Welcome To Hyde Park

The Taming of the Shrew
2025-12-14 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 Dollar Tuesdays at ACX Harper Theater
2025-12-16, 2025-12-23, 2025-12-30 | 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.

All That Jazz Dinner Series - Mesler
2025-12-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge, 1411 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
All That Jazz Dinner Series – Mesler
Join 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.

Need to Know
Parking is not available on-site, and tickets are non-refundable. Please note that seating durations are limited to 90 minutes.
Set times: 6:45 p.m. – 7:30 & 8 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
There is a $100 food and beverage minimum.

About
Join us for our monthly “All That Jazz” series. Ticket includes seating and access to the event.
Mesler dinner and cocktail menu will be available. Click HERE for tickets.

Thursday, January 23 – Joyce Hurley
Friday, February 14 – Honeywater
Thursday, March 27 – Joyce Hurley
Thursday, April 24 – Tim Gant Project
Thursday, May 22 – Tim Gant Project
Thursday, June 26 – Marqueal Jordan & Amr Fahmy
Thursday, July 24 – Marqueal Jordan & Amr Fahmy
Thursday, August 28 – The Chris Miskel Trio
Thursday, September 25 – The Chris Miskel Trio
Thursday, October 23 – Kiki & Trio
Thursday, November 20 – The Alec Trio
Thursday, December 18 – The Alec Trio

Hyde Park Farmers Market Holiday Market
2025-12-20 09:00 - 14:00 | The Promontory
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, Chicago’s Hyde Park Farmers Market (HPFM) will host a day of shopping at The Promontory (5311 S Lake Park Ave W), offering a festive indoor experience from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Shop locally this season and explore a range of unique holiday gifts, including packaged goods, original art, jewelry, wellness products, holiday stationery, and custom gift baskets—perfect for seasonal shopping.

The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
2025-12-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-17 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
2025-12-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-27 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
2025-12-20 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-12-27 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-01-03 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-01-10 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-01-17 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.

Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar
2025-12-21 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

Jeopardy Bar League at Truth Be Told
2025-12-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-18 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!

Committed Knitters
2025-12-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-21 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!

Hyde Park Trivia
2026-01-03 18:00 - 2026-01-04 20:00 | Jimmy’s Woodlawn Tap, 1172 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Hyde Park Trivia
Saturday, Jan 3rd – 6 pm Start
3 Rounds – 10 Questions per Round
Sports | Buildings | Politics
$20 Per Team – Teams of 1-4
Woodlawn Tap
A Fundraiser hosted by the Nichols Park Advisory Council

Julia Bullock and Seth Parker Woods with Conor Hanick
2026-01-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Julia Bullock and Seth Parker Woods with Conor Hanick
Two-time GRAMMY-nominated cellist Seth Parker Woods propels classical music into the future through projects that delve deep into our cultural fabric. GRAMMY-winning American classical singer Julia Bullock combines versatile artistry with a probing intellect and commanding stage presence. In a powerful collaboration with esteemed pianist Conor Hanick, this “cellist of power and grace” (The Guardian) and “velvety soprano shot through with steel” (Musical America) push the classical music envelope through daring programming and a shared social consciousness.

Trio Mediæval
2026-01-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Trio Mediæval
Lauded for their “note-perfect counterpoint—as pristine and inviting as clean, white linens” (San Francisco Chronicle), Norwegian vocal group Trio Mediaeval sings with unrivaled clarity. Best known for their mastery of sacred monophonic and polyphonic medieval music from England, Italy, and France, the three female singers also perform contemporary works and traditional Norwegian, Swedish, and Icelandic ballads with flair. From performances in monasteries and farms to museums and prestigious concert halls, Trio Mediaeval has cemented their reputation as one of the world’s foremost vocal ensembles.
