The Taming of the Shrew
2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-30 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
The Taming of the Shrew
Welcome to a tale of deception, disguise, and desire.

The richest man in town has two daughters and one big problem: he refuses to marry the youngest, Bianca, until the eldest, Katherina, is married first. Much to her family’s dismay, Katherina repeatedly – and violently – rejects the men interested in her and her wealth, and refuses to sacrifice her independence. When a mysterious gentleman enters the mix, suddenly Kate sees that surrender is no sacrifice. Perhaps there is strength in submission.

Artistic Director of Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Marti Lyons (Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner) turns William Shakespeare’s classic inside out, with a fresh interpretation focused on feminine desire. This is not your standard Shrew.

Please Note: This adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew engages with mature themes—including desire, sexuality, and power dynamics.

Accessible Performances:

ASL Interpretation: Saturday, December 6 at 2:00pm
Touch Tour: Sunday, December 7 at 12:30pm
Audio Description and Open Captioning: Sunday, December 7 at 2:00pm

Six Degrees of Separation - Hyde Park Community Players
2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:00 | University Church, 5655 S. University Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Six Degrees of Separation – Hyde Park Community Players
Friday, November 14, 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 15, 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 16, 2:00 pm
Friday, November 21, 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 22, 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 23, 2:00 pm
University Church
5655 S. University Ave.
Join us for our next mainstage production, Six Degrees of Separation, written by John Guare and directed by Dorothy Parsons. Inspired by a true story, the play follows the trail of a young Black man, Paul, who insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple, Ouisa and Flan Kittredge, claiming he knows their children at college. Captivated by Paul’s intelligence and his fascinating conversation, the Kittredges invite him to stay overnight. After an incident changes their opinion of him, Ouisa and Flan piece together the connections that gave Paul access to their lives. Meanwhile, Paul’s cons unexpectedly lead him into darker territory, and his lies begin to catch up with him. As the final events of the play unfold, Ouisa suddenly finds herself caring for Paul, feeling that he gave them far more than he took and that her once idyllic life was not what it seemed to be.
The play explores the existential premise that everyone in the world is connected to everyone else in the world by a chain of no more than six acquaintances, thus, “six degrees of separation.”

Get Your Advance Tickets Here!
Join us for Six Degrees of Separation, November 14-16 and 21-23. Advance tickets are $15, and tickets at the door are $20 general admission, $18 for students and seniors. All performances are at University Church, 5655 S. University Ave.
(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.)

Game Day at Ja' Grill
2025-11-22, 2025-11-29 | Ja’ Grill, 1510 E. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Game Day at Ja’ Grill
There’s a ton of NCAA football games this Saturday, and Ja’ Grill in Harper Court is the place to be for all-day wing and beer specials.
Visit Ja’ Grill at 1510 E. Harper Court in Hyde Park.
Check out the game schedule HERE.

The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
2025-11-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-29 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
2025-11-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-29 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.

Crochet Woobles Club for Kids
2025-11-22 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Crochet Woobles Club for Kids
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. We understand the busy schedules of parents, so we offer flexible attendance options-they can drop in for one day ($15) or come every day, whatever suits them best! Save $5 if you sign up for all three days.
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
Dates and price:
Club meets from 1:00 to 2:30 on the following Saturdays:

October 25. $15
November 1. $15
November 8. $15
All three classes $40 (save $5)

Meet your instructor
Karla Ocampo (she/her), a talented Latina fiber artist rooted in the Southside of Chicago, brings over two decades of crochet experience to her classes. With a background in fashion, she has turned her crochet skills into a unique form of art. As the owner and instructor at Karla Crochets, she creates stunning pieces and shares her passion and expertise with others. Currently, Karla is a “camp counselor” at Summer Lab. To truly appreciate her creativity and dedication, follow her on Instagram @karla_crochets.

