Friday, August 29, 2025
Friday, August 22, 2025
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Major Taylor Trail clean-up on 8/23
Our end of season trail cleanup is happening on Sat. 8/23 from 9 am to noon.
Our meet-up location is 12900 S Eggleston. Map link here.
Click here for more info and to register.
Metra Rock Island shutdown 8/22-8/24
The Beverly branch of the Rock Island Metra line will be shut down starting at 7 pm on Fri 8/22 (projected to continue through Sun 8/24) to replace the Morgan St bridge. They will make more stops on the main line.
Here's a link to a Metra page with more info.
new bridge deck being built
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Bike Vessel - Movies in the Parks on Tues. 8/19
Major Taylor Trail Keepers is sponsoring a Movies in the Parks showing of Bike Vessel at Dawes Park, 8052 S. Damen Ave.starting at dusk on Tuesday 8/19.
Click here for more info.
Friday, August 15, 2025
Friday, August 8, 2025
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
BAPA porch concert on Fri. 8/8
Come on down to 102 and Bell on Fri. 8/8 at 6:30 pm - Tongues Unknown will be playing and the Calabria food truck will be there.
Click here for more info about porch concerts.
Monday, August 4, 2025
Movies in the Parks - Bike Vessel on Tues. 8/19
Save the date. Major Taylor Trail Keepers is sponsoring a Movies in the Parks showing of Bike Vessel at Dawes Park, 8052 S. Damen Ave.starting at dusk on Tuesday 8/19.
Click here for more info.
Saturday, August 2, 2025
music Monday at BAC on Mon. 8/4
Southside soul is back—and it's got something to say.
Brendan McAlinden & Friends take the stage this Monday, August 4, bringing original blues, soul, and gritty groove-driven goodness that hits straight from the heart. ✨ Dan Glikis returns in triumphant fashion after a brief hiatus! A South Side legend and voice behind The Juke Shakers, Dan’s stepping out of the cover band box to deliver raw, heartfelt originals with a stacked
lineup of Chicago’s finest:
🎹 Michael Ellis (Brown Bag)
🎸 Mike Dumont (The Juke Shakers)
🥁 Brendan McAlinden (Sam Sinclair Trio)
🎸 Dan “Mr. Fingers” Cantone
Expect a set soaked in soul, peppered with blues, and backed by musicians who know how to move a crowd. Originals. Covers. All vibe.
📅 Monday, August 4 | 7–9 PM
📍 Baffes Courtyard
🎟 Suggested $10 donation to support the BAC
☀️ Rain or shine | 🚫 No outside drinks or coolers
Grab a lawn chair, crack your knuckles, and get ready for a night of real-deal music.
🎧 Get a taste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DyWTC7cJoU
Come for the blues. Stay for the soul.





