SSA 27 Community Events & Placemaking Grant
Lakeview Special Service Area (SSA) 27 is pleased to offer its Community Events & Placemaking Grant Program, which provides up to $5,000 in financial assistance and technical support for unique events and projects taking place in the Lakeview neighborhood. With funding from SSA 27, the Program furthers our goals to create memorable experiences and promote the neighborhood within the boundaries of the SSA.
Apply for the 2025 SSA 27 Community Events & Placemaking Grant
The Community Events & Placemaking Grant Program (the “Program”) is funded by Lakeview Special Service Area 27 (“SSA 27”) and administered by the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) to serve the commercial and residential district within the SSA 27 service boundaries. The goal of the Program is to support the development of more events and public programming serving our community through grants and other technical assistance. The Program furthers the organization’s goals to create memorable experiences and promote the neighborhood, providing support and funding for organizations or individuals planning special events, ongoing public programming and creative placemaking activities.
Fill Out the Google Form to Apply HERE
OR
Download the application HERE
Shakespeare in the park
Saturday, August 23rd- 6pm at Gross Park
Midsummer Mayhem production is a mashup of classical Shakespeare scenes built around a central theme. This year: 13! This 45 minute production is appropriate for all ages and even people who aren’t sure if they like Shakespeare.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Tell me why it’s cool- show & tell for grown ups
Sunday, July 20th from 5pm-6pm at Lincoln Lodge (2040 N Milwaukee Ave)
A show created for sharing niche curiosities. Our goal is to redefine what a night out with friends can mean. Let’s have fun and learn something together!
Get tickets by clicking on the event name.
Neighborhood wellness & Floral experience
Saturday, September 13th from 10am-2pm at b collective
A wellness experience hosted by b collective in collaboration with Lakeview Special Service Area 27. Designed to support mental health wellbeing through floral therapy, creative expression, and professional care.
International Pop Down- Story 7
Sunday, July 20th from 2pm-6pm at 3140 N Southport Ave
This year, under the tracks at International Pop-Down, we’re transforming concrete into canvas. “White Noise” is a site-specific art installation where white-sheet walls stretch between train pillars, inviting you to step inside and slow down. With music, performances and local vendors. Even in a city that never stops moving, we all need something soft to lean against.
bellydance and beyond world dance experience- raqs hafla
Saturday, July 26th from 1pm-2pm at 3410 N Southport, Southport Plaza at the Low-Line
Raqs Hafla: Bellydance & Beyond, presented by Phaedra Darwish with support from SSA 27, is an hour-long show that is totally free for the whole family and will feature dances from all over the world. You will see dances from Egypt, India, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and Mexico, featuring some of Chicago’s finest talent and ending in a dance party for all.