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2023 Events at Welles Park

Please find time to visit Welles Park for one of these programs brought to you by the Chicago Park District and/or the Welles Park Advisory Council.

June 3 – It’s your Park Day – Park workday (register here)

July 11, 6:30 pm – Concerts in the Gazebo – Alphonso Ponticelli – Gypsy Jazz

July 18, 6:30 pm – Concerts in the Gazebo – Summer Singing in the Gazebo
with songleader Megan Eberhardt
Come sing in the Gazebo! All people, all voices welcome and no experience required. We will sing fun and easy-to-learn songs taught on the spot. Come remember the simple joy of singing together! Laughter, connection, and harmony guaranteed. 

8:15 pm – Movies in the Parks – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

July 25, 6:30 pm – Concerts in the Gazebo – (Amalgama) Gonzalo Córdova (from Sones de Mexico) y Renato Cerón (from A Flor De Piel) – Latin American rhythms, world music

August 1, 6:30 pm – Concerts in the Gazebo – Nathan Graham  – Soulful singer-songwriter

August 8, 10 am and 1 pm – The Red Kite Friendship Tour

August 8, Concerts in the Gazebo – Girls of the Golden West – Country duo

August 15, Concerts in the Gazebo – Second Hand News – Chicago’s Fleetwood Mac tribute band

August 19, 10 am – 2 pm – 47th Ward EcoFest

August 22, Concerts in the Gazebo – The Magnificent Strings – Susan Voelz and Alison Chesley  – Cello and Violin duo (from Poi Dog Pondering)

September 2, Saturday Birdwalk, 7:30 am. Meet at the Gazebo.

September 10, Sunday Birdwalk, 7:30 am. Meet at the Gazebo.

September 16, Saturday Birdwalk, 7:30 am. Meet at the Gazebo.

September 16, Saturday Tree Walk with TreeKeepers, 9-11 am.

September 27, Wednesday Birdwalk, 7:30 am. Meet at the Gazebo.

October 7, Saturday Birdwalk, 7:30 am. Meet at the Gazebo.

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