Uptown Rhythm Festival

Uptown Rhythm Festival One rhythm. One earth. One community.

ATTENDEE CHECKLIST 🧺 URF is BYO food and drinks! Pack a waste-free picnic basket and your favorite reusable bottle for a...
09/15/2026

ATTENDEE CHECKLIST 🧺 URF is BYO food and drinks! Pack a waste-free picnic basket and your favorite reusable bottle for a full day at Haymarket House."

✨ Feel the Rhythm: Korean Performing Arts!Join us on Saturday, September 19, from 3:00–4:00 PM as Korea Performing Arts ...
09/15/2026

✨ Feel the Rhythm: Korean Performing Arts!

Join us on Saturday, September 19, from 3:00–4:00 PM as Korea Performing Arts Chicago (KPAC) presents a special Korean drumming performance and hands-on workshop at Uptown Rhythm Festival!

🥁 First come, first served!
Only 20 instruments will be available for the hands-on workshop, so come early and join the rhythm!

Come experience the energy and beauty of Korean culture—and don’t just watch, join in! 🎭🥁✨

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM
📍 Haymarket House

Bring your friends and family and enjoy an afternoon of culture, rhythm, and community!

Plan to come? 💛

Experiencing a variety of cultural performances, recycle art class, and a community closing ceremony ✨🌈🌎🌸🪻 Come and join...
09/13/2026

Experiencing a variety of cultural performances, recycle art class, and a community closing ceremony ✨🌈🌎🌸🪻

Come and join Uptown Rhythm Festival this Saturday🧑🏻‍🩰🌱🩷

📅 DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ TIME: Festival Closing Sequence (Late Afternoon)
📍 VENUE: Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave) ➔ Lake Michigan
🎟️ TICKETS: FREE RSVP!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uptown-rhythm-festival-tickets-1994609363299

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CLOSING THE FESTIVAL IN UNITY & HEALING 🌸🌊✨We are deeply honored to feature Sana Healing Collective () as our official c...
09/13/2026

CLOSING THE FESTIVAL IN UNITY & HEALING 🌸🌊✨
We are deeply honored to feature Sana Healing Collective () as our official closing ceremony leaders for Uptown Rhythm Festival 2026!
Sana Healing Collective provides holistic, community-centered care across Chicago—reminding us that our personal and collective mental well-being is deeply connected to the earth we inhabit.
To end our day of rhythm, movement, and climate action, Sana Healing team will guide us in creating a community flower collage. Together, we will weave our collective intentions, gratitudes, and dedications to Nature into a beautiful floral artwork.
We will then walk together to Lake Michigan for a sacred water offering, releasing the flowers into the lake to honor the waters that sustain us.
JOIN US FOR THE CLOSING CEREMONY:
📅 DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ TIME: Festival Closing Sequence (Late Afternoon)
📍 VENUE: Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave) ➔ Lake Michigan
🎟️ TICKETS: FREE RSVP!
COMMENT "SANA" below and we will automatically DM you the link to reserve your free spot, or tap the link in our bio (urf2026.eventbrite.com) to RSVP!
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CULTURAL BEAUTY IN FULL MOTION! 🌸✨We are beyond excited to welcome Yin He Dance Center to Uptown Rhythm Festival 2026!Ro...
09/12/2026

CULTURAL BEAUTY IN FULL MOTION! 🌸✨
We are beyond excited to welcome Yin He Dance Center to Uptown Rhythm Festival 2026!
Rooted in Chicago’s vibrant Chinese American community, Yin He Dance preserves and advances Chinese dance heritage through stunning traditional and contemporary performances. Their work weaves storytelling, grace, and community dialogue through the universal language of dance.
Experience their breathtaking performance live as we gather to celebrate culture, rhythm, and climate action together!
WHEN & WHERE:
📅 DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 VENUE: Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago)
🎟️ TICKETS: FREE RSVP!
COMMENT "YINHE" below and we will automatically DM you the link to reserve your spot, or tap the link in our bio (urf2026.eventbrite.com) to skip the line at the door!
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Small daily choices create giant collective impacts! 📉✨The most effective way to manage waste isn't just recycling—it’s ...
09/11/2026

Small daily choices create giant collective impacts! 📉✨

The most effective way to manage waste isn't just recycling—it’s avoiding waste before it’s ever created in the first place.

