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Summer Tuesdays come alive on the Museum of Contemporary Art's terrace with free concerts highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned music community. Enjoy live music while relaxing on the lawn with your own picnic, or savor snacks and drinks available for purchase. Then head inside to catch the MCA’s summer exhibitions—we’re open late on Tuesdays and free for Illinois residents. This is a repeating event, with free Tuesday concerts through August 27, 2024 No RSVP required, but please go here for further information. The parking garage is located on Chicago Avenue just west of Fairbanks Court and adjacent to the museum. The garage does not provide direct access to the museum. When you exit the garage, simply turn right and walk west up Chicago Avenue. Our entrances face Mies Van Der Rohe Way. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: sypervaiz@mcachicago.org.

You are invited to a FREE entrepreneurship camp for girls 8-12 years old with Female Strong sponsored by Forward Space! Female Strong Camp is an empowering experience that engages participants in meaningful discussions about confidence, passions, goals, and innovative solutions to real-world challenges. It's a unique opportunity for young girls to connect with peers, hear from inspiring Chicagoland professionals, and focus on personal growth in a supportive environment. What to expect: Engage with peers about each other’s unique selves, confidence journeys, passions, and goals! Hear from Forward Space employees with different roles about how to achieve goals, take risks, mess up, and stay true to yourself in the process! Reflect on your dreams & ideas and develop an action plan to make them happen! This is a free camp, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Free parking is available in the side lots. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: sabrina@femalestrong.org.

Snapology offers the best S.T.E.A.M. camps in the area. Our camps are made for both FUN and learning, utilizing one of the world's most exciting toys, LEGO®. We have camps inspired and associated with many of the top games, activities, movies, and more. We have robotics camps, technical camps, and even camps for the Pre-K kiddos. Your kids will love our fun camp topics and themes, but Shh, don’t tell them it’s educational! We accept children ages ages 5 -12.

“The moment we choose to love we begin to move against domination, against oppression. The moment we choose to love, we begin to move toward freedom, to act in ways that liberate ourselves and others. That action is the testimony of love as the practice of freedom.” —bell hooks Liberation is defined as the act of being freed from imprisonment, slavery, or some type of captivity. Love and liberation are two things that go hand in hand. One cannot exist without the other. There are different kinds of love: self, familial, platonic, romantic, community, cultural—the bounds are limitless. How has love acted as a liberating force in your life? Contributing youth artist are asked to consider the theme of “Love and Liberation” broadly and to interpret this prompt creatively in their submissions. About 21Minus 21Minus is a one-day showcase curated and produced by Teen Creative Agency (TCA) with support from Lead Artists Olive Stefanski and Miguel Limon, and Ahmad Bracey, Manager of Youth and Schools. This is a free event for people ages 21 and under and their families, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. The parking garage is located on Chicago Avenue just west of Fairbanks Court and adjacent to the museum. The garage does not provide direct access to the museum. When you exit the garage, simply turn right and walk west up Chicago Avenue. Our entrances face Mies Van Der Rohe Way. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: sypervaiz@mcachicago.org

Summer is a time for joy and play, but for families with disabilities, it can sometimes bring unique challenges, especially when juggling the needs of multiple children. Often, siblings of individuals with disabilities can feel overlooked or struggle to connect and understand their brother or sister. Join us for a warm and inclusive playdate designed to nurture strong, meaningful relationships between siblings! Led by our compassionate team at Leep Forward, kids will engage in delightful activities and games aimed at fostering genuine connections. Meanwhile, parents will have the opportunity to observe and learn valuable techniques for creating supportive environments at home that encourage sibling play and interaction. Our panel of siblings, spanning different ages, will share their own experiences and offer practical advice to parents on cultivating healthy sibling relationships and ensuring that each child receives the support they need. Plus, families will enjoy community connections, delicious food, open play, and exciting giveaways! Come join us for this FUN and enriching event, where every child is celebrated and valued for who they are! Onsite and street parking available. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: ttjeanbaptiste@cps.edu.

