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SUMMARY:4th on 53rd Parade and Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \nCelebrate the 4th of July in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood.  This beloved local tradition has been celebrated for 30+ years and never disappoints! \nThe parade kicks off at 11 a.m. with marching bands\, floats\, community groups\, and kids on decorated bikes.  The parade marches through Downtown Hyde Park #SSA61 and finishes up at Nichols Park.  Route Map.  After the parade\, the festival from 12-3 p.m. featuring performances\, games\, bouncy houses\, face painting\, petting zoo\, magician\, and more!
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/4th-on-53rd-parade-and-festival-2024/
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CATEGORIES:Summer Events
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SUMMARY:Tony Carpenter Performs Live for First Friday
DESCRIPTION:Jazz in the Court\nFirst Friday – July 5\nFeaturing: Tony Carpenter\n12-2:30 p.m.\nHarper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\nHyde Park (53rd Street and S. Lake Park Avenue)\n \n—————————————————– \nTony Carpenter is an urban percussionist who began his percussive journey in the early 1970s when he began exploring traditional rhythms of West Africa\, such as the rumba and 6/8 time signatures. He has performed with African dance troupes such as the Julian Swain Inner City Dance Theatre and Najwa Dance Corps. \nTony is comfortable playing R&B\, gospel and jazz. The melodious tones of TOCA is a sound you wont forget. He has combined these rhythms with favorite jazz classics which he calls “cultural jazz.” He has performed with many great artists of all genres\, such as Leroy Hudson\, Tyrone Davis\, The Emotions\, Jerry The Ice Man Butler\, Ramsey Lewis\, The Soul Children of Chicago\, Kim Stratton\, Malachi Thompson\, and more. \n—————————————————– \nFREE OUTDOOR JAZZ PERFORMANCES SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO \nParking\nThe Harper Court parking structure will offer limited free parking between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Standard parking rates will apply for those entering the garage before 10 a.m. or exiting after 4 p.m. Enter on S. Lake Park Avenue just south of McDonald’s. \nSeating\nPlease bring your favorite chair. Limited seating will be available\, and neither space nor seats are guaranteed. \nDining\nEnjoy Bob’s Pizza\, Chipotle\, Daisy’s Po-Boy & Tavern\, Deep Purpl\, Ja’ Grill\, Roti Modern Mediterranean\, Stan’s Donuts & Coffee\, and Strugglebeard Bakery – all in Harper Court. Or sample one of the many great eateries on 53rd Street. \nShopping\nSupport our neighborhood businesses by shopping local. Recycled Modern and Suuri Design are in Harper Court\, and The Silver Room and other shops are right around the corner. \nFor more ways to shop local\, go to welcometohydepark.com.
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/tony-carpenter-performs-live-for-first-friday/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:SSA61 Special Commissioners Meeting - July 2024
DESCRIPTION:~ Public Notice ~ \nSpecial Service Area 61 – Hyde Park (SSA61) will host a special Commissioners meeting at 11:00 am on Thursday\, July 11\, 2024.\nThis meeting has been added to the schedule to approve the 2025 work plan. \nThe meeting will be held at Polsky Exchange North\, 2nd Floor\nChicago\, IL 60615 \n(Location is subject to change). \nAgenda for the special meeting on July 11. \nAll guidelines for public meetings will be enforced.
