August 2025

Uptown Chamber &

Uptown United Updates

SAVE THE DATE

JUST ANNOUNCED: UPTOWN LIVE STREET FEST SEPT 19-21!

Three Days. One Iconic Neighborhood. All the Sound + Soul of Uptown.

The Uptown Chamber of Commerce and DUFF entertainment proudly present Uptown Live, a brand-new street festival lighting up Chicago’s historic entertainment district this September 19–21 on N Broadway between W Lawrence and W Leland.

Catch mainstage performances by Joywave, DJ Mark Farina, Liquid Soul, Tortured Soul — and more to come. Plus, explore local art and creatives, and a family zone filled with kid-friendly fun.

This isn’t just another street fest — it’s Uptown turned all the way UP.

Let’s close out summer with music, movement, and community at Uptown Chicago's premier street festival.

Don't Miss the Last 3 Weeks of Argyle Night Market!

Don't miss out on the last three weeks of the Argyle Night Market each Thursday in August from 5-9pm! There's also three more chances to RSVP for free for each week's market to be eligible to win a prize package from local Argyle & Uptown businesses.

Taste of Uptown Returns September 24th!

The 9th Annual Taste of Uptown is an event that celebrates Uptown's amazing cultural and culinary diversity. This restaurant crawl will feature small bites and samplings from Uptown eateries. Participants will stroll from restaurant to restaurant along Uptown's business corridors. Once again two tasty routes are offered! $35 early bird tickets will be on sale soon so save the date and get your groups together to enjoy Uptown's dinner crawl!

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

See even more events on our Uptown Events Calendar

Uptown Community Portrait

Saturday, August 16th | Noon

Uptown Theatre, 4816 N Broadway

Celebrate Uptown and the 100th Anniversary of its Historic Theatre! Join in as the community recreates its 1925 Opening Day Photograph.

This community event is supported by Uptown United and Friends of the Uptown and is in coordination with the 46th Ward Office.



Check out the Uptown Merch Shop!

Show your Uptown Pride and support the Uptown Chamber of Commerce by purchasing Uptown merchandise! Uptown & Uptown Proud Shirts are available in a variety of colors and in Unisex, Ladies, and Youth sizes.

Got ideas for future Uptown merch? Fill out our merch survey and be entered for a chance to win prizes!

Uptown Chamber 2025 Annual Meeting

All Uptown Chamber of Commerce members are welcome to join this year's annual meeting on Tuesday, August 26th in the Winthrop Family Historical Garden at 4620 N Winthrop from 4:30- 6:00pm to vote on the board of directors, network, and enjoy a summer barbecue!

IRPINO Small Business Spotlight:

Fit City Kids

This month, IRPINO stopped by a neighborhood favorite for families - Fit City Kids! They just celebrated 5 years of helping kids stay active and have fun. From drop-in play and birthday parties to fitness classes and summer camps, they've created a space where kids can grow year-round!

Buena Park Events All Month Long!

Buena Park Tunnel Garden Open Day

Saturday, August 16th | 10:00am-12:00pm

Buena Avenue and Marine Drive

Meet the gardeners, tour the gardens, ask questions about the garden and plants, learn about the benefits of native plantings, and more! Activities include:

· A Peace Garden yoga class hosted by Buena Park's Yoga Body Elements ($14, 75-minutes, register on their website—www.yogabodyelements.com, or pay with cash or Venmo at the event. Bring your own yoga mat or blanket).

· Local honey tastings! Learn about the benefits of eating local honey and the importance of garden pollinators.

· See fascinating demonstration of the life cycle of the Buena Tunnel monarch butterflies.

· Meet Ashley Kennedy, the creator of the Buena Tunnel plover mural. Talk to Ashley as she updates her mural with bees, butterflies and other details.

· Join the Friends of the Peace Garden for an informative history tour.

· Free giveaway of Buena Tunnel Garden native seed plants.

Hot August Nights Karaoke

Saturday, August 23rd | 7:00pm-12:00am

Driftwood, 1021 W Montrose Ave.

Buena Park Neighborhood Clean Up

Saturday, August 30th | 10:00am-11:30am

Uptown Library, 929 W Buena

Hutchinson Street Walking Tours

Saturday, September 6th

3 Tour Times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm

Corner of Hutchinson and Hazel

Tickets Available Online

Save the Date for another Buena Park Neighbors Happy Hour on September 17th at a soon to be announced location!

Journey Chicago: Reiki, and Haitian & African-American Practices with Haitian American Museum of Chicago & Joel Hall Dancers & Center

Saturday, October 4th

HAMOC, 4410 N Clark St

Journey Chicago is a series of events taking place throughout the month of October at cultural heritage centers across the city of Chicago with the Chicago Cultural Alliance. Joel Hall Dancers & Center and the Haitian American Museum of Chicago are partnering on an event - save the date and expect more information soon!

Business Spotlights:

YOGA BODY ELEMENTS,

4007 N Broadway #202

Located on Broadway in Buena Park, Yoga Body Elements is a holistic wellness studio that just celebrated its 10th anniversary. Offering more than just yoga, this neighborhood staple provides services like one-on-one wellness coaching, Restorative Yoga, Reiki, Cacao Ceremony, Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga, 5 Element Massage, and BioCharger NG. Home to events like the Uptown Wellness Festival, the Chicago Hula Hoop Festival, the Women’s Circle Chicago Summit, and Biocellular Chicago, Yoga Body Elements has become a cornerstone of holistic wellness in Uptown.

Cindy Huston, the founder of Yoga Body Elements, has 28+ years of teaching and choreography experience. She primarily teaches Bhakti Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga, with classes focused on balancing the physical and energetic body while embodying bhakti, “heart center.” She also offers continuing education courses approved by Yoga Alliance and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, sharing her deep expertise with fellow practitioners.

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