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SUMMARY:HPKCC's Annual Used Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Book Sale! Find great reads\, meet your neighbors and support the community.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/hpkccs-annual-used-book-sale/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Kimbark Plaza\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Used Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Hyde Park Used Book Sale \n2025 dates – Always the 2nd weekend in October  \nSaturday October 11th 9am-6pm \nSunday October 12th 9am-6pm \nMonday October 13th 9am-2pm (Monday is Bag & Box day $4/bag $5/box) \nMonday 12pm-2pm Non-profits and charitable organizations can take books for free! For more information\, and to register for free books email booksale@hydepark.org \nNo preview days. This is not a picked over sale. \nYou know you need more books!! \nThank you for supporting the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference (HPKCC)!! \nFor more information or to Volunteer to help\, email booksale@hydepark.org
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/hyde-park-used-book-sale/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Kimbark Plaza\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Big White Fog
DESCRIPTION:Big White Fog \nTheodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938\, funded by the Federal Theatre Project\, and influenced by the South Side Writers Group that cultivated such iconic talents as Richard Wright and Margaret Walker\, Big White Fog drove American realism forward by contending with discontent. \nThe United States is on the cusp of the Great Depression and\, like many\, the Mason family is struggling. Between the precarious economy and racial violence on Chicago’s segregated South Side\, something’s got to give. As different generations strive to secure the Mason family’s future\, catastrophic decisions are made\, leading to a heartbreaking twist and a blistering condemnation of America’s Big White Fog. \nCourt Theatre Resident Artist and the nation’s preeminent director of August Wilson\, Ron OJ Parson\, opens the 2025/26 season with this rich portrayal of Black life on Chicago’s South Side. \nAccessible Performances: \n\nTouch Tour: Saturday\, October 4 at 12:30pm\nAudio Description and ASL Interpretation: Saturday\, October 4 at 2:00pm\nOpen Captioning: Sunday\, October 5 at at 2:00pm\n\nArtwork by Ed Watkins.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/big-white-fog/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Court Theatre\, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance/Theatre/Cabaret
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T153000
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Birds of the Great Lakes with Dexter Patterson
DESCRIPTION:Book Talk: Birds of the Great Lakes with Dexter Patterson \nJoin us as we welcome Dexter Patterson in celebration of his new book\, Birds of the Great Lakes: How They Look & Sound\, Where To Find Them\, and How to Protect Them! Dexter will be joined in conversation with local birding enthusiast (and Call & Response bookstore husband) Karlos Bledsoe\, followed by signing and meet & greet! \nAbout the Book \nThe Great Lakes region is teeming with scores of beautiful birds\, and the Birds of the Great Lakes will help you find them. This easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly seen birds that help make the Great Lakes the natural wonders that they are. \nAn emphasis on best practices and habitat sustainability help empower conservation and ensure that birding around our most precious resources will be possible for years to come. Perfect for budding and experienced birders alike\, this sleek and compact guide is the ideal travel companion for every trip to the region. \nDexter Patterson is the co-founder of the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin\, an organization dedicated to making birding more accessible and inclusive for people of color. In addition\, he is the CEO of operation Bird Joy\, a venture aimed at spreading joy and encouraging people to enjoy the wonders of bird watching. He has been featured in several prominent birding publications\, including Birds & Blooms\, Sierra Club\, and National Audubon magazines. \nKarlos Bledsoe is an avid birder who has always had a love for spending time outdoors and captures fascinating nature moments through photography. You can often find him birding at Jackson Park\, as well as other parks throughout the city. He is a member of the Chicago BIPOC birding group\, a nonprofit in Chicago that organizes birding events for birders of all levels of experience. He is a proud bookstore husband and lives in Chicago with his wife Courtney\, the owner of Call and Response books.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/book-talk-birds-of-the-great-lakes-with-dexter-patterson/
LOCATION:Call and Response Books\, 1390 E Hyde Park Blvd.\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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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/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Ja’ Grill\, 1510 E. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T200000
