Glenwood Sunday Market

When: Sun through Oct 25 9am - 2pm (No Market Aug 16)

Where: 6962 N. Glenwood Ave.

Grocery shopping has felt a little unpredictable lately...good thing the farmers market knows exactly what's in stock. 🍒🍑

July is one of the sweetest times to shop, with produce that's fresh, in season, and picked at just the right time.

Come wander the market this Sunday and let the produce choose you.

NorthSide Networking

When: Wed, Aug 5, 11am

Where: R Public House, 1508 W. Jarvis Ave.

Join us for our OUTDOOR NorthSide Networking lunch. Expand your network at this multi-chamber event!

Be sure to bring lots of business cards with you. Registration includes lunch, raffle prizes, and a follow-up contact list.

• 11:00 to 11:15 - Open networking
• 11:15 to 11:30 - Mini introductions & instructions
• 11:30 to 12:20 - Speed networking
• 12:20 to 12:30 - Raffle & announcements
• 12:30 to 1 - Lunch & open networking

Purchase a Square For Chalk Fest

When: Sat, Aug 22 11am - 7pm

Where: Howard Street between Paulina & Ashland

Hang out with us at Chicago’s only 3D chalk art festival.

Chalk Howard Street is back! This vibrant event invites national and local street artists, neighbors, families and art lovers to transform Howard Street in Rogers Park into a creative canvas.

Want to be part of transforming Howard Street?

Express your creativity by purchasing a 4’ x 4’ square for $25.

Free Resources to Help Your Business Grow!

We're excited to partner with LISC and Verizon to bring our business community access to Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, a completely FREE online platform created to help small businesses succeed.

By scanning our dedicated QR code and signing up, you'll gain access to:

• Free, on-demand courses covering marketing, financial planning, business growth, and more.
• Live virtual events where you can connect with industry experts and fellow business owners.
• Practical tools and resources designed to help you build, manage, and grow your business.
• The opportunity to apply for $10,000 small business grants available exclusively to eligible Digital Ready members.

Whether you're launching a new business or looking to take the next step, these free resources are designed to help you succeed.

Scan the QR code to get started today and unlock tools that can help your business thrive!

Can't scan it? Click here.

Vendors Wanted for Chicago’s

Only 3D Chalk Art Festival

Deadline: Friday, July 17

When: Sat, Aug 22 11am - 7pm

Where: Howard Street between Paulina & Ashland

Chalk Howard Street is looking for vendors to fill the street for our festival. We are looking for Artists & Makers - Food Vendors - Small Businesses - Community Organizations

Chalk Howard Street features: Internationally renowned 3D street artists - Local chalk artists & emerging creatives -  Live music & entertainment -  Food, drinks & global cuisine -  Family-friendly activities -  Thousands of attendees throughout the day.

49th Ward Back To School Drive

Deadline: Thurs, July 30

Donation locations:

• 49th Ward Office: 1447 W Morse Ave
• State Representative Kelly Cassidy Office: 1507 W Morse Ave
• C24/7 Office: 1543 W Howard St (between 9am-5pm Monday through Friday)

The 49th Ward is hosting a school supply drive.

Your generosity helps ensure children in our community have the tools they need to feel confident, prepared, and ready to learn on the first day of school.

Every backpack, notebook, pencil, and pack of crayons makes a difference.

Together, our community can help set students up for a successful school year.

Picnic Wine & Provision Events

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

Wine Tasting: Thurs, July 23 5pm

Enjoy 4 small pours of the featured wine lineup each week. Cost waived with a glass or bottle of wine purchase.

Picnic After Dark: Fri, July 24 6pm

Welcome back Daniel Connolly to Picnic! Let his poetry and melodies take you on a journey, inviting your imagination to explore. And if it resonates, why not press play again? There is no cover for this performance, but tips are encouraged.

Blind Tasting: Trust Your Palate: Sat, July 25 6pm

Join us for a blind tasting where labels disappear, and your instincts take over

Book Club -The Woman: Sun, July 26 4pm

Join in the discussion with friends and wine over the historical fiction, The Women by Kristin Hannah.

49th Ward Mid Summer Block Party 

When: Thurs, July 23 4pm

Where: Outside 49th Ward Office, 1447 W. Morse Ave

Rescheduled from July 17.

Join the 49th Ward office for their annual summer block park. Enjoy a evening of food, music and community. Community and social service organizations will be on site tabling and there will be a performance from Circle and Ciphers.

Don't miss it!

