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 Morgan St. bridge















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. 



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.