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SUMMARY:Strugglebeard Bakery 2-Year Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Strugglebeard Bakery 2-Year Anniversary Celebration \nHappy Anniversary to Strugglebeard Bakery! \nCome by Saturday\, October 11\, at 5221 S. Harper Court from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. for $2 specials\, honey lavender cupcakes\, complimentary wine\, live DJ & performers\, and a Strugglebeard gift box raffle! \nhttps://www.strugglebeardbakery.com/
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/strugglebeard-bakery-2-year-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Strugglebeard Bakery\, 5221 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
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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/2025-10-11/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T232615Z
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SUMMARY:Learning to Spin Yarn with a Drop Spindle
DESCRIPTION:Learning to Spin Yarn with a Drop Spindle \nExplore the wonderful practice of spinning yarn and discover why Rumpelstiltskin was such a compelling fairy tale for so long as we turn wool fluff into usable yarn to knit\, crochet\, or weave. We will talk about yarn-i-tecture\, or the various properties of fiber materials most commonly spun including various wools\, silks\, cotton\, and flax as well as the evolution and environmental impact of fiber production. All materials will be provided. \nLevel:  Beginner. No prior experience needed. \nPre-requisites: Ages 12+. \nMeet your instructor \nThe workshop is taught by artist and designer Maggie Leininger who currently teaches at the Art School at DePaul University and is the owner of Considered Cloth\, a retail outlet for unique luxury yarn\, hand painted yarns\, weaving kits\, equipment\, and instruction\, as well as one-of-a-kind handwovens. Maggie was formerly a professor at Arizona State University where she instructed graduate and \nundergraduate students in weaving for art and design. Former design experiences include production weaving for a number of established interior designers prior to dedicating her focus on her own unique handwoven goods. \nWebsite for Considered Cloth: www.considered-cloth.com \nWebsite for Maggie Leininger: www.maggieleiningerart.com \nIG accounts: @maggieleiningerartist @consideredcloth
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/learning-to-spin-yarn-with-a-drop-spindle/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Educational/Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Friends Studios%2C Inc.":MAILTO:tina@FiberFriendsStudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250930T161500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T161500Z
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SUMMARY:HPKCC's Annual Used Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Book Sale! Find great reads\, meet your neighbors and support the community.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/hpkccs-annual-used-book-sale/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Kimbark Plaza\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="HPKCC":MAILTO:info@hydepark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250918T201100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T201100Z
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Used Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Hyde Park Used Book Sale \n2025 dates – Always the 2nd weekend in October  \nSaturday October 11th 9am-6pm \nSunday October 12th 9am-6pm \nMonday October 13th 9am-2pm (Monday is Bag & Box day $4/bag $5/box) \nMonday 12pm-2pm Non-profits and charitable organizations can take books for free! For more information\, and to register for free books email booksale@hydepark.org \nNo preview days. This is not a picked over sale. \nYou know you need more books!! \nThank you for supporting the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference (HPKCC)!! \nFor more information or to Volunteer to help\, email booksale@hydepark.org
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/hyde-park-used-book-sale/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Kimbark Plaza\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T213000
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SUMMARY:Big White Fog
DESCRIPTION:Big White Fog \nTheodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938\, funded by the Federal Theatre Project\, and influenced by the South Side Writers Group that cultivated such iconic talents as Richard Wright and Margaret Walker\, Big White Fog drove American realism forward by contending with discontent. \nThe United States is on the cusp of the Great Depression and\, like many\, the Mason family is struggling. Between the precarious economy and racial violence on Chicago’s segregated South Side\, something’s got to give. As different generations strive to secure the Mason family’s future\, catastrophic decisions are made\, leading to a heartbreaking twist and a blistering condemnation of America’s Big White Fog. \nCourt Theatre Resident Artist and the nation’s preeminent director of August Wilson\, Ron OJ Parson\, opens the 2025/26 season with this rich portrayal of Black life on Chicago’s South Side. \nAccessible Performances: \n\nTouch Tour: Saturday\, October 4 at 12:30pm\nAudio Description and ASL Interpretation: Saturday\, October 4 at 2:00pm\nOpen Captioning: Sunday\, October 5 at at 2:00pm\n\nArtwork by Ed Watkins.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/big-white-fog/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Court Theatre\, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance/Theatre/Cabaret
