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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Shannon Chakraborty!
DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with Shannon Chakraborty! \nJoin us for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Shannon Chakraborty as she discusses her new book\, The Tapestry of Fate! \n\n\n\nShannon Chakraborty will join us for a conversation about her new book THE TAPESTRY OF FATE\, followed by a book signing! \nBUY TICKETS HERE \nWe are so excited to welcome Shannon Chakraborty to the Seminary Co-op! \nJoin us for a conversation with Shannon as she discusses her newest book The Tapestry of Fate\, her second book in An Amina al-Sirafi Adventure. A Q&A and book signing will follow the discussion. \nNew York Times bestselling author Shannon Chakraborty sets sail into the second adventure of pirate Amina al-Sirafi as her quest to track down magical artifacts brings her to the island lair of a sorceress whose woven enchantments are impossible to flee in The Tapestry of Fate .\nAmina al-Sirafi thinks she’s struck gold. Tasked with hunting down arcane artifacts for the council of immortal peris\, she can savor the occasional rollicking adventure on the high seas with her cherished criminal companions while still returning home to raise her beloved daughter\, Marjana. But when Raksh\, the spirit of discord with whom she is reluctantly wed\, provokes the council’s wrath\, Amina is charged with a seemingly impossible quest: steal a spindle capable of rewriting fate from a mysterious sorceress on an island no one can escape. \nForced to leave Marjana—who is increasingly frustrated at being peddled what are clearly lies about her mother’s life and her own past—Amina finds her mission almost immediately thrown into peril. But deadly storms\, an erratic poison mistress\, and old enemies are the least of her worries. For the peris’ story is unraveling\, hinting at a far deadlier game whose rules Amina must swiftly puzzle out. A game that sets her against an adversary more cunning and powerful than she has ever faced. \nA game that not everyone on her crew wants her to win. \n“A thrilling\, transportative adventure that is everything promised–Chakraborty’s storytelling is fantasy at its best.”\n— R.F. Kuang\, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel\n​\n“Sheer joy\, with quirky characters\, spooky monsters\, sprightly banter\, and swashbuckling that puts Sindbad to shame.”\n— Kirkus Reviews (starred review) \nAbout Shannon: Shannon Chakraborty is the critically acclaimed\, New York Times bestselling author of The Daevabad Trilogy and The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi. Her work has been translated into over a dozen languages and nominated for the Hugo\, Locus\, World Fantasy\, Crawford\, and Astounding awards. You can find her online at www.sachakraborty.com or on Instagram at @SAChakrabooks. \nHelpful information: \n*There is street parking only. There is a parking lot next door to our store but it is NOT ours and we cannot guarantee that you will not be towed. \n*You may start lining up at 6pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm. \n*Limited seating is available on a first come first serve basis. There will be standing room only once seating is full. If you do require seating\, please email mgmt@semcoop.com to reserve a seat. \n*Additional copies of the book and backlist will be available for purchase at the store during the event.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/a-conversation-with-shannon-chakraborty/
LOCATION:Seminary Co-op Book Store\, 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave.\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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SUMMARY:Components Running Crew
DESCRIPTION:Components Running Crew \n3 Mile Walk / 5 Mile Run\nEvery Wednesday at 6 p.m.\nEvery Saturday at 8 a.m. \nAll paces are welcome!\n1322 E. 67th Street \nClick HERE for more information
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/components-running-crew/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Components\, 1322 E. 67th Street\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Health/Fitness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T180000
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Garden Fair
DESCRIPTION:Hyde Park Garden Fair \nEveryone looks forward to the Hyde Park Garden Fair\, now scheduled for the weekend of May 16-17\, 2026\, in Kimbark Plaza. \nThe Hyde Park Garden Fair is Chicago’s oldest community garden sale. We host two annual garden sales and foster neighborhood gardening projects throughout the South Side. \nCheck out the types of plants and flowers that will be available HERE.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/hyde-park-garden-fair/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Kimbark Plaza\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Shopping
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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/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Union Church\, 5600 S. Woodlawn Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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SUMMARY:Woobles Club
DESCRIPTION:Woobles Club \nKids 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. \nWooble 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). \nLevel:  Beginner. No experience necessary \nPre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18 \nDates: \nClub meets 1:30 – 3:00 on select Saturdays.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/woobles-club-2/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts/Fashion,Educational/Class,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Devin Johnston - 'Bright Thorn: Poems 2000-2026'
