Pride Month, Concerts and Comedy Lead Events Lineup This Week in McKinley Park

Pride Month begins in the McKinley Park neighborhood with a month-long film event series at the McKinley Park public library. The Tab Hunter Confidential Film Screening kicks off the series the afternoon of Thursday, June 6, telling the tale of the hunky Hollywood actor forced to hide during the Golden Age of movies. The Milk Film Screening on Saturday, June 8, portrays the biography of Harvey Milk, gay activist and legislator.

Two standout concerts will delight neighborhood music lovers this week: The Allison Wonder Band will rock McKinley Park starting at noon on Sunday, June 9, as part of the Night Out at the Parks Series. On Saturday evening, June 8, enjoy the Latin American music of the Los Embajadores Concert at Bethany Baptist Church alongside a fun cookout on the church patio.

The Allison Wonder Band performs on Sunday, June 9, at McKinley Park.

Enjoy stand-up routines from Chicago's top rising comedy talent at the Yeast Party Comedy Night, Thursday, June 6, at Marz Community Brewing Company.  Clare Austen-Smith again hosts the monthly comedy event series in the tap room.

McKinley Park presents a series of Gymnastics Showcases this week at the McKinley Park field house for the talented young gymnasts in the Chicago Park District's gymnastics program. Showcases take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings, June 4, 5 and 7, and on Saturday, June 8, starting at 11:30 a.m.

Sabado Gigante continues on Saturday, June 8, at One City Tap.Fresh food and great music is not the only thing you'll find every Sunday at the weekly McKinley Park Farmers Market: Enjoy Yoga at the Farmers Market every Sunday at 10 a.m., as well as Bocce Ball and other lawn games, compliments of the McKinley Park Advisory Council. Pop into the park before the farmers market that Sunday, June 9, to enjoy one of the park's Bird Walks hosted by the Chicago Audubon Society. 

The McKinley Park News is now a proud participant in the Friends of the Market program, and you'll find us at our booth on many summer Sundays at the farmers market, including this coming Sunday, June 9. Stop on by to say Hi and register at the Neighbor Account Signups from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the new Neighbors program on the McKinley Park News. This account upgrade connects verified local residents with free classified advertising and many other complimentary account goodies.

If you'd like to connect with McKinley Park's longest-serving community organization before their long summer break, get yourself to the McKinley Park Civic Association Meeting on Wednesday evening, June 5. The civic association is riding high after their successful Memorial Day parade and ceremonies; the Wednesday meeting also features a "Lecture on the Law" by local attorney Steve Demitro.

Our neighborhood's early childhood center from Chicago Public Schools hosts its Velma Thomas Local School Council Meeting on Tuesday morning, June 4. Attend and connect with funding and oversight at this dynamic local preschool. 

Neighborhood baseball and softball is in full swing thanks to the amazing Omega Delta Youth Baseball & Softball organization. Omega Delta's raising funds and showcasing unique local shopping at their Omega Delta Rummage Sale on Saturday, June 8, at Hoyne Park. The event's open to new vendors who want a booth to sell their wares.

One City Tap keeps the music flowing this week with its ongoing event series: Karaoke Night on Friday, June 7, and the Sabado Gigante dance party on Saturday, June 8.

Tab Hunter Confidential screens Thursday, June 6, at the McKinley Park public library.

Neighborhood gamers can play and connect at Drop-In Games on Saturday, June 8. A program of the McKinley Park public library, Drop-In games presents a variety of old and new tabletop games for casual teen and adult play.

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.