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Big Week | June 5-12

by Austin Coming Together | Austin Weekly partner June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market

Every Thursday until Oct. 31

Don’t forget to stop by the market for your fresh food fix and to chat up the neighbors. Need a ride? Check out this year’s trolley. 5610 W. Lake St.

Austin’s Got Talent III

Friday, June 7 6 to 9 p.m., Kehrein Center for the Arts

Top 10 contenders will strut their stuff at this talent show sponsored by Chicago’s 15^th police district and Meridian. Winners take home cash prizes! DJ Phantom will be in the mix. It’s free and open to the public. 5628 W. Washington Blvd.

Historic Community Gardens of North Lawndale

Virtual event, date to be announced. Chicago Architecture Center

Discover the stories behind empty North Lawndale lots that have become beautiful havens for residents to share gardening skills and gather outdoors for peace circles, storytelling, art and music events and outdoor recess. The discussion will highlight nine of more than 50 community gardens in the neighborhood, and examine how they are steering North Lawndale toward a safer, more sustainable future. Moderated by architect Odile Compagnon. Ticket sales for end three hours prior to the event. It is a free event, but you must register according to the directions. For more information and to register: https://ow.ly/IrRm50S47Hi

Men’s Night Out BBQ Cook-off

Wednesday, June 12, 4 to 7 p.m. BUILD Chicago

Join in for an evening of food, basketball, games, yoga, reiki and haircuts. Questions? Contact Taesean Brownlee at taeseanbrownlee@buildchicago.org.

Let’s Grow Together Juneteenth Celebration

Saturday, June 8 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proviso East High School

This Juneteenth celebration is hosted in part by YourPassion1st. Join them for a festive day that is dedicated to holistic wellness! Register here: https://ow.ly/Prh350S47An. 807 S. 1^st Ave., Maywood

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