The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces 23 vendors for the 15th anniversary season of the Glenwood Sunday Market, which will operate every Sunday from June 2 to October 27 (closed on June 30 and August 18), from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. On the southbound Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt Avenues (west side of the CTA Red Line Morse stop), the Market offers a variety of products ranging from meat, produce, dairy, honey, bakeries, sweets, to coffee, tofu, popsicles and flowers, plus newly added free kids’ activities. New this year will be free weekly kids programming such as scavenger hunts, recipes, and agricultural lessons about participating farmers. The weekly recipes will incorporate in-season ingredients available at the Market. All vendors accept cash and most accept credit and debit cards. LINK Cards and other SNAP cards are also accepted at the Market, with a grant match program continuing in 2024: every LINK transaction will be matched thanks to the generous grant from LinkUp Illinois. No RSVP is necessary, but please go here for more details. Street parking availalbe. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: Maggie@silvermangroupchicago.com.

Join Hive for a free overview workshop on Conscious Parenting, you will learn about the 10-pillar framework that will give you additional tips and tools to bring more peace, calm & joy into your home, as you head into summer! RSVP required. Please go here to register.

Join the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago to celebrate the last Family Day of the season! Sueños Music Festival will be raffling two pairs of tickets for the Sueños Music Festival event. Join us as we bring together incredible local artists for a day of workshops and interactive experiences. Salvador Andrade will be leading a collaborative workshop using found objects that draw inspiration from Mexican textiles. Mr. Pintamuro, known for his captivating artwork that merges Aztec and Mayan storytelling with Japanese anime, will share his expertise and creativity with families. Printmaker Atlan Arceo will guide participants of all ages through a workshop on various print techniques for all ages. The Mexican Consulate of Chicago is collaborating with us to share two stories from Home is Somewhere Else, directed by Carlos Hagerman and Jorge Villalobos, which is a unique and timely animated documentary that tells stories of immigrant youth, exploring each character’s inner world alongside their colorful hopes, and dreams for a better future. Don’t miss our family workshop, Tell Me About Your Wings, to learn more about the traditional techniques of indigenous cultures in Mexico, such as the Wixárika, in commemoration of Jorge Marín’s sculpture Wings of Mexico. Last but not least, Borderless Magazine will be conducting family interviews for all ages to highlight stories that will be published in the near future! Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program that allows families and youth to connect and engage with contemporary art through activities and performances for all-ages. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops, open studio sessions, gallery tours, performances, and more. Activities are facilitated in English and Spanish with ASL interpretation provided. This is a free event, and no RSVP is required. But you can go here for more information and advanced tickets. Parking garage is located on Chicago Avenue just west of Fairbanks Court and adjacent to the museum. The garage does not provide direct access to the museum. When you exit the garage, simply turn right and walk west up Chicago Avenue. Our entrances face Mies Van Der Rohe Way. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: sypervaiz@mcachicago.org.

ACM School of Music has taught thousands of adults and kids to express themselves musically. We offer recitals, jam sessions, karaoke nights, and the chance to create new music for our Molto Tutti Festival. Being at ACM means you’re part of an organization that produces wildly creative events like the Sound of Silent Film Festival, the Thirsty Ears Festival, the PBS series Songs About Buildings and Moods and many others.

Join the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago on a fantastic journey into the world of alebrijes! Renowned masters of folk art from Oaxaca, Mexico, Jacobo and Maria Angeles, and their son and daughter Sabina and Ricardo Angeles experts in wood carving and creators of the popular figures known as alebrijes, will guide you through a unique experience of color and creativity. In this interactive hands-on workshop, you will learn to color your own Tonas and Nahuales using natural pigments and dyes while exploring authentic techniques passed down through generations. Artist Moises Salazar will leads a hands-on workshop as part of this month’s Family Day and create your own figures and characters through puppet making. Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program that allows families and youth to connect and engage with contemporary art through activities and performances for all-ages. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops, open studio sessions, gallery tours, performances, and more. Activities are facilitated in English and Spanish with ASL interpretation provided. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Parking garage is located on Chicago Avenue just west of Fairbanks Court and adjacent to the museum. The garage does not provide direct access to the museum. When you exit the garage, simply turn right and walk west up Chicago Avenue. Our entrances face Mies Van Der Rohe Way. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: sypervaiz@mcachicago.org.

