Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival

When: Fri, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 17

Where: Morse & Glenwood

This weekend celebrate an annual tradition in Rogers Park, bringing together over 130 artists and more than two dozen music and dance performances. Check out the 2025 performances here.

Visitors can explore and purchase diverse artwork—from traditional woodworking and ceramics to digital art and cutting-edge mixed media—by local and visiting artists. Set along the charming cobblestone streets of the Glenwood Avenue Arts District, near the Morse CTA Red Line stop, the fest also offers delicious bites from neighborhood eateries.

Best of all, admission is free!

Picnic Wine & Provisions

Where: Picnic Wine & Provisions, 7301 N. Sheridan Rd.

Wine Tasting: Thurs, Aug 14 5pm

Join Picnic Wine every Thursday for wine tasting! $5 for four pours. That fee is waived with an onsite purchase.

Picnic After Dark: Fri, Aug 15 6pm

Join Picnic After Dark with a returning favorite, Manny J. Grab a friend and hit the dancefloor!

Gale Academy Back to School Event

When: Fri, Aug 15 11:30am - 2pm

Where: Gale Community Academy, 1631 W. Jonquil Ave.

Kick off the school year with fun for the whole family! Join Gale Academy for their Back-to-School Summer event, featuring live music, delicious food, exciting raffles, and games for all ages.

Come connect with friends and neighbors as we welcome a fantastic new school year together!

Kidical Mass Rogers Park

When: Sat, Aug 16 10am

Where: Jarvis Square, 1500 W. Jarvis Ave.

Looking for a fun way to get outside with the family this weekend? Join the next Rogers Park Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride.

A slow, safe, and social group ride for kids (of all ages!) and their grownups.

Bring your bikes, helmets, and community spirit—let’s roll through Rogers Park together!

Hirde with Alpha and The Princes of Futa

When: Sat, Aug 16 3:30:pm

Where: Touhy Park, 7348 N. Paulina Ave.

Hirde with Alpha and the Princes of Futa is a spiritual journey of love, celebration, and meditation through a drumming circle, music, singing and dancing.

Community Paddle

When: Sun, Aug 17 11am.

Where: Leone Beach, 1222 W. Touhy Ave.

Join the Leone Beach Park Advisory Council at the Leone Beach Park Community Paddle to celebrate summer paddling on the Rogers Park lakefront and meet other paddlers!

Groups will launch from 9-11am and do an out/back paddle, with the route and duration determined by weather and group experience.

Loyola Beach Cleanup!

When: Fri, Aug 22 11am

Where: Blue Jay Café, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.

Mark Your Calendars: Loyola Beach Cleanup!

Join Digital Third Coast for a community volunteer day to help keep Loyola Beach clean and beautiful!

Let’s come together to take care of our shoreline!

Free Dance Day

When: Sat, Aug 23 10am - 3:30pm

Where: Loyola Park, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.

On behalf of Synapse Arts, Loyola Park Advisory Council, and Chicago Tap Theatre they would like to invite you to join Free Dance Day!

Free Dance Day brings together people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels to enjoy a day filled with dance classes, performances, and festivities, all for free!

Fashion Show from their DanceWear Share Library - perfect for dance class, performance, and/or Halloween costumes! (learn more about it here: DanceWear Share Library)

Free smoothies from Tropical Smoothie Cafe. Merchandise available for sale from Chicago Tap Theatre & Synapse Arts.

All ages, identities, bodies, and minds welcome!

Celebrate 25 Years of Willye White Park

When: Sat, Aug 23 12-3pm | Movie 7:30pm

Where: Willye B. White Park, 1610 W. Howard St.

Willye White Park has been the heart of the Howard Street community for 25 years and they marking the milestone with an afternoon of fun for all ages. Join us for Willye White Park End of Summer Bash and enjoy food by Urban Tables, music, storytelling, a magic show with James Sanden, games, snow cones, a bounce house and a special anniversary presentation with community leaders.



Stick around for “Minecraft” in the park at 7:30 p.m.

Summer Fest

When: Sun, Aug 31 1pm

Where: Jarvis Square, Between Greenview and the Jarvis Red Line station

Celebrate Labor Day with Chicago Stars FC!

Join friends and neighbors for Summer Fest, presented by Sloan Valve Company.

Enjoy lawn games, a DJ, free swag and a watch party for the Stars' 3 p.m. match against the Washington Spirit. Plus, enjoy food and drinks from R Public House, Charmers Café and Jarvis Square Tavern.

Kids and dogs are welcome too, they will have plenty of family-friendly activities!

Roberts Cycle: Bike Repair

Phone: 773.274.9281

Where: Roberts Cycle, 7054 N. Clark St.

No appointment needed—just roll on in! At Roberts Cycle they repair all bikes, old or new, from French classics to Italian racers and everything in between.

Free estimates always!

Need To Get Your Taxes In Order?

Contact: Nancye F. Rivera, 773.230.3514

Email: nancye@plusbookkeepingservices.com

Is tax season on hold because your records are a mess?

At Plus Bookkeeping Services, their team transforms financial chaos into organized, deductible clarity.

Contact Plus Bookkeeping Services for a complimentary 15-minute consultation.

Family Matters Accepting New Students

Where: Family Matter, 7731 N. Marshfield Ave.

Family Matters is excited to welcome new students from PreK through 3rd grade.

