CHICAGO — An annual fall celebration of community hosted by two local breweries is making a return this weekend. Oktoberfestiversary, hosted by Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery, features food, l…

Oktoberfestiversary is hosted by Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood, and donations go to the neighborhood food pantry The Friendship Center. Joining Dana Kozlov...

Oktoberfestiversary is hosted by Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood, and donations go to the neighborhood food pantry The Friendship Center. Joining Dana Kozlov...

At Begyle Brewing on Sunday, June 8, the Chicago Independent Radio Project hosted its third CD Blowout Sale. CHIRP founder and general manager Shawn Campbell says the sale’s debut in May 2022 was a way for CHIRP to get back into hosting public gatherings after the arrival of COVID. It had to be outdoors, and […] The post The compact disc isn’t going quietly appeared first on Chicago Reader.

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CHICAGO — The holiday festivities continue this weekend with Kwanzaa celebrations at Malcolm X College and in Bronzeville, a snow globe and candle workshop, a pre-New Year’s Eve party at The Promontory and more. There are also performances of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the American Blues Theater, the Historic Pullman Foundation’s Model Train Experience, an empanada pop-up at Begyle Brewing and winter activities at the Chicago Children’s Museum. **Here’s a roundup of 16 things to do in Chicago this weekend:** ## All Weekend > View this post on Instagram ### Mini Snow Globe & Candle Making Workshop Various times Wednesday-Saturday Above Average DIY/Candle Studio, 3414 W. Foster Ave. Above Average Candle Studio is hosting a special three-day workshop — available on Christmas Eve and Day — with a candle and snow-globe making class complete with all the materials for a holiday creation. Take home a finished snow globe and candle with this all-ages workshop. Learn more and buy tickets for $65 here. The cast of “It’s a Wonderful Life LIVE in Chicago!” at the American Blues Theater. Credit: Michael Brosilow ### ‘It’s A Wonderful Life: Live In Chicago!’ Various times Friday-Sunday American Blues Theater, 5627 N. Lincoln Ave. The American Blues Theater is putting on a live retelling of the 1946 Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” complete with original music and classic holiday carols in the theater’s 25th year running the show — making it the second longest-running holiday play in Chicago. It closes Sunday. Learn more and buy tickets for $34.50-$94.50 here. > View this post on Instagram ### Malcolm X College Kwanzaa Celebration Noon-1 p.m. Friday-Thursday Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd. Join Malcolm X College as it celebrates the seven days of Kwanzaa with daily activities including reading circles, a drum call and live performances from Najwa Dance Corps, Chi-Village Day and others. The commemoration will also include a recounting of the history of Kwanzaa along with local vendors selling African-inspired art, drums, candles and more. The free, all-ages event will run for seven days on the first floor of Malcolm X College. Learn more here. The flyer for Winter Weeks of Play at the Chicago Children’s Museum. Credit: Provided ### Winter Warm Up: Active Play With MSA & Circus Arts 11 a.m.-noon Saturday-Sunday Chicago Children’s Musuem, 700 E. Grand Ave. The Chicago Children’s Museum is extending its hours and programs during winter break as part of the museum’s Winter Weeks of Play. Programs includes an hour of active play with the performers from MSA & Circus Arts offering endless chances to tumble and leap. Learn more and buy tickets for the week’s special activities and performances here. KOVAL Distillery in Ravenswood. Credit: KOVAL Distillery ### KOVAL Top Shelf Tour 4-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday KOVAL Distillery, 4241 N. Ravenswood Ave. Whiskey lovers can get an exclusive tour of the KOVAL Distillery overlooking the distillery while learning about the whiskey making process, with a chance to taste three KOVAL spirits along with unreleased, experimental whiskeys. Learn more and buy tickets for $12 here. > View this post on Instagram ### Historic Pullman Model Train Experience 10 a.m. Saturday-Monday HPF Pullman Exhibit Hall, 11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave. The Pullman National Historical Park is hosting a weekend for train lovers of all ages as they showcase their interactive model train layout with classic Pullman railcars and engines, complete with a LEGO building session and a giant paper snowflake arts and crafts time. Learn more about the free event here. ## Friday > View this post on Instagram ### The Chosen Few DJs Holiday Party 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday Bourbon on Division, 2050 W. Division St. Celebrate the holidays with house music at Bourbon on Division’s holiday party, offering two