Chicago Bears Game Day Specials at Mesler
2025-09-21, 2025-09-28 | Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge, 1411 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Chicago Bears Game Day Specials at Mesler
Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge is the place to be every Chicago Bears game day through September.

Pre- and post-game Sanctuary Hours
Weekly Wing Specials
Complimentary “Bear Down” Cocktail (while supplies last)
Watch the game on our 85″ television

View the complete Chicago Bears schedule HERE.

Family Day with National Kidney Fund & Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
2025-09-21 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 60637, United States
We are partnering with the National Kidney Foundation for their Family day. We will be leading an expressive arts workshop and would love to see you there! Please join us!
When:
Sunday, September 21st
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Where:
The Museum of Science & Industry
5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL
60637

www.nkfi.org/families

Hyde Park Farmers Market
2025-09-21 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-28 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)
Facebook Page
Instagram Page

The 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.

Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar
2025-09-21 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

Intro to Standed Colorwork in Knitting
2025-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
In this class, you will learn essential techniques for stranded colorwork, commonly known as Fair Isle knitting. You will start with a simple pattern that emphasizes perfecting float tension—the strands of yarn that lie behind the stitches. As you progress, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a more intricate design and create your own two-color pattern. By the end of the session, you’ll be on your way to creating a two-color scrunchie that you can proudly wear or gift to someone special!
Level: Intermediate
Pre-requisites: Students (ages 12+) should feel confident knitting, purling, casting on, binding off, and comfortable knitting in the round.
Included in class:
Pattern, including charts and a hair tie.
What to bring:

Size 6 knitting needles, 12″ circular or DPNs
Two colors of worsted weight yarn (recommend high contrast and a good stretch)
A tapestry needle

About the instructor:
Andi Piper is a fiber artist and longtime Chicago resident. Her primary craft is knitting, but she also dabbles in crochet, embroidery, and sewing. Her core passion is using craft to build community. She does this through craft circles, gift giving, retreat planning, and teaching classes. When she’s not knitting, Andi works as an architectural designer. You can follow her craft adventures on Instagram @andi.unwinds

Big White Fog
2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Big White Fog
Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938, funded by the Federal Theatre Project, and influenced by the South Side Writers Group that cultivated such iconic talents as Richard Wright and Margaret Walker, Big White Fog drove American realism forward by contending with discontent.
The United States is on the cusp of the Great Depression and, like many, the Mason family is struggling. Between the precarious economy and racial violence on Chicago’s segregated South Side, something’s got to give. As different generations strive to secure the Mason family’s future, catastrophic decisions are made, leading to a heartbreaking twist and a blistering condemnation of America’s Big White Fog.
Court Theatre Resident Artist and the nation’s preeminent director of August Wilson, Ron OJ Parson, opens the 2025/26 season with this rich portrayal of Black life on Chicago’s South Side.
Accessible Performances:

Touch Tour: Saturday, October 4 at 12:30pm
Audio Description and ASL Interpretation: Saturday, October 4 at 2:00pm
Open Captioning: Sunday, October 5 at at 2:00pm

Artwork by Ed Watkins.

Nando's Weekday Lunchtime Specials
2025-09-22 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-23 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-24 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-25 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-26 10:30 - 14:00 | Nando’s PERi-PERi, 1447 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, 60615, United States
Nando’s Weekday Lunchtime Specials
The Hyde Park Nando’s (1447 E. 53rd Street) is offering weekday lunchtime specials through Friday, October 31:
• Valid Monday-Friday until 2 p.m.
• Valid for dine-in or take-out with the Nando’s app
• Specials range from $9.99 to $13.99 with beverage

Click HERE for more information.

Six Dollar Tuesdays at ACX Harper Theater
2025-09-23 | Harper Theater, 5238 S. Harper Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Six Dollar Tuesdays at ACX Harper Theater
Don’t miss $6 Tuesdays at the ACX Harper Theater in Hyde Park!
Movie tickets are just $6/person and a small soft drink, small popcorn, or hotdog are just $3 each.
Visit the ACX Harper Theater at 5238 S. Harper Avenue. Check showtimes HERE.

Sunset Yoga
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 | The Arts Lawn, 335 E. Garfield Blvd, Chicago, 60637
Sunset Yoga
Unwind 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.
Sunset Yoga will be offered for three months, each with a specific focus:

July: “Root” will focus on grounding and creating home and stability within the body and mind

August: “Express” meditates on the power of the voice and its necessary connection to the heart to communicate truth authentically and courageously

September: “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

Drawing 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).
Sunset 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.

