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10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: A family affair!

DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Pl. Sunday, June 19, 11:00am — 8:00 pm. Free.

Join this decade-long celebration by The Black Mall in partnership with the DuSable Museum's Juneteenth BBQ & Block Party. Sound stage by SoundWorks led by Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa. Children's activities, vendors, food trucks, art exhibits, and free admission to the museum. (Jackie Serrato)

Party at the Polls

Multiple venues, check description. Various dates, 1:00pm–6:00pm. Free. bit.ly/ partypolls

This is a community resource fair that will be happening at early voting locations in Woodlawn, Lawndale, and Englewood. There will be mural painting, gardening, food, entertainment, and the ability to vote early. The North Lawndale event will be June 14 at St Agatha Catholic Church, Englewood will be at Lindblom Park on June 17, and Woodlawn will be at the Bessie Coleman Library on June 25. The events will be hosted by Chicago Votes and different organizations from those communities and will last from 1-6pm each time.

South Side Summer Family Fest

Gary Comer Youth Center, 7200 S Ingleside Ave, Saturday, June 18, 11:00am–3:00pm. Free. bit.ly/3xFIkRj

This family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, games, health screenings, community resources, and more. Organized by MoreCare and the Comer Education Campus, there will be local comedians, musicians, and the Jesse White tumblers. There will also be free food and giveaways. (Adam Przybyl)

Juneteenth Black Joyride

Formal Gardens , 8th and Michigan , Sunday, June 19, 11:00am–12:00am. Free. blackjoyride.com

Black JoyRide, organized by Shawnee Dez, is back for their third annual Juneteenth Black Joyride. This year, the ride will start downtown at the Formal Gardens in Grant Park and ride 7.1 miles to the DuSable Museum for a field day. All cyclists and skaters are welcome to come and amplify Black joy and call attention to the needs of the Black community. More information can be found on Instagram @blackjoyride! (Chima Ikoro)

Juneteenth Freedom Market

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago , 220 E Chicago Ave, Friday, June 17, 5:00pm–9:00pm. $25. bit.ly/39jfuNe

Refine Collective is having their second annual Juneteenth Freedom Market at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. This celebration of Black creativity and entrepreneurship will feature over fifty local Black owned businesses, drinks, live entertainment, music and more. Participating businesses can be found on their Instagram @ refinecltv! (Chima Ikoro)

Speed and Action Rodeo Horse Show

South Shore Cultural Center, 7058 South Shore Dr, Sunday, June 19, 2:00pm. $1015. brokenarrowhorsebackridingclub.org The Broken Arrow Horseback Riding Club is hosting its annual rodeo show featuring relay races, tricks, barrel racing, and more. The Riding Club was founded in 1989 and according to its website aims to "provide riders of all ages and physical ability an opportunity to experience horsemanship." You should plan to bring your own snacks and chairs as seating is limited. Doors open at 1pm which is also when registration and booking closes. The show starts at 2pm and will take place rain or shine. To register, volunteer, donate or participate, contact Murdock at (773) 814-0545 or murdock47@att.net. (Adam Przybyl)

Beverly Walking Tour

103rd St Beverly Hills Metra Station, 10301 S Walden Parkway, Saturday, June 25, 12:00pm–2:00pm. $10-20 donation. bit.ly/3O9yegX

Organized by Chicago for Chicagoans, a "pay-what-you-can walking tour nonprofit," this tour of Beverly will feature Tim Moran, a local journalist and Beverly resident who "brings decades of passion for his community to a one-of-a-kind exploration of this time capsule neighborhood." The tour starts at 103rd St Beverly Hills Metra Station and will cover the architecture, history, and landmarks of Beverly, including churches, castles, Irish immigration, and "contemporary controversy." The tour will end in the afternoon with a meal at a local restaurant. The tour is free but a suggested tip of $10-20 is appreciated. (Adam Przybyl)

Big Marsh Madness Race Training Series

Big Marsh Park, 11559 S. Stony Island Ave, Wednesday, June 29, 5:45pm. $0-15. instagram.com/bigmarshchicago/

Friends of Big Marsh's new Wednesday night series will help bikers of all ages and experience levels learn and train how to race mountain bikes. Helmets are required and those 17 and under must have a parent/guardian signed event waiver. There are sections for different ages and experience levels, starting at 5:45pm for those who are just learning to race. 6:15 is for Juniors (15-18) and Youth (9-14), 6:40 is for beginners, 7:10 for intermediate, and 7:45 for experts. Expert and intermediate costs $15, everyone else can attend for free. Next dates are June 1, June 15, June 29, July 13, and July 27. Races will take place after training. (Adam Przybyl)

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Chicago Black Pride

DuSable Museum of African-American History, 740 E 56th Pl, Friday, July 1, 6:00pm–11:30pm. Free. pridesouthside.org

The annual festival will take place over three days during the July 4 weekend. Not all details have been finalized, but on July 2, a party featuring performers such as DJ Zolita and DJ Dapper, as well as vendors and a sponsored bar will take place at the DuSable Museum. Check the website for more parties and events taking place that weekend. (Adam Przybyl)

FOOD & LAND

Wooded Island Bird Walk

Wooded Island, Stony Island Ave and 59th St, Saturday, June 18, 8:00am. Free.

