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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/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:Ja’ Grill\, 1510 E. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
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SUMMARY:10 Year Anniversary at Sprocket & Stone
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as we celebrate 10 years! Hyde Park Cats will be here from 12-4 with a few of their adoptables!! Enjoy some food\, refreshments and deals on a lot of your favorite brands!!
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/10-year-anniversary-at-sprocket-stone/
LOCATION:Sprocket & Stone\, 1013 E 53rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Shopping
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SUMMARY:the undercommons : New Work by Brandon Carlton
DESCRIPTION:Arts + Public Life presents the undercommons\, the first solo exhibition by painter Brandon Carlton. The exhibition explores the complexities of contemporary Black life through Carlton’s distinct approach to stylized figuration. Drawing influence from Alex Katz\, David Hockney\, and Jordan Casteel\, his work engages with portraiture and spatial composition to evoke intimacy\, distance\, presence\, and longing. \nCarlton’s paintings consider the undercommons as a site of fugitive sociality—an ungovernable space where collective life unfolds beyond dominant structures. His figures occupy liminal environments\, neither fully contained nor entirely free\, reflecting a continuous negotiation of belonging\, agency\, and historical memory. Inspired by Casteel’s attention to everyday Black life and the layered surfaces of Katz and Hockney\, Carlton’s work reimagines the aesthetics of presence\, using gesture\, color\, and space to suggest ways of seeing and being that resist fixed narratives.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-undercommons-new-work-by-brandon-carlton/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Hyde Park Farmers Market\nThe 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. \nShoppers 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. \n\n\n\n\nThe Hyde Park Farmers Market: \n\nEach Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm\n1516 E 54th St – 54th Street and Old Lake Park Ave West\n(Hyde Park Bank parking lot)\nFacebook Page\nInstagram Page\n\nThe Market begins with the grand opening on Sunday\, June 1 and the season continues through Sunday\, September 28\, 2025.  You are invited to experience the new energy\, entertainment\, community engagement and a fantastically-curated collection of vendors.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/hyde-park-farmers-market/2025-07-27/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Market
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T170000
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SUMMARY:Crafter-noons: Knit\, Crochet\, Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Crafter-noons: Knit\, Crochet\, Embroidery \nIs the heat making your stitches resemble a melted popsicle? Don’t sweat it! Come chill with us in the A/C\, where you can escape the heat.  Bring your project along\, and let’s enjoy some time crafting together.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/crafter-noons-knit-crochet-embroidery/2025-07-27/
LOCATION:Fiber Friends Studios\, Inc.\, 1744 E 55th Street\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Educational/Class
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T180000
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SUMMARY:Summer Sunday Concert Series - ANTOINE ANTHONY & THE CHICAGO PLAYERS
DESCRIPTION:Summer Sunday Concert Series – ANTOINE ANTHONY & THE CHICAGO PLAYERS\n\nDon’t miss the 2025 season of the George Franklin Memorial Summer Sunday Concert Series\, starting Sunday\, July 13\, and continuing every Sunday afternoon through August 17 from 4-6 p.m. at Nichols Park in Hyde Park – 1355 E. 53rd Street.\n\nThe concerts are free\, so organize your family and friends\, grab a blanket and chairs\, pack a picnic or visit a local Hyde Park restaurant for takeout\, and enjoy one of Hyde Park’s favorite summertime traditions.\n\nSCHEDULE\n\nJuly 27 – ANTOINE ANTHONY & THE CHICAGO PLAYERS – Sponsored by BMO Bank / Hyatt Place Hotel /Sophy Hotel\n\nAugust 3 – LOS GALLOS BAND – sponsored by La Rabida Children’s Hospital / Airbnb\n\nAugust 10 – BARRY & THE FOUNTAINS – sponsored by Xfinity\n\nAugust 17 – SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD BAND – sponsored by Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference / University of Chicago\n\nFREE ADMISSION / OPEN LAWN SEATING / BRING CHAIRS & PICNIC BLANKETS / NO GRILLING\, SMOKING\, OR ALCOHOL USE\nhttps://4thon53rdparade.com/concerts
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/summer-sunday-concert-series-antoine-anthony-the-chicago-players/
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Free
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250730
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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/2025-07-29/
LOCATION:Harper Theater\, 5238 S. Harper Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T210000
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CREATED:20250623T163425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T163425Z
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SUMMARY:Tipsy Trivia at Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Tipsy Trivia at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern \nJoin us at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern every Tuesday starting July 8th for an exciting evening of interactive trivia hosted by Ben! Experience six engaging rounds where all questions and answers are presented on TVs via PowerPoint\, making it easy for everyone to follow along and participate. Each round features picture clues to help your team crack the answers\, adding a fun visual twist to the challenge. \nEnjoy food and drink specials throughout the evening!