DESCRIPTION:Devin Johnston – ‘Bright Thorn: Poems 2000-2026’ \nDevin Johnston will discuss Bright Thorn: Poems 2000-2026. A Q&A and signing will follow after the reading. \nAt the Co-op. \nRSVP HERE — please not your RSVP is kindly requested but not required. \nAbout the book: Bright Thorn\, which distills Devin Johnston’s work across a quarter century and seven books\, offers an alternative to our frenzied moment through poems diffused with Johnston’s characteristic calm measured feeling and striking formal intelligence. Historical\, philosophical\, closely observational\, and rooted evenly in the deep poetic past and the daily rhythms of American life\, these poems open the world to imaginative scrutiny. Johnston is a chronicler in a Yeatsian sense\, whose eye\, cast discerningly over the landscape\, is affectionate yet icily clear. \nAbout the author: Devin Johnston was born in 1970 and spent his childhood in North Carolina. He is the author of eight books books of poetry\, including Bright Thorn: Poems 2000–2026. He works for Flood Editions\, an independent publishing house\, and teaches at Saint Louis University\, in Missouri\, where he lives.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/devin-johnston-bright-thorn-poems-2000-2026/
LOCATION:Seminary Co-op Book Store\, 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave.\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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SUMMARY:Friendship Bracelet Club
DESCRIPTION:Friendship Bracelet Club \nKids aged 7 to 18 are welcome to join Friendship Bracelet Club\, a place where they can learn\, get some help\, or make! Karla Ocampo is leading the club\, and she’s all about keeping kids engaged and inspired to make friendship bracelets. \nKids can choose 3-4 DMC threads included in the class cost. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and a small snack (nothing with nuts\, please). \nLevel:  Beginner. No experience necessary \nPre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18 \nIncluded in class:  \nKids can choose 3-4 DMC threads and a cardboard loom. \nDates: \nClub meets 3:00 – 4:30 on select Saturdays.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/friendship-bracelet-club-2/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts/Fashion,Educational/Class,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Garden Fair
DESCRIPTION:Hyde Park Garden Fair \nEveryone looks forward to the Hyde Park Garden Fair\, now scheduled for the weekend of May 16-17\, 2026\, in Kimbark Plaza. \nThe Hyde Park Garden Fair is Chicago’s oldest community garden sale. We host two annual garden sales and foster neighborhood gardening projects throughout the South Side. \nCheck out the types of plants and flowers that will be available HERE.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/hyde-park-garden-fair/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Kimbark Plaza\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble Children's Storytime - Sunday Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Barnes & Noble Children’s Storytime – Sunday Afternoons \nJoin us for storytime in the Barnes & Noble kids’ department!
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/barnes-noble-childrens-storytime-sunday-afternoons/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble\, 1524 E. 55th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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SUMMARY:Learn to Knit Series
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Knit Series \nJump into the world of knitting with this 4-part class. You’ll first make a simple coaster while learning the foundational skills: casting on\, knitting\, and binding off. As you build confidence\, you’ll learn the purl stitch and how to fix mistakes\, such as dropped stitches. Then you’ll get to try ribbing and the mattress stitch as you knit a cup cozy\, finishing with a fun project featuring cable designs to showcase your new skills. \nWhen: \nMay Series: \nMondays\, May 4\, 11\, 18 and 25 \n6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nJune Series: \nMondays\, June 8\, 15\, 22 and 29 \n6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nLevel: Beginner. No prior experience needed. \nPre-requisites: None. Ages 15+. \nIncluded in class: Kelbourne Woolens Germantown Bulky (color to be chosen at time of class)\, a size US 10.5 knitting needle\, a cable needle\, a darning needle\, and a tote.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/learn-to-knit-series-2/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts/Fashion,Educational/Class
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SUMMARY:Nicholas Epley - 'A Little More Social'
DESCRIPTION:Nicholas Epley – ‘A Little More Social’ \nNicholas Epley will discuss his new book A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness\, Health\, and Connection. A Q&A and book signing will follow the discussion. \nAt the Co-op \nRSVP HERE \nAbout the Book: We know that social connection enriches our lives–so why do we hesitate to connect? \n“A Little More Social explores the power and promise of the human connections that most of us never make–but could make so easily if we just opened our eyes. This is the eye-opener. Insightful\, engaging\, scientifically grounded and beautifully written\, A Little More Social is one of those rare books that might actually change your life.” –Daniel Gilbert\, New York Times bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness \nThere is a fundamental paradox at the core of human life. We are a highly social species uniquely equipped to connect with other people and doing so is better for us. Yet we so often choose to be unsocial. We avoid talking to the stranger who sits next to us. We struggle to move beyond small talk with an acquaintance. We are reluctant to express our gratitude to people we appreciate. Every day\, we avoid opportunities to connect with strangers\, neighbors\, colleagues\, friends\, and family. By missing those moments\, we miss out on all the benefits of a more social life–one that is happier and healthier for everyone. \nUniversity of Chicago psychologist and author of Mindwise\, Nicholas Epley has spent his career studying the way we connect\, and he has found that our social fears often keep us from reaching out. But bridging the gap between two people is easier than we think–and success is more likely than we imagine. We just have to be a little more social. Epley shows us how to seize the small moments with insights such as: \n\nSocial connection is a choice we make based on expectations about how others will respond to us–expectations that tend to be overly pessimistic.