More Than a Number, It’s All About US! Youth Empowerment Music Festival

Columbus Park Field 500 S. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60644

Join BUILD and other community organizations for the 2nd Annual Youth Empowerment Music Festival. Enjoy free music, sports, art, food and wellness at Columbus Park, July 29 starting at 12 pm! For more information, email info@yourpassion1st.com

“Summer in the City” Ice Cream & Lip Syncing!

It’s time to tell some stories and our youth are ready to show their community that Chicago is more than violence but a beautiful diversity of individuality. So come and be a part of this great time of expression through lip syncing, music and ice cream! Register today! 👉🏽 https://forms.office.com/r/RMpjvpbRAQ We can’t wait to see…

All-Star Softball Game

Humboldt Park: Little Cubs Field 1339 W. Luis Munoz Marin Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Join BUILD at Little Cubs Field for an evening of softball and fun activities for the whole family! There will be food, batting practice, snow cones, an obstacle course and multiple games of softball for adults! Questions? Contact Martin Anguiano at martinanguiano@buildchicago.org or call 773-227-2880.

BUILD Summer Movie Series!

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

Do you enjoy watching thought provoking films and documentaries? How about engaging in lively discussions with others regarding something collectively viewed? Want to connect with others from community on a deeper level? If you answered yes to any or all of these, come join us! Multiple dates are available, each with raffle and prizes! Space is…

Fireside Chats

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

All generations are welcome to join BUILDers around the firepit in the Peace Garden for invited guest speakers and conversation about gardening, food sovereignty, food culture, and more.  Questions? Contact Kenneth Carter Weathers at kcweathers@buildchicago.org Space is limited, so first come first serve! Check out the BUILD APP on the (Apple Store) or (Google Play) for…

Hoops on the Block – Humboldt Park

1400 Humboldt Dr.

Time: 3 PM - 7 PM Location: 1400 Humboldt Dr. (Humboldt Park) Come out and join the fun! Basketball, food, music, faceprinting and much more! Please contact Bryant Harris at bryantharris@buildchicago.org for additional information.

BUILD Fitness For All! For everyone ages 12+

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

Group fitness is coming to BUILD! Join us to experience some of the group fitness classes scheduled to begin at BUILD! Classes will include yoga, kickboxing, Zumba, Training Bootcamp, and learn how to lower your stress with SPIRONESS™ breathing, a physiologically based respiratory strength and conditioning program. Check out the schedule of events by visiting…

BUILD Summer Movie Series!

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

Do you enjoy watching thought provoking films and documentaries? How about engaging in lively discussions with others regarding something collectively viewed? Want to connect with others from community on a deeper level? If you answered yes to any or all of these, come join us! Multiple dates are available, each with raffle and prizes! Space is…

Moving Beyond Conflict

Moving Beyond Conflict is a Restorative Justice grounded approach to healing and restoration from trauma and harm with relationships in community. The main objectives are to re-establish the dignity of someone that has been harmed. This will be an ongoing initiative beginning, Thursday, August 10th from 6pm – 9pm. Areas of focus include: Repair the…

End of Summer Bash

5100 Block of W Harrison

Bring your friends and end the summer with a bash with BUILD and our partners. Don’t miss this FREE Austin Experience community event on Friday, August 11 on the 5100 block of W Harrison. Expect games, food trucks, rides, giveaways, and more! Click here to download and share the flyer! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Help with Set…

Hoops on the Block – BUILD Campus

BUILD, 5100 W Harrison St

Time: 3 PM - 7 PM Location: BUILD, 5100 W Harrison Come out and join the fun! Basketball, food, music, faceprinting and much more! Please contact Bryant Harris at bryantharris@buildchicago.org for additional information.

Ride for Peace

Humboldt Park: Little Cubs Field 1339 W. Luis Munoz Marin Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Join BUILD as we Ride for Peace through Chicago’s West Side! One of our favorite summertime events is happening Saturday, August 19, starting at 10 AM.  DETAILS: We will meet at Little Cubs Field in Humboldt Park at 10 AM and begin the ride at 11 AM, the ride will cover Humboldt Park and West/East…