
February 21 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

February 22 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

South Side Fireflies
South Side Fireflies is a free early childhood music program that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to sound and play through the Earth, Wind & Fire songbook. Led by teaching artists Shanta Nurullah, Zahra Baker, Angel Bat Dawid and Julian Otis, Fireflies is a place for families to gather on Saturday mornings for music and fun on the Arts Block

Dreaming Home: Cultural Imagination and Racial Realities of Home Ownership
The American Dream often begins with owning a home. But for many, that dream is built on unequal foundations. How can we better understand the reality of home ownership in America—its economic, sociological, and racial histories, as well as the cultural productions that shape our imagination of what it means to own a home?
Join us at the Green Line Performing Arts Center for the Winter Dean's Salon by the UChicago Division of the Humanities! Our very own faculty director and cultural theorist, Adrienne Brown, will join Deborah L. Nelson, dean of the Division of the Humanities, and sociologist Robin Bartram to explore the complexity and inequalities of American home ownership, with the aim of generating clarity and new perspectives on re-imagining more equitable, holistic, and sustainable housing solutions for Chicago and other American cities.

February 28 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

March 1 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

South Side Fireflies
South Side Fireflies is a free early childhood music program that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to sound and play through the Earth, Wind & Fire songbook. Led by teaching artists Shanta Nurullah, Zahra Baker, Angel Bat Dawid and Julian Otis, Fireflies is a place for families to gather on Saturday mornings for music and fun on the Arts Block.

Committed Knitters
Join Committed Knitters for bi-weekly gatherings at the Arts Incubator Flex Space, where all skill levels—from beginners to pros—are welcome to share ideas, work on projects, and have fun together. Supplies are provided, and no registration is needed—just drop in!

March 7 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

March 8 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

South Side Fireflies
South Side Fireflies is a free early childhood music program that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to sound and play through the Earth, Wind & Fire songbook. Led by teaching artists Shanta Nurullah, Zahra Baker, Angel Bat Dawid and Julian Otis, Fireflies is a place for families to gather on Saturday mornings for music and fun on the Arts Block.

March 14 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

March 15 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

South Side Fireflies
South Side Fireflies is a free early childhood music program that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to sound and play through the Earth, Wind & Fire songbook. Led by teaching artists Shanta Nurullah, Zahra Baker, Angel Bat Dawid and Julian Otis, Fireflies is a place for families to gather on Saturday mornings for music and fun on the Arts Block.

Committed Knitters
Join Committed Knitters for bi-weekly gatherings at the Arts Incubator Flex Space, where all skill levels—from beginners to pros—are welcome to share ideas, work on projects, and have fun together. Supplies are provided, and no registration is needed—just drop in!

March 21 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

March 22 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

South Side Fireflies
South Side Fireflies is a free early childhood music program that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to sound and play through the Earth, Wind & Fire songbook. Led by teaching artists Shanta Nurullah, Zahra Baker, Angel Bat Dawid and Julian Otis, Fireflies is a place for families to gather on Saturday mornings for music and fun on the Arts Block.

March 28 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

March 29 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

South Side Fireflies
South Side Fireflies is a free early childhood music program that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to sound and play through the Earth, Wind & Fire songbook. Led by teaching artists Shanta Nurullah, Zahra Baker, Angel Bat Dawid and Julian Otis, Fireflies is a place for families to gather on Saturday mornings for music and fun on the Arts Block.

South Side Fireflies
South Side Fireflies is a free early childhood music program that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to sound and play through the Earth, Wind & Fire songbook. Led by teaching artists Shanta Nurullah, Zahra Baker, Angel Bat Dawid and Julian Otis, Fireflies is a place for families to gather on Saturday mornings for music and fun on the Arts Block.

South Side Fireflies
South Side Fireflies is a free early childhood music program that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to sound and play through the Earth, Wind & Fire songbook. Led by teaching artists Shanta Nurullah, Zahra Baker, Angel Bat Dawid and Julian Otis, Fireflies is a place for families to gather on Saturday mornings for music and fun on the Arts Block.

Committed Knitters
Join Committed Knitters for bi-weekly gatherings at the Arts Incubator Flex Space, where all skill levels—from beginners to pros—are welcome to share ideas, work on projects, and have fun together. Supplies are provided, and no registration is needed—just drop in!

South Side Fireflies
South Side Fireflies is a free early childhood music program that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to sound and play through the Earth, Wind & Fire songbook. Led by teaching artists Shanta Nurullah, Zahra Baker, Angel Bat Dawid and Julian Otis, Fireflies is a place for families to gather on Saturday mornings for music and fun on the Arts Block.

February 15 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

Rhythm & Love: A Valentine’s Day Pop-Up featuring Reginald Robinson
Celebrate South Side love with the premiere of the re-mixed Spinning Home Movies episode “Rhythm & Love” on the big screen!
Gather for an afternoon dedicated to Black love in all its forms with activities for all ages, including:
Personalized Love Notes - collaging with visual artist Candace Hunter
DIY Bouquet Bar - build a unique floral arrangement for someone special
Holiday Refreshments - hot chocolate and cookies
Reginald R. Robinson and South Side Home Movie Project director Jacqueline Stewart in person
This event is perfect for couples, families, and friends of all ages!

February 14 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

South Side Fireflies
South Side Fireflies is a free early childhood music program that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to sound and play through the Earth, Wind & Fire songbook. Led by teaching artists Shanta Nurullah, Zahra Baker, Angel Bat Dawid and Julian Otis, Fireflies is a place for families to gather on Saturday mornings for music and fun on the Arts Block.