\nIntroverts and extroverts alike benefit from choosing to be a little more social.\nMistaken expectations can cause us to avoid interacting in ways that create strong connections–such as having a conversation–in favor of less satisfying interactions–such as social media or texting.\nWhile many books promise one big fix\, making a habit of small connections is much more likely to improve your life.\nThe habits and practices that Epley advocates are approachable. The beauty of this book is that small acts have an outsized impact on the most important parts of our lives.\n\nEpley draws on decades of research\, his own experiences\, and the stories of everyday people to deliver groundbreaking conclusions about the psychology behind our social decisions. A Little More Social shows how we can put science into practice and change our lives\, one small choice at a time. \nAbout the Author: Nicholas Epley is the John Templeton Keller Distinguished Service Professor of Behavior Science and Director of the Center for Decision Research at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He studies social cognition—how thinking people think about other thinking people—to understand why well-meaning people so routinely misunderstand each other.  He teaches an ethics and wellbeing course to MBA students called Designing a Good Life. His research has been featured by the New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, CNN\, Wired\, and National Public Radio\, among many others\, and has been funded by the National Science Foundation and the Templeton Foundation. He has been awarded the 2008 Theoretical Innovation Award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology\, the 2011 Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology from the American Psychological Association\, the 2015 Book Prize for the Promotion of Social and Personality Science\, and the 2018 Career Trajectory Award from the Society for Experimental Social Psychology.  Epley was named a “professor to watch” by the Financial Times\, one of the “World’s Best 40 under 40 Business School Professors” by Poets and Quants\, and one of the 100 Most Influential in Business Ethics by Ethisphere.  He is the author of Mindwise: How We Understand What Others Think\, Believe\, Feel\, and Want (2014)\, and A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness\, Health\, and Connection (2026).
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/nicholas-epley-a-little-more-social/
LOCATION:Seminary Co-op Book Store\, 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave.\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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SUMMARY:Jamila Michener - 'Uncivil Democracy'
DESCRIPTION:Jamila Michener – ‘Uncivil Democracy’ \nJamila Michener will discuss her new book Uncivil Democracy: How Access to Justice Shapes Political Power. She will be joined in conversation by Cathy J. Cohen. A Q&A and signing will follow the discussion. \nAt the Co-op \nRSVP HERE  \nAbout the Book: Each year\, as many as 250 million Americans face civil legal problems like eviction\, debt collection\, and substandard housing. These problems are disproportionately shouldered by racially and economically marginalized people\, particularly women of color. Civil courts and legal aid organizations are supposed to protect their rights\, yet more than 90 percent of low-income people receive inadequate or no legal assistance. Instead\, access to justice is reserved for those who can afford its high price. \nIn Uncivil Democracy\, Jamila Michener and Mallory SoRelle show how civil legal problems\, and the institutions meant to address them\, can erode trust in the legal system among marginalized communities\, undermining their broader sense of democratic citizenship and political standing. While legal representation offers vital protections\, increased access to justice through an ever-growing supply of lawyers does not address the structural problems that generate demand for lawyers in the first place. Looking at cases involving unfair evictions and substandard housing\, Michener and SoRelle demonstrate how community groups such as tenants’ unions can fill this justice gap and provide the means to build political power that transforms the conditions that create precarity. \nDrawing on eye-opening qualitative evidence and a wealth of historical and survey data\, Uncivil Democracy explains why collective organizing holds the greatest promise for altering the systems that create civil legal problems and exercising the political power necessary for meaningful change. \nAbout the Author: Jamila Michener is a professor of Government and Public Policy at Cornell University. She is Director of the Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures. She works closely with community-based organizations around the country to apply research insights to address urgent problems facing racially and economically marginalized communities. \nAbout the Interlocutor: Cathy J. Cohen is the D. Gale Johnson Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago. Cohen is the author of two books\, The Boundaries of Blackness: AIDS and the Breakdown of Black Politics (University of Chicago Press) and Democracy Remixed: Black Youth and the Future of American Politics (Oxford University Press). She is also co-editor of the anthology Women Transforming Politics: An Alternative Reader (NYU Press) with Kathleen Jones and Joan Tronto. Cohen created and oversees two major research and public-facing projects: the GenForward Survey and the Black Youth Project. She is the recipient of numerous awards\, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and co-editor with Frederick Harris of a book series at Oxford University Press entitled “Transgressing Boundaries: Studies in Black Politics and Black Communities.”