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ORGANIZER;CN="Court Theatre":MAILTO:info@courttheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250812T224347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T171137Z
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SUMMARY:Sullivan Fortner & His Galactic Friends
DESCRIPTION:Sullivan Fortner & His Galactic Friends \nSullivan Fortner doesn’t just play piano—he bends it to his will. This GRAMMY-winning musical shape-shifter merges New Orleans grit with fearless invention\, twisting jazz traditions into something raw and urgent. His 2024 solo release Solo Game strips jazz to its bones\, earning four-star raves from DownBeat and Télérama. \nWith his band\, Fortner celebrates the cosmic chaos of Sun Ra\, channeling the icon’s boundary-smashing spirit through kinetic rhythms and searching harmonies. No pretense\, no safety nets—just firebrand jazz at its most alive. \nSupported by the Logan Center Jazz Forever Fund\, a gift of the Revada Foundation and the Harve A. Ferrill Concert Fund. Presented in partnership with Chicago Jazz Magazine\, DownBeat\, Jazz Institute of Chicago\, and WDCB 90.9 FM.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/sullivan-fortner-his-galactic-friends/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250919T175407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T170104Z
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SUMMARY:Nando's Weekday Lunchtime Specials
DESCRIPTION:Nando’s Weekday Lunchtime Specials \nThe Hyde Park Nando’s (1447 E. 53rd Street) is offering weekday lunchtime specials through Friday\, October 31: \n• Valid Monday-Friday until 2 p.m.\n• Valid for dine-in or take-out with the Nando’s app\n• Specials range from $9.99 to $13.99 with beverage \n \nClick HERE for more information.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/nandos-weekday-lunchtime-specials/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Nando’s PERi-PERi\, 1447 E. 53rd Street\, Chicago\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20251008T152319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T152319Z
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SUMMARY:2025 SECC Southside Connection Symposium
DESCRIPTION:South East Chicago Commission (SECC) will host “Connect. Collaborate. Thrive.” its 7th annual regional economic development symposium on Friday\, October 10\, 2025 at The David Rubenstein Forum. \nSmall business owners\, economic development professionals\, and civic leaders are invited to learn best practices and strategies to grow\, scale\, and sustain their businesses and business communities. \nThe 2025 Southside Connection Symposium is supported by: Allstate\, Comcast\, The Smith Fund\, Charity & Associates\, Choose Chicago\, CIBC\, Chicago Community Loan Fund\, The Study\, Sophy Hyde Park and CEI Media Group. \nFor more information\, visit www.secc-chicago.org/symposium.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/2025-secc-southside-connection-symposium/
LOCATION:Rubenstein Forum\, 1201 E. 60th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Community,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="South East Chicago Commission":MAILTO:info@secc-chicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250819T130000Z
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SUMMARY:Big White Fog
DESCRIPTION:Big White Fog \nTheodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938\, funded by the Federal Theatre Project\, and influenced by the South Side Writers Group that cultivated such iconic talents as Richard Wright and Margaret Walker\, Big White Fog drove American realism forward by contending with discontent. \nThe United States is on the cusp of the Great Depression and\, like many\, the Mason family is struggling. Between the precarious economy and racial violence on Chicago’s segregated South Side\, something’s got to give. As different generations strive to secure the Mason family’s future\, catastrophic decisions are made\, leading to a heartbreaking twist and a blistering condemnation of America’s Big White Fog. \nCourt Theatre Resident Artist and the nation’s preeminent director of August Wilson\, Ron OJ Parson\, opens the 2025/26 season with this rich portrayal of Black life on Chicago’s South Side. \nAccessible Performances: \n\nTouch Tour: Saturday\, October 4 at 12:30pm\nAudio Description and ASL Interpretation: Saturday\, October 4 at 2:00pm\nOpen Captioning: Sunday\, October 5 at at 2:00pm\n\nArtwork by Ed Watkins.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/big-white-fog/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Court Theatre\, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance/Theatre/Cabaret
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ORGANIZER;CN="Court Theatre":MAILTO:info@courttheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250930T162036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162036Z
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SUMMARY:Rockefeller Chapel Choir: Choral Evensong
DESCRIPTION:Hear the resplendent sounds of the Chapel Choir and majestic pipe organ fill the grand space of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel in this special welcome concert for students. Music includes Howells’ iconic Collegium Regale service as part of a celebration of Michaelmas. (The Archangel Michael is stationed above the Chapel door.)