floors of house music featuring sounds from DJs Alan King, Dee Jay Alicia and more. Learn more and buy tickets for $17.85 here. An empanada pop-up is coming to Begyle Brewing this Friday. Credit: Provided ### Empanada Mama Pop-Up 6-8 p.m. Friday Begyle Brewing, 1800 W. Cuyler Ave. Begyle Brewing is serving up empanadas by Empanada Mama for one night only. Stop by to experience Puerto Rican cuisine with hand-crafted empanadas and pair them with your favorite brew. Learn more here. Chicago Soul Jazz Collective with LaShera Ellis. Credit: Provided ### Chicago Soul Jazz Collective 7:30 p.m. Friday Winter’s Jazz Club, 465 N. McClurg Court Winter’s Jazz Club is hosting an evening of Chicago soul and jazz featuring LaShera Ellis on vocals and John Fournier playing the tenor saxophone. Learn more and buy tickets starting at $30 here. ## Saturday > View this post on Instagram ### Bronzeville Kwanzaa Celebration & Vendor Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Hatch 41, 4131 S. State St. The Black Star Project is celebrating Kwanzaa in Bronzeville with a family-friendly event commemorating the seven principles of Kwanzaa complete with live performances, Black-owned vendors and giveaways. This is a free event. Learn more here. The MLK Family Entertainment Center, 1219 W. 76th St., hosts regular skate and bowl nights. Credit: Provided/Facebook ### Sno-Cone Skate Noon-3 p.m. Saturday The MLK Skating and Bowling Center, 1219 W. 76th St. Stop by the MLK Skating and Bowling Center during winter break for a day of winter fun with bowling, skating and a free snow cone with admission. Learn more and buy tickets for bowling and skating can be purchased here. Credit: Provided ### Holiday Healing: Gong Wash Sound Healing Symphony 6-8 p.m. Saturday Northshore Healing Centre, 6185 N. Canfield Ave. The Northshore Healing Centre is celebrating the holidays and winter solstice with a healing symphony to restore balance to the body and mind while providing post-holidays stress relief. The evening will include a guided meditation and the healing sounds of gongs, bells and more. Guests should bring a yoga mat. Learn more and buy tickets for $35 here. The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West. Credit: Provided ### The Last Dance: The Promontory LGBTQ Pre-NYE Party 10 p.m. Saturday The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West Get an early start to New Year’s celebrations with the Promontory’s LGBTQ Pre NYE party, featuring sounds from DJs 1st Lady and Darrly Garcon and hosted by Trina Tru Luv and Pooda Freesmoke. The venue will be closing permanently on New Year’s Eve, so don’t miss this chance to party at the popular Hyde Park spot. Learn more and buy tickets for $13.95 here. ## Sunday > View this post on Instagram ### Yoga & Books Sunday Flow 9 a.m. Sunday Lilliput Books, 2150 N. Halsted St. Prepare for 2026 with an hour-long yoga class and mini sound bath led by Meghan Rutledge of Second Spring. This slow and gentle flow is perfect for beginners, and yoga class members can enjoy 10 percent off their purchase at Lilliput Books after the class. Guests should bring their your own yoga mat. Learn more and buy tickets for $28 here. ### Intro To Aikido 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday 1444 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago Aikikai is hosting a chance for beginners to learn more about the Japanese martial art of aikido. Learn more about the practice’s origins and history among current students while participating in aikido led by Chief Instructor Marsha Turner. This is a free event. Learn more here. ### Build A Hat Workshop Noon-4 p.m. Sunday Artistry DC, 3700 S. 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CHICAGO — The weekend is looking to be warm and sunny, and there will be plenty of ways to enjoy the city, from a spring bird walk and a University of Chicago carillon music festival to an Asian Heritage Month celebration in Chinatown Square. There’s also an Illinois Craft Beer Week kickoff event at Begyle Brewing, a SAUCED Night Market at Half Acre, a Czech music concert with Rembrandt Chamber Musicians, a Bronzeville mural tour led by artist Chris Devins, an Elastic Arts benefit and much more. And if you’re looking for Mother’s Day celebrations, we’ve got 22 events and activities here. **Here’s a roundup of 22 things to do in Chicago this weekend:** ## All Weekend > View this post on Instagram > > A post shared by Everywhereisastudio (@everywhereisastudio) ### Solidarity Studios Pop-Up Mural Project 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday-Friday Solidarity Studios, 3323 N. Pulaski Road Palestinian artist Taqi Spateen, who is known for his George Floyd murals in occupied Palestine, is stopping by Chicago for his From That Land tour. He’ll paint a large mural behind Solidarity Studios. There will also be a DJ, beat-making and on-site interviews to document community stories. > View this post on Instagram > > A post shared by SAUCED (@saucedmarket) ### SAUCED Spring Night Market 