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/jamila-michener-uncivil-democracy/
LOCATION:Seminary Co-op Book Store\, 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave.\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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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 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! \nFebruary: 10th and 24th (No Trivia on the 17th) \nMarch: 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th\, 31st \nApril: 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, 28th \nMay: 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, 26th \nJune: 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/tipsy-trivia-at-daisys-po-boy-and-tavern-2/2026-05-19/
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:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20260415T201658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T202109Z
UID:10008378-1779300000-1779307200@welcometohydepark.com
SUMMARY:Components Running Crew
DESCRIPTION:Components Running Crew \n3 Mile Walk / 5 Mile Run\nEvery Wednesday at 6 p.m.\nEvery Saturday at 8 a.m. \nAll paces are welcome!\n1322 E. 67th Street \nClick HERE for more information
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/components-running-crew/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Components\, 1322 E. 67th Street\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Health/Fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20260415T182734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182734Z
UID:10008106-1779305400-1779312600@welcometohydepark.com
SUMMARY:Live Music at Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern - Charles Pryor
DESCRIPTION:Live Music at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern – Charles Pryor \nLive Music with Charles Pryor 🎺 🎶⁠\n⁠\n🗓️ Every Wednesday Night\n⏰️ 7:30-9:30 p.m.⁠\n📍5215 S. Harper Avenue⁠\n⁠\nWhether you’re winding down after work or kicking off your evening\, there’s no better place to be. Come on in\, grab a drink\, and let the music move you!⁠
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/live-music-at-daisys-po-boy-and-tavern-charles-pryor/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern\, 5215 S. Harper Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20260303T171339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171339Z
UID:10007866-1779359400-1779363000@welcometohydepark.com
SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble Children's Storytime - Thursday Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Barnes & Noble Children’s Storytime – Thursday Mornings \nJoin us for storytime in the Barnes & Noble kids’ department!
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/barnes-noble-childrens-storytime-thursday-mornings/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble\, 1524 E. 55th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barnes & Noble":MAILTO:crm3581@bn.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20260108T230254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T231257Z
UID:10007634-1779382800-1779393600@welcometohydepark.com
SUMMARY:Karaoke Thursdays at Sip & Savor
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke Thursdays at Sip & Savor \nCome enjoy a Karaoke night at Sip and Savor – Hyde Park! Host every third Thursday of the month!!
