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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Hyde Park Best Steppers Contest
DESCRIPTION:🔥 Calling all steppers! 🔥 \nJoin us for the 3rd Annual Hyde Park Best Steppers Contest as we kick off the Harper Court Summer Music Series! \n🎶 Music by DJ Eric “ET” Taylor\n 🎤 Hosted by Mario Smith\n 🏆 Trophies + CASH PRIZES for 1st\, 2nd & 3rd place couples \n📍 Harper Court – 5235 S. Harper Court\, Hyde Park\n 📅 Thursday\, June 4\n ⏰ 6–9 p.m. \nSponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with The Silver Room. \nNews on the Music Series
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/3rd-annual-hyde-park-best-steppers-contest/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:2026 Jazz in the Court Featuring Meagan McNeal
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your weekend with Jazz in the Court featuring Meagan McNeal – FREE in Harper Court. \n📍 Harper Court – 5235 S. Harper Court\, Hyde Park \n📅 Friday\, June 5 \n⏰ 12-2:30 p.m. \nSponsored by the University of Chicago / produced by Samuel J. Lewis II / In Memory of Carolyn Albritton  \n🔗 Full Story of the Series
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/2026-jazz-in-the-court-featuring-meagan-mcneal/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T090000
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SUMMARY:2026 Hyde Park Farmers Market Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Hyde Park Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season. \n\nSeason begins Sunday\, June 7 through September 27\, 2025.\nEach Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm\n54th Street and Lake Park Ave West (Hyde Park Bank parking lot)\nVendors may change each week with special pop up offerings.\nVisit the hospitality tent for LINK UP or SNAP payment assistance OR $25.00 match.\nFREE street parking nearby on Sundays.\n\nAdditional details coming soon.
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/2026-hyde-park-farmers-market-grand-opening/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T042444Z
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SUMMARY:4th on 53rd Parade and Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nCelebrate the 4th of July in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood\, with a beloved local tradition going back 30+ years – the 4th on 53rd Parade and Free Festival! The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. with marching bands\, floats\, community groups\, and kids on decorated bikes – with a free festival after the parade from 12-3 p.m. featuring performances\, games\, bouncy houses\, face painting\, magician\, and more! \nDowntown Hyde Park Chicago
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/4th-on-53rd-parade-and-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Nichols Park\, 1355 E 53rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T123000
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SUMMARY:SSA61 Commissioners Meeting - July 2026
DESCRIPTION:~ Public Notice ~\n\n\nSpecial Service Area 61 – Hyde Park (SSA61) will host its monthly Commissioners meeting\non Tuesday\, July 7\, 2026 at Polsky Exchange North\, 2nd Floor. \n1452 E. 53rd St.\nChicago\, IL 60615\n(Location is subject to change). \n\n\nMeeting Agenda \n 
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/ssa61-commissioners-meeting-july-2026/
LOCATION:Polsky Center\, 1452 E. 53rd St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commissioners Meetings
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SUMMARY:Harper Court Music Features Rich Medina + LeftJones
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the Harper Court Summer Music Series July concert: \n🎶 Music by Rich Medina + LeftJones \nRich Medina is an elite DJ whose captivating narrative plays like no other. His love affair with music began in his family’s church\, arguably from the womb\, and has blossomed into an internationally renowned career as a platinum-selling record producer\, recording artist\, poet\, journalist\, curator\, university and arts institution educator\, and 2021 Pew Fellowship recipient. \nHailing from the South Side of Chicago\, LeftJones is recognized as one of the city’s most dynamic live bands\, blending hip-hop\, jazz\, R&B\, and fusion. \n 🎤 Hosted by Mario Smith \n📍 Harper Court – 5235 S. Harper Court\, Hyde Park\n 📅 Thursday\, July 9\n ⏰ 6–9 p.m. \nSponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with The Silver Room.\nOpening act 6-7 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. with headliner from 7-8 p.m. \nNews story on the Series
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/harper-court-music-features-rich-medina-leftjones/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:2026 Jazz in the Court: Oscar Brown Jr. Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 100 Years of Genius with the Oscar Brown Jr. Tribute Concert! \n📍 Harper Court – 5235 S. Harper Court\, Hyde Park \n📅 Friday\, July 10 \n⏰ 12-5 p.m. (SPECIAL EXTENDED HOURS) \nSponsored by the University of Chicago / produced by Samuel J. Lewis II / In Memory of Carolyn Albritton \nFull Story on the Series
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/2026-jazz-in-the-court-oscar-brown-jr-tribute/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Antoine Anthony & The Chicago Players
