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As we reach the end of the month, let's hope we see fewer April showers and more May flowers.

Black-owned businesses, here.

LGBTQIA+ businesses,

here.

Women-owned businesses here.

More listings here.

Do you want to host an event in our Alfresco Spaces!

We have created two public spaces available for community use. Both spaces, one on Glenwood between Morse & Lunt and the other at Jarvis Square (Jarvis Red Line) are available for anyone in the community, including businesses in the area, to use.

Because both spaces are open to the public and are located in the public way, admission to any events must be free. Food, drinks or merchandise can be sold with proper permitting and licensing.

Request event approval a minimum of 2 weeks in advance.

Learn more about hosting an event here. 

One Howard Street Survey

When: The survey is open until Mon, May 15

What’s your big idea for Howard Street? The One Howard Street Community Survey will help the One Howard Street team understand how the community currently uses the street and develop a shared vision for its future. Take the survey to share your vision for Howard Street and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card!  

More info here. 

Best of Rogers Park

Save the Date

When: Thu, Jun 22 5:30-7:30pm

Where: The Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W Morse Ave

Join us for an evening of celebrations as we honor outstanding members of Rogers Park at our annual Best of Rogers Park Celebration & Awards Presentation. 

Mingle while enjoying cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres served by a local restaurant.

Awardees will be announced at a later time.

RPBA paid members: 2 comp tickets

General Admission: $30

At the door: $40 

A big THANK YOU to our Platinum Sponsors, Becovic and Choose Chicago.

Contact us at info@rpba.org or 773.508.5885 if you would like information about becoming a sponsor or if you are unclear about your membership status. 

More information here.

Our 3rd annual Mother's Day Lox Box is back! Each Lox Box includes 4 bagels, 1lb of cream cheese (1/2 plain, 1/2 artisanal) 1/2 lb hand-cured and hand-cut lox with garnish. Pick-up and delivery are available Sat, May 13 and Sun, May 14.

Delivery is offered for $3 within a 3-mile radius.

Support Glenwood Sunday Market's effort to make sustainable, regionally produced foods available to the whole community. Proceeds benefit the markets Food Access $25 matching program.

The deadline to order is THIS Fri, April 28. Order yours today!

Rogers Park Business Alliance, the service provider for Clark/Morse/Glenwood Special Service Area #24, is seeking proposals for a single artist or artist team to paint a mural on Clark St. in Rogers Park.

Proposals must be emailed to Ana Bermudez, abermudez@rpba.org no later than Friday, May 12, 2023. Proposals received after this date will not be accepted. Preference will be given to artists from Rogers Park and those with bicultural backgrounds.

More information Vision Mural RFP.

Chicago Chicago

RPBA is excited to welcome Choose Chicago to our growing business community. Choose Chicago® is the official destination marketing organization for Chicago, Illinois. Their mission is to bring regional, national and international business and leisure visitors to Chicago for the economic benefit of the city and the community.



More information here. 

Legacy Barber College 

Phone: 773.856.0011

Where: Legacy Barber College, 1546 W. Howard St.

The mission of Legacy Barber College is to provide an education from instructors who are working in the barber / cosmetology field. They provide classroom theory and practical training so you can be prepared to enter the field of barbering. Once you have completed the program you will have developed creative skills that will take you on a journey to a professional career.

Legacy Barber College is educating you on how to be your own boss and start your own legacy. 

More information here. 

General Reevaluation Report Public Comments

Deadline: Sun, Apr 30

Email: chicagoshoreline@usace.army.mil. 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently conducting a study on Lake Michigan shoreline erosion and storm damage in your community. Their goal is to determine the best long-term solutions to protect important infrastructure along the shoreline, and we need your help. It is critical that the Army Corps hears directly from this community about your concerns and ideas. Click here to review.

The Public Comment period runs until April 30, 2023, and you can email your comments during this period directly to chicagoshoreline@usace.army.mil. 

