Events

This event will feature music, food, and fun, spoken word by Azariah, Ms. Maria Moon, and many more, and special guest, Omega Ques. 

Helen Zell, one of Chicago’s most dedicated music education leaders and a longtime supporter of CWCMC, will be honored at the gala. With the theme, “Celebrating 25 Years Uplifting Lives Through Music,” the celebration will feature “Sweet Freedom Suite,” an original dance suite written by Chicago West Community Music Center Executive Director Howard Sandifer with […]

This is the end of a four-month series of the Free Hip-Hop and Culture Workshop hosted by The Austin Community Family Center. Email acfamilycenter@gmail.com to register. 

This event will feature a “Juneteenth” film screening and a conversation with panelists Opal Lee, Jarred Howard, and Afton Battle. Food, drink, vendors, a workshop with Ear Taxi Creative Director LaRob Rafael, and more.

Table registration is required. Contact Jill Bush to register: (773) 237-6460 or ward29@cityofchicago.org.

Inspirational Messages and employment, expungment and housing information. Coffee, donuts, lunch, drinks and dessert. 

The Black Aura Gala will feature dinner, libations, the Black Aura Awards, a VIP reception, and an after-party.

Honoring Pastor Jackie Reed and her vision of growing every block into a village. Participate in the dedication of a new Sri Chinmoy Peace Tree. Hold the Peace Torch and make your wish for peace. For more info, call Edward James (773) 822-8101 or Sukantika Donovan (773) 401-2605.

Attend this Good Neighbor free event featuring DJ Rockin Ron, food, and fun. Call (773) 786-0249 to RSVP. Call (773)-786-0249 for transportation assistance.   

BUILD Chicago's Masquerade Ball will feature dinner, dancing, tarot card readings, and magic for ages 14 and up. Dress to impress, bring your own mask, or create one on-site. Reservations required. To make yours, visit buildchicago.org/event/masquerade-ball. For more info, contact Sarah Loffman at sarahloffman@buildchicago.org. 

The 36th Annual Dr. Arthur Lockhart’s Say No To Drugs and Violence Parade and College and Community Resource Fair features scholarships, school supplies, ComEd assistance, property tax assessments, Jessie White Tumblers, the South Shore Drill Team, basketball, free lunch, and more. We’ll assemble at Healing Temple COGIC, 4941 W. Chicago Ave. Call (773) 378-9649 or […]

Join Build Chicago for a Campus Campout with activities including a forest preserve hike, Stargazing with NASA, s’mores and storytellers, Field Museum demos, and camps in the gym (a select number of families can sleep over). This FREE event is open to the community. Contact Sarah Loffman at sarahloffman@buildchicago.org or visit buildchicago.org/events for more info.