The schedule of performers for the 2025 George Franklin Memorial Summer Sunday Concert Series has been announced.   Organized by the Nichols Park Advisory Council and the Chicago Park District, the concerts take place everyContinue reading

The newly opened Southside STEM Station has released its calendar of free summer camp opportunities for young people aged eight through high school. The seven camp programs run from June 16 through August 15, 2025.Continue reading

Hyde Park’s summer tradition – the 4th on 53rd Parade and Festival – is back on Friday, July 4, 2025, kicking off at 11 a.m. from the Hyde Park Bank parking lot. First organized byContinue reading

The lineup for the 2025 Jazz in the Court concert series has been announced. Sponsored by the University of Chicago, the popular free outdoor concerts are scheduled for Friday afternoons in June, July, August, andContinue reading

The lineup for the 2025 Harper Court Summer Music Series has been announced. Sponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with Eric Williams of  The Silver Room, the popular free outdoor concerts are scheduledContinue reading

This year Valentine’s Day falls on Friday, February 14, so you have the whole weekend to romance your sweetheart. Hyde Park area businesses are offering hotel packages, special dining menus, shopping events, and more. IfContinue reading

Soup Spoon – a delivery & carryout soup restaurant – is now open and operating at the Hyde Park location of Bob’s Pizza, with handcrafted & scratch-made seasonal soups from Bob’s Pizza executive chef/partner MattContinue reading

Hyde Park’s Ja’ Grill, located at 1510 E. Harper Court, began a new Sunday brunch service on Sunday, January 26. The weekly Sunday brunch hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with all-you-can-eat options servedContinue reading

The Hyde Park Holly-Day Celebration is back for 2024! Presented by the University of Chicago in partnership with Downtown Hyde Park, the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, and the South East Chicago Commission. We’ve plannedContinue reading

The Hyde Park Pure Barre location at 5239 S. Harper Avenue is ready for its grand reopening with refreshed interiors and new ownership. The grand reopening is scheduled for Friday, September 20 (6 a.m. –Continue reading