Chicago’s Race Against Gun Violence | Virtual
The Race Against Gun Violence is a rallying point to raise awareness and funds for organizations working to save lives and build Chicago’s future. It is an opportunity to change the narrative about our city, call concerned citizens to action and show the world that Chicago can come together to solve the problem of gun…
BUILDing Girls 2 Women: Sheroes of Covid-19 (Chicago Edition) comic book launch party
Guild Row 3130 N Rockwell St. Guild Row 3130 N Rockwell St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Simple Good and Building Girls 2 Women invite you to join us for a very special evening to celebrate the launch of SHERO'S of COVID 19 - Chicago Edition - Comic Book release and book signing event with the authors of our event - our youth! To mark this amazing opportunity for the youth, we will be hosting an…
La Mesa Latina (Virtual)
Online at BUILDChicago.orgIn celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, BUILD is proud to present our 5th annual La Mesa Latina, a unique event that brings together many of Chicago’s most accomplished Latin leaders to share their stories with promising Latin youth from across metropolitan Chicago. Latino high school students meet with Latino professionals to learn how to become…
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…