Salon Echo April Specials

Phone: 773.989.2358

Where: Salon Echo, 1134 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.

Spring is in the hair! Here are your specials this month.

• Spring cleaning: 20% off any 60 or 90-minute facial. This will invigorate and nourish winter damaged skin.
• Classic mani/pedi: $44 Get your toes and fingers ready for spring!

This month receive a free travel size phomollient and thickening tonic when you spend $100+ on any color service.

More information here. 

The New 400 Theaters 

Phone: 773.856.5980

Where: New 400 Theaters, 6746 N. Sheridan Rd.

Now playing:

Super Mario Bros Movie - PG - 13

Evil Dead Rise - R

More information here. 

Family Financial Fair

When: Fri, Apr 29 5 - 9pm

Where: YWCA Evanston/North Shore, 1215 Church St., Evanston

Between Friends presents its annual Family Financial

Fair to help raise awareness about financial literacy

and promote financial education in our community.

You're invited to learn about money, financial

security, stability, and independence in a fun and

supportive environment. There will be financial

activities for children and workshops for parents and

youth on relevant financial topics such as:

• Credit and budgeting for youth
• Preventing fraud
• Estate planning
• Mortgage products

More information here.

Emanuel Congregation Blood Drive

When: Sun, Apr 30 9am - 2pm

Where: Emanuel Congregation, 5959 N. Sheridan Rd.

Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. You can be a life saver! Emanuel’s blood drives are always open to everyone.

For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.vitalant.org, click “Donate” and search by group code ORD00P01. Appointments are recommended, and walk-ins are welcome!

More information here.

Home Buyers Seminar

When: Tues, May 2 6 - 7:45pm

Where: Berkshire Hathaway Andersonville Office, 5019 N. Clark St.

Meet with local experts about all your home-buying needs.

Refreshments will be served at this event.

Seating is limited. Don't miss out on this exciting seminar.

Reserve your spot by contacting Rich Aronson at 773.294.8888.

Violins of Hope:

Hearing The Past, Listening For Our Future 

When: Thurs, May 4 2pm

Where: The Selfhelp Home, 908 W. Argyle St.

Violins of Hope is a collection of 70 string instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust that have been painstakingly restored and now a quartet are coming to Selfhelp for a cultural exhibition, performance, and community education with a message of hope, resistance, resilience, and unity.

More information and RSVP here.

Free Comic Book Day 

When: Sat, May 6 11am - 4pm

Where: Third Coast Comics, 6443 N. Sheridan Rd.

Rejoice! Free Comic Book Day RETURNS!

Third Coast Comics will have a huge selection of comics that are FREE to comic shop visitors but get here as early as you can because these comics never last long!

They will also have local illustrators on hand presenting their own work and providing sketches, including Graphic Novelist, Kat Leyh (Lumberjanes, Thirsty Mermaids, Snapdragon)

Masks are preferred for this event. 

More information here.

Save The Date:

Spring Thing '23

When: Sat, May 13 5 - 9pm

Where: Greenleaf Art Center, 1809 W. Greenleaf Ave.

Join the Greenleaf Art Center for their Spring Thing '23. This will be a collection of pieces by members on display. There will also be an open studio.

More information here.

Rhapsody Theater Upcoming Events:

Where: Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse Ave.

Josuha Jay In Look Closer

When: Thurs, Apr 6 - Sat, Apr 29

“Look Closer” is the worldwide debut of a new show by Joshua Jay, one of Magic’s most dynamic performers. This show follows the acclaimed “Six Impossible Things,” which debuted off-Broadway in New York City and ran for more than four extensions and two years.

Ross Johnson: A Funny Thing Happened...Tomorrow!

When: Sun, Apr 16 - Sat, June 3

Ross Johnson knows you’re skeptical about ESP. He knows you don’t believe in mind reading, second sight or mental projection because, well, he can read your mind!

Physician Magician

When: Sun, Apr 23 - Fri, June 2

Prepare for an elegant evening of rarely-seen magic and illusion. Internationally regarded illusionist and award-winning physician Ricardo Rosenkranz invites us into his study so that he may share the magical performances he so dearly loves.