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday Half Acre Beer Co., 2050 W. Balmoral Ave. SAUCED shoppers can enjoy bites from local eateries, crisp brews — including pink beer — and tunes from DJ Johnny Walker while shopping from local vendors at this night market. There will be everything from ceramics and screen prints to small-batch hot sauce to vintage home goods. Learn more and RSVP for free here. > View this post on Instagram > > A post shared by Cornelia Arts Building (@corneliaartsbuilding) ### Cornelia Arts Building Open Studio 6-10 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Cornelia Arts Building, 1800 W. Cornelia Ave. The Cornelia Arts Building is hosting a May Open Studios event this weekend where Chicagoans can meet dozens of artists and see their latest work. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more here. The Rockefeller Chapel and its carillon. Credit: Wikimedia/Nikopoly ### Tower Thoughts: A Carillon New Music Festival 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Chicagoans are invited to grab blankets and chairs and head to the east lawn of Rockefeller Chapel for a weekend of free concerts featuring carillonists Alex Johnson and Tiffany Ng, Jasper Depraetere and Stefano Colletti. The chapel will be open for indoor viewing if there’s inclement weather. Learn more here. ## Friday The flyer for Begyle Brewing’s Illinois Craft Beer Week kick-off event this weekend. Credit: Provided ### Illinois Craft Beer Week Kickoff At Begyle Brewing Noon-10 p.m. Friday Begyle Brewing, 1800 W. Cuyler Ave. Illinois Craft Beer Week kicks off this weekend, and while the Beer Under Glass event is sold out, you can still celebrate at Begyle Brewing all day Friday. There’ll be a Keep The Pint special, Happy Hour, Neapolitan-style pizza from Limoni Belli, a Drink Illinois summer passport and other deals. Illinois Craft Beer Week runs May 9-16. Learn more here. ### Hermosa Culture Spring Pop-Up 4-7 p.m. Friday 4208 W. Armitage Ave. This monthly spring and summer pop-up brings family activities, performances and specials from local businesses and vendors to Armitage Avenue. Participating businesses include El Azteca and Mia’s Resale. Learn more here. The flyer for Sound Czech. Credit: Provided ### Rembrandt Chamber Musicians Presents: ‘Sound Czech’ 7 p.m. Friday The Cliff Dwellers, 200 S. Michigan Ave. In “Sound Czech,” the Rembrandt Chamber Musicians explore what it means to “sound Czech” and whether a country can have a singular authentic music. Learn more and get tickets for $39 here. ## Saturday ### Spring Migration Bird Walk 8-9 a.m. Saturday Meet at Leone Park, 1222 W. Touhy Ave. If you want to learn more about birds and dip your toe into birdwatching, this guided spring migration walk is the perfect opportunity. Led by local birder Scott Judd, the event will take Chicagoans through Leone and Loyola parks, and it is open to people of all ages and skill levels. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars if they have them. If it rains, the walk will be moved to 8 a.m. Sunday. Email leone.nature@gmail.com to request to borrow a pair of binoculars during the walk. Learn more here. A young child performs a lion dance as hundreds gathered along Wentworth Avenue for the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade on Feb. 9, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago ### Chicago Asian Heritage Month Celebration 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Chinatown Square, 2130 S. Archer Ave. Families can enjoy a day of cultural performances — including lion and dragon dances and traditional songs — and a Chinese character carnival at this Chicago Asian Heritage Month Celebration by the Midwest Asian Health Association. There will also be a community health fair with free screenings, wellness resources and educational workshops for all ages. Learn more here. Neighbors peruse locally made goods at the Hatchery. Credit: Sarah Conway/Block Club Chicago ### Garfield Park Neighborhood Market 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie Ave. Hosted by the Garfield Park Community Council, this community market is back on this weekend with local vendors. Past neighborhood markets have offered everything from fresh greens and seedlings to body care products and accessories. Learn more here. ### UChicago Farmers Market & Arts And Culture Festival 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday University of Chicago Main Quad, 1155 E. 57th St. Shop everything from fresh produce and baked goods to vintage clothing and jewelry at this University of Chicago farmers market with more than 25 local businesses. There will also be cultural student organizations with food, crafts and live performances. Learn more here. A Nat King Cole mural by artist Chris Devins. Credit: Chris Devins ### Murals & Bronzeville Tour 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday Bronzeville Historical Society, 4455 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Muralist and artist Chris