Austin Chicago Public Library’s 95th Anniversary Celebration
With Larry Taylor, Friday, June 7, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Austin Branch, Chicago Public Library
Join the Austin branch as it celebrates its 95th anniversary. This will be a fun day of games, refreshments, music and activities for everyone. Larry Taylor, West Side blues ambassador, will bring his Soul Blues Healers band to help Austin Chicago Public Library celebrate its 95th anniversary. Austin is the westernmost neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side, the Best Side, which produced a whole generation of postwar musicians skilled in Blues, Funk, Soul, and R&B. Austin Librarian JoAnne Willis said she is proud of the building’s recent remodeling and all the educational programs the library has offered—including our last year’s blues history program. The 95th Austin Library anniversary will be held outdoors if good weather, or indoors if not. 5615 W. Race Ave.
BUILD Chicago’s 4th Annual Restorative Justice Conference
Friday, May 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
BUILD’s 2024 Restorative Justice conference called Renewing Hope, Reigniting Vision and Repairing Harm; Restoring Human Connections introduces you to innovative, successful approaches to addressing equity, harm, conflict and proactive community building in ways that center relationships and avoid exclusion. They are rooted in the guiding values of Restorative Justice. Workshops and activities have been designed to repair your spirit, renew your skills and reignite your passion! Register at the website: https://ow.ly/JboB50RSSz6. 5100 W. Harrison St.
Westside Men’s Health Fair
Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Loretto Hospital, 6th Floor Auditorium
Topics such as prostate health, fitness and nutrition, mental wellness will be covered, and health screenings, lunch and refreshments will be provided. Register at the website: https://ow.ly/TsUC50RSSGO
Austin Garden Collective’s Volunteer Saturdays
Saturdays beginning June 1
Austin Garden Collective represents and supports more than 25 community gardens in Austin through connecting, resourcing and supporting this garden network. These sessions are facilitated to support the beautiful gardens in Austin. Learn more or get involved: https://ow.ly/3QMt50RSSJn
Hub 101: Skills Chicagoland’s Future
Tuesday, June 4 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Hosted by Austin Coming Together’s Austin Community Hub team. Learn about job opportunities and other career support resources! This is a Facebook Live event. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/XX1V50RSSMK
Austin Neighborhood Choir Discovery Day
Monday, June 3, 5:30 p.m., Austin Branch, Chicago Public Library
The Neighborhood Choir programs of Uniting Voices Chicago are welcoming new singers entering third grade and up for the 2023-24 school year. Meet the conductor, learn about the program and sign up to be a part of the magic. Discover how your voice can be a part of the Uniting Voices Chicago family. Friends, family and neighbors are welcome to join! 5615 W. Race Ave.
Austin Town Hall Farmers Market
Thursdays, June 6 – Oct. 31, 1 – 6 p.m.
The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market now features an 80-seat trolley that will take people to the market and Austin’s gardens. New, too, this year is live entertainment, including from DJ Lipgloss. 5610 W. Lake St.