Greektown Chicago is excited to announce the Annual Greek Heritage Parade, celebrating the rich Hellenic identity and culture in Chicago. The parade has been established as one of the biggest annual events in the Chicago Greek community since its founding in the 1960s. During this parade celebration, visitors can see colorful traditional costumes, experience traditional Greek music and dance troupe performances, and watch as the community officially celebrates Greek Independence. Keep a look out for more parade announcements on GreektownChicago.org and follow Greektown on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates. No RSVP is required, but please go here for more information. This is a free event and street parking is available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: Maggie@silvermangroupchicago.com.

This month’s Family Day features a Libreria Donceles pop-up, with artist Pablo Helguera leading Spanish and English readings to promote bilingual learning. We also welcome Poems While You Wait, who write poems specifically for you, and illustrators Denise Holmes and Jacqueline Alcantara, who each read from their newest book releases. Learn about Holmes’s and Alcantara’s unique illustration processes through their drawings, final art, and time lapse video, before getting a chance to create your own character using basic shapes and line—with watercolor pencil and collage—for your very own picture book cover. Additional drawing, coloring, and activity sheets created by Jacqueline and Denise are available on site. All ages and abilities welcome. Don’t forget to shop for books at the workshop and in the MCA Store. Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program that allows families and youth to connect and engage with contemporary art through activities and performances for all ages. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops, open studio sessions, gallery tours, performances, and more. Activities are facilitated in English and Spanish with ASL interpretation provided. This is a FREE event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. The parking garage is located on Chicago Avenue just west of Fairbanks Court and adjacent to the museum. The garage does not provide direct access to the museum. When you exit the garage, simply turn right and walk west up Chicago Avenue. Our entrances face Mies Van Der Rohe Way. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: sypervaiz@mcachicago.org.

Join Snapology of Chicago, as we celebrate our Explore FLL (First LEGO League) Teams at our first annual FLL Explore Festival! This is a FREE event, and we would greatly appreciate and welcome your presence to celebrate. Our competitive LEGO League Challenge team will have a special guest appearance to demonstrate their robot run that awarded them a top 6 finish. In addition to both our teams showing off their amazing hard work, we will have LEGO building stations for all that attend, so you can make your own incredible LEGO creations. This is a free event and No RSVP is required. Parking lot located in front of the building (Free), Street parking. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: opsmanager.chicago@snapology.com.

Greektown Chicago is thrilled with the return of Greektown Chicago Restaurant Week, March 1-7, 2024, featuring discounts and special offers of iconic Greek dishes from staple Greektown restaurants and bars. Greektown Restaurant Week celebrates Greek cuisine in anticipation of Greek Independence Day in late March. For more information about this and other exciting events, visit GreektownChicago.org. No RSVP is required, but please go here for more information about Restaurant Week. Again, the event takes place from March 1 - March 7, 2024. Prices are determined by restaurants. Street Parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: Maggie@silvermangroupchicago.com.

Music Together is an amazing early childhood music education program for caregivers and children (babies - age 5). Join us for a free 45-minute class! RSVP required. Please go here to register. Ample street parking on Michigan Ave, 18th, and other side streets. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: frontdesk@southloopschoolofmusic.com.

Virtual Parent Workshop: Nutrition Join us for this special presentation on nutrition. First, we will have Ariana Luster, MS, RD, LDN a school nutrition specialist and registered dietitian from CPS kick us off. Ariana will talk about the commitments CPS is making towards nutrition. Livia will follow up with a presentation on Four Secrets to Improving Your Child’s Picky Eating Habits. Livia Ly, MS, RD, LDN is a registered & licensed dietitian, nutritionist, and one of our wonderful Lincoln Park ELC Alumni parents. Please join us on Google Meet: meet.google.com/wdb-kavi-xhi. No RSVP required. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: livia.ly@nutri.ly.