Sunday Fizz

When: Sun, Apr 30

Finish your week right with Sunday Fizz: a night of music, comedy, and musical comedy.

More information here. 

Theatre Above The Law Presents:

The Importance of Being Earnest

Opens: Fri, Apri 21 - Sun, May 21

Where: Jarvis Square Theatre, 1439 W. Jarvis Ave.

Theatre Above the Law reimagines this classic work by leaning into the author’s own description of “a trivial comedy for serious people”. Edited to come in at 90 minutes this production will feature clown work, non-binary characters and of course plenty of cucumber sandwiches and muffins. 



Rogers Park and Ward 49 coupon code for online pre sales only C-PinkRose for $15 tickets. A limited amount are available for each performance.

Purchase tickets here. 

Picnic Wine & Provisions:

Administrative & Personal Assistant

At Picnic Wine & Provisions they pride themselves on quality, excellent customer service and positivity. As the Administrative and Personal Assistant to the owner, you will play a major role in the smooth operation of our organization. You will have a chance to get to know all areas of the business as well as interact with clients, vendors, employees, and customers. No two days will be the same, and new projects/tasks will always keep your daily responsibilities fresh and new.

Rogers Park, Chicago, IL

Hybrid – Onsite/Remote

Part-time – approx. 20/hrs. per week

$18-$20 an hour

Learn more here.

Becovic:

Assistant Account Manager

For Chicagoans who believe in perpetuating the richness of neighborhood living, Becovic is a family-owned residential real estate firm that celebrates its own immigrant story as a foundation for long-term investing in the city’s storied lakefront communities.

The Becovic team is looking for an on-site Assistant Account Manager to their established accounting team. View their requirements here. Submit your cover letter + resume in PDF form to jdiaz@becovic.com with the subject line “APPLY: Assistant Account Manager”.

Becovic offers

• Competitive hourly pay, commensurate with experience.
• 40 hours guaranteed per week, with no overtime.
• Full benefits and 401K after 90 days of employment.
• 5 days paid vacation and 5 PTO days after 1 year of employment.
• 6 paid holidays per year.
• Free lunch Fridays and birthday cake!

More information here. 

Lawrence Hall:

Multiple Positions Available

Lawrence Hall is a community-based service agency embracing at-risk youth and their families by offering them health services and shelter. Lawrence Hall has several job opportunities open for those interested in working there, including Assistant Principal, Employment Mentor and LGBTQ+ Therapist.

To view all of their open positions, visit here.

WIOA Works Illinois

WIOA Works Illinois is also providing support services such as referrals to employment, interview preparation, assistance with creating or updating your resume, education, certifications, uniforms, career coach, and assistance with gas or public transportation. These services are provided for free, all you have to do is attend on of WIOA's orientations to begin enrollment.

They hold WIOA orientations every Tuesday from 10 AM to 12 PM. To join these meetings, use the Webinar link here.

Morse Fresh Market

Where: 1430 W. Morse Ave.

Open everyday 7am-9pm. 

Click here for the weekly deals from Morse Fresh Market. 

Devon Market 

Where: 1440 W. Devon Ave

Open everyday 8am-10pm.

Click here for the weekly deals from Devon Market. 

In the 49th Ward, the 24th District patrols six Beats. Each patrol Beat in the Chicago Police Department hosts monthly or bi-monthly community Beat meetings. The primary purpose of the Beat community meetings is to allow Beat residents, other community stakeholders and police to discuss chronic problems on the Beat and to engage in problem-solving. Beat community meetings provide an opportunity for police and community residents to exchange information about conditions in the neighborhood, identify crime and disorder problems and develop strategies to combat those problems. The meeting also provides an opportunity for the police and the community to get to know one another.

Find your Beat and the Beat schedule on the map here. Click the brackets on the upper right-hand corner of the map to open in Google Maps.