6th Annual CRR19 Historic Bike Ride
Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.
On this free bike tour, you will learn about the history of Eugene Williams and how his unjust racist killing sparked the Chicago Race Riot of 1919, the worst incident of racial violence in the city’s history and among 25 similar incidents across the nation that came to be known as the Red Summer. After the ride, you will enjoy a free lunch, music, and opportunity to engage with local organizations and resources tables. For more information and to register: https://bit.ly/4bF2mwe. 35th Street & State
Film Screening: Trolls Band Together (2023)
Chicago Public Library, Douglass Branch, Thursday, July 18, 2 p.m.
This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple. But as they get to know each other more, it is revealed that Branch was a member of the old popular boyband BroZone when he was younger —not only that, but the group members are his real-life brothers to boot. However, when they disbanded, Branch never saw his boyband brothers again until his brother Floyd is kidnapped. Branch mobilizes his family for the rescue. © Universal Pictures.92 Minutes. Rated PG. Free. 3353 W. 13th St.
Get on the Shelves: With Save a Lot operated by Yellow Banana
The Hatchery, Thursday, July 18, 9 a.m.
Discover the dynamic partnership opportunities available with Yellow Banana, a retail grocery platform that operates as Save A Lot. Situated near The Hatchery, Yellow Banana is a BIPOC-owned business whose owners say they believe in commerce with a mission: tackling food insecurity across the country. Join this session to explore how your brand can collaborate with this grocery chain. 135 N. Kedzie Ave. Register: https://bit.ly/3WhJS0g
Soul City Blues and R&B Fest
Austin, Sunday, July 21, 12- 6 p.m.
The fest, sponsored by ABNA, is a free outdoors concert forall ages. It features community performers, plus DJ Daddio, TC Express, Larry Taylor, Kjaz, a Tribute to soul singer Cicero Blake and Theo Huff. Corner of Mayfield and Chicago Avenue
Music Class with Chicago Mini Musicians
Chicago Public Library, Austin Branch, , Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.
Join Ms. Amanda from Chicago Mini Musicians for a fun and engaging morning of songs and rhymes celebrating all things summer. With shaker eggs, rhythm sticks, dancing, scarves and more, our classes are designed to captivate your little one and inspire creativity that extends far beyond the classroom. Get ready for a fun, engaging and skill-building class that will have your kiddo beaming from ear to ear and singing or babbling all the way home. For ages 0 to 3. Registration required. For more information: https://bit.ly/3XY5eAY
The Garfield Park Neighborhood Market
The Hatchery, July 27
The Taste of The Hatchery is at the Market July 27. You will be able to sample the food that the food businesses that are being incubated at The Hatchery. Expect Caribbean soul food, locally made chocolates, cookies, gourmet popcorn, teas and peach cobbler. The market runs through October. 135 N. Kedzie Ave.