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The Taming of the Shrew
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-23 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | 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

December Staged Reading: An Evening of Holiday Music & Magic
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Augustana Lutheran Church, 5500 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, 60637, United States
Join us in celebrating the holiday season with a family-friendly, interactive performance that celebrates the whimsy of winter. There will be music, memories and laughter, and lots of good cheer!
Created and performed by Corinna Christman, Leslie Halverson and Amelia Snoblin. The show will be followed by homemade holiday treats and a time to talk together and with the cast. $5 at the door.

Grossman Ensemble – Form & Figure
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Grossman Ensemble – Form & Figure
The Grossman Ensemble, in residence at the Chicago Center for Contemporary Composition, begins the 2025-26 concert season by adding four new works to its already impressive roster of 75 world premieres. Conductor Micah Gleason leads premieres by composers Kay Rhie, Ryan Chase, Mikel Kuehn, and Inés Thiebaut in a dynamic performance showcasing diverse and complex sonic worlds.
All audience members are invited to celebrate the creativity and artistry of the evening at an after-party with the musicians, composers, and conductor.
Presented by the Chicago Center for Contemporary Composition in partnership with UChicago Presents.

Learn to Knit: Cowl
2025-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Learn to Knit: Cowl
Learn the basics of knitting – how to do the knit stitch, cast on, and cast off – while knitting a cozy, simple cowl for fall and winter.
Level: Beginner. No prior experience needed.
Pre-requisites: Ages 18+.
Included in class: One skein of West Yorkshire Spinners (WYS) Retreat Twist Chunky, size 10 knitting needle, and darning needle.

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

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

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

Hyde Park Farmers Market
2025-11-30 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-23 09:00 - 14:00 | Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Hyde Park Farmers Market
The South East Chicago Commission and Special Service Area #61 proudly present the Hyde Park Farmers Market, thanks to the partnership of Hyde Park Bank. The new market reveals an entirely fresh look with all new logistics, giving residents and visitors a chance to shop on the weekends and experience an infusion of healthy food, lifestyles, arts and culture.
Shoppers will find fresh produce from local Illinois farms, freshly baked breads and desserts, beautiful plants, packaged foods, personal beauty supplies, and traditional farmers market fare. Several market vendors accept Mastercard and Visa, LinkUp, and SNAP payments in addition to cash.

The Hyde Park Farmers Market:

Each Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
1516 E 54th St – 54th Street and Old Lake Park Ave West
(Hyde Park Bank parking lot)
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The Market begins with the grand opening on Sunday, June 7 and the season continues through Sunday, September 27, 2025. You are invited to experience the new energy, entertainment, community engagement and a fantastically-curated collection of vendors.

Ja' Grill Sunday Brunch
2025-11-29 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-22 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.

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

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

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

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

Committed Knitters
2025-11-26 11:00 - 15:00 | UChicago Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Committed Knitters
Committed Knitters meets bi-weekly at the Arts Incubator Flex Space for a cozy, creative gathering open to all skill levels.
Committed 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.
Supplies are provided—just bring yourself.
Drop in anytime.
Registration is not required, but encouraged to receive email updates and reminders about the other dates in this series.

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

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

Get Your Advance Tickets Here!
Join us for Six Degrees of Separation, November 14-16 and 21-23. Advance tickets are $15, and tickets at the door are $20 general admission, $18 for students and seniors. All performances are at University Church, 5655 S. University Ave.
(Please note: Advance ticket sales close 24 hours before each show. After that point, tickets are available only at the door and not at the advance ticket price.)

Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar
2025-11-23 11:00 - 15:00 | The Promontory
Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar
* * Crafts! Fashion! Food! Cocktails! DJ! * *
Hyde Park Handmade focuses on makers from the city’s south side. Every month we host a unique shopping experience with returning and new craft and food vendors, workshops, lounge areas, cocktails, and soulful tunes by DJ Sean Alvarez of We Love Soul.
The Promontory is an elevator-accessible venue.
More questions? Email us at HydeParkHandmade@gmail.com

All Ages
Free w/ RSVP
Doors at 11 AM
Ends at 3 pm
