Welcome To Hyde Park

Karaoke Thursdays at Sip & Savor
2026-08-20 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Sip & Savor, 78 E. 47th Street, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
Karaoke Thursdays at Sip & Savor
Come enjoy a Karaoke night at Sip and Savor – Hyde Park! Host every third Thursday of the month!!

Live Music at Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern - Charles Pryor
2026-08-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-08-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern, 5215 S. Harper Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Live Music at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern – Charles Pryor
Live Music with Charles Pryor 🎺 🎶⁠
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🗓️ Every Wednesday Night
⏰️ 7:30-9:30 p.m.⁠
📍5215 S. Harper Avenue⁠
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Whether 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!⁠

Components Running Crew
2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Components, 1322 E. 67th Street, Chicago, IL
Components Running Crew
3 Mile Walk / 5 Mile Run
Every Wednesday at 6 p.m.
All paces are welcome!
1322 E. 67th Street
Click HERE for more information

Committed Knitters
2026-08-19 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.

Blackstone Book Club
2026-08-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Blackstone Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, 60615
Blackstone Book Club
The Community Reads Book Club bridges the world of the stage with the lives of Chicagoans, transforming the traditional theatregoing experience into a vibrant, neighborhood-driven forum for collective reflection and civic dialogue. This interactive book club and discussion program invites audiences to dive deeply into foundational literature that mirrors and expands upon the urgent socio-political themes expressed in Court’s public programs and on its stage.
Anchoring Court Theatre’s Spotlight Reading Series 10th Anniversary Festival, this year’s selection is Harvey Young and Queen Meccasia Zabriskie’s Black Theater is Black Life: An Oral History of Chicago Theater and Dance, 1970–2010.
Artwork by Brandon Breaux.

Learn to Knit Series
2026-08-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Learn to Knit Series
Jump 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.
When:
May Series:
Mondays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
June Series:
Mondays, June 8, 15, 22 and 29
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Level: Beginner. No prior experience needed.
Pre-requisites: None. Ages 15+.
Included 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.

Hyde Park Farmers Market
2026-08-16 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-09 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.

The Sweet Mix DJs - Strugglebeard Bakery
2026-08-15 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Strugglebeard Bakery, 5221 S. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
The Sweet Mix DJs – Strugglebeard Bakery
Visit Strugglebeard Bakery every Saturday in August for The Sweet Mix – with new DJs every week from 5-8 p.m. at 5221 S. Harper Court. Enjoy the $10 treat and drink combo or other sweet favorites!
August 1 – Digital Crates
August 8 – Jeff Da Illest
August 15 – DJ Ladies First
August 22 – DJ Airone
August 29 – DJ Iam Will

Harsh Readers Circle
2026-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Woodson Regional Library, 9525 S Halsted Street, Chicago, 60628
Harsh Readers Circle
For 40 years, the Harsh Readers Circle has been a staple literary book club based at Chicago Public Library’s Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection, the largest African American history and literature archive in the Midwest, located inside the Woodson Regional Library on the South Side. Inspired by the historic Book Review and Lecture Forum, started during the early years of the George Cleveland Hall library branch and meeting on the third Saturday of every month, the circle is dedicated to reading, analyzing, and discussing exceptional works of Black fiction and non-fiction.
Join the Harsh Readers Circle for a special convening as they explore their August selection: A Street in Bronzeville (found in the anthology, Blacks), the groundbreaking 1945 debut poetry collection by Chicago’s own literary giant, Gwendolyn Brooks.
Lunch will be provided from 1:00pm – 2:00pm.
Part of Court Theatre’s Spotlight Reading Series. Artwork by Brandon Breaux.

Praise and Protest Exhibition Tour
2026-08-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Woodson Regional Library, 9525 S Halsted Street, Chicago, 60628
Praise and Protest Exhibition Tour
From the 1930s through the 1950s, Chicago served as a powerful crucible of Black creativity, intellect, and political imagination. The extraordinary artists, scholars, and activists cultivated during this era, known as the Chicago Black Renaissance, reshaped American culture, boldly affirming Black identity and excellence while laying the foundation for future vanguards like the Black Arts Movement.
Told through the rare archival records preserved in the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection, Praise and Protest: Voices of the Chicago Black Renaissance invites you to explore this transformative cultural movement in an interactive gallery tour. The exhibition shines a light on a distinguished yet understudied history whose seminal literary, scholarly, and artistic explorations of Black life remain a vital beacon, guiding us to confront the systemic injustices that echo still today.
Lunch will be provided from 1:00pm – 2:00pm.
Part of Court Theatre’s Spotlight Reading Series. Artwork by Brandon Breaux.