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/rockefeller-chapel-choir-choral-evensong/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Memorial Chapel\, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250930T162954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162954Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Lessons: Beginner Lindy Hop + Musicality Workshops!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Ida Noyes 3rd floor theatre on Thursdays from 7-9 pm for a 3 week lesson series! \nFrom 7-8 pm we will be teaching a beginner Lindy Hop series\, perfect for if you’re new to swing dancing or want to brush up your basics.  \nFrom 8-9 pm we will build upon that foundation with workshops on musicality\, variations\, breaks\, and other social dancing skills.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/thursday-lessons-beginner-lindy-hop-musicality-workshops/
LOCATION:Ida Noyes Hall\, 1212 E. 59th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250919T175407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T170104Z
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SUMMARY:Nando's Weekday Lunchtime Specials
DESCRIPTION:Nando’s Weekday Lunchtime Specials \nThe Hyde Park Nando’s (1447 E. 53rd Street) is offering weekday lunchtime specials through Friday\, October 31: \n• Valid Monday-Friday until 2 p.m.\n• Valid for dine-in or take-out with the Nando’s app\n• Specials range from $9.99 to $13.99 with beverage \n \nClick HERE for more information.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/nandos-weekday-lunchtime-specials/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Nando’s PERi-PERi\, 1447 E. 53rd Street\, Chicago\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250819T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T203540Z
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SUMMARY:Big White Fog
DESCRIPTION:Big White Fog \nTheodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938\, funded by the Federal Theatre Project\, and influenced by the South Side Writers Group that cultivated such iconic talents as Richard Wright and Margaret Walker\, Big White Fog drove American realism forward by contending with discontent. \nThe United States is on the cusp of the Great Depression and\, like many\, the Mason family is struggling. Between the precarious economy and racial violence on Chicago’s segregated South Side\, something’s got to give. As different generations strive to secure the Mason family’s future\, catastrophic decisions are made\, leading to a heartbreaking twist and a blistering condemnation of America’s Big White Fog. \nCourt Theatre Resident Artist and the nation’s preeminent director of August Wilson\, Ron OJ Parson\, opens the 2025/26 season with this rich portrayal of Black life on Chicago’s South Side. \nAccessible Performances: \n\nTouch Tour: Saturday\, October 4 at 12:30pm\nAudio Description and ASL Interpretation: Saturday\, October 4 at 2:00pm\nOpen Captioning: Sunday\, October 5 at at 2:00pm\n\nArtwork by Ed Watkins.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/big-white-fog/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Court Theatre\, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance/Theatre/Cabaret
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ORGANIZER;CN="Court Theatre":MAILTO:info@courttheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
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/2025-10-08/
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:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250930T210746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T232407Z
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SUMMARY:Knit Your First Sweater
DESCRIPTION:Knit Your First Sweater \nTake your knitting to a whole new level by knitting your first sweater by Tin Can Knits Worsted Flax raglan sweater. Students will learn how to read a pattern\, swatch\, increase\, decrease\, short rows\, purl stitch\, and troubleshoot common problems\, as well as change colors if desired. \nLevel:  Intermediate. \nPrerequisites: This class is ideally suited for those who are new to sweater knitting. Students should be comfortable with basic techniques such as knitting\, purling\, casting on\, binding off\, and knitting in the round. A commitment to knitting outside of class is essential for successfully completing the sweater project. Participants must be 18 years or older. \nWhat you should bring: \nStudents are eligible for a 15% discount on the yarn required for the class. The recommended yarn is Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted