The 2024 Food Aid Music Festival
Friday, August 23, 6:30 – 11 p.m., Robert’s Westside
The festival that aims to combat food insecurity is back with headliner James McMurtry. The annual event this year will benefit A House in Austin, the Austin Eats Initiative, and others. Tickets start at $55. https://ow.ly/tHlJ50SZhqY. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park
Uncorked
Friday, August 23, 6 – 8 p.m., Oak Park Conservatory (Rubinstein Garden)
Learn how Rayson helps prisoners through creating zines with a demonstration of various D.I.Y. “tools of the trade.” He will read letters from prisoners explaining what they do with zines. View copies of the zines and see a display of art made by prisoners. More: oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.
Film Screening: Cadillac Records
Saturday, August 24, 2 – 4 p.m., Chicago Public Library, Austin Branch
Join in for a screening of the film Cadillac Records. The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America’s musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin’ Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry. 5724 W. North Ave.
Art & Play at Harambee
Community Garden
Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.,
Front Porch Arts Center
Immerse yourself in creativity at Art & Play, a weekly outdoor summer arts workshop set in the greenery of Harambee Community Garden’s Nature Curiosity and Exploration Center. Participants of all ages will discover the joy of artistic expression as they paint, draw, and create in the beauty of nature. Harambee Community Garden, 440 N. Waller Ave.
Galewoodstock
Saturday, August 24, 12 – 9 p.m., Sayre Language Academy
Hosted by Galewood Neighbors. Enjoy activities, food, live music, and more. 1850 N. Newland Ave.