February 8 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

February 7 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

Committed Knitters
Join Committed Knitters for bi-weekly gatherings at the Arts Incubator Flex Space, where all skill levels—from beginners to pros—are welcome to share ideas, work on projects, and have fun together. Supplies are provided, and no registration is needed—just drop in!

February 1 | Community Yoga
Join Arts + Public Life for free yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! These 1-hour sessions include poses, stretching, breathing, and meditation—perfect for stress relief and relaxation.

December 14 | Community Yoga
Grab your mat and join Arts + Public Life's free weekly yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! This 1-hr class focuses on standing and seated poses, stretching, and healthy alignment. We'll also incorporate yogic breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. All are great for stress relief and relaxation.

December 13 | Community Yoga
Grab your mat and join Arts + Public Life's free weekly yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! This 1-hr class focuses on standing and seated poses, stretching, and healthy alignment. We'll also incorporate yogic breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. All are great for stress relief and relaxation.

Remembering Ghosts : Exhibition Closing Event
Join us on Tuesday, December 12th, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Green Line Performing Arts Center for a special screening of the 2024 Artists-in-Residence Video. This presentation celebrates the creative journeys of Ayanah Moor, Candace Hunter, and Johnaé Strong during their residency with Arts + Public Life and the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture.

Out Loud: A showcase of Youth Voice & Vision
Connect with APL Educations youth, engage in meaningful conversations, and explore the boundless potential of the next generation of artistic visionaries.

Committed Knitters
Committed Knitters invites you to join the group for bi-weekly gatherings at the Arts Incubator Flex Space. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners. Come exchange ideas, work on your projects, and join the fun! Supplies will be provided.

Talking Walls: Dinner and Conversation
Our spaces say a lot about us, but what are they saying TO us? Join Twjuana Simone, founder of Callie Decor, for an intimate dinner and discussion about the nostalgia of home décor. Together, we'll explore how the spaces of our childhood influence the homes we create today and reflect on the meaningful ways we can intentionally craft comforting foundations for our own families to cherish for generations to come.

December 7 | Community Yoga
Grab your mat and join Arts + Public Life's free weekly yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! This 1-hr class focuses on standing and seated poses, stretching, and healthy alignment. We'll also incorporate yogic breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. All are great for stress relief and relaxation.

Never So Free: Dream House
Never So Free culminates with “Dream House” a collective multi-sensory installation and public program designed by the Never So Free artists

December 6 | Community Yoga
Grab your mat and join Arts + Public Life's free weekly yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! This 1-hr class focuses on standing and seated poses, stretching, and healthy alignment. We'll also incorporate yogic breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. All are great for stress relief and relaxation.

November 30 | Community Yoga
Grab your mat and join Arts + Public Life's free weekly yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! This 1-hr class focuses on standing and seated poses, stretching, and healthy alignment. We'll also incorporate yogic breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. All are great for stress relief and relaxation.

November 29 | Community Yoga
Grab your mat and join Arts + Public Life's free weekly yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! This 1-hr class focuses on standing and seated poses, stretching, and healthy alignment. We'll also incorporate yogic breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. All are great for stress relief and relaxation.

November 23 | Community Yoga
Grab your mat and join Arts + Public Life's free weekly yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! This 1-hr class focuses on standing and seated poses, stretching, and healthy alignment. We'll also incorporate yogic breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. All are great for stress relief and relaxation.

November 22 | Community Yoga
Grab your mat and join Arts + Public Life's free weekly yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! This 1-hr class focuses on standing and seated poses, stretching, and healthy alignment. We'll also incorporate yogic breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. All are great for stress relief and relaxation.

Seeking Still Waters
Seeking Still Waters is a discussion with Johnaé Strong, Cosette Hampton, and Scherezade Tillet on the ways their work uses art to uplift the resilience and beauty of Black girls in the face of gender-based violence, serving as a calling in of the community to deepen its commitment. The evening will include a short screening of films from A Long Walk Home, BYP100, and Johnaé Strong,

November 16 | Community Yoga
Grab your mat and join Arts + Public Life's free weekly yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! This 1-hr class focuses on standing and seated poses, stretching, and healthy alignment. We'll also incorporate yogic breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. All are great for stress relief and relaxation.

November 15 | Community Yoga
Grab your mat and join Arts + Public Life's free weekly yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! This 1-hr class focuses on standing and seated poses, stretching, and healthy alignment. We'll also incorporate yogic breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. All are great for stress relief and relaxation.

Committed Knitters
Committed Knitters invites you to join the group for bi-weekly gatherings at the Arts Incubator Flex Space. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners. Come exchange ideas, work on your projects, and join the fun! Supplies will be provided.

Saying the Hard Part Out Loud
Join us for a dynamic public conversation on criticism, aesthetics, and culture, facilitated by Rikki Byrd and Camille Bacon. This discussion will dive deep into the tensions and complexities of criticism within your own community, exploring how aesthetics and culture intersect and influence the way we critique one another's work. =

November 9 | Community Yoga
Grab your mat and join Arts + Public Life's free weekly yoga classes every Friday and Saturday on the Arts Block! This 1-hr class focuses on standing and seated poses, stretching, and healthy alignment. We'll also incorporate yogic breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. All are great for stress relief and relaxation.

Taking a Seat: Resistance and Agency in Public Spaces
Join us for a panel discussion featuring artist Adrienne Elise Tarver, historian Adam Green, journalist Natalie Moore, and curator Jenée-Daria Strand, as they discuss representation, agency, and resistance in relation to Tarver’s Public Art Fund exhibition, She who sits.