Join CTA & CDOT for a public meeting to share input on potential designs to make streets work better for buses. Registration not required. The Bus Priority Corridor Study is exploring ways to make bus travel faster, more convenient, and more comfortable for riders on five corridors. The study is a major next step in […]
We are pleased to invite you to The Culture Holiday Mixer, a community celebration hosted by The Culture, the West Side’s newest media outlet. Please join us for an evening of connection, storytelling, and local history as we close out the year together. This free community mixer and fundraiser for The Culture will give residents a chance to […]
Calling all Rappers, Dancers, Singers, Poets, and Comics! Your stage is ready. Come share your talent and energy with the community.Every other Friday2:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Sign-ups open right at 2:30 PM!)Questions? Email tylermartin@buildchicago.org
Join us for a family-focused event where parents lead, fun happens, and memories are made! Featuring: Free childcare Santa Hot Coco Seasonal activities Food Toy Giveaway Free Winter coats & accessories And more... Click here to register. Contact: Brittany Nowell | PH: 224-257-1858 | Brittany.nowell@actforchildren.org
BUILD Chicago will pay for client rap sheets to begin the expungement process.
A free, all-ages Black History Month celebration featuring cultural arts performances, music, and local vendors. Hosted at Homan Square Community Center Park. Click here for more info.
Celebrate Black History Month with a guided bus tour of North Lawndale led by Chicago historian Dilla. The two-hour tour explores the neighborhood’s history, culture, and legacy. Ticketed event; advance registration required. Click here for more info.
A two-day Black History Month expo highlighting Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, youth oratorical and business pitch competitions, and workshops focused on building Black generational wealth. Open to the public. Click here for more info.
The Broadview Park District invites vendors and community members to the Black Business Expo 2026, a showcase for Black-owned businesses to connect with customers, network with fellow entrepreneurs, and grow their brand. Vendor space is limited. Registration is required for vendors. Visit broadviewparkdistrict.net for more info. Click here for more info.
A Black History Month brunch and business social celebrating Black legacy, ownership, and economic power. The event includes brunch, a short film on Black business history, and intentional networking rooted in community. Hosted by the Chi North Lawndale Chamber of Commerce. Click here for more info.
Want to submit an event to the calendar? Send us an email to stories@ourculture.us with all of the event information, including date(s), time, venue, and ticket link.
