This is a hidden gem in Hyde Park and I'm so glad that I did and I think you would as well…read more They are open 7 days a week and it is free, but they need a small donation or big lol to help keep the doors open. They have a big event starting Saturday September 24th 2022 from 1pm to 4pm. Don't worry if you can't make it this weekend because they have this event every 3 months with different art. Many of the Artist are teen and their work is totally awesome and powerful. They also have another fund raising event coming up now hold your britches the tickets are $750 but remember it's a fund raising event. Now if that is too much for you because I know it is for me. The good news Is they have some $75 doll ar tickets for the after party. Any whoooo I can't wait to go back because they have something for everyone. As always folks.. Be Safe and Enjoy!!! I have no rights to any of the Art work...just sharing the joy!

I live less than a mile from here but so rarely visit. We went to a Friday night opening and…read moreclosing exhibition. Every room had something going on, from crafts, poetry reading, a movie screening, snacks. I love the video projector room, a mixture of hand-made art and larger than life video projections. I envy places that can do free wine, but since the younger-than-21 demographic visits and contributes the art sometimes, it appears alcohol is purchase only. Really great art, coolly presented, check it out!

My daughters have taken many classes here and all of the teachers are accomplished and excellent in…read moreall their interactions. The school is run in a very professional manner. Kids learn not only how to dance, but also how to be inclusive members of a community. A great place to train.

Wonderful dance school with great teaching. As your child gets older she gains friends for life…read more Love the Nutcracker performances!

After 5:00 summer series Wednesday wine down:I recently visited this Little Black Pearl, and I have…read moreto say the energy when I walked in was great. I was surrounded by such positive, welcoming people of all ages. Throughout the night, we sang karaoke, played cards, shot pool and listened to good music. What really stood out to me was how safe, inclusive, and comfortable the environment felt. Everyone was so kind and genuine. But what truly touched my heart was how the community embraced my brother, who is special needs. There was no judgment only acceptance, laughter, and open arms. For the first time in a long time, I didn't feel like I had to be on guard, watching to make sure he was being treated with respect because everyone just welcomed. It was a relaxing night filled with connection and joy. I would absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, warm, and safe space. Thank you for such an unforgettable expeience.

The organization for which I work recently held an event at Little Black Pearl (LBP). The support…read moreand service we received was beyond stellar! LBP provided the space, catered the food (via their onsite cafe, Carver 47), connected us to amazing balloon and floral vendors, and provided other accoutrements (e.g., tables and chairs, table coverings, a stage, sound and tech support, package management). LBP's one-stop shop especially helpful given that our planning team resided outside of Chicago. There is so much to applaud from the experience: the warm and inviting space exuded elegance; the feast was as beautiful as it was delicious; and the LBP team's interactions with us (from planning to completion) was the epitome of grace and hospitality. They accommodated every request and did so with an exceptional level of excellence. When we asked that the menu include a vegetarian and Halal dish, they ensured guests had multiple options. When we requested assistance erecting our banner, they took on the task of assembling the entire structure, even machine washing and drying it when they noticed a stain. Compared to other spaces we considered (and have used in the past) across the city, LBP's offerings and support stood head and shoulders above and their love was palpable in their attention to details.That they have a heart-centered mission and work in support of youth and community was tasty icing on an already amazing cake. Thank you, Little Black Pearl team, for making our event a world-class experience!

My daughters have been training at KSB for seven years and we couldn't be happier. Excellent…read moreinstructors, wide variety of classes, perfect balance of rigor and fun, lots of performance opportunities, and a wonderfully diverse and inclusive community. We love it!

From the owner: The Kenwood School of Ballet offers in person classes in Ballet, Acrobatic Arts, Hip-Hop, Musical…read moreTheatre and more for beginner to advanced students of all ages.

Wish I could attend a class but the website is terrible. The sign up process was impossible and…read morethere's no phone number to call if you want to drop-in or ask questions.

While I enjoyed all of my classes, the class instructors were great. However, I'm not pleased with…read morethe manner in which the closing of Chaturanga Holistic Fitness has been handled. Given the short window of time between when the notice of closing was sent out and the final day being the end of November, Along with the uncertainty of any refunds given for classes already paid for. Makes me concerned about the ethics of the owner.

Both of our kids spent YEARS in Marsha's Music and they were wonderful years. They use the "Music…read moreTogether" curriculum, which is both musically sophisticated (in terms of building blocks for future understanding of complex music) and fun to listen to (for both kids and adults). Also crucially, the teachers -- and of course especially Marsha -- are just wizards with kids, able to draw them in and get them into the music wherever they are. If you live in Hyde Park and have a baby or toddler, why aren't you in Marsha's Music?

Signing up for Marsha's Music when our son was 9-months-old, went from being a good decision at the…read moretime...to a GREAT decision over time. Our son is now 2.5-years-old, and might just be a budding musician thanks to his experience with Marsha's Music. Initially, it was nice to just get out of the house on the weekend (even in the middle of Chicago winters), be silly and ridiculous with other young families (and caregivers and grandparents), as well as gain some knowledge about how to incorporate music at home and on-the-go (the Music Together CDs are permanent staples in our car that's old enough to have a 6-disc CD player). Now that we've moved away and there's a pandemic that's made everything virtual for the foreseeable future, we STILL get to stay connected to our community - something that's made all of our transitions a bit more doable. Our son LOVES Marsha, and I'm pretty sure he thinks of her on level with his own grandparents (especially since they also now live in the small box that is FaceTime). He's become absolutely addicted to the songs, and has begun to make them his own as he sings them loudly, repeatedly, with instruments (namely percussion), and with his own flourish. Our only wish is that we could do it all in-person again soon. Still, Marsha and team have been remarkable in their adaptability, resilience, and ingenuity in keeping the virtual sessions fresh, engaging, and fun. It's worth doing virtually...and now you can be anywhere in the country too - how accessible!

Excellent Fun Family Time and Excitement Laughter and…read moreAaaaawww Moments. Fun for all ages.

I have been taking my children to the Universoul circus for years! Now they are all grown up…read more... But... we went as a family and it was just as fun!!! I did not expect animals as I know the animal rights activist are cracking down because forcing animals to act in a show is considered inhumane. But the show must go on!!! This show is fabulous for children and adults only!!! So much laughter and excitement to experience!! Try it you'll like it!!

McCrone is a non-profit research institute that was founded in 1960 for a rather specific purpose:…read moreto enhance the utility and applications of light and electron microscopy in all areas of science. In other words, they're all about microscopes. McCrone offers courses, conferences and publications germane to the training of researchers to better apply microscopy to their work. This is unique, because most research institutes focus on an area of study rather than a technique, but McCrone desires instead to educate scientists in how to work better with microscopy and they do this in the same humble building they've been in since their founding, near some of Chicago's most-respected medical research and clinical institutions but seperate, independent, and while cutting-edge, still quaint (in a good way) in their dedication to the noble microsope. What McCrone does is really a national service: microscopy is still in a process of evolution and involves complex techniques that are best passed by mentor to student in a lab setting or, as McCrone does, taught in specific coursework. That type of coursework isn't something you get in most dedicated graduate programs be these in microbiology, neuroscience, materials engineering or whatever else. Having a dedicated institution offering this training and backing it with decades of expertise is a real benefit to science in general.