South Side Weekly Staff

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Online, Thursday, August 19, 10:00am–1:00pm. Free. bit. ly/3ii7GwN Every month, the Chicago Plan Commission convenes to discuss and approve development proposals in the city of Chicago. The department also oversees the City’s zoning and land use policies and, through its economic development and housing bureaus, employs a variety of resources to encourage business and real estate development, as well as a diverse and stable housing stock throughout the City. (Malik Jackson)

W. 63rd St. & S. Bishop St., Thursday, August 19, 3:00pm. Free. bit.ly/37KFr3W

Join Defund CPD for a rally and teach-in to learn more about Chicago's ShotSpotter contract and how to spot the surveillance devices in your community. (Maddie Parrish)

McKinley Park Community Play Garden, 3518-28 S. Wolcott Ave., Saturday, August 21, 11:00am–11:45am. Donations requested. bit.ly/3rmxc6Z Families are invited to the McKinley Park Community Garden on Saturday mornings through August to get fresh air, sunshine, and exercise in a yoga class designed for all ages. Participants should bring their own yoga mats, and water. (Alma Campos)

Start at W. 63rd St. & S. Ashland Ave., Sunday, August 22,11:00am. Free. bit.ly/3iOG5nb The People Power Peace Walk is a mutual aid event and march hoping to unite our communities in the midst of recent shootings and continued violence. Organized by GoodKids MadCity, the Chicago Teachers Union, and other allied groups, this walk aims to create a peaceful space for people to rally, as well as honor those who were harmed at actions organized last summer. #PeoplePower is also taking place on the one year anniversary of #BreakThePiggyBank. (Chima Ikoro)

Online, Thursday, August 26, 1:00pm. Free. bit.ly/ ClerkSched

The committee will meet online, and information on attending and offering public comment will be available on the City Clerk's website, www. chicityclerk.com. Written public comment on any of the items listed on the agenda will be accepted at committeeonenvironmentalprotectionandenergy@ cityofchicago.org, until 1pm on Wednesday, August 25. (Jim Daley)

Ping Tom Memorial Park, 300 W. 19th St., Saturday, August 28, 8:30am–4:00pm. Free. bit.ly/3g6e4WG Started in 2000, and staged by the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, the annual Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy is a family-fun activity in which teams of brightly decorated dragon boats face off paddling on the Chicago River to raise money for local schools and literacy organizations. In addition to the race, the entertainment program will include vendors and feature Sally Marvel, one of approximately fifty known female sword swallowers worldwide. (Maddie Parrish)

Online, Tuesday, August 31,10:00am. Free. bit.ly/ ClerkSched

The committee will meet online, and information on attending and offering public comment will be available on the City Clerk's website, chicityclerk.com. Written public comment on any of the items listed on the agenda will be accepted at ECTD@cityofchicago.org until 5pm on Monday, August 30. (Jim Daley)

Online, Thursday, August 19, 6:00pm–7:00pm. Free. bit. ly/CPS-B2S-townhall Before school starts on August 30, hear your questions answered about the coming school year. Registration closes one hour before the event, and you can register at bit.ly/CPS-B2S-townhall. Simultaneous translation and American Sign Language interpretation are available. (Maddie Parrish)

McKinkey Park Field House, 2210 W. Pershing Rd., Saturday, August 21, 10:00am–1:00pm. Free. https://bit. ly/3iQiS4h Families are welcome at this back-to-school event that will be giving free school supplies and immunizations to children. Shot records are required for children that need their immunizations. Visitors are required to wear masks. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. (Alma Campos)

Chicago Vocational Career Academy, 2100 E. 87th St., Tuesday, August 24, 9:00am–1:00pm. Free. bit.ly/ cpsvaccinations Every Tuesday from July 12 through the start of the school year, CPS hosts a vaccination site at Chicago Vocational Career Academy. The vaccine is free for all, no ID or insurance is required, and walk-ups are welcome. Anyone under eighteen must have a parent or guardian present to provide consent. Make an appointment at bit.ly/cpsvaccinations. (Maddie Parrish)

CPS Loop Office, 42 W. Madison St., Garden Level, Board Room, Wednesday, August 25, 10:30am. Free. cpsboe.org Advance registration for speakers and observers opens August 23 at 10:30am, and you can register online at cpsboe.org or by phone at (312) 989-7313. You can watch the meeting via livestream at cpsboe.org. (Maddie Parrish)

Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219-21 S. Morgan St., August 14–August 21. Free, but appointment required. bit.ly/3m5rshB Curated by Mexican-American artist Moises Salazar, "Recuerdos" features work by Juan Arango Palacios, Lissette Bustamante and Salazar, that explores "the complexities that are generated by the recontextualization of a quinceañera’s cultural celebration within a queer identity." It includes paintings and sculptures and serves as the performance space for a quinceañera celebration to be held at the exhibition's close in September. Make your viewing appointment through the link. (Isabel Nieves)

Blanc Gallery, 4445 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Thursday, August 19. Free. bit.ly/36QZi0I Another piece of the Monumental Tour, Arthur Jafa's Big Wheel is made of four seven-foot tires—gargantuan things, made for monster trucks by a Colorado manufacturer—each laced with a mesh of iron chain; in lieu of hubcaps are abstract medallion sculptures that are 3-D printed from melted chains. It's on display through August 30. (Isabel Nieves)

Englewood Village Plaza, 5801 S. Halsted St., Thursday, August 19. Free. bit.ly/36QZi0I Standing twenty-eight feet tall and weighing 24,000 pounds, Hank Willis Thomas's sculpture All Power to All People combines a hair pick and the Black Power salute, two potent symbols of Black identity and social justice. The work is part of the Monumental Tour, a national touring exhibition intended to foster social change through the arts, presented by Kindred Arts. It's on display through August 30. (Isabel Nieves)

Calumet Park, 9801 S. Ave. G, Thursday, August 19, 4:00pm & 6:00pm. Free. bit.ly/3yQuM3z Do you believe in fairies? They believe in you!—or so posits Enchanted Tightrope, a family friendly romp through Chicago parks featuring tightwire artist Molly Plunk and others. Social distancing and masks are requested for this outdoor event. Additional South Side performances are August 23 at Morgan Park Sports Center and August 30 at McKinley Park. See bit. ly/3yQuM3z for more information. (Martha Bayne)

9000 S. Commercial Ave., Saturday, August 21, 10:00am–6:00pm. Free. bit.ly/3AGLyCE Sweet Home South Chicago will fill the sidewalks of Commercial Ave from 87th to 92nd Streets with interactive arts, music, food, and local vendors, who will also be passing out free school supplies. This celebration will inaugurate Commercial Avenue's activation as an arts and community space, uplifting local businesses. (Alma Campos)

Online, Tuesday, August 24, 7:00pm. Free. bit.ly/3k1v2H0 Arts in Public Life/Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture artist in residence zakkiyyah najeebah dumas o'neal discusses Quiet Impressions, recent photo work that visualizes memory, intimacy, family, and the domestic space, with artist Jazmine Harris. Both artists are engaged with questions embodied knowledge, and how to process the past, present, and future. They'll discuss the intersections of their work, as well as a collaborative project on view at The Silver Room, 1506 E. 53rd St., through September 24. (Martha Bayne)

Gage Park, 2411 W. 55th St., Friday, August 27, 6:00pm. Free. bit.ly/3fn3Roi CircEsteem's 2021 summer tour wraps up the season with one final stop at Gage Park. The troupe brings its usual mix of clowning, juggling, acrobatics, and more as part of its mission to use the circus arts to unite youth across all backgrounds and effect social change. (Martha Bayne)

Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Ave., Friday, August 27, 7:00pm. $22. bit.ly/3smMBoy Hyde Park artist Sterling Hayes performs with MFNMELO, Bianca Shaw, and others. (Isabel Nieves)

Harrison Park, 1824 S. Wood St., Saturday, August 28, 12:00pm–1:00pm. $25-$125. bit.ly/3sjOOks Loyalty's My House Music Festival is a two-day house music event located in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Visitors can also expect food and art to purchase and family friendly activities. Guests twelve and under enter for free with an accompanying adult. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative PCR test may be required for entry. (Alma Campos)

1844 W. 59th St., Every Thursday until October 31, 11:00am–5:30pm. Free. Hosted by Growing Home, the farm stand includes cooking demonstrations with free samples and recipe cards for healthy meals. Free farm tours are also available. WIC, SNAP, EBT and Senior Coupons are double-valued. The Farm Stand takes place every Thursday until October 31. (Maddie Parrish)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Roller Skating & Bowling Center, 1219 W. 76th St., Every Saturday until September 18, 10:00am–2:00pm. Free. Hosted by the City of Chicago, this market takes place every Saturday until September 18. The market accepts Link. (Maddie Parrish)

Davis Square Park, 4430 S. Marshfield Ave., Every Saturday, 11:00am–3:00pm. Free. plantchicago.org/ farmers-market Plant Chicago hosts a weekly farmers market featuring locally grown produce and flowers, plus honey, coffee, baked goods, and more. The nonprofit also runs a community composting site where residents can drop off their food scraps. Link card purchases are matched up to $25. (Martha Bayne)