Jazz vibraphonist Thaddeus Tukes performs live at the library at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, presenting The Story of Vibes in Chicago. Tukes will play and discuss Chicago vibraphone greats, including Lionel Hampton, as well as talk about his work with Chance the Rapper and the vibes’ influence on Chicago’s African-American jazz scene.
For Tuesday lunch, nosh and network at the Focus on Manufacturing Luncheon, hosted at the 36Squared Business Incubator, tucked away in the southeast corner of McKinley Park in the industrial strip on Iron Street. The focus is on assistance for small business through a discussion of grants and incentives; a presentation on Google marketing rounds out this business-focused meeting.
Kids 5 and older will love LEGO at the Library at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, when they’ll face off against LEGO building challenges. The library continues its weekly Little Learners Story Time on Friday at 10:30 a.m., when babies and toddlers can enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills.
Everett Elementary holds its Local School Council meeting at 8:25 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, when parents and community members come together to help provide oversight for school funds and performance. Citizens’ participation in our local school councils helps our schools and all of the neighborhood.
All of these and more events are available in the event listings and calendars here on the McKinley Park News.
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