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/tipsy-trivia-at-daisys-po-boy-and-tavern/2025-07-29/
LOCATION:Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern\, 5215 S. Harper Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer/Cocktails/Wine,Community,Trivia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T213000
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SUMMARY:Movies on the Midway - Minecraft
DESCRIPTION:Movies on the Midway – Minecraft \nThe UChicago Office of Civic Engagement is teaming up with the Chicago Park District again this summer for the annual Movies on the Midway summer movie series. On Wednesdays beginning July 9\, attendees will enjoy a slate of family-friendly films and themed activities at 1130 Midway Plaisance\, between Ellis and University Avenues. Activities take place beginning at 7 p.m.\, and movies start at sunset. \nThis year’s series has five blockbuster hits you won’t want to miss. Grab a friend\, grab some chairs\, and come enjoy this summer classic. The series is set to run through August 9\, with August 16 held as a rain date. \nJuly 30: Minecraft \nCraft your character—IRL—with the Hyde Park Art Center! Create your own pixel-perfect cardboard face using mini squares of colored paper. Whether it’s you or your favorite Minecraft avatar\, your masterpiece becomes a mask to wear as you wait for the adventure to begin! \nAugust 6: Wicked \nGet swept up in the magic before the movie even starts! Enjoy a dazzling dance performance by the Hyde Park School of Dance and then jump into a mini-musical theater workshop. It’s your chance to sing\, move\, and feel a little “Popular” before the lights go down.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/movies-on-the-midway-minecraft/
LOCATION:Midway Plaisance
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Film,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T170000
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SUMMARY:the undercommons : New Work by Brandon Carlton
DESCRIPTION:Arts + Public Life presents the undercommons\, the first solo exhibition by painter Brandon Carlton. The exhibition explores the complexities of contemporary Black life through Carlton’s distinct approach to stylized figuration. Drawing influence from Alex Katz\, David Hockney\, and Jordan Casteel\, his work engages with portraiture and spatial composition to evoke intimacy\, distance\, presence\, and longing. \nCarlton’s paintings consider the undercommons as a site of fugitive sociality—an ungovernable space where collective life unfolds beyond dominant structures. His figures occupy liminal environments\, neither fully contained nor entirely free\, reflecting a continuous negotiation of belonging\, agency\, and historical memory. Inspired by Casteel’s attention to everyday Black life and the layered surfaces of Katz and Hockney\, Carlton’s work reimagines the aesthetics of presence\, using gesture\, color\, and space to suggest ways of seeing and being that resist fixed narratives.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-undercommons-new-work-by-brandon-carlton/2025-07-31/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T170000
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SUMMARY:the undercommons : New Work by Brandon Carlton
DESCRIPTION:Arts + Public Life presents the undercommons\, the first solo exhibition by painter Brandon Carlton. The exhibition explores the complexities of contemporary Black life through Carlton’s distinct approach to stylized figuration. Drawing influence from Alex Katz\, David Hockney\, and Jordan Casteel\, his work engages with portraiture and spatial composition to evoke intimacy\, distance\, presence\, and longing. \nCarlton’s paintings consider the undercommons as a site of fugitive sociality—an ungovernable space where collective life unfolds beyond dominant structures. His figures occupy liminal environments\, neither fully contained nor entirely free\, reflecting a continuous negotiation of belonging\, agency\, and historical memory. Inspired by Casteel’s attention to everyday Black life and the layered surfaces of Katz and Hockney\, Carlton’s work reimagines the aesthetics of presence\, using gesture\, color\, and space to suggest ways of seeing and being that resist fixed narratives.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-undercommons-new-work-by-brandon-carlton/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
