On Jan. 9, President Biden and the US Department of Housing and Development (HUD) announced an award of $426 million to the City of Chicago to support the ongoing recovery from the 2023 and 2024 floods. To release the money, the City of Chicago must have two community meetings on the West Side, with positive community feedback to […]

The Westside Block Club Association presents the March for Peace featuring live music by the Windy City Ramblers Brass Band. The Chicago Police Department will provide an escort. This is supported by the 11th District Police Council.

This event features a screening of two short films: "Street Food: New Orleans" and "Can Food Be Political?" Open to all ages. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner bites […]

Thursday, Oct. 2, Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation, 5500 W. Madison St. | BMO Bank Grand Opening | BMO invites you to join them for music, food, entertainment, and complimentary professional headshots. 

Discover the best of local, sustainable farmers and food producers, community programs for all ages, and more! Most Vendors accept cash or credit cards. We are a Link Match market! EBT/Link cards are accepted on approved items. Click here for more info.

Hear drummer, composer, and producer Gustavo Cortiñas, jazz drummer Marcus Evans, and jazz and blues drummer Isaiah Spencer perform indoors for FREE. 

Come out in the daytime to explore creatures of the night, swamps, and more. Make glow-in-the-dark slime, Try LEGO engineering challenges, explore the Science Play Zone, and more. For children 3 to 11, and their families. Call (312) 747-4780 for more info.

Dive into expert-led workshops on financial planning, homeownership, entrepreneurship, credit & money management, retirement planning, investing, growing an online brand, and more. Plus, wealth wisdom from celebrity keynotes! This event is FREE. RSVP here. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to empower your financial future. See you there! Free parking is available with validation. Complimentary […]

This fun-filled program of books, poems, and songs allows community members to see their favorite books performed, including: The Paper Bag Princess and The Magic Hat. At the end of each show, every child will receive a bookmark, sticker, and book to take home. For ages 3-9 with a parent/guardian. Call (312) 747-3725 for more […]

Enjoy free yoga in Austin’s Island neighborhood with PJ Hunter, RYT 200, and Peace & Joy Within Yoga. All levels welcomed. Bring your own mat. Sponsored by the Island Civic Association. Visit islandchicago.org or peacejoywithin.com for more info. 

Hear drummer, composer, and producer Gustavo Cortiñas, jazz drummer Marcus Evans, and jazz and blues drummer Isaiah Spencer perform outdoors for FREE.

Join us for the Opening Celebration of the fourth annual Chicago Sukkah Design Festival! Visitors will experience the five unique sukkahs for the first time and learn more about the Jewish harvest holiday of Sukkot. Over the course of the afternoon, attendees will enjoy food, art-making activities, participatory workshops, communal dance, and live music performances. […]