starts at 6:00 PM\nFree Admission  Register Here  \nPerformance Lineup:  \n\nJune 26 – Josiah Maddox\, Ox Jam\, and Vince Adams \nJuly 10 – Thaddeus Tukes \nJuly 24 – Hector Silveira \nAugust 7 – Joyce Hurley with Park and Ride \nAugust 21 – Simone Green \nSeptember 7 – Marqueal Jordan \nSeptember 18 – The J Grant Experience \n\nLet the music move you this summer at DuSable! 
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/dusummer-thursdays-outdoor-music-series/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 E. 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250320T152917Z
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SUMMARY:the undercommons : New Work by Brandon Carlton
DESCRIPTION:Arts + Public Life presents the undercommons\, the first solo exhibition by painter Brandon Carlton. The exhibition explores the complexities of contemporary Black life through Carlton’s distinct approach to stylized figuration. Drawing influence from Alex Katz\, David Hockney\, and Jordan Casteel\, his work engages with portraiture and spatial composition to evoke intimacy\, distance\, presence\, and longing. \nCarlton’s paintings consider the undercommons as a site of fugitive sociality—an ungovernable space where collective life unfolds beyond dominant structures. His figures occupy liminal environments\, neither fully contained nor entirely free\, reflecting a continuous negotiation of belonging\, agency\, and historical memory. Inspired by Casteel’s attention to everyday Black life and the layered surfaces of Katz and Hockney\, Carlton’s work reimagines the aesthetics of presence\, using gesture\, color\, and space to suggest ways of seeing and being that resist fixed narratives.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-undercommons-new-work-by-brandon-carlton/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250821T154008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T154008Z
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SUMMARY:Ja' Grill Summer Patio Series
DESCRIPTION:Ja’ Grill Summer Patio Series \nDon’t miss Ja’ Grill every Friday for vibe-filled nights on the patio! ☀️🌴\nGood food\, tropical drinks\, and the smooth sounds of DJ Mark Flava spinning R&B\, reggae\, and soul 🎶🍹\nTropical Happy Hour 4–6 PM • Patio Party 4–9 PM\nTell a friend and pull up! 🔥
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/ja-grill-summer-patio-series/2025-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Beer/Cocktails/Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250708T145929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T151535Z
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Meditation in the Garden of the Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Meditation in the Garden of the Phoenix\nJoin 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). \nEach 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. \nA signed waiver is required to participate. Click here to complete the waiver. \nAdditional 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. \nWe look forward to practicing with you.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/outdoor-meditation-in-the-garden-of-the-phoenix/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Garden of the Phoenix\, 6401 South Stony Island Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational/Class,Health/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20230419T203009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T155713Z
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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/2025-08-23/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250819T202553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T202553Z
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SUMMARY:Play Toys - Free Children's Ballet Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Play Toys – Free Children’s Ballet Pop-Up \nSaturday\, August 23 \n10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. \n1502 E. 55th Street \n*play toys•books•gifts in the Hyde Park Shopping Center is hosting a free children’s ballet pop-up event for ages 3 and up. Come by for fun and dancing with Ballet Chicago on Saturday\, August 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is free\, but please click HERE to register.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/play-toys-free-childrens-ballet-pop-up/
LOCATION:*Play Toys•Books•Gifts\, 1502 E. 55th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250128T015310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T185025Z
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SUMMARY:Ja' Grill Sunday Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Ja’ Grill Sunday Brunch \nHyde Park’s Ja’ Grill\, located at 1510 E. Harper Court\, began a new Sunday brunch service on Sunday\, January 26. \nThe 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. \nBrunch menu items will rotate periodically\, but diners can look forward to Jerk Chicken & Waffles\, Ackee & Saltfish\, Scrambled Eggs & Jerk Chicken Sausage\, and more. \nJa’ 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.” \nCoates 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.” \nJa’ 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. \nVisit the Ja’ Grill website and follow on Instagram for more information about specials and events.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/ja-grill-sunday-brunch/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Ja’ Grill\, 1510 E. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250320T152917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T152917Z
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SUMMARY:the undercommons : New Work by Brandon Carlton
DESCRIPTION:Arts + Public Life presents the undercommons\, the first solo exhibition by painter Brandon Carlton. The exhibition explores the complexities of contemporary Black life through Carlton’s distinct approach to stylized figuration. Drawing influence from Alex Katz\, David Hockney\, and Jordan Casteel\, his work engages with portraiture and spatial composition to evoke intimacy\, distance\, presence\, and longing. \nCarlton’s paintings consider the undercommons as a site of fugitive sociality—an ungovernable space where collective life unfolds beyond dominant structures. His figures occupy liminal environments\, neither fully contained nor entirely free\, reflecting a continuous negotiation of belonging\, agency\, and historical memory. Inspired by Casteel’s attention to everyday Black life and the layered surfaces of Katz and Hockney\, Carlton’s work reimagines the aesthetics of presence\, using gesture\, color\, and space to suggest ways of seeing and being that resist fixed narratives.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-undercommons-new-work-by-brandon-carlton/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250731T163649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T164121Z
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SUMMARY:The Sweet Mix at Strugglebeard Bakery
DESCRIPTION:The Sweet Mix at Strugglebeard Bakery \nDon’t miss The Sweet Mix at Strugglebeard Bakery on select Saturdays in August from 5-8 p.m. at 5221 S. Harper Court. \nEnjoy a $10 treat and drink combo with a cookie or brownie paired with an iced coffee\, tea\, or espresso while you listen to DJ sets by Jeff Da Illest\, Leon Rogers\, DJ Air One\, and I Am Will. \nSaturday\, August 2 – DJ Jeff Da Illest \nSaturday\, August 9 – DJ Leon Rogers \nSaturday\, August 16 – DJ Air One  \nSaturday\, August 23 – DJ I Am Will
