From jazz concerts and second-line parades to family festivals and community cookouts, here’s where to celebrate Juneteenth across Chicago this week.

Rollerskate on the lakefront, canoe the African American Heritage Water Trail or watch fire performers under a full moon at Foster Beach this month.

The field is set to open this fall, replacing one of the park’s nine baseball diamonds.

The Little Village 5K, an underground rave, an Aretha Franklin tribute, sunrise yoga and a brand-new kite festival are also on deck.

The outdoor rink and plaza, which was built in 2021 on a long-vacant lot on Madison Street, will reopen to the public on Juneteenth.

Cody Norman’s installation hides in plain sight, revealing how easily we miss the quiet warnings of a changing world.

The Residences aims to provide stability for families seeking financial independence and longer-term housing.

Jassen Cho, 38, and Damarion Johnson, 18, were fatally shot while Johnson rode in an Uber driven by Cho, police and media reports say.

The West Garfield Park facility offers primary medical care, fitness services and more. Access to these things could help residents who live, on average, 16 years fewer than people in other parts of Chicago, advocates say.

Reservations for the new children’s area go live Friday. The 6,000-square-foot space features larger climbing structures, an elevated canopy and a toddler zone.

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information in the Friday shooting that killed two men and one woman and critically wounded another man.

Earth Day is officially Wednesday, but some festivities begin this weekend and run through next week in Chicago.

The Greek Independence Day Parade, animal adoption events, a Children's Museum fundraiser, a footwork class and a cat lady party are also on deck.

On view at Bodenrader, the selective body of five pieces are spaced with breathing room that allows the gallery structure itself to become an imperative context.

The actor and West Side native known for "Get Out" and "The Angry Birds Movie 2" visited the Nia Family Center. Kids were rapt as he read “Raindrops to Rainbow” and told them jokes.

You can also shop a kids vendor market, go to an art opening or volunteer at a community cleanup ahead of Earth Day later this month.

Chicago is celebrating Easter with egg hunts, art classes, a matcha tasting and more.

Brandy Fleming, 29, was found unresponsive near her home, police and her family said. Her family is raising money for her funeral and to care for her 5-year-old son.

Peace Runners 773 started in 2020 and has expanded with more than 1,000 runners traveling throughout the West Side and participating in wellness programs.

It's a crowded race to replace longtime Rep. Danny Davis, who announced his retirement last year after serving 15 consecutive terms in Congress.

Founded by Marie and Charlie Joe Henderson, the shop has endured for four decades on Madison Street. Their granddaughter carries on the family's legacy amid efforts to revitalize the corridor.