Weekly, every Saturday, year round, weather permitting. The Walks are free and open to one and all. Newcomers are warmly welcomed. Please wear masks if you have not been fully vaccinated and respect everyone’s physical distance. Bring binoculars, field guides, and dress for the weather. The walks cover a distance of two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. In the winter the group also drives to the Outer Harbor near La Rabida Hospital to check the lakefront and the harbor for wintering ducks. Meet on the west side of the Columbia Basin (north lagoon)

at 8am. Park on Stony Island, near 59th street, walk east across the parkland area, then cross Cornell Drive to reach the spot. (Kate Gallagher)

ARTS

Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour

Various locations, Friday, June 17, 6:00pm–9:00pm. Free. bit. ly/2022bronzevillearttour

Taking place every third Friday of the month, take a hop on a double-decker bus and tour five Bronzeville art galleries and spaces. The tour will visit Blanc Gallery, Bronzeville Artist Lofts, Gallery Guichard, Faie Afrikan Art, and South Side Community Art Center. Register online for more information. Next tour date is June 17, followed by July 15, August 19, and September 16. (Adam Przybyl)

Juneteenth: A Summer of Celebration for the Culture

Lindblom Park, 6054 S Damen Ave, Voices of West Englewood, in partnership with the Chicago Park District, is presenting an event of music, games, and dancing to celebrate Juneteenth. Featuring Joe Bar & the Platinum Band, the 1st Lady Maddy B, and music from Derrick Old School/ Steppin, there will also be a softball game between the Gage Park Owls and the Harper High Caranals as well as line dancing. Call (773) 567-1805or email voiceofwestenglewood@gmail.com for more information. (Adam Przybyl)

Queer Radical Fair #1

Palmer Park Cultural Center, 201 E 111th St, Saturday, June 18, 2:00pm–7:00pm. Free.

Join Chicago Freedom School (CFS) as they partner with the Chicago Park Districts "Queering in the Parks," YouMedia, Social Works and Rebirth Garments for an LGBTQIA+ centered event featuring a fashion show, DJ set, drag performances, art making and more. CFS will also be celebrating fifteen years of radical youth work and will host special performances! More information can be found on their Instagram @ ChiFreeSchool. (Chima Ikoro)

Young Chicago Authors Wordplay Open Mic

Instagram Live, Every Tuesday, 6:00pm–7:30pm. Free. instagram.com/ youngchicagoauthors

One of the longest-running youth open mics, Worldplay, is back every Tuesday on Instagram Live. The virtual open mic is hosted by DJ Ca$hera and showcases music, spoken-word performances, and a featured artist. (Chima Ikoro)

Chess Records Tours

Chess Records, 2120 S. Michigan Ave., Thursday through Saturday. 12:00pm–4:00pm. $20 donation. info@bluesheaven. com

Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven, the foundation that owns the building formerly known as Chess Records, is resuming tours of the place that saw some of the most legendary Black artists in the '50s and '60s: Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, and Etta James, among them. The second floor is dedicated to Dixon, and the recording studio displays period artifacts. Tours are Thursday through Saturday afternoons. (312) 8081286 (Jackie Serrato)

Rudy Lozano Exhibit

UIC's Richard J. Daley Library, 801 S. Morgan St, 7:00am–9:00pm. Free.

Chicago's most well-known Chicano activist is the subject of a new exhibit at UIC’s Richard J. Daley Library, “A Search for Unity: Rudy Lozano and the Coalition Building in Chicago,” which runs until next fall. The exhibit is made up of papers, photographs, posters and other memories about Lozano, who was murdered in Little Village when he was 31, after losing a bid to become the city’s first Mexican-American alderman. Saturdays closed. Check the library's COVID guidelines. (Jackie Serrato)

CHOIR BOY

NOW THROUGH JULY 24

By ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney

Directed by Kent Gash Threaded throughout with soul-stirring a cappella gospel hymns, Choir Boy is the story of a young gay Black man and his battle between identity and community. Tickets, show and discount info at steppenwolf.org | 312-335-1650

“For playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, art isn’t just for amusement, escapism, or cultural critique. It’s necessary” - Entertainment Weekly

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