All That Jazz Dinner Series - Mesler
2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge, 1411 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
All That Jazz Dinner Series – Mesler
Join Mesler for a monthly jazz series, All That Jazz, on Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. The events are scheduled for the 4th Thursday of each month with the exception of Friday, Feb 14th, and the November and December events are both on the 3rd Thursday due to the holidays. Reservations are required. Cover charge $20 per person (dinner not included). Enjoy the full Mesler menu available for purchase.

Need to Know
Parking is not available on-site, and tickets are non-refundable. Please note that seating durations are limited to 90 minutes.
Set times: 6:45 p.m. – 7:30 & 8 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
There is a $100 food and beverage minimum.

About
Join us for our monthly “All That Jazz” series. Ticket includes seating and access to the event.
Mesler dinner and cocktail menu will be available. Click HERE for tickets.

Thursday, January 23 – Joyce Hurley
Friday, February 14 – Honeywater
Thursday, March 27 – Joyce Hurley
Thursday, April 24 – Tim Gant Project
Thursday, May 22 – Tim Gant Project
Thursday, June 26 – Marqueal Jordan & Amr Fahmy
Thursday, July 24 – Marqueal Jordan & Amr Fahmy
Thursday, August 28 – The Chris Miskel Trio
Thursday, September 25 – The Chris Miskel Trio
Thursday, October 23 – Kiki & Trio
Thursday, November 20 – The Alec Trio
Thursday, December 18 – The Alec Trio

Learn to Crochet - Granny Square
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Learn to Crochet – Granny Square
Discover the art of crocheting the classic granny square! No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm for this traditional craft.
In this three-hour class, you’ll learn how to hold the yarn and hook and create a simple granny square using the chain 4 method and double crochet. You’ll also understand how to change colors and finish the square. This class is designed to be engaging and enjoyable, making it a family-friendly experience for children (7+) and adults alike!
Level: Beginner. No prior experience needed.
Pre-requisites: None
Included in class: 3 balls of Happy Yarn (47 yds / 20g), a 5mm crochet hook, and a darning needle.

Pure Barre Hyde Park's 1st Birthday Event
2025-09-27 07:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-28 07:30 - 12:30 | Pure Barre, 1539 E. 53rd Street, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Pure Barre Hyde Park’s 1st Birthday Event
The Hyde Park location of Pure Barre has a lot to celebrate – its 1st birthday and a new, larger studio location at 1539 E. 53rd Street, second floor.
Join Pure Barre in celebrating on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28.
The studio will be open from 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and will have vendors starting at 8 a.m. on both days.
Class times over the weekend include:
Saturday 9/27
7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m. – for local & first time guests, and 11 a.m.

Sunday, 9/28
8 a.m., 9 a.m. – for local & first time guests, 10 a.m., and 11 a.m.

The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
2025-09-27 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

Ja' Grill Sunday Brunch
2025-09-27 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.

Auditions: Evening of Horror and Suspense
2025-09-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Augustana Lutheran Church, 5500 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, 60637, United States
Come try out for our 16th annual Halloween show, Evening of Horror and Suspense!
Auditions will be held on September 27, 1 to 4 p.m., and September 30, 6 to 9 p.m., at Augustana Lutheran Church (5500 S. Woodlawn Ave.).
This show is done in the style of old-time radio, with live Foley sound effects and no need to memorize!
No preparation necessary. Readings will be provided. You do not need to stay the whole time.
Show dates are October 24 and October 25.
We are committed to nontraditional casting. Actors of all genders, races, communities, ages, and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
More details: https://hydeparkcommunityplayers.org/…/auditions-for…/

Hyde Park Jazz Festival
2025-09-27 13:00 - 23:00
Join us for the 19th annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival on September 27- 28, 2025!
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival is a collaborative platform dedicated to supporting the presentation and ongoing development of jazz, particularly on the South Side of Chicago. We do this by creating opportunities for a broad community of listeners to engage with the music and its creators, and by working with artists, organizational partners, and networks to celebrate the rich tradition of jazz and to support the development of new work and ideas.
The full schedule and list of venues can be found at our website: https://www.hydeparkjazzfestival.org/about-1
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival is a FREE event. Please consider a $10 donation per person to keep it free for everyone for years to come.

Children's Bookfair of Hyde Park
2025-09-28 11:00 - 16:00 | 57th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Children’s Bookfair of Hyde Park
The Children’s Bookfair of Hyde Park: Celebrate literacy with the Children’s Bookfair of Hyde Park on Sunday, September 28, from 11:00am to 4:00pm! Browse children’s books, view live performances, and participate in children’s activities. Sunday, September 28, 2025, 11:00am-4:00pm 57th Street between Woodlawn and Kenwood. Free. For more information, visit https://www.thechildrensbookfairofhydepark.org/.