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-sweet-mix-at-strugglebeard-bakery/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Strugglebeard Bakery\, 5221 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Dining
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250710T152818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T210843Z
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Hyde Park Farmers Market\nThe 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. \nShoppers 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. \n\n\n\n\nThe Hyde Park Farmers Market: \n\nEach Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm\n1516 E 54th St – 54th Street and Old Lake Park Ave West\n(Hyde Park Bank parking lot)\nFacebook Page\nInstagram Page\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/hyde-park-farmers-market/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="South East Chicago Commission":MAILTO:info@secc-chicago.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250827
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250313T195940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T200246Z
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SUMMARY:Six Dollar Tuesdays at ACX Harper Theater
DESCRIPTION:Six Dollar Tuesdays at ACX Harper Theater \nDon’t miss $6 Tuesdays at the ACX Harper Theater in Hyde Park! \nMovie tickets are just $6/person and a small soft drink\, small popcorn\, or hotdog are just $3 each. \nVisit the ACX Harper Theater at 5238 S. Harper Avenue. Check showtimes HERE.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/six-dollar-tuesdays-at-acx-harper-theater/2025-08-26/
LOCATION:Harper Theater\, 5238 S. Harper Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250801T162320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T162320Z
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SUMMARY:Patio Pours at The Mesler Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Patio Pours at The Mesler Sanctuary \n🍷✨ Sip\, Savor & Spin at Patio Pours \nJoin @ShallWeWine + Regine T. Rousseau for a soulful wine pop- up @meslerkitchenbarlounge in Hyde Park.\n🗓 Wednesdays | August 13\, 20 & 27\n🕔 5–8 PM\n📍 1401 E 53rd St\, Chicago \nEnjoy a curated wine list\, delicious $8 bites from Mesler’s new menu\, and soulful vibes—plus\, bring your favorite vinyl to spin! Let’s sip\, connect\, and vibe under the patio lights.\nTwo-drink minimum  \n#PatioPours #ShallWeWine #HydeParkEvents #53rdst #WineLovers #Summertimechi #BringYourOwnVinyl
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/patio-pours-at-the-mesler-sanctuary/2025-08-27/
LOCATION:Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge\, 1411 E. 53rd Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer/Cocktails/Wine,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250801T152201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T202358Z
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SUMMARY:Sunset Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Sunset Yoga \nUnwind 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. \n Sunset Yoga will be offered for three months\, each with a specific focus: \n\n\nJuly: “Root” will focus on grounding and creating home and stability within the body and mind \n\n\nAugust: “Express” meditates on the power of the voice and its necessary connection to the heart to communicate truth authentically and courageously \n\n\nSeptember: “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 \n\n\nDrawing 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). \nSunset 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.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/sunset-yoga/2025-08-27/
LOCATION:The Arts Lawn\, 335 E. Garfield Blvd\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Community,Film,Health/Fitness
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250320T152917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T152917Z
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SUMMARY:the undercommons : New Work by Brandon Carlton
DESCRIPTION:Arts + Public Life presents the undercommons\, the first solo exhibition by painter Brandon Carlton. The exhibition explores the complexities of contemporary Black life through Carlton’s distinct approach to stylized figuration. Drawing influence from Alex Katz\, David Hockney\, and Jordan Casteel\, his work engages with portraiture and spatial composition to evoke intimacy\, distance\, presence\, and longing. \nCarlton’s paintings consider the undercommons as a site of fugitive sociality—an ungovernable space where collective life unfolds beyond dominant structures. His figures occupy liminal environments\, neither fully contained nor entirely free\, reflecting a continuous negotiation of belonging\, agency\, and historical memory. Inspired by Casteel’s attention to everyday Black life and the layered surfaces of Katz and Hockney\, Carlton’s work reimagines the aesthetics of presence\, using gesture\, color\, and space to suggest ways of seeing and being that resist fixed narratives.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-undercommons-new-work-by-brandon-carlton/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133752
CREATED:20250121T215559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T161959Z
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SUMMARY:All That Jazz Dinner Series - Mesler
DESCRIPTION:All That Jazz Dinner Series – Mesler \nJoin Mesler for a monthly jazz series\, All That Jazz\, on Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. The events are scheduled for the 4th Thursday of each month with the exception of Friday\, Feb 14th\, and the November and December events are both on the 3rd Thursday due to the holidays.  Reservations are required. Cover charge $20 per person (dinner not included). Enjoy the full Mesler menu available for purchase. \n\nNeed to Know \nParking is not available on-site\, and tickets are non-refundable. Please note that seating durations are limited to 90 minutes. \nSet times: 6:45 p.m. – 7:30 & 8 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. \nThere is a $100 food and beverage minimum. \n\n\nAbout\nJoin us for our monthly “All That Jazz” series. Ticket includes seating and access to the event. \nMesler dinner and cocktail menu will be available. Click HERE for tickets. \n\nThursday\, January 23 – Joyce Hurley \nFriday\, February 14 – Honeywater \nThursday\, March 27 – Joyce Hurley \nThursday\, April 24 – Tim Gant Project \nThursday\, May 22 – Tim Gant Project \nThursday\, June 26 – Marqueal Jordan & Amr Fahmy \nThursday\, July 24 – Marqueal Jordan & Amr Fahmy \nThursday\, August 28 – The Chris Miskel Trio \nThursday\, September 25 – The Chris Miskel Trio \nThursday\, October 23 – Kiki & Trio \nThursday\, November 20 – The Alec Trio \nThursday\, December 18 – The Alec Trio \n  \n 
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/all-that-jazz-dinner-series-mesler/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge\, 1411 E. 53rd Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Dining
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