Welcome To Hyde Park

Yarn Substitution
2026-04-25 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Yarn Substitution
to pick the perfect yarn for your next project. Students will learn about the properties of different fiber types, spinning methods, and the ways yarn characteristics impact gauge and the outcome of different colorwork techniques and textured stitch patterns.
When: Saturday, April 25, 1-2:30 pm
Level: All skill levels
Pre-requisites: Ages 15+.
Included in class: Class handout
What to bring: Students don’t need to bring anything, but they can bring a pattern they’d like to make to help them choose yarn.

Local Yarn Store Day
2026-04-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Local Yarn Store Day
Fiber Friends Studios is marking its anniversary weekend in conjunction with national Local Yarn Store Day, a nationwide celebration of independent yarn shops. The shop is a hub for knitting, crochet, embroidery, and sewing enthusiasts. The first 10 shoppers will receive a door prize. Join the celebration with champagne and cake from 3:00–5:00 PM

The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
2026-04-25 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

Out Here
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Out Here
Life happens outside of your comfort zone. Out Here is a world-premiere musical, a thrilling collaboration between Court Theatre and the University of Chicago, and an intimate look at a family reconfiguring itself and rediscovering joy.
Dawn has a house, a husband, and a family, but she wants more. She wants her ex-girlfriend, Robin. She wants nothing to change and she wants everything to change, and she wants it all on her own terms. As she’s caught between what’s been and what’s next, Dawn must learn to abandon expectations, harmonize with loved ones, and trust the process. If she can do all that, she might just learn a new song. Strikingly original and unabashedly queer, Out Here explores the freedom of relinquishing control, and how, sometimes, you have to break something apart to create something better.
Acclaimed director Chay Yew makes his Court directorial debut with this charming and bold coming-of-age story, bringing the 2025/26 season to a jubilant conclusion.
Accessible Performances:

Touch Tour: Saturday, May 2 at 12:30pm
Audio Description and ASL Interpretation: Saturday, May 2 at 2:00pm
Open Captioning: Sunday, May 3 at 2:00pm

ETHEL + Robert Mirabal: The Red Willow
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
ETHEL + Robert Mirabal: The Red Willow
ETHEL, the dynamic quartet and resident ensemble at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is known for their fierce, genre-defying energy and adventurous spirit. Celebrated for blending the worlds of classical and contemporary with unrelenting passion, this quartet’s music is as much about feeling as it is about sound. Joined by Robert Mirabal, the two-time Grammy-winning Native American flutist and visionary artist, the stage comes alive with an electric fusion of Indigenous storytelling and visceral emotion as musical masterminds collaborate.
This program is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Teal & Tales - Strugglebeard Bakery
2026-04-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Strugglebeard Bakery, 5221 S. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Teal & Tales – Strugglebeard Bakery
Mark your calendars!
Strugglebeard Bakery is partnering with CAASE again for Teal & Tales Open Mic on Friday, April 24 — and they want YOU there.
Share your stories, poetry, music, and more at this free Sexual Assault Awareness Month event. They’ll have treats waiting for you!
Register by emailing Saunté at shardentate@caase.org

The Fragrance Bar - Suuri Design
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Suuri Design, 5225 S. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, United States
The Fragrance Bar – Suuri Design
Join us for a 45-minute BYOB immersive Fragrance Workshop where you’ll design your own oil-based roller fragrance—crafted with intention and completely unique to you.
In this experience, you’ll learn the art of perfume creation while exploring the role of top, middle, and base notes in scent blending. With over 25 curated fragrance oils to choose from, you’ll layer your favorites to create a scent that feels personal and memorable. To deepen your creation, you’ll have the option to infuse your perfume with botanicals that align with your energy and intention.

All materials included
Lasts approx. 45 minutes
BYOB – (wine and beer only) we have openers and glassware covered
Please arrive 10 minutes early to settle in and get inspired

*All event purchases are final sale and if you need to reschedule, it must be done within 48 hours of the scheduled class. Just give us a call at 312.268.2082
Address: 5225 S. Harper Ct., Chicago, IL 60615
Parking: 53rd Street and Harper Avenue have metered parking. The closest parking garage is Harper Court Public Garage at 5222 S. Lake Park Avenue (between 52nd and 53rd Street)
Can’t make it? Please let us know if you’re unable to attend, and we will work with you to reschedule! We are not able to offer refunds for any event purchases.
Questions? Feel free to call or email: 312-268-2082/ asmith@suuridesign.com
Click HERE to register

