Movie at the Farm

Austin Eats, Thursday, July 18, 6 -9:30 p.m.

Join in for an evening of food, music, and activities at BUILD Chicago’s beautiful urban farm in Austin, and a screening of “Farming While Black.” It’s free and for all ages, but is intended for those who live, work, play or worship in Austin. This event examines the historical plight of Black farmers in America, and the rising generation reclaiming their rightful ownership of land and reconnecting with their ancestral roots.
Find tickets here: https://ow.ly/iAzT50Swhfy

My CHI. My Future. Summer Kickback Series – Early July

Dates vary by location

Join My CHI. My Future. community partners for one of many Kickbacks across Chicago in July as a part of the Safe Spaces for Youth series.

Austin: Peace and Healing Festival, Saturday, July 13, 12-5 p.m. (1140 N. Lamon Ave.), hosted by Project Exploration.

Garfield Park: Big Jam Talent Show, Friday, July 12, 4:30-7:30 p.m. (Marillac Foglia Center, 2859 W. Jackson Blvd.), hosted by After School Matters with Marillac St. Vincent Family Services. 

Learn more by downloading the My CHI. My Future. app or visiting: https://ow.ly/oWiO50SwheV

West Side Storytelling + Open Mic

Front Porch Arts Center , 4th Tuesdays,  6-8 p.m.

Front Porch Arts Center’s next storytelling and open mic event is July 23. Don’t miss it! 5851 W. Madison St.

Registration Now Open for Youth Leader Activation Summit

Saturday, Aug. 3, 12-3 p.m.

Registration for the Youth Leader Activation Summit is now open. Hosted by the Mayor’s Youth Commission.The summit aims to empower Chicago’s youth, ages 14-19, to take action and positively impact their communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from various youth leaders, engage with local organizations and programs that promote youth leadership, and connect with peers from across the city. Lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the event. For questions, email mayorsyouthcommission@cityofchicago.org. 750 S. Halsted St.

E-Commerce Bootcamp 

mHUB Curriculum, July 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

E-Commerce Bootcamp, a collaboration between mHUB, West Side Forward and Rosemint Media is a workshop designed to equip business owners with knowledge and topline takeaways to jumpstart or scale their e-commerce business. By the end of the day, attendees will have a clear understanding of e-commerce fundamentals, how to build and optimize an online store, effective digital marketing strategies and best practices for managing sales and customer service. Register here: https://ow.ly/pj2L50Swhf6. 1623 W. Fullerton St.