🕺 Harper Court Live Music & Dance | Hyde Park Steppers Contest 💃

🕺 Harper Court Live Music & Dance | Hyde Park Steppers Contest 💃

🎶 Outdoor Music & Dancing Night at Harper Court (Hyde Park)

Bring your dancing shoes for the 2nd Annual Hyde Park Best Steppers Contest! Come watch even if you don't step (dance)

📅 Thursday, September 4, 2025
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Harper Court, 5235 S. Harper Court, Hyde Park (53rd St. & Lake Park Ave.)
FREE – REGISTER HERE:
2nd Annual Hyde Park Best Steppers Contest Tickets
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Let’s head to Hyde Park for a lively evening of live music, dancing, and neighborhood vibes! We’ll be attending the Harper Court Summer Music Series, a free monthly outdoor concert series in the heart of Hyde Park’s 53rd Street shopping and dining district.

🎵 This Month’s Lineup:
✨ 2nd Annual Hyde Park Best Steppers Contest with DJ Eric “ET” Taylor
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🪑 Seating
Seating is not provided—please bring a folding chair if you’d like to sit. Space is limited, so we’ll leave plenty of room for dancing!

🍴 Dining
Feel free to bring your own food (liquor is technically not allowed). Or enjoy food tents and nearby restaurants, including:

• Bob’s Pizza
• Chipotle
• Daisy's Po' Boy & Tavern
• Deep Purple
• Ja’ Grill
• Roti Modern Mediterranean
• Stan’s Donuts & Coffee
• Strugglebeard Bakery

Explore more Hyde Park favorites along 53rd Street: welcometohydepark.com
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🛍 Shop Local
Check out unique shops like Recycled Modern, Suuri Design, and the iconic Silver Room, all nearby.

🚗 Transportation & Parking

• Public Transit: #6 Jackson Park Express bus or Metra Electric line (Millennium Station → 53rd Street stop). CTA Trip Planner
• Parking: Paid options in Harper Court garage (entrance on Lake Park Ave, south of McDonald’s), surface lot on Harper Ave, or metered street parking. For cheaper rates, check SpotHero or ParkWhiz.

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🌟 About the Series
The Harper Court Summer Music Series started in 2015 as a collaboration between the University of Chicago and Eric Williams of The Silver Room. Paused during 2020–2021, it’s now back as a Hyde Park summer tradition. More info: harpercourtmusic.com
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⛔ No-Show Policy

• 3 no-shows without updating your RSVP = suspension from events for 3 months.
• Please check in with the host upon arrival.

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👉 Come enjoy a summer night of music, dancing, and Hyde Park energy!