14th Anniversary Original Bronzeville Jazz Music Festival
2026-08-15 10:00 - 22:00 | 51st Street/Martin Luther King Drive
14th Anniversary Original Bronzeville Jazz Music Festival
Don’t miss the 14th Anniversary Original Bronzeville Jazz Music Festival on Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 51st Street and Martin Luther King Drive. Featuring:
MARIO ABNEY • BROWN DERBY ALL STARS • BERNARD CRUMP • AMYNA LOVE • DEVIN SHAW • ERNEST DAWKINS YOUNG MASTERS
HOST DANA DIVINE • ORGANIZED BY SANDRA BIVENS & MAGGIE BROWN

The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
2026-08-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-08 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

Cookies and Karaoke at Strugglebeard Bakery
2026-08-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Strugglebeard Bakery, 5221 S. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Cookies and Karaoke at Strugglebeard Bakery
Cookies & Karaoke Fridays! Sing off-key. Eat on point. We’ll supply the cookies — you supply the confidence (or lack thereof). Pro tip: the louder you sing, the more chocolate magically appears in your cookie. 📍 Strugglebeard Bakery | 6–8 PM

are you ready to smash white things?
2026-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Rubenstein Forum, 1201 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
are you ready to smash white things?
Court Theatre’s Spotlight Reading Series presents a thrilling staged reading of are you ready to smash white things? by multi-talented Chicago artist, playwright, and Definition Theatre ensemble member Ireon Roach. Originally championed as an inaugural commission winner of Definition Theatre’s Amplify New Play Commissioning Program, this electrifying play challenges theatrical boundaries and demands a transformation of the larger cultural landscape.
Produced in partnership with

Artwork by Brandon Breaux.

Dig + Disconnect
2026-08-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Miyagi Records, 307 E. Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Dig + Disconnect
Dig + Disconnect is Miyagi’s weekly Friday gathering meant for getting back to the point: slow listening, real-world skill-building, and community time.

A Womanist Trilogy: Hurston, Richards, and Kennedy
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Rubenstein Forum, 1201 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
A Womanist Trilogy: Hurston, Richards, and Kennedy
Celebrate the profound legacy of Black feminist thought with an extraordinary, one-night-only triple feature presented as part of Court Theatre’s 2026 Spotlight Reading Series. A Womanist Trilogy unites three groundbreaking, mid-century Black women playwrights whose poetic and radical works shattered theatrical conventions to map the interior lives, political struggles, and spiritual resilience of Black women.
The evening features a dynamic lineup of staged readings:

Color Struck by Zora Neale Hurston (1925): A sharp, tragic, and rarely produced folk drama that courageously confronts intraracial colorism and jealousy in the rural South.
A Black Woman Speaks by Beah Richards (1950): A fiery, foundational choreopoem that powerfully deconstructs white supremacy, patriarchy, and global oppression through a fierce call for solidarity.
She Talks to Beethoven by Adrienne Kennedy (1989): An avant-garde, dreamlike masterpiece that weaves together the political turmoil of 1960s Ghana with a woman’s surreal, healing communion with Ludwig van Beethoven.

Through folklore, radical poetry, and surrealism, this vital trilogy offers a breathtaking testament to the enduring power of the Black woman’s voice in American theatre.
Artwork by Brandon Breaux.

August Wilson's How I Learned What I Learned, featuring Ron OJ Parson
2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Rubenstein Forum, 1201 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned, featuring Ron OJ Parson
To launch the first night of readings for Court Theatre’s Spotlight Reading Series 10th Anniversary Festival, acclaimed Chicago director and Court Theatre Resident Artist, Ron OJ Parson steps out of the director’s chair and onto the stage to portray the master playwright himself in August Wilson’s autobiographical solo masterpiece, How I Learned What I Learned.
This rare performance marks a deeply profound moment for Court Theatre as Parson, who is currently on the historic precipice of completing Wilson’s entire ten-play American Century Cycle at Court, brings an unparalleled nuance to Wilson’s words. The play is a fiercely funny, lyrical, and heartbreaking tour de force that follows Wilson’s coming-of-age in Pittsburgh’s Hill District—tracing the odd jobs, close calls, first loves, and artistic awakenings that forged one of America’s greatest literary voices.
Do not miss this extraordinary collision of legacies, where one of Chicago’s definitive Wilsonian artists breathes life into the man behind the Century Cycle.
Artwork by Brandon Breaux.

Hyde Park Murals Walking Tour
2026-08-09 11:00 - 13:00 | IL
Hyde Park Murals Walking Tour
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we’re also taking time to consider the ways people in the United States practice democracy through civic action, including by making public art, establishing community, and cultural expression.
Join artist and educator Juarez Hawkins for a lively historical tour of the murals along the Metra underpasses linking Hyde Park Boulevard and Cornell Avenue in Hyde Park, one of the city’s most engaging neighborhoods. Take a close look at public art that tells distinctive stories about Chicago and its history, including Astrid Fuller’s Spirit of Hyde Park (1973) and William Walker’s Children of Goodwill (1977). We’ll also touch on the issues surrounding content, restoration, and reinterpretation.
$25, $22.50 members
Tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours. Meet at the Pepperland Apartment building at 1509–1517 E. 57th Street, adjacent to the 57th Street Metra Stop.
Tour also includes free admission to the Chicago History Museum, good for one week from tour date.
Masks are optional for our outdoor walking tours. Learn more about our COVID-19 safety policies and procedures.

Selector Saturdays
2026-08-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Miyagi Records, 307 E. Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Selector Saturdays
Selector Saturdays is where we hand the turntables to a guest selector and let them stretch out — no requests, no pressure, no play the hits.
The 8/8 event is our DJ class graduation.

