Culture & Recreation

Arts, Culture and Active Recreation

• Aaron Pierre Brown – live drawing and painting (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Adventures with Abuela – children’s story time readings in Spanish and English (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• After School Matters – non-profit providing opportunities to Chicago high schoolers (July 24)
• Andre Gibson’s SoulJazz Revue – soul and jazz performances by local legends (August 21)
• Andrew Sa's Queer Revue – cowboy crooner (August 21)
• Aspire – aspiring musicians perform throughout the day; distributing healthy energy drinks (August 7)
• Ballet 5:8 – unique ballet inspired dance performance on pointe (September 4)
• Ballet Chicago – ballet education and street performances (August 7, August 21)
• Ballet Folklorico Xochitl – Little Village dance ensemble spotlighting Mexican culture (July 24)
• Bar Method – fitness class focused on both physical and mental strength in conjunction (July 24)
• bari wieselman schulman, rethinkreframe studio — modern abstract fine art + living canvas art objects (august 7, august 21)
• Black Girls Flow – hula hooping and flow based wellness (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Be the Match – bone marrow donor matching (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Better Streets Chicago – public engagement and education advocating for safer streets in Chicago (August 21)
• Beauty & Brawn - Custom art installations (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Beyond Beautiful – self-care and beauty coaching (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Black Ensemble Theater – musical performances from a classic Chicago theater institution (September 4)
• Brazilian Cultural Center – samba dancing and other Brazilian performances (July 24)
• BRIGHT – tutorials on crafting wearable smart rings combining tech and art (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Broadway In Chicago’s Teatro ZinZanni – circus and old-school vaudeville (September 4)
• Brown Babies Books – Indie-children’s bookstore specializing in books written and illustrated by authors of color (July 24, August 21)
• Cabinet of Curiosity – DIY panoramic images (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Cash Box Kings – Delta-blues style music with Chicago influences (July 24)
• Catherine Elizabeth – newspaper collage artist (August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Chicago American Chemical Society – interactive chemistry experiments of children and their families (July 24, August 7, September 4)
• Chicago Children’s Theater – interactive musical concert and tap dance performances, along with craft activities for children (August 7)
• Chicago Police Department Office of Community Policing – community outreach to bridge the gap of trust (July 24)
• Chicago District Tennis Association – tennis demonstration and education (September 4)
• Chicago Fire FC - soccer games, giveaways and Sparky the mascot (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Chicago Public Library – pop-up library (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Chinese American Museum of Chicago – examples of calligraphy, tangrams, jianzi and paper lanterns on display (July 24, August 7)
• CircEsteem – circus skills tutorials (August 7)
• CIRCLE Foundation/Innovations High School – engaging the crowd with trivia and games (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)

• City Colleges of Chicago – Harold Washington College – enrollment information for a classic Chicago institution (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Climate Reality Project – informational seminars about ways to address climate change (August 7, September 4)
• Cloggin Craze – clogging dance group (August 7)
• Concorde Print and Media – interactive photo booth with custom framing (July 24, September 4)
• Crawford Broadcasting - Power 92.3 and Soul 106.3 FM Chicago playing Chicago’s favorite R&B, soul and hip-hop hits (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• CrocodileRockStar – Elton John cover artist (September 4)
• Deja Hue Art – paint and sip studio for children and adults (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• DePaul University Athletics – games and raffles (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Divvy Bikeshare – join Divvy and Lyft to learn about bikeshare in Chicago, grab some swag, earn free rides, experience bike and scooter demos and more (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Environmental Encroachment – (September 4)
• Family-ism Face Paint Factory – face painting for the whole family and balloon art (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Fit and Fly Fitness – hula hoop dance class (August 21)
• Five Iron Golf – golf demonstrations, interactive putting green and wing mats (July 24, August 21)
• Freakeasy Chicago DJs – Adrienne Sanchez; CZ Boogie; Erik Flash and Electrik Bill; Iz and Diz; Jesse De La Pena; Javon Jackson; Jonboy; Karl Almaria; Mr. Gene Hunt; Organic Groove Continuum; Radiohiro; Redux; Ron Carroll; Sake Bomb Squad; “Shimmy” W with DJ Heather and T Mixwell; Stax; Vic Monroe (See performance schedule for date details)
• Global Explorers Kids – education and demonstration on the making of mandalas (August 7, August 21)
• Happiness Club – non-profit performing arts organization for Chicago youth (August 21)
• HeavenDoesArt LLC – paintings and art demonstrations (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Illinois Group Fitness – fitness classes (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Illinois Science Council – scientific demonstrations and interactive learning (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Inclusions Café – poetry and writing station (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Joffrey Academy – ballet education and interactive demonstrations (August 7)
• Joffrey Community Engagement – non-profit dance education and outreach (September 4)
• K Elizabeth Art and Décor – art making demonstrations and tutorials focused on refurbishing and reusing materials (July 24, August 21, September 4)
• K-Type Kulture – interactive mental health education (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts – traditional Indian/South Asian song and dance (August 21)