or The Fibre Co. Cumbria\, which can be purchased at the shop. (The cost of the yarn is not included in the class fee.) To give yourself ample time to prepare\, please make sure to buy your yarn at least three days before the class begins. \nIt’s essential to knit a gauge swatch to determine the appropriate needle size. Completing this step before class is fundamental to your progress. \nPlease gather the following materials for the class: \n\nYarn\nKnitting needles in the size determined from your gauge swatch\nTin Can Knits Worsted Flax Sweater Pattern\nScissors\nDarning needle\nStitch markers\nTape measure\nPen and paper for note-taking\n\nWhen: \nFour-part class. \nWednesdays\, October 8\, 22\, and 29\, and Wednesday\, December 10\, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nAn open office hour will be available\, date TBD. \nMeet your instructor \nHeather La Riviere (she/her) has 20+ years of fiber arts experience and is a lifelong maker. As the Handwork Teacher for Urban Prairie Waldorf until its closing in 2024\, she taught 1st through 8th graders how to knit\, crochet\, hand sew\, machine sew\, embroider\, wet felt\, and natural dyeing techniques. Heather graduated from the Waldorf Handwork Educators’ 2-year teacher training program. In her spare time\, she is a lead costumer for Hyde Park School of Dance’s beloved Nutcracker. Heather lives in Hyde Park with her family and enjoys year-round open-water swims in Lake Michigan. \n 
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/knit-your-first-sweater/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Educational/Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250919T175407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T170104Z
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SUMMARY:Nando's Weekday Lunchtime Specials
DESCRIPTION:Nando’s Weekday Lunchtime Specials \nThe Hyde Park Nando’s (1447 E. 53rd Street) is offering weekday lunchtime specials through Friday\, October 31: \n• Valid Monday-Friday until 2 p.m.\n• Valid for dine-in or take-out with the Nando’s app\n• Specials range from $9.99 to $13.99 with beverage \n \nClick HERE for more information.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/nandos-weekday-lunchtime-specials/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Nando’s PERi-PERi\, 1447 E. 53rd Street\, Chicago\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250930T182754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182754Z
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SUMMARY:Jade Chang - "What a Time to Be Alive" Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Jade Chang will be discussing her new book What a Time to Be Alive. A Q&A and book singing will follow the discussion. \nAbout the Book: A deeply moving and often hilarious novel following a woman who becomes an internet folk hero in the most unexpected way\, catapulting her into fame and influence just as she’s finally beginning to reckon with her complicated past \nLola Treasure Gold can’t figure out her life. She’s broke\, unemployed\, and back in her childhood home\, a crumbling cottage in the Hollywood Hills. Worse–unspeakably worse–one of her closest friends has just died. So nobody is more surprised than Lola when a jackpot falls in her lap: she stars in a Very Viral Video\, opening a surprising path for her to become a self-help guru. \nWith the encouragement of her other best friend\, Celi–still alive\, thank god–Lola embraces the public interest in her perceived message. But is she a scammer or a sage? Just as Lola is telling others to be their own guiding lights\, she can’t seem to find hers: she’s grieving; she’s accused of using the notoriety of her friend’s death to fuel her rise; and she’s full of questions about the fate of her mother\, who came to America pregnant\, fleeing China’s one-child policy\, got deported when Lola was eight\, and now has totally disappeared. \nDriven by an exuberant\, searching spirit\, Jade Chang’s kaleidoscopic new novel is a deep examination of the ways we commodify belief\, the power and precarity of fame\, and the delicious terror of being truly seen. What a Time to Be Alive asks if we can look honestly at the world and still love it; the answer is a brilliant\, resounding yes. \nAbout the Author: Jade Chang’s debut novel\, The Wangs vs. the World\, won the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award and has been published in a dozen countries. Her journalism and essays have recently appeared in The Best American Food Writing\, and in the New York Times and Los Angeles Times magazines. She also writes for film and TV. She lives in Los Angeles. Her second novel What a Time to Be Alive will be published in September 2025 from Ecco.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/jade-chang-what-a-time-to-be-alive-book-discussion/
