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SUMMARY:Open Mic at BUILD Chicago
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/5200/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W. Harrison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:BUILD Family Support Project
DESCRIPTION:BUILD’s Clinical Team is excited to share more about the upcoming Family Support Project cohort—and you’re invited!Join us Thursday\, November 13th to learn more about our upcoming Family Support Project dates. the for a Family Support Info Session!The information session will be held in room 132 (Performance Hall) at our 5100 W. Harrison location. We will serve dinner beginning at 5:30pm and then begin the information session promptly At 6pm. During this time\, we will do a few ice breaker activities\, provide more information about our past workshops and gatherings\, and then we will discuss the topics and workshops planned for the upcoming cohort. In addition to great workshops\, dinner will be provided at each meeting\, as well as gift cards for each family\, and enrichment activities for youth during the workshops!To register\, visit https://bit.ly/BUILD-FSP
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/build-family-support-project/
LOCATION:BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W. Harrison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Meeting - Austin Athletic Performance Center
DESCRIPTION:Austin Athletic Performance Center Community Meeting For the Repurposing of Louis Armstrong Elementary School \nPresentation for the development of a 20\,000+ sq. ft. sports hub at the former Louis Armstrong School site — designed to serve athletes\, families\, and neighbors across the West Side. \nBe part of the movement to bring a state of the Art Athletic Performance & Training Center to the West Side!
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/community-meeting-austin-athletic-performance-center/
LOCATION:BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W. Harrison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Halloween Spooky Farm
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! Join us Friday\, October 31 for a safe and fun option for the community. Come enjoy a spooky farm and fun games\, treats and activities in our gym. We will have a Spooky Farm – a haunted maze that starts in our Peace Garden near the fire pit and winds it’s way through a dark maze until you reach the our decorated farm. Come dressed in costume and enjoy a family-friendly halloween event that includes treats\, mazes\, magic\, and more!
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/halloween-spooky-farm/
LOCATION:BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W. Harrison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T090000
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SUMMARY:West Side Community Trade Fair
DESCRIPTION:The West Side is full of talent\, strength\, and potential. Come out for a powerful day of connection\, growth\, and opportunity — right here in our own community. This event is free and open to all youth\, families\, and neighbors who are ready to build their future. Interested in becoming an exhibitor? Fill out this form!  \nSession Times:\nMorning Session: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration opens at 9:45 AM)\nAfternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Registration opens at 11:45 AM)\n\n\nExplore job\, training\, and education opportunities\nConnect with community organizations and resources\nMeet employers and leaders making a difference\nTake free professional headshots\nJoin career readiness workshops\nEnter to win raffles and giveaways\n\nClick here to register for your session. The registration form also gives us a chance to hear your voice — your responses will help shape the event and ensure we’re bringing the right resources and opportunities to our community. Let’s BUILD something great — for us\, by us\, on the West Side.\n\nQuestions? Email: khadijahlanier@buildchicago.org Interested in becoming an exhibitor? Fill out this form!\n\nThe West Side Community Trade Fair is made possible with support from National Lois University Accelerate U.
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/west-side-community-trade-fair/
LOCATION:BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W. Harrison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Adjusting Together
DESCRIPTION:BUILD Chicago will host this seminar with Just Act Partners\, William Everett and Chicago Vibrant Neighborhoods Collective\, uniting partners to share tools and strategies for nonprofits in this new era. Join us at our Austin campus on October 16 for a half-day of learning\, dialogue and collaboration. Learn more: https://events.eventnoire.com/e/adjusting-together
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/adjusting-together/
LOCATION:BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W. Harrison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Starting Seedlings for Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:BUILD Chicago Home Gardening Workshop Series\nDiscover the joys of home gardening with BUILD Chicago’s new workshop series! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started\, our hands-on workshops offer something for everyone. Join us to learn sustainable gardening techniques\, connect with the community\, and grow your skills—and your garden!\nLearn how to jumpstart your garden with healthy seedlings! This workshop will cover the basics of seed selection\, germination techniques\, and creating the perfect environment for your plants to thrive. \nAll workshops are free and open to the community. Spaces are limited\, so sign up today and start growing with BUILD Chicago! \nQuestions? Email: kesiahbascom@buildchicago.org
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/starting-seedlings-for-your-garden/
LOCATION:BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W. Harrison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Four-Day Restorative Justice Training
DESCRIPTION:  \nFour-Day Restorative Justice Training\, July 29\, 5 p.m.\, through Aug. 1\, 9 p.m.\, BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W. Harrison St. | Join BUILD’s Peace and Justice Center for a four-day Restorative Justice Training. Restorative Justice allows us to enhance skills that guide us in doing the work necessary for positive change.  To register\, contact Edwina Hamilton at edwinahamilton@buildchicago.org. Visit buildchicago.org/events for more info. 
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/four-day-restorative-justice-training/
LOCATION:BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W. Harrison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Night: Campus Campout
DESCRIPTION: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.  
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/family-night-campus-campout/
LOCATION:BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W. Harrison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Masquerade Ball
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/masquerade-ball/
LOCATION:BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W. Harrison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Men’s Night Out BBQ Cook-off
DESCRIPTION:Join them for an evening of food\, basketball\, games\, yoga\, reiki\, and haircuts. Questions? Contact Taesean Brownlee at taeseanbrownlee@buildchicago.org. 
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/mens-night-out-bbq-cook-off/
LOCATION:BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W. Harrison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Balance\, Brilliance and Business Workshop and Mentoring Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE youth-empowering workshop cultivated to create a positive social environment. 
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/balance-brilliance-and-business-workshop-and-mentoring-luncheon/
LOCATION:BUILD Chicago\, 5100 W. Harrison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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