At Family Matters, your child will enjoy personalized learning tailored to their unique needs, plus exciting opportunities to explore music, theater, German wheel gymnastics, Latin dance, and much more!

Give your child a vibrant, creative start—join our community today!

Factory Theater Presents: MUFFED

Opens: Mon, Aug 18 - Sat, Sep 20

Where: Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.

GET MUFFED with the Unheard Of Company: The Meaningful Action Theatre Company presents a workshop reading of 'Muffed': A recounting of Farmington, Maine's 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day.

Don’t let the long title fool you — this IS a full production of a show about a group of actors presenting a reading of their documentary theatre piece about Chester Greenwood Day, the day dedicated to Chester Greenwood, Maine state hero and earmuff inventor.

Lifeline Presents: Rabbits In Their Pockets Sneak Peek

When: Sat, Aug 23 3pm

Where: Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Av

Join Lifeline Theatre for an exclusive sneak peek to see the play Rabbits In Their Pockets! Be the first to get the inside scoop into this world-premiere play by an exciting Chicago playwright in her debut production. Meet members of the cast and creative team, see design presentations, partake in a Q&A, and enjoy the fellowship of your fellow theatre-lovers with some light refreshments!

This hour-long event is FREE but reservations are required. Click below or call the Box Office at 773-761-4477.

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Connie Abels, Managing Broker, GRI, ABR, CLP 

773.442.2357

Connie Abels is a proud sponsor of this year’s Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest, August 15–17, 2025. Be sure to stop by Booth #173 (near Morse Market) to say hello, chat about all things real estate, and ask for a special discount postcard to use if you buy or sell with Connie.

Selling your home is a big decision, and the right plan can make all the difference. The 4 P’s can help you get the best result: PROCESS means every step is handled smoothly. PREPARATION means getting your home ready to shine for buyers. PRICING means setting a price that attracts buyers and maximizes your return.

And working with a PROFESSIONAL like Connie means partnering with a Realtor® who has 39 years of experience helping Rogers Park residents sell their homes. With Connie by your side, you can feel confident that every detail is covered, from listing to closing. If you're considering selling, why choose anyone else?! Contact Connie at 773-442-2357.

Current Listings:

6700 Fairfield: Single family - stunning! Massive brick 5bd/2.5ba, first floor office, family room, garage, great yard. Gorgeous!

7425 Rogers: Single family - gorgeous 4bd/1.5ba 4-square, beautiful woodwork, finished attic, 3-car parking

1340 Touhy: Big, beautiful 1 bedroom, freshly painted, new flooring, with balcony, parking included

7319 Oakley: Spacious 2bd/1ba, hardwood floors, white kitchen

For Rent:

7356 Ashland: Amazing 2-Story 3bd/2.5ba brick single-family home

1244 Arthur: Loyola 1600sf 3bd/1ba, heat included

Contact Connie to sell YOURS TOO!

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Mark Keppy Baird & Warner Real Estate

 773.301.6332 |  Mark.Keppy@bairdwarner.com

Summer is in full swing! With low inventory and strong demand, it’s a great time to make your move. Whether you're buying or selling, Mark Keppy and his team offer unmatched neighborhood insight, smart pricing strategies, and a proven track record across Chicago. The Keppy Group connects people to their homes and to their communities. Their entire team shares a common goal: to deliver only excellence and aim to exceed expectations in everything they do.

Active Listing

• 1251 W Gunnison #205 : $575K 2bd/2ba (1 garage space)
• 43173 N. Lake: $300K 3bd/2ba (2.5 car garage)
• 1702 W Summerdale G: $299K 2bd/1ba
• 600 N Dearborn 1006: $320K 1bd/1ba
• 3930 N Pinegrove 607: $270K 2bd/2ba

Coming Soon

• 1421 W. Birchwood 3E 
• 7603 W Devon Ave

Under Contract

• 755 W Melrose: $809K 3bd/3ba (1 garage space)
• 846 W Roscoe 3W: $629K 2bd/2ba (1 garage space)
• 3708 N Ashland 3: $599K 2bd/2ba (1 garage space)
• 1140 W Wellington 3: $575K 2bd/2ba (1 garage space)
• 1601 N Paulina 2D: $525K 2bd/2ba (1 garage space)
• 1663 W Farwell: $499K 3bd/2ba
• 2731 Virginia Ln: $449,900 3bd/1.1ba
• 2710 W 18th: $389,900 7bd/3ba Multi-Unit (2 exterior spaces)
• 5952 N Paulina 2N: $325K 2bd/1ba
• 2960 S. Poplar Ave: $319K 2bd/1ba 
• 1404 W Thorndale #3: 2bd/1ba 
• 574 S Jade Lane: $275K 3bd/2.5ba (2 car garage, 2 exterior)
• 3851 N Kedvale 3E: $195K 1bd/1ba
• 2624 W Catalpa Ave #14: $165K 1bd/1ba

Just Sold

• 1160 S Michigan #4501: $1.2Mil 3bd/3.1ba (1 car garage)
• 938 W Newport: $1,150,000 Multi-Unit 5bd/5ba (3 car garage)
• 6723 N Greenview: $1,010,000 4bd/2.1ba (2 car detached garage)
• 1701 W. Chase: $899K 7bd/2.2ba (3 car garage)
• 3644 N Pine Grove 3: $275K 1bd/1ba
• 7350 N Ridge 21B: $217K 2bd/1ba
• 1624 W Farwell 3C: $189,900 2bd/1ba