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SUMMARY:Summer Shakespeare in the Park - The Taming of the Shrew
DESCRIPTION:Summer Shakespeare in the Park – The Taming of the Shrew \nJoin us for our annual Summer Shakespeare in the Park! \nLucentio loves Bianca but cannot court her until her older sister Katharina marries. The eccentric Petruccio marries the reluctant Katharina and attempts to “tame” her into an obedient wife. \nPerformances Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday on August 1-3 and Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday on August 8-10 in Nichols Park starting at 6:00 pm. \nFree to watch\, donations encouraged! We will pass the hat after the shows or you can donate here. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on the grass.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/summer-shakespeare-in-the-park-the-taming-of-the-shrew-2/2025-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Performance/Theatre/Cabaret
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T203000
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SUMMARY:Book Talk and Signing - Bones at the Crossroads with LaDarrion Williams
DESCRIPTION:Book Talk and Signing – Bones at the Crossroads with LaDarrion Williams \nJoin us on Friday\, August 1 at 7 p.m. as we celebrate the follow-up book in LaDarrion Williams’ Blood at the Root series\, Bones at the Crossroads! LaDarrion will be joined in conversation with Chicago author Julian Randall! \nBooks will be available to purchase either with admission or on-site during the event. \nIn the sequel to the “unforgettable” (People)\, New York Times bestselling fantasy debut Blood at the Root\, a Black teenager with magical powers returns to Caiman University only to find new dangers and new secrets. \nIt’s Homecoming season at Caiman University\, and all 17-year-old Malik Baron wants to do is be a regular college student…or as regular as he can get at a magical HBCU for young\, Black Conjurers. He’s ready to go to parties\, hang out with his new friends\, choose a major\, and talk to girls. Instead\, he’s reeling from a summer of revelations\, heartbreak and betrayal\, and still uncovering the truth about his powers and his legacy.The family he only just discovered is already fractured beyond repair\, and a new relative who shows up on his doorstep brings even more questions. Then there’s the mother he risked everything to find\, who might be the biggest threat to the life he’s trying to build. To protect his new community\, Malik joins an elite secret society with roots in ancient magic. \nHis journey takes him even deeper into his own heritage and the history of the magical world\, while bringing him closer to a classmate whose friendship might mean something more\, if Malik is ready to let her in. But how can he use powers he can’t even control to defend a world he’s not sure will ever fully accept him? And as the pressure and danger builds\, will he be able to confront the deepening cracks within the magical society\, and those building within himself? \nLaDarrion Williams is a Los Angeles based-playwright\, filmmaker\, author\, and screenwriter whose goal is to cultivate a new era of Black fantasy\, providing space and agency for Black characters and stories in a new\, fresh and fantastical way. He is currently a resident playwright/co-creator of The Black Creators Collective\, where his play UMOJA made its West Coast premiere in January 2022 and produced North Hollywood’s first Black playwrights festival at the Waco Theater Center. Blood at the Root is his first novel. His viral and award-winning short film based on the same concept\, is currently on YouTube and Amazon Prime. \nJulian Randall is a Living Queer Black author from Chicago. He has received fellowships from Cave Canem\, CantoMundo\, Callaloo\, and the Watering Hole. Julian is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize and the winner of the 2019 Betty Berzon Emerging Writer Award from the Publishing Triangle. Julian is the author of five books across three genres. For adults Refuse (Pitt\, 2018)\, winner of the 2017 Cave Canem Poetry Prize and a finalist for a 2019 NAACP Image Award and The Dead Don’t Need Reminding: In Search of Fugitives\, Mississippi and Black TV Nerd Sh!t (Bold Type Books\, May 2024). For younger readers: the Pilar Ramirez duology and the middle grade novel The Chainbreakers (all from Holt Books for Young Readers).