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/karaoke-thursdays/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Sip & Savor\, 78 E. 47th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20250813T182705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T183149Z
UID:10006801-1779478200-1779483600@welcometohydepark.com
SUMMARY:Grossman Ensemble – Illuminations
DESCRIPTION:Grossman Ensemble – Illuminations \nThe Grossman Ensemble—performing the best music you haven’t heard yet—closes the 2025-26 concert season with an energetic evening of brand-new music. Luke Poeppel conducts the world premieres of four imaginative and engaging compositions by Katherine Balch\, Shawn Okpebholo\, Gity Razaz\, and Matthew Ricketts. \nAll audience members are invited to celebrate the creativity and artistry of the evening at an after-party with the musicians\, composers\, and conductor. \nPresented by the Chicago Center for Contemporary Composition in partnership with UChicago Presents.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/grossman-ensemble-illuminations/
LOCATION:Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts\, 915 East 60th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Presents":MAILTO:chicagopresents@uchicago.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20260416T174546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T174546Z
UID:10008431-1779494400-1779580799@welcometohydepark.com
SUMMARY:Theodore Richards - 'What Happened to Icarus'
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/theodore-richards-what-happened-to-icarus/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20260415T201658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T202109Z
UID:10008422-1779523200-1779530400@welcometohydepark.com
SUMMARY:Components Running Crew
DESCRIPTION:Components Running Crew \n3 Mile Walk / 5 Mile Run\nEvery Wednesday at 6 p.m.\nEvery Saturday at 8 a.m. \nAll paces are welcome!\n1322 E. 67th Street \nClick HERE for more information
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/components-running-crew/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Components\, 1322 E. 67th Street\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Health/Fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20230419T203009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T155713Z
UID:10004594-1779530400-1779541200@welcometohydepark.com
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/2026-05-23/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20260401T212257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T141428Z
UID:10007933-1779530400-1779541200@welcometohydepark.com
SUMMARY:Learn to Crochet - Granny Square
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Crochet – Granny Square \nDiscover 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! \nLevel: Beginner. No prior experience needed. \nPre-requisites: None \nIncluded in class: 3 balls of Happy Yarn (47 yds / 20g)\, a 5mm crochet hook\, and a darning needle.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/learn-to-crochet-granny-square-8/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts/Fashion,Educational/Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20260401T223420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160350Z
UID:10008075-1779543000-1779548400@welcometohydepark.com
SUMMARY:Woobles Club
DESCRIPTION:Woobles Club \nKids 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. \nWooble 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). \nLevel:  Beginner. No experience necessary \nPre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18 \nDates: \nClub meets 1:30 – 3:00 on select Saturdays.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/woobles-club-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts/Fashion,Educational/Class,Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20260401T222833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160440Z
UID:10008068-1779548400-1779553800@welcometohydepark.com
SUMMARY:Friendship Bracelet Club
DESCRIPTION:Friendship Bracelet Club \nKids aged 7 to 18 are welcome to join Friendship Bracelet Club\, a place where they can learn\, get some help\, or make! Karla Ocampo is leading the club\, and she’s all about keeping kids engaged and inspired to make friendship bracelets. \nKids can choose 3-4 DMC threads included in the class cost. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and a small snack (nothing with nuts\, please). \nLevel:  Beginner. No experience necessary \nPre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18 \nIncluded in class:  \nKids can choose 3-4 DMC threads and a cardboard loom. \nDates: \nClub meets 3:00 – 4:30 on select Saturdays.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/friendship-bracelet-club-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts/Fashion,Educational/Class,Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20260303T171755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T172149Z
UID:10007888-1779627600-1779631200@welcometohydepark.com
SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble Children's Storytime - Sunday Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Barnes & Noble Children’s Storytime – Sunday Afternoons \nJoin us for storytime in the Barnes & Noble kids’ department!
