This is what's going on in and around Uptown. Unless otherwise noted, all events are open to the public at no cost.
Movies In The Park
- Space JamThursday, June 4, 8:30pmBroncho Billy Playlot Park, 4437 N Magnolia, (312) 742-7802
- Annie (2014 version)Thursday, June 11, 8:30pmMargate Park Fieldhouse, 4921 N Marine, (312) 742-7522
- FootlooseThursday, June 25, 8:30pmChase Park, 4701 N Ashland, (312) 742-7518
- Strange MagicThursday, July 2, 8:30pmBroncho Billy Playlot Park, 4437 N Magnolia, (312) 742-7802
- The GooniesFriday, July 17, 8:30pmClarendon Park Community Center, 4501 N Clarendon, (312) 742-7512
- FrozenSaturday, July 18, 8:30pmButtercup Playlot Park, 4901 N Sheridan, (312) 742-7522
- Sixteen CandlesThursday, July 23, 8pmChase Park, 4701 N Ashland, (312) 742-7518
- The Princess and the FrogThursday, August 6, 8:30pmBroncho Billy Playlot Park, 4437 N Magnolia, (312) 742-7802
- Guardians of the GalaxyTuesday, August 25, 8pmMargate Park Fieldhouse, 4921 N Marine, (312) 742-7522
- Bill and Ted's Excellent AdventureThursday, August 27, 8pmChase Park, 4701 N Ashland, (312) 742-7518
- Circus Fun with CircEsteem
5pm-7pm on Thursdays: June 25; July 9; July 23; August 6
Buttercup Playlot Park, 4901 N Sheridan, (312) 742-7522
Uptown's own CircEsteem offers free interactive circus workshops for the kids and families at Buttercup Park. CircEsteem's youth performance troupe will teach others how to spin a plate, juggle, and walk on a tightwire. Everyone is welcome. - CWCMC Youth Motown Review
Friday, July 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Chase Park, 4701 N Ashland, (312) 742-7518
CWCMC Youth Performing Ensemble will present: "A Motown Review—Dancing in the Street." The Ensemble youth will sing, play instruments and dance to Motown songs and tell the story of Motown Records. - 15 Breaths
Thursday, August 6 & Friday, August 7, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Chase Park, 4701 N Ashland, (312) 742-7518
In this original production by the About Face Youth Theatre Ensemble, we explore connection and disconnection across generations within the Queer community. Through in-depth interviews with community members and AFYT alumni, 15 Breaths sets out to answer the questions: What are we fighting for? What did others fight for before us? And how can we bridge the gap? Suggested for ages 14 and up. - Chicago Symphonic Winds
Saturday, August 8, 2pm-3pm
Clarendon Park Community Center, 4501 N Clarendon, (312) 742-7512
Chicago Symphonic Winds performs a concert of entertaining wind music that spans the history of the medium. Following the performance, CSW invites audience members to meet the musicians and learn more about the instruments with up close and hands-on opportunities.
- Party in the Park
Saturday, August 15, 1pm-4pm
Chase Park, 4701 N Ashland, (312) 742-7518
Stop by the park for an end of summer party! Join us for an afternoon of family fun. Music, arts & crafts, and face painting. - Circus in the Parks
Saturday, September 26: performances at 2pm & 5pm
Sunday, September 27: performances at 2pm & 5pm
Margate Park Fieldhouse, 4921 N Marine, (312) 742-7522
Midnight Circus presents a true "Big Top" tent extravaganza. Celebrating community and rebuilding parks, one circus at a time. Fee: $15.00. Tickets available for purchase at the tent or in advance by visiting http://midnightcircus.net/events/upcoming/
- Urban Gateways at GillTuesday, June 16, 4pm-6pmGill Park, 825 W Sheridan, (312) 742-7802Our good friends at Urban Gateways offer up a fun, interactive workshop for ages 6 - 12. Rhythms from around the world will delight registered members of the Gill Park Park Kids after school program.
- Craftmobile at Broncho Billy3pm-4pm on Wednesdays: July 1; July 8; July 15; July 22; July 29; August 5Broncho Billy Playlot Park, 4437 N Magnolia, (312) 742-7802Kids get crafty in the parks by making amazing yet simple projects. Join us for art projects, suitable for ages 4 - 10.
- Teen Night Out at ChaseJuly 31, 6pm-9pmChase Park, 4701 N Ashland, (312) 742-7518We have a great evening planned just for teens. Gather your friends and swing by the park for Teen Night Out. Each event was designed by local park teen input. Age Range: At least 13 but less than 18.
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