Tea Time Concert: Jade Chinese Music Ensemble
2026-04-23 16:30 - 18:30 | Fulton Recital Hall, Goodspeed Hall, 5845 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Tea Time Concert: Jade Chinese Music Ensemble
The UChicago Jade Chinese Music Ensemble presents a concert highlighting solo performances on traditional Chinese instruments: dizi, erhu, and guzheng.
Program:
牧民新歌 A New Song of the Herdsmen (Dizi solo)
姑苏行 Gu Su Xing (Dizi solo)
妆台秋思 Autumn Thoughts at the Dressing Table (Dizi solo)
江南春色 Spring in Jiangnan (Erhu solo)
临安遗恨 The Lingering Regret of Lin’an (Guzheng solo)
Tea and cookies are served at 4:15 p.m., with music beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Free admission

Barnes & Noble Children's Storytime - Thursday Mornings
2026-04-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Barnes & Noble, 1524 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Barnes & Noble Children’s Storytime – Thursday Mornings
Join us for storytime in the Barnes & Noble kids’ department!

Live Music at Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern - Charles Pryor
2026-04-22 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!⁠

FARMACY Dinner Experience at Mahari
2026-04-22 18:30 - 21:30 | Mahari Restaurant, 1504 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
FARMACY Dinner Experience at Mahari
Join us this Earth Day for a one-of-a-kind dinner experience as FARMACY arrives in Chicago for the very first time 🌱✨
Settle in for an intentionally curated, multi-course dinner by the talented chefs of Mahari, highlighting the beauty of seasonal ingredients at their peak. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with a farm-fresh bar menu, crafted by Erika Shante’ of Whiskey and Rosemary alongside Lisa Brown of Mahari—bringing together vibrant cocktails and zero-proof offerings rooted in freshness and creativity.
Give us your allergies and dietary preferences and we will take it from there! (No menu released beforehand, we got you)
Come ready to gather, sip, and celebrate the connection between land, food, and community.
Please note: All ticket sales are final. Tickets may be transferred to another guest up to 48 hours prior to the event. Reach out to WhiskeyandRosemary@gmail.com for any questions.
Click HERE to purchase tickets

Components Running Crew
2026-04-22 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

Seafood Boil & Jazz Fest at Daisy's Po-Boy & Tavern
2026-04-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern, 5215 S. Harper Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Seafood Boil & Jazz Fest at Daisy’s Po-Boy & Tavern

A traditional Gulf Coast seafood boil + live jazz at Daisy’s with crab, shrimp, sausage & more. Tickets are limited. All ages welcomed.

Get ready to kick off the season right! Join us at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern for an unforgettable evening of live jazz, good company, and a mouth-watering Cajun seafood boil. Whether you’re a connoisseur or trying it for the first time, this is the event of the season. Grab your tickets, bring your appetite, and let’s celebrate in style!
This is a traditional boil that includes:
Crab, Andouille Sausage, Shrimp, Potatoes, Cajun Butter
$55/person
Ticket price does not include tax, gratuity, or alcohol. Drinks are available for purchase at the bar. Children under 18 are welcome to join with a paying parent or guardian (1 child per adult), and we don’t charge a separate ticket price for kids! The $55 ticket covers the adult attendee, and little ones can come along at no additional cost.

Tipsy Trivia at Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern, 5215 S. Harper Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Tipsy Trivia at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern
Join 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.
Enjoy food and drink specials throughout the evening!
May: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
June: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

Visible Mending for Knitwear
2026-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Visible Mending for Knitwear
Learn to mend your knitwear with style. Bring one or two knit items and repair them in class. Students will receive a demonstration of knitwear mending techniques such as woven darning, Swiss darning/duplicate stitch, Scotch darning, and mattress stitch. A general overview of basic embroidery on knitwear will also be provided. Mending materials included.
Level: Beginner. All skill levels
Pre-requisites: None, but basic knitting and embroidery skills will come in handy. Ages 15+.
Included in class: A simple starter kit – 1 Clover darning yarn card, scrap yarn, printed technique instructions, and a tapestry needle.
What to bring: Bring one or two knit items that need repairs.