Swipe through ➡️ to discover 5 simple swaps you can start making this week to reduce your plastic footprint across Chicago! (Hint: Shoutout to local eco-champions like for making zero-waste shopping so easy! 🦩)

🧺 Put it into practice at URF 2026:
Uptown Rhythm Festival is a BYO picnic & zero-waste event! Bring your favorite refillable water bottle, cloth napkins, and food containers to Haymarket House on September 19 for a day of dance, rhythm, and earth action.

💾 Save this post for your weekly eco-reminder!
🎟️ Comment "REDUCE" below and we’ll DM you the link to grab your free festival tickets, or tap the link in our bio (urf2026.eventbrite.com) to RSVP!

We are thrilled to welcome back the incredible Victoria Boateng! As a Chicago-based West African djembe instructor, perf...
09/10/2026

We are thrilled to welcome back the incredible Victoria Boateng! As a Chicago-based West African djembe instructor, performer, and self-autism advocate, Victoria uses the universal power of the drum to build connection, inspire joy, and move souls.

📅 When: Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Where: Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago)
🎟️ Admission: FREE RSVP!

💬 Comment "DJEMBE" below and we’ll automatically DM you the link to reserve your spot, or tap the link in our bio (urf2026.eventbrite.com) to skip the line at the door!

Honoring local eco-champions! 🦩🏆✨We are thrilled to announce that The Eco Flamingo () is the recipient of our 2026 Rhyth...
09/09/2026

Honoring local eco-champions! 🦩🏆✨

We are thrilled to announce that The Eco Flamingo () is the recipient of our 2026 Rhythm Within Award!

As Chicago’s first zero-waste general store, The Eco Flamingo has transformed how our city shops—making package-free groceries, sustainable refills, and eco-friendly home goods accessible to everyone. They embody what the Uptown Rhythm Festival is all about: putting climate consciousness into everyday action.

🌿 Meet Them Live at URF 2026:
Come celebrate their award, connect with local sustainability leaders, and discover easy ways to reduce plastic in your daily life!

📅 When: Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Where: Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago)
🎟️ Admission: FREE RSVP!

💬 Comment "FLAMINGO" below and we’ll automatically DM you the link to reserve your free festival tickets, or tap the link in our bio (urf2026.eventbrite.com)!

Fast footwork, spinning storytelling, and a mission for the planet. 🔔💃✨Did you know that Kathak footwork was historicall...
09/09/2026

Fast footwork, spinning storytelling, and a mission for the planet. 🔔💃✨

Did you know that Kathak footwork was historically used by storytellers to connect people to nature, spirit, and community? At Uptown Rhythms, we use this ancient classical Indian dance technique to spark modern conversations about climate action and collective healing.

When our ankle bells ring, we aren't just dancing—we're grounding ourselves to the earth under our feet. 🌍

🪘 See Uptown Rhythms Live:
Experience breathtaking live Kathak fusion, high-speed spins, and storytelling performance at the Uptown Rhythm Festival 2026!

📅 When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 (Main Dance Showcase starts at 4:30 PM)
📍 Where: Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago)
🎟️ Tickets: FREE RSVP!

💬 Comment "KATHAK" below and we’ll automatically DM you the link to reserve your free tickets, or tap the link in our bio (urf2026.eventbrite.com)!

Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 at 5:30 PM at 4809 N Ravenswood Ave, Suite 118 for a free community clothing swap...
04/16/2026

Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 at 5:30 PM at 4809 N Ravenswood Ave, Suite 118 for a free community clothing swap where one person’s “I never wear this” becomes your next favorite outfit!

☑️ What to bring:
-Gently worn clothing (all sizes welcome!)
-Shoes, handbags, jewelry & accessories
-Your best energy

☑️ What you’ll get:
-A refreshed wardrobe — for free
-Styling tips from a pro
-A great night with your community

Space is limited — registration is required. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-clothing-swap-tickets-1985827117365)

Grab your free ticket now and come swap, style, and connect! See you soon 😆

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