This Tuesday, February 26, is the City of Chicago municipal election, with consequential races for the McKinley Park neighborhood. In addition to Chicago mayor and treasurer, the 12th Ward City Council race has incumbent Alderman George Cardenas facing off against challengers Pete DeMay, Martha Rangel and José Rico. Early Voting at McKinley Park takes place at the McKinley Park field house from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, February 25, and residents can also register to vote during early voting hours. The Tuesday election will offer precinct-level voting at locations throughout the neighborhood; for more info, see the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners website.
Are you getting in the mood for Mardi Gras? Marz Community Brewing Company presents its annual Pączki Fest on Sunday, March 3, celebrating the Polish version of Mardi Gras with homages to the classic Polish pastry, including the release of Marz's special Pączki Milk Stout beer, performance by The Herbsaint Band, food from local vendors and free admission.
Break out your dancing shoes for Latin Nights with Sandra Magaña this Thursday, February 28, at One City Tap. This week Magaña teaches the salsa style of dance, with an open dance floor following the lesson, all accompanied by the Tap's libations. Dance lessons cost $8 per participant.
Local businesses and entrepreneurs will benefit hugely by attending Growing Your Business Through Google, a free lunchtime seminar on Thursday, February 28, at the 36Squared Business Incubator, home of our local, government-funded Small Business Development Center. At the seminar, search engine optimization master Rod Holmes will explain how to get to top of organic search results and other best practices for promoting a business's online presence.
The McKinley Park branch of the Chicago Public Library offers a fantastic, free program for young inventors 8 and older, starting this Thursday, February 28. The Kid Inventors series challenges children with STEM projects that tie into the Chicago Student Invention Competition, with the program running on Thursdays through March at the library.
Adults can get their science fix this weekend at Marz Brewing through the Astronomy on Marz: Enter the Singularity presentation and discussion on Tuesday night, February 26. Two University of Chicago astronomers will expound on black holes and neutron stars alongside cosmological trivia and Marz's fresh brews.
For those who have their tickets, the McKinley Park Civic Association Annual Banquet and Awards brings together the community to laud local leaders and educators — and to enjoy a huge meal at Polonia Banquets — on Sunday, March 3. This is the McKinley Park Civic Association's biggest fund-raiser, an annual event running for 48 years.
Some great weekly nightlife options continue this week, starting with Jazz on Marz with the Jazzeros on Wednesday, February 27, at the Marz Brewing tap room. DJ Angel again helms One City Tap's weekly Karaoke Night, on Friday, March 1.
Gamers get their fix this week at the McKinley Park public library: Drop-In Games again busts out new and classic board games for teen and adult play on Saturday afternoon, March 3.
These are just some of the great neighborhood events happening in McKinley Park this week. Check the full calendar, featured events, showcase events and events dashboard for more.
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