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 George Franklin Summer Sunday Concert Series kicks off on Sunday\, July 12\, from 4-6 p.m. with Antoine Anthony & The Chicago Players.\nAntoine Anthony is a Chicago singer/songwriter\, inspired by the deep soul and R&B sounds of the 60s\, 70s\, and 80s as well as his father\, a respected church-based vocalist/pianist.\n\n\n\n Sunday\, July 12\n 4-6 p.m.\n Nichols Park – 1355 E. 53rd Street\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by Downtown Hyde Park / SSA #61\, A&S Beverages\, and Toni Preckwinkle – Cook County Board President.\n\n\nhttps://4thon53rdparade.com/concerts
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/antoine-anthony-the-chicago-players/
LOCATION:Nichols Park\, 1355 E 53rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T183000
DTSTAMP:20260714T015704Z
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale
DESCRIPTION:Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale \nThe Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale is back for 2026!\n\nVisit your favorite businesses at the Hyde Park Shopping Center\nThursday-Saturday\, July 16-18\, from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. each day\,\n\n——————————————————-\nBarnes & 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.\n\nLa 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.\n\nMahari 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.\n\n*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.\n\nRosin Eyecare – 1548 E. 55th StreetReceive 25% off prescription lenses with frame purchase\, and 40% off all additional complete pairs of glasses with purchase.\n\nWesley’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.\n————————————-\n\nSponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with the Downtown Hyde Park and the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/hyde-park-summer-sidewalk-sale-3/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Shopping Center\, 5450 S Lake Park Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T160000
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SUMMARY:Live Music by Cecy Santana
DESCRIPTION:Summer Sunday Concert Series presents Cecy Santana on July 19\, 2026 at Nichols Park 1355 E 53rd Street. \nTime: 4:00 – 6:00 PM \nCecy Santana is a Chicago-based Brazilian singer\, songwriter\, and performer known for blending samba\, jazz\, funk\, pop\, and Latin rock into a vibrant\, high-energy sound. Originally from São Paulo\, Brazil\, she comes from a deeply musical family and has built a strong following in Chicago’s live music scene through performances with her own band and the acclaimed Santana tribute project SUPERNATURAL.
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/live-music-by-cecy-santana/
LOCATION:Nichols Park\, 1355 E 53rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260714T014112Z
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Farmers Market 2026-07
DESCRIPTION:Hyde Park Farmers Market 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. \nThe Market runs RAIN or SHINE (unless safety is a concern)* \n\nSeason begins Sunday\, June 7 through September 27\, 2026.\nEach Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm\n54th Street and Lake Park Ave West (Hyde Park Bank parking lot)\nVendors may change each week with special pop up offerings.\nVisit the hospitality tent for LINK UP or SNAP payment assistance OR $25.00 match.\nFREE street parking nearby on Sundays.
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/hyde-park-farmers-market-2026-07/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T210000
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SUMMARY:Tammy McCann and DJ Celeste Alexander
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 6HARPER COURT SUMMER MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS TAMMY MCCANN WITH DJ CELESTE ALEXANDER\nHarper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\nHyde Park (53rd Street and S. Lake Park Avenue).\n\nTammy McCann is an award-winning\, internationally recognized jazz vocalist and the Artist in Residence at the Music Institute of Chicago. Renowned for her powerful and “emotionally charged” voice\, McCann uniquely blends classical vocal technique and gospel aesthetics with jazz.\n\nChicago has always been a city that produces artists who lead with soul\, and DJ Celeste Alexander is no exception. A fixture in the city’s vibrant DJ culture\, Celeste brings a rare combination of technical skill\, musical depth\, and undeniable charisma to every performance — commanding the room from the first track to the last.\n\nDJ Celeste Alexander – 6-7 PM\nTammy McCann – 7-8 PM\nDJ Celeste Alexander – 8-9 PM\n\nBring your chairs and your dance moves!  This will be fun!\nwww.harpercourtmusic.com.
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/tammy-mccann-and-dj-celeste-alexander/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T140816Z
CREATED:20260520T140816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T140816Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Hyde Park Garden Fair
DESCRIPTION:  \nSeptember 19 will be the annual Bulb and Mum Sale including alliums\, irises\, daffodils\, tulips\, hyacinths\, crocuses\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent by Hyde Park Garden Fair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKimbark Plaza\, 53rd and Woodlawn\, Chicago\, IL\, United States\, Illinois
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/fall-2026-hyde-park-garden-fair/
LOCATION:Kimbark Plaza\, 1228 E 53rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Fair
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