Devins will lead a bus tour through Bronzeville this weekend, featuring stops at his murals around the neighborhood. The tour departs from the Bronzeville Historical Society, which offers free parking, and ends with a light lunch. Tickets are $75 and will help raise funds to install a mural of the late Richard Hunt. Learn more and register here. > View this post on Instagram > > A post shared by Nowhere Collective (@nowhere.collective) ### The Trashy Mother Earth Market 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St. This “junky jamboree” organized by Nowhere Collective is a celebration of mothers, from our own mamas to Mother Earth. Shoppers can peruse upcycled home goods, art, planters, body care products and more while enjoying food, drinks and live music. There will also be waste-less activities and hands-on crafts, a Reduce Waste Chicago recycling pop-up and a live art installation using a four-sided loom. Learn more and RSVP for free here. ### Cinco De Chicago Ride Noon Saturday Starts at 1340 S. Damen Ave. There will be live music, drinks, vendor, carnitas and a free raffle at this third annual Cinco de Chicago ride. The ride will kick off in Chicago and end at Tequila Mucho, 8655 W. 95th St. in Hickory Hills. Attendees are asked to donate $20 to support the nonprofit Chicago Latino Caucus, which provides scholarships and other opportunities for Latino youth. Learn more here. Bob Zeni, a graphic designer from suburban LaGrange Park, is known as the “Chicago Tomato Man.” Credit: Ali Rose ### Pints, Plants & Pups Noon-4 p.m. Saturday Off Color Brewing, 1460 N. Kingsbury St. Enjoy an afternoon of pints, plants and pups while raising money for animal rescue group One Tail at a Time. There’ll be Off Color Brewing brews and Chicago’s Tomato Man heirloom plants for sale, plus rescued animals to meet and cuddle. Admission is free. Learn more here. ### Trans Summer Clothing Swap 1-4 p.m. Saturday Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road The Chicago Democratic Socialists of America is hosting a trans summer clothing swap this weekend. People can donate and take home like-new clothing items and accessories to get their summer wardrobes ready. No undergarments, hosiery or winter clothes. There will also be non-alcoholic drinks and open DJ decks. Learn more here. Foliage flourishes at Indian Boundary Park in West Ridge on July 11, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago ### Civic String Quartet At Indian Boundary Park 2 p.m. Saturday Indian Boundary Park Cultural Center, 2500 W. Lunt Ave. Enjoy a free concert at the park by members of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Performers include Jonah Kartman on violin, Sean His on violin, Darren Carter on viola and Sam Day on cello. Learn more here. ### Satrangi: Queerness In South Asian Classical Arts 7-9 p.m. Saturday South Asia Institute, 1925 S. Michigan Ave. This cultural performance featuring dance, poetry and painting will “showcase how queerness has always been a part of South Asian culture” and ways to interpret narratives through a queer lens. The goal is not just to embrace queer South Asians but to also raise awareness about their history in the region. Learn more and get tickets for $15-$25 here. A past event at Logan Square’s Elastic Arts, a venue and performance space at 3429 W. Diversey Ave. Credit: Provided ### Elastic Arts 7th Annual Benefit 7-11:59 p.m. Saturday Elastic Arts, 3429 W. Diversey Ave., No. 208 Art and performance nonprofit Elastic Arts is hosting its seventh annual benefit in Logan Square. There will be food and drinks, live performances, a silent auction, unique art installations and more to celebrate 27 years of programs. Learn more and get tickets for $60 here. ### Junta Ensemble 7 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday Yassa African Restaurant, 3511 S. King Drive Dine on Senegalese cuisine while enjoying soulful jazz by Junta Ensemble. There will be two sets performed throughout the evening, one at 7 p.m. and one at 8:30 p.m. Learn more here. ## Sunday ### El Paseo Community Market 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday El Paseo Community Garden, 947 W. Cullerton St. The weekly market features food vendors, artisans and small businesses to connect neighbors and support local shops. Shoppers can also buy produce just steps away from where it was grown and harvested. The El Paseo Community Market runs every Sunday through Oct. 5. Learn more and RSVP for free here. ### Ramova Community Market 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Ramova Theatre, 3520 S. Halsted St. The Ramova Theatre’s monthly community market features local artists, makers and farmers who will sell their goods in the lobby and beer garden, plus local nonprofits and kids activities. The family-friendly market is free to attend. Learn more here. * * * **Support Local News!** **Subscribe to Block Club Chicago, **an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. 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