Kehrein Center for the Arts hosting The People’s Convention: The African Fest Goes Out West
Saturday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kehrein Center for the Arts
In partnership with The Black Panther’s Annual People’s Convention, The Kehrein Center for the Arts will have entertainers and vendors at this community event that includes celebration, speakers, and a film screening all happening on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors will offer African attire, art and jewelry along with food. A conversation with Chairman Fred Hampton Jr., and a commemorative birthday celebration of Chairman Fred Hampton Sr., and a film screening of “Judas and The Black Messiah” will be part of the program on Saturday. Tickets cost $12 in advance and $17 at the door. Find more information: https://ow.ly/1O5I50T5aVp and buy tickets: https://ow.ly/y6QA50T5aYe. 5628 W. Washington Blvd.
Austin Workforce Collaborative Bus Tour
Friday, August 30, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5049 W. Harrison St.
Austin Coming Together and the Austin Workforce Collaborative will offer a bus-tour traveling to West Side entrepreneurship programs on Friday, August 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The tour will meet at 5049 W. Harrison St.. It will cover available services at Allies for Community Business, Defy Ventures, The Hatchery and Westside Forward. Participants can gain knowledge from Chicago-based entrepreneurs and learn about bringing business ideas to fruition. The tour is background friendly, and all ages are welcome. Only 20 spots are available and breakfast and lunch is provided. Register: https://ow.ly/91Fw50T5b1w
Hub 101 with the Cara Collective
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Virtual Facebook live session
Austin Coming Together and the Cara Collective, are presenting “Hub 101: Let’s Work Together” where the Cara Collective, a workforce development organization, will speak about creating an inclusive economy and creating employment pathways. Participants can learn about their programming and employment resources at this virtual event. Register: https://ow.ly/cblz50T5b44
Fitness Lab at Build
Open on Mondays from 5 – 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 5 – 9 p.m., Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Fridays 5 – 9 p.m., Located at BUILD’s headquarters
BUILD has their own fitness lab-space at their Austin headquarters located at, 5100 W. Harrison St.. The fitness space is open to all ages and everyone in the community. Call: 773-227-2880, or email: fitnesslab@buildchicago.org for more information. https://www.buildchicago.org/. 5100 W. Harrison St.
Free therapeutic mental health services
Every Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Legler Regional Branch of the Chicago Public Library
Through a partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Chicago Public Library, free mental health resources are being offered every Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Legler Regional Branch of the Chicago Public Library. They will mainly offer individual therapy services, and their goal is to meet people where they are at; providing additional management resources with housing and food assistance. Contact Jordan Henderson, the clinical therapist supplying the services, at Jordan.Henderson@cityofchicago.org or by phone at 312-744-5371. Find a full list of mental health clinics: https://ow.ly/vZGA50T5b87. 115 S. Pulaski Rd.