Camp Chippewa is exactly what young people need to thrive. ~ Community ~ Healthy mentorship ~ Nature ~ Time to play, learn, and grow ~ Adventure ~ Friendships with boys from other backgrounds ~ A coming-of-age experience Since 1935 Camp Chippewa has been a second home for boys. It is a summer of adventures in Northern Minnesota and into the Canadian wilderness.

What do you get when you combine the magic of Broadway with the fun and freedom of Summer? The ultimate Summer Camp experience! Join us for Summer favorites like Encanto, Wicked, SIX, and Zombies or check out one of our NEW camp weeks including Harry Potter, a TSwift inspired Eras camp, and our multi-week Production Camps for campers entering 3-12th Grade.

Since 1923, Camp WeHaKee has been a summer haven for girls in Northern Wisconsin. WeHaKee is a community with girls from different countries, cultures, races, faiths and economic backgrounds. Girls choose from more than 40 activitiesWeHaKee inspires girls to be become women whose lives embrace the values of kindness, justice, truth and peace. Girls form friendships that last a lifetime!

Join the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago this February for Family Day. Artist Regina Agu, one of Newcity Art Magazine‘s 50 Chicago Artists of 2023, will lead an art activity for families. In addition, KIDO Chicago is back with a full family takeover across the museum featuring music, art-making, and storytelling. Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program that allows families and youth to connect and engage with contemporary art through activities and performances for all ages. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops, open studio sessions, gallery tours, performances, and more. Activities are facilitated in English and Spanish with ASL interpretation provided. The parking garage is located on Chicago Avenue just west of Fairbanks Court and adjacent to the museum. The garage does not provide direct access to the museum. When you exit the garage, simply turn right and walk west up Chicago Avenue. Our entrances face Mies Van Der Rohe Way. This is a free event, but RSVP is required, please go here to register. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: Sross@mcachicago.org.

Interested in full or half-day preschool for children 6 weeks to 4 years? Come meet our Director Jenni Kim and tour our beautiful community at Florence G. Heller JCC in Lakeview. Families love our warm, and nurturing educators, community connection, full-time social services team, and amazing outdoor classroom spaces! Plus, FREE camp scholarship for full-day, year-round rising 3's & 4's registered for the 24/25 school year! There are still a few spots available for the current school year; come see what we’re all about. Street parking and limited school parking are available. RSVP to jkim@jccchicago.org. his is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: jkim@jccchicago.org.

Please join us for a morning of playtime for children under 3, including crafts, music, and free play. And of course, conversation and refreshments for parents, too! 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. -- Welcome, free play 9:45 - 10:15 -- music and songs with Miss Maria 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. -- Free play Parking is usually available in our Sacred Heart parking lots or on the street. Strollers may be left on the building's porch. This is a free event, but RSVP is requested. Please go here to register. This is a repeating event! Additional playdates on April 17 and 24, 2024. Register here! This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: marjie.murphy@shschicago.org.

Please join us for a morning of playtime for children under 3, including crafts, music, and free play. And of course, conversation and refreshments for parents, too! 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. -- Welcome, free play 9:45 - 10:15 -- music and songs with Miss Maria 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. -- Free play Parking is usually available in our Sacred Heart parking lots or on the street. Strollers may be left on the building's porch. This is a free event, but RSVP is requested. Please go here to register. This is a repeating event! Additional playdates on April 17 and 24, 2024. Register here! This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: marjie.murphy@shschicago.org.

Please join us for a morning of playtime for children under 3, including crafts, music, and free play. And of course, conversation and refreshments for parents, too! 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. -- Welcome, free play 9:45 - 10:15 -- music and songs with Miss Maria 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. -- Free play Parking is usually available in our Sacred Heart parking lots or on the street. Strollers may be left on the building's porch. This is a free event, but RSVP is requested. Please go here to register. This is a repeating event! Additional playdates on March 13, 20, and 27, 2024. Register here! This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: marjie.murphy@shschicago.org.