International Tea Day at Strugglebeard Bakery
2026-04-21 12:30 - 17:30 | Strugglebeard Bakery, 5221 S. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
International Tea Day at Strugglebeard Bakery
This International Tea Day 🍵
Come taste @9tea3leafstyle and enjoy an experience worth savoring.
On April 21st, stop by Strugglebeard Bakery to sample the full collection and take home the blend you love most.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🖤 Nuthin But A Tea Thing — Black
☕ You Can Chai Chai Chai — Chai
💋 French Kiss — French Earl Gray
🍃 Thinking Of A Master Plan — Green
🌺 I Used To Love Herbal — Hibiscus
🫚 93 InfiniTea — Ginger Blend
🌸 Just One Of Those Days — Menstrual Tea
And because they couldn’t let good tea go without a proper companion — they’re debuting a special cookie pairing made exclusively for the event. 🍪
📍 5221 S Harper Court
🗓 April 21st | 12:30 – 5:30 PM
Come find your cup.

Hyde Park Community Players Presents Stop Kiss
2026-04-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:00 | University Church, 5655 S. University Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Hyde Park Community Players Presents Stop Kiss
When Sara and Callie first meet in 1990s New York City, sparks fly … maybe. Over late-night conversations, wine, and takeout, they get to know each other and take tentative steps toward a romantic relationship. When their first kiss is ended by a violent, homophobic attack, they’re forced to make big decisions about the future and whether they’ll spend it together or apart.
Stop Kiss by Diana Son
directed by Marilyn Cavicchia
Fridays – April 10 / April 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays – April 11 / April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays – April 12 / April 19 at 3 p.m.
At University Church, 5655 S University Avenue
Get Your Advance Tickets here!
Advance tickets are $15 each, plus a small processing fee. Tickets at the door are $20 general admission and $18 for students and seniors. (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.)

CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago - April
2026-04-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago – April

Cynthia Yeh, percussion
Jennifer Gunn, flute
Kenneth Olsen, cello
Christopher Guzman, piano

Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians explore the art of remix in a program highlighting women composers, featuring Annie Gosfield’s Daughters of the Industrial Revolution—a fusion of factory sounds and live instruments—and Louise Farrenc’s romantic Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor.
CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago supported by the University of Chicago Women’s Board and Mary Lou Gorno.
Program

Molly Joyce: Light and Dark
Annie Gosfield: Daughters of the Industrial Revolution
Villa-Lobos: Assobio a Jato (“Jet Whistle”) for flute and cello
Chen Yi: Qi for flute, cello, percussion, piano
Tilmann Dehnhard: WAKE UP! for piccolo and alarm clock
Caroline Shaw: Boris Kerner
Louise Farrenc: Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 45

Barnes & Noble Children's Storytime - Sunday Afternoons
2026-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Barnes & Noble, 1524 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Barnes & Noble Children’s Storytime – Sunday Afternoons
Join us for storytime in the Barnes & Noble kids’ department!

Solar Energy Completion Community Celebration - Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park
2026-04-19 10:45 - 14:00 | Augustana Lutheran Church, 5500 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, 60637, United States
Solar Energy Completion Community Celebration – Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park
In early January, work was completed on the installation of rooftop solar panels at Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park & Lutheran Campus Ministry. The system is operational and powers almost all of Augustana’s needs, selling excess power at times into the Commonwealth Edison grid.
We are celebrating this major achievement in the life of our congregation by inviting civic and faith leaders, and other members of the community, to join us on Sunday, April 19, for celebratory service at 10:45 a.m., followed by lunch in the Fellowship Hall afterwards. All are welcome to the worship service.
If you are planning to join the lunch, we ask that you RSVP to the church office, office@augustanahydepark.org, or 773-493-6451, by April 15.

Hyde Park Farmers Market
2026-04-19 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.

A Celebration of Components - With Love
2026-04-18 20:30 - 22:30 | The Sidney Agency, 1332 E. 67th Street, Chicago
A Celebration of Components – With Love
Celebrate the opening of Components by Muffy Collins with sounds by Vic Lloyd.

Friendship Bracelet Club
2026-04-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Friendship Bracelet Club
Kids 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.
Kids 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).
Level: Beginner. No experience necessary
Pre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18
Included in class:
Kids can choose 3-4 DMC threads and a cardboard loom.
Dates:
Club meets 3:00 – 4:30 on select Saturdays.

Woobles Club
2026-04-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Woobles Club
Kids aged 7 to 18 are welcome to join Woobles Club, a place where they can learn, get some help, or just hang out with other Wooblers! Karla Ocampo is leading the club, and she’s all about keeping kids engaged and inspired to finish their Woobles.
Wooble kits are sold separately and aren’t included in the club fee. Kits can be purchased at the time of the class. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and a small snack (nothing with nuts, please).
Level: Beginner. No experience necessary
Pre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18
Dates:
Club meets 1:30 – 3:00 on select Saturdays.
