Components Running Crew
2026-07-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Live Music at Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern - Charles Pryor
2026-07-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-29 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!⁠

Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale
2026-07-16 09:30 - 18:30, 2026-07-17 09:30 - 18:30, 2026-07-18 09:30 - 18:30 | Hyde Park Shopping Center, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale
The Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale is back for 2026!

Visit your favorite businesses at the Hyde Park Shopping Center Thursday-Saturday, July 16-18, from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. each day, and enjoy great savings on must-have items. See you there!

Barnes & Noble – 1524 E. 55th StreetBuy one, get one 50% off sale on select young adult and kids’ books. Stop by between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to receive a $1 off coupon for any hand-crafted drink in the cafe.

La Boulangerie & Co – 1550 E. 55th StreetEnjoy a 10% discount on food items on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 p.m., and a 10% discount for brunch on Saturday between 12-2 p.m. (does not include cocktails and wine by the bottle for brunch). Mention the Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale to your server for discount.

Mahari Restaurant – 1504 E. 55th StreetEnjoy a 10% discount for lunch on Thursday and Friday from 12-2 p.m., and a 10% discount for brunch on Saturday. Mention the Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale to your server for discount.

*Play Toys – 1502 E. 55th StreetUp to 70% off select items, lots of dings and dents but ready for play. No gift wrapping available and no returns.

Rosin Eyecare – 1548 E. 55th StreetReceive 25% off prescription lenses with frame purchase, and 40% off all additional complete pairs of glasses with purchase.

Wesley’s Shoes – 1506 E. 55th StreetUp to 70% savings on select women’s clothing tops and bottoms, men’s and women’s sandals, running shoes, dress shoes, and much more.

Sponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with the Downtown Hyde Park and the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce.

Click HERE for more information.

Karaoke Thursdays at Sip & Savor
2026-07-16 17:00 - 20:00 | 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!!

Cookies and Karaoke at Strugglebeard Bakery
2026-07-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-31 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

The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
2026-07-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-01 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

Hyde Park Farmers Market
2026-07-19 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-26 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-02 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 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.

Learn to Knit Series
2026-07-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-27 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.

Committed Knitters
2026-07-22 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.

A Midsummer Mingle-Mangle: Scenes from William Shakespeare
2026-07-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-31 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Nichols Park, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
A Midsummer Mingle-Mangle: Scenes from William Shakespeare
Hyde Park Community Players returns to Nichols Park for our annual summer Shakespeare! This year, we’ll perform scenes from several plays, as well as songs and monologues, at locations throughout the park. Stroll through the park to catch every scene. Every night will be different, so make sure to come back for this final performance!
Free; donations gratefully accepted. Bring a blanket or chairs, and feel free to bring a picnic.
More information, including the full schedule, click HERE.

Washington Park Chamber of Commerce & Washington Park Residents’ Advocacy Council Town Hall Meeting
2026-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Washington Park Field House, 5531 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Washington Park Chamber of Commerce & Washington Park Residents’ Advocacy Council Town Hall Meeting
🗓️ Saturday, July 25
⏰️ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
📍Washington Park Field House – 5531 S. King Drive
Don’t miss the Washington Park Chamber of Commerce & Washington Park Residents’ Advocacy Council “ALL RISE” Town Hall Meeting. We’ll be discussing topics including:
• Washington Park TIF Funding for Businesses & Homeowners
• Are Insurance Companies Redlining Your Properties
• Pop-Up of New Housing
• Airbnb Pros and Cons
For more information, call 773-955-0199

Àkójọpọ̀ Presents: South Side Sisters: Songs of Beauty, Resilience, and Freedom
2026-07-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Kennicot Park, 4434 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
Àkójọpọ̀ Presents: South Side Sisters: Songs of Beauty, Resilience, and Freedom
Register to Attend via akojopo.org/noitp
South Side Sisters celebrates the enduring legacy of Black women composers whose music transformed the American classical tradition while giving voice to the beauty, resilience, and cultural richness of the African diaspora. Featuring works by Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Nora Holt, Betty Jackson King, Irene Britton Smith, and Undine Smith Moore, the program explores themes of identity, faith, hope, and freedom through chamber music, art song, and spirituals.Inspired by the artistic heritage of Chicago’s South Side and enriched by the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean through the inclusion of steel pans, the program reflects the interconnected musical traditions of Africa and its diaspora. Spirituals, art songs, and folk-inspired works are reimagined through ensemble of strings, piano, voice, and Caribbean percussion, creating a concert experience that is rooted in history and also alive with contemporary cultural expression.
Presented by Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation, South Side Sisters represents part of the organization’s commitment to connecting African, Caribbean, and African American musical traditions through innovative programming that celebrates underrepresented voices. By bringing together artists and audiences across cultures, the Foundation continues its mission of preserving heritage, fostering collaboration, and creating meaningful spaces where music inspires dialogue, community, and belonging.

Register to Attend via akojopo.org/noitp

The Sweet Mix DJs - Strugglebeard Bakery
2026-08-01 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