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/book-talk-signing-bones-at-the-crossroads-with-ladarrion-williams/
LOCATION:Call and Response Books\, 1390 E Hyde Park Blvd.\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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ORGANIZER;CN="Call and Response Books":MAILTO:info@callandresponsechi.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T130000
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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/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Union Church\, 5600 S. Woodlawn Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
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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/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Ja’ Grill\, 1510 E. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
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SUMMARY:the undercommons : New Work by Brandon Carlton
DESCRIPTION:Arts + Public Life presents the undercommons\, the first solo exhibition by painter Brandon Carlton. The exhibition explores the complexities of contemporary Black life through Carlton’s distinct approach to stylized figuration. Drawing influence from Alex Katz\, David Hockney\, and Jordan Casteel\, his work engages with portraiture and spatial composition to evoke intimacy\, distance\, presence\, and longing. \nCarlton’s paintings consider the undercommons as a site of fugitive sociality—an ungovernable space where collective life unfolds beyond dominant structures. His figures occupy liminal environments\, neither fully contained nor entirely free\, reflecting a continuous negotiation of belonging\, agency\, and historical memory. Inspired by Casteel’s attention to everyday Black life and the layered surfaces of Katz and Hockney\, Carlton’s work reimagines the aesthetics of presence\, using gesture\, color\, and space to suggest ways of seeing and being that resist fixed narratives.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-undercommons-new-work-by-brandon-carlton/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
CREATED:20250711T120237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T173737Z
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SUMMARY:Àkójọpọ̀ Presents: South Side Sisters\, Sounds\, Stories Night Out In The Parks
DESCRIPTION:South Side Sisters\, Sounds\, and Stories\n\n\n“South Side Sisters\, Sounds\, & Stories” is an outdoor storytelling concert celebrating the remarkable musical and historical legacies of four pioneering women composers from Chicago’s South Side: Nora Holt\, Florence Price\, Margaret Bonds\, and Betty Jackson King. \nExperience an unforgettable evening where music\, dance\, multimedia\, and storytelling come together to spotlight the extraordinary works and lives of these trailblazing composers. This vibrant\, under-the-stars program of tunes and tales goes beyond the traditional concert experience\, featuring engaging moments such as audience sing-alongs and thoughtful historical and musicological reflections. \nWhether you’re a longtime classical music enthusiast or a newcomer\, this event is sure to resonate. Celebrate the enduring impact of Black women in classical music and immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Chicago’s South Side. \nThis event is presented by Àkójọpọ̀ in partnership with the Chicago Park District\, with support from the Chicago Community Trust\, the Driehaus Foundation\, and the Prince Charitable Trusts. \nExperience an unforgettable evening where music\, dance\, multimedia\, and storytelling come together to spotlight the extraordinary works and lives of these trailblazing composers. This vibrant\, under-the-stars program of tunes and tales goes beyond the traditional concert experience\, featuring engaging moments such as audience sing-alongs and thoughtful historical and musicological reflections. \nWhether you’re a longtime classical music enthusiast or a newcomer\, this event is sure to resonate. Celebrate the enduring impact of Black women in classical music and immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Chicago’s South Side. \nThis event is presented by Àkójọpọ̀ in partnership with the Chicago Park District\, with support from the Chicago Community Trust\, the Driehaus Foundation\, and the Prince Charitable Trusts.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/akojopo-presents-south-side-sisters-sounds-stories-night-out-in-the-parks/
LOCATION:Kennicot Park\, 4434 S. Lake Park Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Dance,Free,Spoken Word/Poetry/Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Akojopo Music Foundation":MAILTO:hello@akojopo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
CREATED:20250731T163649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T164121Z
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SUMMARY:The Sweet Mix at Strugglebeard Bakery