Solemn Vespers
2025-11-22 17:15 - 18:15 | Monastery of the Holy Cross, 1131 S. Aberdeen, Chicago, 60608
Solemn Vespers
Solemn Vespers: Saturday, November 22, 5:15pm; celebrating the Feast of Christ the King at the Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3111 South Aberdeen, Chicago. The Monastery of the Holy Cross and Schola Laudis are in their fourteenth year of Solemn Choral Vespers, featuring the masterworks of Renaissance polyphony and traditional Gregorian chant, adapted to the contemporary liturgy conducted by Kevin Allen. We invite you to join us in the “architecturally significant and acoustically excellent” Monastery church each month. All services are free and open to the public. Donations are welcomed. For more information, please visit our website https://chicagomonk.org/solemn-vespers/.

Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar
2025-11-23 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

Chicago Chorale Presents Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil
2025-11-23 15:00 - 16:30 | IL
Chicago Chorale opens its 24th season on November 23rd with Rachmaninoff’s liturgical masterpiece, the All-Night Vigil. Chicago Chorale last performed the work in 2016, to much critical acclaim. Chicago Classical Review’s Lawrence Johnson listed it in his Top Ten Performances of 2016. Chorale will be joined by renowned oktavist, Glenn Miller. A free pre-concert lecture will be at held at 2pm with Slavic linguist, Dr. Yaroslav Gorbachov.

Jeopardy Bar League at Truth Be Told
2025-11-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-30 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!

Six Dollar Tuesdays at ACX Harper Theater
2025-11-25, 2025-12-02 | 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.

Committed Knitters
2025-11-26 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!

Thanksgiving Dinner at Ascione Bistro
2025-11-27 00:00 | Ascione Bistro, 1500 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Thanksgiving Dinner at Ascione Bistro
Leave the cooking to Hyde Park’s Ascione Bistro and enjoy a three-course prix fixe dinner for $55 per person.
1st Course Choices – Butternut Squash Soup with Pickled Apples and Goat Cheese or Mediterranean Salad with Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, and Kalamata Olives, and Cucumbers
Main Course (with choice of two sides) – Roast Turkey (white/dark meat) with Brioche, Parsnips, Sage, and Mirepoix Turkey Pan Stuffing and Citrus Rosemary Cranberry Sauce with Honey Glazed Carrots or Green Beans with Toasted Almonds or Sweet Potatoes or Mashed Potatoes
3rd Course – choice of Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream or Chocolate Cake with Strawberries
Now taking reservations and pre-orders for pick-up – 773-363-8181

Thanksgiving Brunch at Truth Be Told
2025-11-27 07:00 - 14:30 | Truth Be Told, 1227 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Thanksgiving Brunch at Truth Be Told
Who says you have to wait till dinner to give thanks? Celebrate early with brunch or enjoy our holiday specials with all the classic fixings.
Thursday, November 27th
7 am to 2:30 pm
The regular menu will be available with festive additions such as Roasted Herb Turkey Breast, Sliced Pepper Crusted Pork Tenderloin, and Pumpkin Pie topped with Cinnamon Cream.
Book now

TSR Workshops: Light Work A Community Guide to Solar Power & Resistance
2025-12-03 17:00 - 18:00 | The Silver Room
Join us at The Silver Room to learn about solar power and resistance in our Light Work: A Community Guide to Solar Power and Resilience

Solar technology doesn’t have to be complicated or corporate! Together, we’ll learn how to design and assemble a portable solar generator – an off-grid power system that can keep phones charged, lights on, and even fridges running for outdoor use or during emergency power outages.
Session 1: Focuses on identifying all of the necessary components of an energy system and how they are assembled.
Session 2: Expands upon the first session by focusing on performing the necessary calculations to design your own system from scratch
Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Keyante is a solar energy system installer by trade. He got his start in the industry as a participant of the Chicago Urban League’s Solar Installation Program. As a Trades instructor, Keyante’s goal is to provide participants with enough knowledge and skills to be competitive candidates in the industry. When not instructing, Keyante runs a startup called Daze of Autonomy, installing Microgrid energy systems for landowners. With rising energy costs, ever present climate changes and increasing cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, Keyante believes decentralized energy infrastructure provides security and resilience our communities.