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/barnes-noble-childrens-storytime-sunday-afternoons/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble\, 1524 E. 55th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barnes & Noble":MAILTO:crm3581@bn.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20260401T213312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T141256Z
UID:10007943-1779732000-1779739200@welcometohydepark.com
SUMMARY:Learn to Knit Series
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Knit Series \nJump into the world of knitting with this 4-part class. You’ll first make a simple coaster while learning the foundational skills: casting on\, knitting\, and binding off. As you build confidence\, you’ll learn the purl stitch and how to fix mistakes\, such as dropped stitches. Then you’ll get to try ribbing and the mattress stitch as you knit a cup cozy\, finishing with a fun project featuring cable designs to showcase your new skills. \nWhen: \nMay Series: \nMondays\, May 4\, 11\, 18 and 25 \n6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nJune Series: \nMondays\, June 8\, 15\, 22 and 29 \n6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nLevel: Beginner. No prior experience needed. \nPre-requisites: None. Ages 15+. \nIncluded in class: Kelbourne Woolens Germantown Bulky (color to be chosen at time of class)\, a size US 10.5 knitting needle\, a cable needle\, a darning needle\, and a tote.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/learn-to-knit-series-2/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts/Fashion,Educational/Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20260401T214723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T141147Z
UID:10007998-1779818400-1779825600@welcometohydepark.com
SUMMARY:Knitting 102: Knitting in the Round
DESCRIPTION:Knitting 102: Knitting in the Round \nLearn to knit in the round by making the Tin Can Knits Barley hat! Students will continue their knitting studies by learning to knit in the round on circular and double-pointed needles\, to read a pattern with confidence\, and to work simple decreases. \nWhen: \nThree-part class. \nTuesdays\, May 12\, 26\, and June 9 \n6:00 – 8:00 pm \nLevel:  Adventurous beginner \nPre-requisites: Prior knowledge of knitting and purling. Ages 15+. \nIncluded in class:  One skein of Berroco Lanas (color to be chosen at time of class). Pattern. \nWhat to bring: US 6 16” circular needles\, US 8 16” circular needles\, US 8 DPNs (available to purchase separately at time of class)
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/knitting-102-knitting-in-the-round/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts/Fashion,Educational/Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20260218T220315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T184930Z
UID:10007822-1779822000-1779829200@welcometohydepark.com
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 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! \nFebruary: 10th and 24th (No Trivia on the 17th) \nMarch: 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th\, 31st \nApril: 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, 28th \nMay: 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, 26th \nJune: 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/tipsy-trivia-at-daisys-po-boy-and-tavern-2/2026-05-26/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20250204T161708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T205659Z
UID:10004448-1779879600-1779894000@welcometohydepark.com
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-2/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts/Fashion,Community,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224929
CREATED:20260430T144638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T144638Z
UID:10008456-1779897600-1779901200@welcometohydepark.com
SUMMARY:Mary Walling Blackburn - 'Cream Psychosis'
DESCRIPTION:Mary Walling Blackburn – ‘Cream Psychosis’ \nMary Walling Blackburn will discuss Cream Psychosis. She will be joined in conversation by Salma Shamel. A Q&A and signing will follow the discussion. \nAt the Co-op. \nRSVP HERE — please note your RSVP is requested but not required. \nAbout the book: The lumpen and the miscreant walk a long\, long way together into a bar. That bar is a landmass\, is an empire\, is an institution\, is a painter\, is insistent laughter through death. Deep gallows (sometimes humor) built for survival. The lumpen are kin to that famous glom of the proletariat. The miscreant treads earth in overlapping circles. \nThis book of essays\, written by the artist Mary Walling Blackburn between the 2010s and the present\, moves with near-psychedelic precision across American time and its surrounding spaces. \nPaul Chan observes that “Walling Blackburn writes like an artist as alchemist. She draws from philosophies\, histories\, and ideas into wildly vivid and combustible forms that read like nothing else. Her writings radiate with incantatory power.” \nFacing a spiraling empire\, Blackburn insists on showing volumes of teeming\, vibrant\, life. The essays and works collected here are movies of America in parallax view. \nAbout the author: Mary Walling Blackburn is a co-founder of Anhoek School (2008-2013)\, a collective education experiment dedicated to collapsing class and imploding gender which included WMYN\, its pirate feminist radio station. Walling Blackburn’s writing has appeared in Afterall\, Art in America\, Bomb Magazine\, Cabinet Magazine\, e-flux journal\, Grey Room\, Triple Canopy\, and other journals and magazines. Walling Blackburn’s writing has been included in multiple anthologies including Social Medium: Artists Writing\, 2000–2015\, (Paper Monument\, 2016). Quaestiones Perversas\, (Pioneer Works\, 2017)\, co-written with Dr. Beatriz E. Balanta\, functions as a poetic rupture of standardized testing. Her new collection of essays\, Cream Psychosis\, (e-flux/Sternberg Press) was published in March 2026. \nAbout the interlocutor: Salma Shamel is a writer and scholar working at the intersection of critical theory\, Marxism\, psychoanalysis\, and Arab intellectual history. She received her PhD from New York University in August and is currently a Collegiate Assistant Professor and Harper Schmidt Fellow at the University of Chicago. Her writing has appeared in Parapraxis\, Endnotes\, Social Text\, Rethinking Marxism\, and Los Angeles Review of Books Quarterly\, among others.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/mary-walling-blackburn-cream-psychosis/
LOCATION:Seminary Co-op Book Store\, 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave.\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seminary Co-op Bookstore":MAILTO:info@semcoop.com
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