• Kuumba Lynx – Hip Hop art making and community building pop up spot (July 24, August 21, September 4)

• Lake Line Studio – Black-owned live painting studio with demonstrations (July 24)
• Lake Shore Dames – fun and upbeat dance class for people of all shapes and sizes (August 21)
• League of Chicago Theatres – mask decorations, theatre trivia and raffles (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Leigh Ann DeLoach – copper cowgirl human statue (August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Lil’Ed and the Blues Imperials – Chicago based American blues and slide guitar (August 21)
• meadow - DJ Numinous Radio & Kira Gurovich - cello (August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Mindworks – behavioral science demonstrations and education (July 24, August 21)
• Mojgan Matloob Haghanikar – science, physics, math tutoring and telescope observations (August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Mother Doves Academy – tutoring and childcare services for children ages 2-10 (August 7, August 21)
• Ms. Shirley’s Saturday School – learning activities for kids (July 24, August 7, September 7)
• Museum of Illusions – hands-on brain teasing puzzles (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• New Neu Creative Arts Studio – sketching and painting sessions (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Not Your Typical Line Dance – diverse group dancing activities (August 7)
• Paint the City – live painting, community collaborations, and more (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Pat Tillman Foundation – a miniature Darby Queen obstacle course run (August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Petra’s Recession Seven – jazz music from Petra and the Recession band (August 7)
• Planned Parenthood – education and awareness of reproductive services (August 7, August 21)
• Plein Art Painters Chicago – artists live painting an iconic Loop scene (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Poems While You Wait – bespoke personal poetry written on manual typewriters (August 21, September 4)
• Porchlight Music Theatre – variety of classic musical theatre performances (August 7)
• Pritzker Military Museum and Library –several different departments of the museum showcasing elements of exhibits and programming, as well as interactive experiences and activities (July 24, August 21)
• Project Onward - non-profit art studio and gallery representing adult artists with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses creating live portraits (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Real Pretenders – Pretenders cover band (July 24)
• Ritual Rhythms Chicago – music and dance intended to unite audiences through the spirit of drums and rhythm (September 4)
• Room to Breathe and Center Psychotherapy – meditation and yoga (August 21, September 4)
• Rush University Medical Center – educational web-based activities in Spanish and English (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Second City Outlaws – country line dancing (August 7)
• The Creative Girl Project – interactive pop-up gallery and art space (August 21, September 4)
• THE Hive Studios – live performances and classes from local artists (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• The Soul Train Impact – communal dancing and joy (September 4)
• TurnUp The Volume – communal dancing and world music (July 24, August 21)
• THUG Hippie – mobile cultural center housed in retrofitted bus (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Too Much Swagg Dance Squad – youth dance squad (July 24, August 21)
• Trinity Irish Dancers – traditional Irish dance performances (July 24)
• True Aquarian – hula hooping, apparel, art and good vibes (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Univision – local Latinx TV and media (July 24, August 7)
• Upscale Photo Booths – interactive photography, video and digital media (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• US Poker and Casino Parties – casino games and demonstrations (August 7, August 21)
• YogaSix – yoga classes and demos (August 7, August 21, September 4)
• YourPassion1st – inspiring opportunities for youth of all Chicago communities (July 24)
• YWCA Breedlove Center for Entrepreneurship – business accelerator for Black female entrepreneurs (July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4)
• Zeller Brothers – classic carnival games (August 7, August 21, September 4)

View the full Sundays on State lineup and programming here.