Blue Skies Ahead: Jamming, a Night in Wrigleyville and Murder Mystery

The school year is back in full swing, as are the happenings around Loyola and Chicago’s Northside. Pleasant mid-September weather provides the perfect opportunity for Loyola students and faculty to take a short walk to campus and attend community events, like musical performances by award-winning organist Katie Gunn in Madonna della Strada or a “Knives Out” movie night at Damen.

Southbound on the Red Line, students can enjoy house music at Uptown’s block party, jam with Edgewater Musicians or the art of Franz West in Millennium Park. Those looking for vintage clothing and jewelry can stop by the Wrigleyville Night Market or the Andersonville Vintage Market

Edgewater Community Music Jam: Sept. 18

Musicians of all levels are welcome to jam at the Edgewater Community Music Jam. Bring your own instrument and jam at the Chicago Public Library Edgewater Branch 6000 N Broadway 4 to 5 p.m. Led by Edgewater’s own retired music and technology teacher Mike Kennedy, genres include folk, country, pop, standards, jazz, classical and Broadway tunes.

Organ Music by Katie Gunn: Sept. 21

Katie Gunn will be performing organ music in the Madonna della Strada 3 p.m. Sunday. Gunn won first prize in the 2023 National Undergraduate Organ Competition and the 2022 Twin Cities American Guild of Organists Student Competition.

Wrigleyville Night Market: Sept. 18

Explore curated vendors in Wrigleyville this Thursday for their crossover with Latina Mami Social Club. Vendors will sell vintage clothing, local jewelry and more special finds. The market also features live music from local musicians weekly. Arrive early for a free coffee and tote bag.

House Music Block Party in Uptown: Sept. 19-21

Come enjoy House Music in its home city of Chicago between West Lawrence and West Leland At Uptown Live! Artists include Mark Farina, Tortured Soul Live and House N HD. Music will go on 12-10 p.m. and there’s a suggested $10 donation to support the community. 

Franz West Installation Millennium Park: Sept. 17

Two monumental works by the Austrian sculpture Franz West will be showcased in Millennium Park. West began his career in the early ‘70s, and is known for his unconventional sculptures and objects, including Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002). These abstract sculptures invite viewers to imagine and contemplate the beauty of the park.

Andersonville Vintage Market: Sept. 21

Celebrate the art of vintage shopping at the Andersonville Vintage Market between Clark Street and Winona Street. Vintage clothing, home goods, vinyl, furniture and handmade treasures from vintage vendors will make for a unique experience with one-of-a-kind items.

“Knives Out” Movie Night: Sept. 19
Calling all murder mystery lovers — The Department of Programming is hosting a movie night in Damen Cinema. Doors open 6:45 p.m. and the streaming of “Knives Out” will begin at 7 p.m.. Bring friends to enjoy snacks and popcorn.