DESCRIPTION:The Sweet Mix at Strugglebeard Bakery \nDon’t miss The Sweet Mix at Strugglebeard Bakery on select Saturdays in August from 5-8 p.m. at 5221 S. Harper Court. \nEnjoy a $10 treat and drink combo with a cookie or brownie paired with an iced coffee\, tea\, or espresso while you listen to DJ sets by Jeff Da Illest\, Leon Rogers\, DJ Air One\, and I Am Will. \nSaturday\, August 2 – DJ Jeff Da Illest \nSaturday\, August 9 – DJ Leon Rogers \nSaturday\, August 16 – DJ Air One  \nSaturday\, August 23 – DJ I Am Will
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-sweet-mix-at-strugglebeard-bakery/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Strugglebeard Bakery\, 5221 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Dining
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
CREATED:20250728T170850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T171420Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Shakespeare in the Park - The Taming of the Shrew
DESCRIPTION:Summer Shakespeare in the Park – The Taming of the Shrew \nJoin us for our annual Summer Shakespeare in the Park! \nLucentio loves Bianca but cannot court her until her older sister Katharina marries. The eccentric Petruccio marries the reluctant Katharina and attempts to “tame” her into an obedient wife. \nPerformances Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday on August 1-3 and Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday on August 8-10 in Nichols Park starting at 6:00 pm. \nFree to watch\, donations encouraged! We will pass the hat after the shows or you can donate here. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on the grass.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/summer-shakespeare-in-the-park-the-taming-of-the-shrew-2/2025-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Performance/Theatre/Cabaret
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
CREATED:20250710T152818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T210843Z
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Hyde Park Farmers Market\nThe 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. \nShoppers 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. \n\n\n\n\nThe Hyde Park Farmers Market: \n\nEach Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm\n1516 E 54th St – 54th Street and Old Lake Park Ave West\n(Hyde Park Bank parking lot)\nFacebook Page\nInstagram Page\n\nThe Market begins with the grand opening on Sunday\, June 1 and the season continues through Sunday\, September 28\, 2025.  You are invited to experience the new energy\, entertainment\, community engagement and a fantastically-curated collection of vendors.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/hyde-park-farmers-market/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="South East Chicago Commission":MAILTO:info@secc-chicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
CREATED:20250629T192112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T143916Z
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SUMMARY:Crafter-noons: Knit\, Crochet\, Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Crafter-noons: Knit\, Crochet\, Embroidery \nIs the heat making your stitches resemble a melted popsicle? Don’t sweat it! Come chill with us in the A/C\, where you can escape the heat.  Bring your project along\, and let’s enjoy some time crafting together.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/crafter-noons-knit-crochet-embroidery/2025-08-03/
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:20250803T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
CREATED:20250612T191842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T191842Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Sunday Concert Series - LOS GALLOS BAND
DESCRIPTION:Summer Sunday Concert Series – LOS GALLOS BAND\n\nDon’t miss the 2025 season of the George Franklin Memorial Summer Sunday Concert Series\, starting Sunday\, July 13\, and continuing every Sunday afternoon through August 17 from 4-6 p.m. at Nichols Park in Hyde Park – 1355 E. 53rd Street.\n\nThe concerts are free\, so organize your family and friends\, grab a blanket and chairs\, pack a picnic or visit a local Hyde Park restaurant for takeout\, and enjoy one of Hyde Park’s favorite summertime traditions.\n\nSCHEDULE\n\nAugust 3 – LOS GALLOS BAND – sponsored by La Rabida Children’s Hospital / Airbnb\n\nAugust 10 – BARRY & THE FOUNTAINS – sponsored by Xfinity\n\nAugust 17 – SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD BAND – sponsored by Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference / University of Chicago\n\nFREE ADMISSION / OPEN LAWN SEATING / BRING CHAIRS & PICNIC BLANKETS / NO GRILLING\, SMOKING\, OR ALCOHOL USE\nhttps://4thon53rdparade.com/concerts
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/summer-sunday-concert-series-los-gallos-band/
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
CREATED:20250801T151036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T151036Z
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SUMMARY:First Monday Jazz - Tocalive