ChiTownBio July Events

At ChiTownBio, they are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible space where people from all backgrounds can learn, experiment, and collaborate in the life sciences. Their mission is to democratize biotechnology, empowering Chicagoans to explore innovative solutions to local challenges while fostering a strong community of citizen scientists and biotechnologists.

• Growing Climate Solutions-Biology, Circularity and the Future of Sustainability: Sat, July 25 5pm

Free Dance in The Parks

When: Fri, July 24, 6:30pm

Where: Touhy Park, 7348 N. Paulina St.

Dance in the Parks is performing a FREE, professional dance concert featuring 7 professional dancers performing six world‑premiere contemporary dance works by Chicago choreographers.

The professional company will be joined by youth guest dancers from Synapse Arts.

This family‑friendly, come‑as‑you‑are performance invites casual viewing, curious newcomers, and joyful dancing‑along from your lawn chair or blanket. Pack a picnic, grab a seat, and join them for an evening of dance in your park.

Culture of Safety July Events

Where: Culture of Safety, 6961 N. Clark St.

• Weekly wellness offerings: Weekly meditation in the Samatha Tradition Sundays. Community Tai Chi classes at Culture of Safety Mondays.
• Culture of Safety Bodywork is expanding! In addition to Shiatsu bodywork, they now offer Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD, Vodder) and pregnancy massage. Click here for more information.
• Looking for last-minute enriching activities for youth and teens during the 2 week post-camp August break? They still have spots in both of their August camps: Karate Basics & Board Breaking Camp (8/3-8/7) for kids ages 6-14 & Youth and Teen Empowerment Camp (8/10-8/14) for kids ages 10-16. All Culture of Safety camps are neurodivergent-friendly and LGBT-affirming. Immigrants welcome! 

Community Celebration of The Arts

When: Sat, Aug 1 2pm

Where: Indian Boundary Park, 2900 W. Lunt Ave.

Spend the day celebrating music, creativity, and community at this family-friendly festival!

Enjoy live music, delicious food, local vendors, artists, games, face painting, and hands-on arts and crafts for all ages. Don't miss special performances by talented students from the Mr. Don Sadofsky Foundation for Music Education's tuition-free Summer Music Camp.

Presented in partnership with the Chicago Park District, this event is the perfect way to enjoy a summer day with family and friends.

Save The Date:

CirquesExperience Summer Family Spectacular

When: Sun, Aug 16 10am

Where: 5944 N. Magnolia Ave.

Join CirquesExperience for a free day of summer circus fun.

Enjoy exciting performances by advanced students and professional artists, then try your hand at circus arts like Gym Wheel, Cyr Wheel, aerial arts, juggling, and more.

Open to all ages (5+) and all mobility levels, this interactive event is a great way to experience the magic of the circus while learning about CirquesExperience's classes and family programs.

Red, White & Green- A Factory Theater Fundraiser

When: Sun, Aug 2 5pm

Where: R Public House, 1508 W. Jarvis Ave.

Join friends of The Factory Theater at R Public House for an evening celebrating their upcoming 32nd Season: "In Pursuit of Happiness"!

They will have eats, drinks, prizes, and promos as they raise funds to pull off their ambitious three show season of world premiere works from Chicago playwrights!

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Open House: Sun July 26 1-3pm

• 67833 Lake Trail: (Lakeville, Indiana): 3bd/2.5ba+loft single family, 55-feet lake frontage – great summer getaway, less than 2 hours from Chicago or Perfect for airBnB! Swim, fish, kayak and more!

Current Listings:

• 6921 Ashland: Affordable 1 bedroom w/parking, gorgeous kitchen, newer appliances, W/D -Newly listed-
• 6501 Bosworth: Gorgeous & sunny 2bd/2ba tree top condo w/ high ceilings
• 4343 Clarendon (Unit #2110): Large, beautiful Buena Park studio w/amazing direct lake views of beach, park, harbor, spacious living room, dining room, white kitchen, quartz countertop, fabulous Murphy Bed. In full amenity elevator building. Dogs OK. Garage parking available for $30k.
• 6831 Seeley: Large, sunny, South facing 1bd/1ba (Investment Opportunity)

Coming Soon:

• 7031 Sheridan: 2 bedroom
• 5950 Kenmore: 1 bedroom

Recent & Pending Sales

• 5623 Wayne: GORGEOUS Andersonville top floor 2bd/2ba condo – in-unit W/D, central heat/air -Pending-
• 5508 Kenmore: 2bd/1ba, HWF, in-unit W/D, nice deck (Estate Sale) -Pending-
• 1236 Farwell: Super sunny, meticulously maintained 2bd/1ba Condo. Parking available -sold-

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