LOCATION:57th Street Books\, 1301 E 57th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250919T175407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T170104Z
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SUMMARY:Nando's Weekday Lunchtime Specials
DESCRIPTION:Nando’s Weekday Lunchtime Specials \nThe Hyde Park Nando’s (1447 E. 53rd Street) is offering weekday lunchtime specials through Friday\, October 31: \n• Valid Monday-Friday until 2 p.m.\n• Valid for dine-in or take-out with the Nando’s app\n• Specials range from $9.99 to $13.99 with beverage \n \nClick HERE for more information.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/nandos-weekday-lunchtime-specials/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:Nando’s PERi-PERi\, 1447 E. 53rd Street\, Chicago\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
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/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:Harper Theater\, 5238 S. Harper Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250930T013354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T233337Z
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SUMMARY:First Monday Jazz: Clif Wallace Big Band
DESCRIPTION:First Monday Jazz: Clif Wallace Big Band \n\n\n\nLaunched in 2013\, First Monday Jazz is APL’s longest-running program\, featuring emerging and established Chicago musicians and vocalists on the first Monday of every month. \n\nThis year\, First Monday Jazz 2025: Big Band Summer takes us on a journey back to the golden age of big band jazz in Chicago. As the 1920s exploded with musical energy from the South mixed with a growing nightlife culture\, our city became an epicenter where the raw spirit of early jazz blossomed into the power of larger ensembles. Imagine the scene: bustling cabarets\, elegant ballrooms like the Savoy (on 47th and King Drive)\, and grand theaters such as the Regal hosting musical forces that would define an era. In this electric atmosphere\, bandleaders like the legendary Earl Hines helped shape the big band sound\, known for its tight arrangements\, bold horn sections\, and driving rhythm perfect for dancing. \n\nOur October artist is Clif Wallace Big Band \nA native of Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, Clif Wallace has called several places across the Midwest\, South\, and East Coast home—an experience that likely shapes his versatility as a drummer\, composer\, bandleader\, and DJ. Clif Wallace has become one of the city’s most in-demand drummers for a wide range of musical genres. \nRecently\, Clif toured with saxophonist and clarinetist Victor Goines and vocalist Tammy McCann. He has performed with notable artists and ensembles like the Chicago Jazz Orchestra\, Lyric Opera of Chicago\, Black Ensemble Theater\, Orbert Davis\, Marquis Hill\, Robert Irving III\, and many more. In 2018\, Clif assembled the Clif Wallace Big Band\, an ensemble that performs a musical repertoire that appeals to a wide range of listeners. \n\nAttendees may start setting up their spots starting at 6:30pm. The program begins at 7pm.  \nWe encourage bringing your blanket or a low-profile lawn chair to relax in the front seating on the grass. \nFor APL events on the Arts Lawn\, restrooms are available inside the Green Line Performing Arts Center. \n\nAll APL programs are free and open to the public. To help us continue to provide these programs and build a hub for arts & culture on the South Side\, we appreciate donations of all sizes. Your support sustains the rich ecosystem of artists that make the Arts Block so vibrant. To make a donation\, please visit our giving page.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/first-monday-jazz-clif-wallace-big-band/
LOCATION:The Arts Lawn\, 335 E. Garfield Blvd\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250919T175407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T170104Z
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SUMMARY:Nando's Weekday Lunchtime Specials
DESCRIPTION:Nando’s Weekday Lunchtime Specials \nThe Hyde Park Nando’s (1447 E. 53rd Street) is offering weekday lunchtime specials through Friday\, October 31: \n• Valid Monday-Friday until 2 p.m.\n• Valid for dine-in or take-out with the Nando’s app\n• Specials range from $9.99 to $13.99 with beverage \n \nClick HERE for more information.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/nandos-weekday-lunchtime-specials/2025-10-06/