DESCRIPTION:First Monday Jazz – Tocalive \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. \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. \nOur August artist is TocaLive. \nTocaLive is a distinguished\, award-winning percussionist from Chicago. His musical journey began in the 1970s\, when he mastered traditional West African rhythms\, including Rumba and 6/8 patterns\, before expanding to Mambo\, Samba\, and other complex rhythms. Early in his career\, he refined his craft with renowned African dance troupes\, including Julian Swain’s Inner-City Dancers and the Najwa Dance Troupe\, developing expertise in ethnic rhythms. \nHe has collaborated with music legends\, including Mongo Santamaria\, Armando Peraza\, Giovanni Hidalgo\, Jerry Butler\, Ramsey Lewis\, Pharaoh Sanders\, Maurice White\, Angela Bofill\, and the late Bernie Mac. His career spans performances with The Emotions\, Soul Children of Chicago\, Donald Lawrence\, Sounds of Blackness\, and others. Toca has also appeared in commercials\, jingles\, and popular programs\, like the Tom Joyner Morning Show and Oprah Winfrey’s Get With The Program. \n\nToca blends R&B\, gospel\, and jazz to craft a signature sound\, brought to life by his world-class ensemble\, TOCA LIVE. The band features renowned musicians Malcolm Banks (drums)\, Keith Henderson (guitar)\, Roger Harris (keyboards)\, Ron Hall (bass)\, James Perkins (saxophone/flute)\, and Theophilus Reed (vocals). \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.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/first-monday-jazz-tocalive/
LOCATION:The Arts Lawn\, 335 E. Garfield Blvd\, Chicago\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert/Live Music/DJ/Karoke,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
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/2025-08-05/
LOCATION:Harper Theater\, 5238 S. Harper Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
CREATED:20250623T163425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T163425Z
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SUMMARY:Tipsy Trivia at Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Tipsy Trivia at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern \nJoin us at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern every Tuesday starting July 8th for an exciting evening of interactive trivia hosted by Ben! Experience six engaging rounds where all questions and answers are presented on TVs via PowerPoint\, making it easy for everyone to follow along and participate. Each round features picture clues to help your team crack the answers\, adding a fun visual twist to the challenge. \nEnjoy food and drink specials throughout the evening!
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/tipsy-trivia-at-daisys-po-boy-and-tavern/2025-08-05/
LOCATION:Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern\, 5215 S. Harper Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer/Cocktails/Wine,Community,Trivia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
CREATED:20250204T161708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T205659Z
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SUMMARY:Committed Knitters
DESCRIPTION:Committed Knitters\nCommitted Knitters meets bi-weekly at the Arts Incubator Flex Space for a cozy\, creative gathering open to all skill levels. \nCommitted Knitters invites you to our bi-weekly gatherings at the Arts Incubator Flex Space. Whether you’re a longtime knitter or picking up needles for the very first time\, you’re welcome here. Come spend time in community\, exchange ideas\, and make steady progress on your projects in a relaxed\, creative setting. \nSupplies are provided—just bring yourself. \nDrop in anytime. \nRegistration is not required\, but encouraged to receive email updates and reminders about the other dates in this series.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/committed-knitters-2/2025-08-06/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Arts & Crafts,Community,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
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/2025-08-06/
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:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
CREATED:20250626T222450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T161448Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk and Signing - Sandra Jackson-Opoku
