News and events for Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood

Back to the Future is this Saturday's feature at the McKinley Park public library.Back to the Future is this Saturday's feature at the McKinley Park public library.The Otro Ritmo crew returns to One City Tap for a blowout show this Thursday night, October 3. Otro Ritmo Presents: Ethers, Thigh Master, Michael Beach & The Artists and Primitive Teeth brings bands to the McKinley Park neighborhood for a show featuring indie rockin' sounds from Chicago and Australia.

If stand-up comedy is more your thing, check out the Yeast Party Comedy Night on Thursday, October 3, at Marz Community Brewing Co. Host Clare Austen-Smith again features the best rising comics from Chicago and beyond at this stand-up showcase in the Marz tap room.

Blessed Sacrament Parish hosts Community Night: School Safety and Bullying on Tuesday, October 1, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Attend to hear strategies on maintaining a safe school environment, led by Chicago Police Department representatives, including CAPS Beat 912 community policing officer Jason Sollis.

Library Hot Spot

Step back in time at the Back to the Future Film Screening on Saturday, October 5, at the McKinley Park branch of the Chicago Public Library. Also that day, the library hosts the Medicare 101 session, providing seniors and others with information on this program and how to sign up. The Drop-In Games session that morning at the library lets teens and adults face off over new and classic board games, while LEGO at the Library on Tuesday, October 1, challenges young builders 5 and older.


Michael Beach & The Artists perform their Australian neo-beach music on Thursday night at One City Tap.

Attend the McKinley Park Civic Association Meeting on Wednesday, October 2, to connect with McKinley Park's longest-serving community organization. The monthly association gathering again takes place in the McKinley Park public library's meeting room.

Horizon Science Academy is reaching out to shoppers and vendors for the Horizon Science Academy Flea Market on Thursday, October 3. Head over to the school for new and gently used items from over 20 vendors.

Ongoing Senior Events

Senior citizens enjoy a wealth of recurring neighborhood activities this week, starting with the Senior Computer Workshop on Tuesday, October 1, at the McKinley Park public library. Socialize at the Senior Club Bingo on Wednesday, October 2, at the field house in McKinley Park, then return to the park on Thursday, October 3, for the weekly Senior Strength & Conditioning Training.

Crooners are never short for a venue in the McKinley Park neighborhood, thanks in part to the weekly Karaoke Night at One City Tap on Friday, October 4.

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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