It's Nation Time: An Evening of Black Cinema
2026-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
It’s Nation Time: An Evening of Black Cinema
Join us for a powerful triple feature that explores the depth, defiance, and diverse aesthetics of Black liberation cinema. Moving from the fiery, historic political stages of the 1970s to modern, avant-garde interior worlds, this lineup captures the relentless pursuit of self-determination.

Nationtime (1972, Director William Greaves) offers an essential, energized chronicle of the 1972 National Black Political Convention, capturing a monumental moment of collective political organizing.
Cultural Nationalism (1968, Director Skip Norman) provides a sharp, observational lens on the ideologies, aesthetics, and community presence of the Black Panther Party in Oakland.
Conspiracy (2022, Directors Simone Leigh & Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich) shifts the gaze inward, offering a stunning, poetic, and contemporary tribute to the labor, visibility, and silent resilience of Black women artists.

Together, these films form a profound dialogue between the past and the present, documenting not just the struggle for liberation, but the art born from it.
Part of Court Theatre’s Spotlight Reading Series. Artwork by Brandon Breaux.

Harper Court Summer Music Series
2026-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | 5235 S. Harper Court, 5235 S Harper Ct, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Harper Court Summer Music Series
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SILVER ROOM

Thursday, June 4
3rd ANNUAL HYDE PARK BEST STEPPERS CONTEST WITH DJ ERIC “ET” TAYLOR

Thursday, July 9
DJ RICH MEDINA WITH LEFTJONES

Thursday, August 6VERNARD WITH DJ CELESTE ALEXANDER

Thursday, September 10
SHAWNEE DEZ WITH DJ SELAH SAY

Harper Court, 5235 S. Harper Court, Hyde Park (53rd Street and S. Lake Park Avenue).www.harpercourtmusic.com.

ParkingPaid parking is available in the Harper Court garage (entrance on S. Lake Park Avenue just south of McDonald’s) or in the surface lot on S. Harper Avenue. Paid street parking is also available. We encourage you to take public transportation or carpool.

SeatingSeating is not provided – please bring folding chairs, but remember to leave lots of room for dancing!

DiningEnjoy Daisy’s Po’ Boy & Tavern, Ja’ Grill, Chipotle, Deep Purpl, Roti Modern Mediterranean, Stan’s Donuts & Coffee, and Strugglebeard Bakery – all in Harper Court. Or sample one of the many great eateries on 53rd Street. For a complete list of restaurants go to welcometohydepark.com.

Shop LocalSupport our neighborhood businesses by shopping local. Recycled Modern and Suuri Design are in Harper Court, and The Silver Room and other shops are right around the corner. For a complete list of stores go to welcometohydepark.com.

No SmokingHarper Court is a private outdoor event venue and smoking of any kind is prohibited. No cigars, cigarettes, pipes, or vapes.

Anthony Olusina - 10 Portraits Art Opening
2026-08-06 17:00 - 18:00 | 53rd Street/Harper Court, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Anthony Olusina – 10 Portraits Art Opening
Please join us for the unveiling of local artist Anthony Olusina’s latest works — 10 portraits of local icons from the Hyde Park/Kenwood area. Featured portraits include:
Muhammad Ali • Margaret Burroughs • Donny Hathaway • Mellody Hobson • Jesse Jackson
John H. Johnson • Valerie Jarrett • Chaka Khan • Michelle Obama • Muddy Waters
The paintings are installed in the ground-level Harper Court Breezeway — access from the S. Lake Park Avenue entrance or from within Harper Court near Strugglebeard Bakery.
Anthony Olusina is represented by Shari Currie at Recycled Modern – 5231 S. Harper Court.
Photo by Christopher Andrew @stoptimelive
About the Series:
This series honors ten individuals whose lives and work have left an indelible mark on Chicago and beyond. Representing art, civil rights, journalism, music, business, sports, and public service, the collection features Margaret Burroughs, Jesse Jackson, Valerie Jarrett, Muhammad Ali, Donny Hathaway, Chaka Khan, Mellody Hobson, John H. Johnson, Muddy Waters, and Michelle Obama. Together, they reflect the depth, creativity, resilience, and leadership that have long defined the city.
Created by Chicago artist Anthony Olusina Schleicher, the portraits reinterpret these iconic figures through expressive oil and pastel paintings. Rich color, layered texture, and energetic mark-making bring each subject to life, offering a contemporary perspective that feels both timeless and approachable.
Schleicher’s work centers on the complexities of identity, perception, and personal history. Drawing from his multicultural background and lived experience, he creates figurative paintings that exist between realism and abstraction, allowing each portrait to convey not only the likeness of its subject but also a sense of humanity and presence.
Installed within the Harper Court Breezeway, the collection celebrates Chicago’s legacy through the people who have shaped it. These portraits recognize individuals whose influence continues to resonate across generations, serving as a reminder of the city’s lasting contributions to culture, education, business, public service, and the arts.
Sponsored by the University of Chicago – Commercial Real Estate Operations