DESCRIPTION:Book Talk and Signing – Sandra Jackson-Opoku \nOn Wednesday\, August 6th\, we’ll be welcoming Chicago poet and journalist Sandra Jackson-Opoku in celebration of her debut cozy mystery novel Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes! Sandra will be joined in conversation with Sylvia Ewing. \nA sparkling debut mystery set on the south side of Chicago\, featuring the quick-witted\, unforgettable Savvy Summers\, proprietor of a soul food café.When Savvy Summers first opened Essie’s soul food café\, she never expected her customer-favorite sweet potato pie to become the center of a murder investigation. But when Grandy Jaspers\, the 75-year-old neighborhood womanizer\, drops dead at table two\, she suddenly has more to worry about than just maintaining Essie’s reputation for the finest soul food in the Chicagoland area.Even as the police deem Grandy’s death an accident\, Savvy quickly finds herself—and her beloved café—in the middle of an entire city’s worth of bad press. Desperate to clear her name and keep her business afloat\, Savvy and her snooping assistant manager\, Penny Lopés\, take it upon themselves to find who really killed Grandy.But with a slimy investor harassing her to sell her name and business\, customers avoiding her sweet potato pie like the plague\, and her police sergeant ex-husband suddenly back in the picture\, will Savvy be able to clear the café’s name and solve Grandy’s murder before it all falls apart?After all\, while Savvy always said her sweet potato pie was to die for\, she never meant literally. \nSandra Jackson-Opoku is an accomplished novelist\, journalist\, and academic. Her published novels include The River Where Blood is Born\, winner of American Library Association Black Caucus Award for Best Fiction and Hot Johnny (and the Women Whom Loved Him)\, an Essence Magazine bestseller in hardcover fiction. Her stories\, poetry\, articles\, essays\, and scripts are widely published and produced\, with work appearing in Islands Magazine\, Los Angeles Times\, Ms. Magazine\, The Literary Traveler\, and elsewhere. \nSylvia Ewing is a distinguished media professional\, nonprofit leader\, and community builder. Ewing has been a long-time trusted voice in Chicago’s media landscape\, known for her work as a broadcaster\, executive\, and advocate for culture and community. Sylvia is an inductee into The HistoryMakers African American archives for media and an on air talent for PBS pledge drives. Author of the Comfort and Joy: Stories of Hope\, Meditations for Happiness audio book\, Sylvia is also a poet who has been published in Obsidian\, the Chicago Reader\, and Newcity magazine.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/book-talk-signing-sandra-jackson-opoku/
LOCATION:Call and Response Books\, 1390 E Hyde Park Blvd.\, Chicago\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Lecture/Literary/Book Signing/Storytime
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ORGANIZER;CN="Call and Response Books":MAILTO:info@callandresponsechi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181957
CREATED:20250623T153235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T153235Z
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SUMMARY:Movies on the Midway - Wicked
DESCRIPTION:Movies on the Midway – Wicked \nThe UChicago Office of Civic Engagement is teaming up with the Chicago Park District again this summer for the annual Movies on the Midway summer movie series. On Wednesdays beginning July 9\, attendees will enjoy a slate of family-friendly films and themed activities at 1130 Midway Plaisance\, between Ellis and University Avenues. Activities take place beginning at 7 p.m.\, and movies start at sunset. \nThis year’s series has five blockbuster hits you won’t want to miss. Grab a friend\, grab some chairs\, and come enjoy this summer classic. The series is set to run through August 9\, with August 16 held as a rain date. \nAugust 6: Wicked \nGet swept up in the magic before the movie even starts! Enjoy a dazzling dance performance by the Hyde Park School of Dance and then jump into a mini-musical theater workshop. It’s your chance to sing\, move\, and feel a little “Popular” before the lights go down.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/movies-on-the-midway-wicked/
LOCATION:Midway Plaisance
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Film,Free
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SUMMARY:the undercommons : New Work by Brandon Carlton
DESCRIPTION:Arts + Public Life presents the undercommons\, the first solo exhibition by painter Brandon Carlton. The exhibition explores the complexities of contemporary Black life through Carlton’s distinct approach to stylized figuration. Drawing influence from Alex Katz\, David Hockney\, and Jordan Casteel\, his work engages with portraiture and spatial composition to evoke intimacy\, distance\, presence\, and longing. \nCarlton’s paintings consider the undercommons as a site of fugitive sociality—an ungovernable space where collective life unfolds beyond dominant structures. His figures occupy liminal environments\, neither fully contained nor entirely free\, reflecting a continuous negotiation of belonging\, agency\, and historical memory. Inspired by Casteel’s attention to everyday Black life and the layered surfaces of Katz and Hockney\, Carlton’s work reimagines the aesthetics of presence\, using gesture\, color\, and space to suggest ways of seeing and being that resist fixed narratives.
URL:https://welcometohydepark.com/event/the-undercommons-new-work-by-brandon-carlton/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:UChicago Arts Incubator\, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Arts + Public Life":MAILTO:artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu
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