Austin Eats: “Can You Dig This?”
Those living, working and attending school in the Chicago’s Austin community! Please join us for a free film event (with food tastings, a mini farmers market, and more!) on Thursday, Oct 21st from 5:30-8:30PM. Enjoy a community screening of the acclaimed "Can You Dig This?", about the urban gardening revolution and the inspirational personal journeys of five…
Off the Ave: ReBUILD by The Available City
The community of Austin needs a day of fun and education about Chicago Ave, one of the most important streets on the West Side of Chicago. We will learn about its rich history and think about its great potential. There will be Youth-led presentations centered on urban design and its impact on Chicago neighborhoods and…
Dia De Los Muertos / Day of Remembrance
Families are invited to come together, build an altar, and honor their loved ones in a treasured Latin American tradition. There will be sugar skull decorating, arts & crafts, face painting, and music. Contact Ricardo Miranda at ricardomiranda@buildchicago.org
4th Annual Restorative Justice Conference
This event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 from 9 am to 4 pm. Join us as we explore themes of respect, response, and restoration through workshops, peace circles, guest speakers, and more! Hosted by the Leading Edge Teen Advisory Board and Oak Park Public Library. Virtual and open to all! Register here: oppl.org/restorative
7th Annual Turkey Bowl
Columbus Park Field 500 S. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60644Our 7th annual Turkey Bowl flag football tournament! Join us for a game of flag football right before Turkey Day! Game is for ages 11 and up. Refreshments will be served. Contact Mark Thornton at markthornton@buildchicago.org for more info. Game held at Columbus Park Field.
BG2W Global Girls Film Festival
The International Children’s Media Center (ICMC) and BUILD present the Global Girls Film Festival, curated by young women participating in the girl-centric BUILDing Girls 2 Women program. The screening of "How Do You Feel?” takes place at 625 N. Kingsbury St. Chicago, IL at 4pm on Saturday November 13th following a 3pm Reception. The festival…
Restorative Justice Community Day
Hosted by Lawndale Christian Legal Center, come join us for a day of community building and exploration as we discuss how we can reimagine justice in North Lawndale and beyond! We will be providing a “Know Your Rights” training, an exploration of Restorative Justice, and a panel of young people who have experienced firsthand the…
Winter Wonderfest
Lafollette Park 1333 North Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesRing in the holidays this weekend with our Winter Wonderfest event, happening Friday, Dec. 17. We'll be giving away some Apple Watches and a Laptop...each piece of donated clothing = 1 raffle ticket.
Virtual Sip N’ Paint
Get ready to paint, laugh and sip in this virtual Sip N' Paint event next week! Sure to be a fun time. Pre-sketched canvas and supplies delivered to your door. 90 minutes live art instruction on Zoom with Ric Miranda from BUILD Arts Academy. Surprise yourself with what you create! All proceeds support BUILD's Youth…
BUILD Presents: The Black Table 2022
OnlineIn celebration of Black History Month, BUILD is proud to once again present The Black Table, an annual event that brings together many of Chicago’s most accomplished Black leaders to share their stories with promising Black youth from across metropolitan Chicago. In the past, we’ve held the event as a luncheon at WLS-TV studios. This…
2022 Art Show: “BUILD the Future”
Throop Studio 1500 N Throop St, Chicago, United StatesEach year in the BUILD Art Show their work joins additional donated pieces from community artists, attracting hundreds of buyers and guests from in and out of state and raising thousands of dollars for BUILD art programs. Purchase using this link! Schedule · Saturday, March 12, 2022 11:00 AM: Contribute to a group art piece…
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund
BUILD staff are ready to help and provide the assistance needed to navigate applications for past due mortgage, homeowner's insurance or co-op fees. Please contact Ruby Serrano at rubyserrano@buildchicago.org