ARTS & (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Since being stuck inside, which shows have you been watching? Which movies? Have you read any good books lately? Any new music releases have you dancing in your living room? StreetWise vendors, readers and staff are sharing what is occupying their attention during this unprecedented time. To be featured in a future edition, send your recommendations of what to do at home and why you love them to Creative Director / Publisher Dave Hamilton at dhamilton@streetwise.org
Run for Life!
30th Annual AIDS Run and Walk The 30th annual AIDS Run and Walk is on October 2 at Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive. The AIDS Run and Walk 5K/10K fundraiser helps promote awareness and raise money for HIV/AIDS treatment. This 5K/10K directly donates the money raised to programs, such as AIDS Foundation Chicago, to help provide treatment and services to individuals who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS or are susceptible to testing positive. Tickets cost $30 for the 5K walk/roll and $40 for the 10K. To purchase tickets, please visit soldierfield.net under the events and tickets section. Check-in time is at 9:30 a.m., the 5k/10k run starts at 10:35 a.m., and the 5K walk/roll starts at 10:50 a.m. AIDS Run and Walk asks every individual to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccine, and any unvaccinated individuals to provide a COVID-19 test at least 72 hours before the run/walk. Since this 5K/10K takes place outside, masks are not required but highly recommended.
Dance Lessons @ Home!
(HOME) ENTERTAINMENT
Salsa With Latin Rhythms Learn to salsa dance from the comfort of your own home! To celebrate Latinx History Month, the Chicago Public Library is hosting a free virtual salsa dance class via Zoom on September 27 from 5-6 p.m. This class is open to adults and teenagers, with all levels of experience. If you are interested in taking this salsa dance class, please register at chipublib.org under the events section. After registering, you will receive a Zoom link about 24 hours before the event. So grab a dance partner and register for this free online salsa class before it’s too late!
Pride on the South Side!
Pride South Side Come celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and the annual Pride Festival the South Side way! Bring your family and friends to the DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Place, on October 2 from 2-8 p.m. Everyone of all ages is welcome! This pride festival will feature LGBTQ+ food and drink vendors.There will also be performances, games, dancing, and music courtesy of DJ Dapper and DJ Zolita. It is a free event, but Pride South Side is asking everyone to RSVP online at pridesouthside.org. So come out to have fun and celebrate pride!
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Local Art!
‘Local Vibe: An Art Event’ The Pilsen Art House, 1756 W. 19th St., presents “Local Vibe: An Art Event” on October 2, from 6-10 p.m. Local Vibe features an art show, music, and local food vendors. Local Vibe only happens once a month, so be sure to check it out before you have to wait another month! It is a great way to spend a Saturday browsing art and enjoying good local food and music. This event is open to everyone of all ages and any art lovers. Pilsen Art House requires everyone to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status. Get tickets for free at Eventbrite.com.