LOCATION:Nando’s PERi-PERi\, 1447 E. 53rd Street\, Chicago\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250819T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T203540Z
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SUMMARY:Big White Fog
DESCRIPTION:Big White Fog \nTheodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938\, funded by the Federal Theatre Project\, and influenced by the South Side Writers Group that cultivated such iconic talents as Richard Wright and Margaret Walker\, Big White Fog drove American realism forward by contending with discontent. \nThe United States is on the cusp of the Great Depression and\, like many\, the Mason family is struggling. Between the precarious economy and racial violence on Chicago’s segregated South Side\, something’s got to give. As different generations strive to secure the Mason family’s future\, catastrophic decisions are made\, leading to a heartbreaking twist and a blistering condemnation of America’s Big White Fog. \nCourt Theatre Resident Artist and the nation’s preeminent director of August Wilson\, Ron OJ Parson\, opens the 2025/26 season with this rich portrayal of Black life on Chicago’s South Side. \nAccessible Performances: \n\nTouch Tour: Saturday\, October 4 at 12:30pm\nAudio Description and ASL Interpretation: Saturday\, October 4 at 2:00pm\nOpen Captioning: Sunday\, October 5 at at 2:00pm\n\nArtwork by Ed Watkins.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/big-white-fog/2025-10-05/2/
LOCATION:Court Theatre\, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance/Theatre/Cabaret
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ORGANIZER;CN="Court Theatre":MAILTO:info@courttheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20250819T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T203540Z
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SUMMARY:Big White Fog
DESCRIPTION:Big White Fog \nTheodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938\, funded by the Federal Theatre Project\, and influenced by the South Side Writers Group that cultivated such iconic talents as Richard Wright and Margaret Walker\, Big White Fog drove American realism forward by contending with discontent. \nThe United States is on the cusp of the Great Depression and\, like many\, the Mason family is struggling. Between the precarious economy and racial violence on Chicago’s segregated South Side\, something’s got to give. As different generations strive to secure the Mason family’s future\, catastrophic decisions are made\, leading to a heartbreaking twist and a blistering condemnation of America’s Big White Fog. \nCourt Theatre Resident Artist and the nation’s preeminent director of August Wilson\, Ron OJ Parson\, opens the 2025/26 season with this rich portrayal of Black life on Chicago’s South Side. \nAccessible Performances: \n\nTouch Tour: Saturday\, October 4 at 12:30pm\nAudio Description and ASL Interpretation: Saturday\, October 4 at 2:00pm\nOpen Captioning: Sunday\, October 5 at at 2:00pm\n\nArtwork by Ed Watkins.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/big-white-fog/2025-10-05/1/
LOCATION:Court Theatre\, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance/Theatre/Cabaret
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ORGANIZER;CN="Court Theatre":MAILTO:info@courttheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171758
CREATED:20251004T182026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T182026Z
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SUMMARY:A Day for David at Recycled Modern
DESCRIPTION:A Day for David at Recycled Modern \nSUNDAY\, OCTOBER 5\nRECYCLED MODERN\n5231 S. HARPER COURT \nThis Sunday\, October 5th\, we’re gathering for A Day for David at Recycled Modern from 11 AM – 3 PM. \nWe’ll be honoring the life and legacy of David Amarri King\, a young creative whose life was tragically cut short by gun violence while protecting a woman. His mother\, Angelica (Angie)\, is reclaiming this day with strength and purpose by launching the David Amarri Foundation. \n✨ How can you support?\n• RSVP with link below\n• Donate to the foundation\n• Share this message with your community\n• Show up and help us fill the courtyard with love and support \nLet’s show up for Angie\, and let’s honor David’s life by standing together. \n#ADayForDavid #DavidAmarriFoundation #CommunityLove #CreativityLivesOn \nClick HERE to RSVP.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/a-day-for-david-at-recycled-modern/
LOCATION:Recycled Modern\, 5231 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Community
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