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/ssa61-special-commissioners-meeting-july-2024/
LOCATION:Polsky Center\, 1452 E. 53rd St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commissioners Meetings
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SUMMARY:July 2024 Harper Court Music Series
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Harper Court Summer Music Series. \nOn Thursday\, July 11 the music series kicks off with dance music before a live performance by Funkadesi. \nCelebrating 28 years in 2024\, the award-winning Funkadesi has been wowing crowds with their blend of Indian bhangra\, Bollywood & folk with reggae\, funk\, and Afro-Caribbean grooves\, Funkadesi emphatically personifies inclusive joy. Winner of the Chicago Music Award for Most Outstanding Group\, Chicago-based Funkadesi delivers a virtuoso high energy musical experience. With members who are unprecedentedly diverse (Indian-American\, African-American\, Jamaican\, Latino\, and European-American)\, their music expresses their motto: “One family\, many children…Insisting we all belong.” \nTime: 6-9 p.m. \nLocation: Harper Court \nFREE Concert.  Bring your own chairs.  Or dance the night away. \nHosted By: Mario Smith \nSponsored By: the University of Chicago in partnership with The Silver Room \n—————————— \nUpcoming concerts include Sam Thousand & The Soul Vortex with The Chicago Windy City Ramblers (8/1)\, and A Dope Southside Open Mic by The Silver Room – hosted by Phalair (9/5). \n  \n#SSA61 \n 
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/july-2024-harper-court-music-series/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:2024 Summer Sunday Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:The George Franklin Memorial Summer Sunday Concert Series\nFree Weekly Concerts Every Sunday\nHyde Park\, Chicago\nJuly 14 – August 18\, 2024\n4-6 p.m.\nNichols Park – 1355 E. 53rd Street\n——————————————————————-\n\n\n\nJoin your family and friends\, grab a blanket and chairs\, pack a picnic or visit a local Hyde Park restaurant for takeout\, and enjoy one of Hyde Park’s favorite summertime traditions.\n\n\n\n\n——————\nSCHEDULE\n\n\n\nJuly 14 – DAVE HERRERO – sponsored by Downtown Hyde Park – SSA #61\n\n\nJuly 21 – BILLY FLYNN – sponsored by Xfinity\n\n\nJuly 28 – SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD – sponsored by Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference\n\n\nAugust 4 – DAVE SPECTER – sponsored by Sophy Hotel\n\n\nAugust 11 – BRANDON JAMES – sponsored by University of Chicago & Toni Preckwinkle – Cook County Board President\n\n\nAugust 18 – ZOOFUNKYOU – sponsored by Kimbark Plaza Merchants Association & Small Cheval\n\n\n\n\nFREE ADMISSION / OPEN LAWN SEATING / BRING CHAIRS & PICNIC BLANKETS / NO GRILLING\, SMOKING\, OR ALCOHOL USE
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/2024-summer-sunday-concert-series/
LOCATION:Nichols Park\, 1355 E 53rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY-SATURDAY\, JULY 18-20\nThe Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale at the Hyde Park Shopping Center will be held Thursday-Saturday\, July 18-20 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Legendary local DJ Duane Powell will be spinning tunes and getting you in the summer shopping mood on Thursday-Saturday from 12-2 p.m. Free parking in the lot.  Be on the lookout for soon-to-open businesses LA BOULANGERIE and MAHARI making an appearance… \nTOYS ET CETERA\n1502 E. 55th Street – Savings of 30-60% off! Last of a kinds\, old friends\, overstock\, shopworn stuff\, and discontinued toy gems! Out on the sidewalk\, prices slashed to the bone\, and yours for a bargain! \nWESLEY’S SHOE CORRAL\n1506 E. 55th Street – Up to 70% savings on women’s clothing tops and bottoms\, men’s and women’s sandals\, running shoes\, dress shoes\, and much more. \nLA BOULANGERIE (COMING SOON!)⁠\n1550 E. 55th Street – La Boulangerie is not yet open\, but staff will be on-site Thursday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Friday (hours TBD).⁠\n⁠\nMAHARI (COMING SOON!)⁠\n1504 E. 55th Street – Mahari is not yet open\, but restaurant staff will be on-site greeting people and offering samples on Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday from 12-2 p.m. \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/hyde-park-summer-sidewalk-sale-2/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Shopping Center\, 5450 S Lake Park Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Events
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SUMMARY:SSA61 Commissioners Meeting - July 2024
DESCRIPTION:~ Public Notice ~ \nSpecial Service Area 61 – Hyde Park (SSA61) will host a special Commissioners meeting at 11:00 am on Tuesday\, July 23\, 2024.\nThe meeting will be held at Polsky Exchange North\, 2nd Floor \n1452 E. 53rd St.\nChicago\, IL 60615 \n(Location is subject to change). \nAgenda for July 23\, 2024 \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/ssa61-commissioners-meeting-july-2024/
LOCATION:Polsky Center\, 1452 E. 53rd St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commissioners Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T090000
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Farmers Market - Last Sunday of July
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. \nShoppers 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. Several market vendors accept Mastercard and Visa\, LinkUp and SNAP payments in addition to cash.  Ask about the dollar for dollar matching program. \n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 28\, 2024\nFrom 9:00 am to 2:00 pm\n1516 E 54th St – 54th Street and Lake Park Ave West\n(Hyde Park Bank parking lot)\n\nThe market is in compliance with City of Chicago and State of Illinois pandemic protocols to provide a comfortable and safe shopping experience. \nThe Hyde Park Farmers Market season continues every Sunday through September 29\, 2024. \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/hyde-park-farmers-market-last-sunday-of-july/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market
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