1st Annual Hyde Park Art Walk
October 23rd & 24th, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SOPHY Hotel is proud to sponsor the 1st Annual Hyde Park Art Walk, celebrating local creativity along 53rd Street and Harper Court. Explore a curated collection of artwork in unique businesses across the neighborhood, from cozy bakeries to boutique shops, bringing art directly to the heart of Hyde Park.
Art will be publicly showcased on Friday, October 23rd, and Saturday, October 24th, from 6–9 p.m., with a special exhibition at Hyde Park Bank on October 23rd.
In partnership with Connect Gallery, Strugglebeard Bakery, Hyatt Place, Don Julio, Recycled Modern, The Silverroom, and Hyde Park Bank, this walk is your passport to creativity, conversation, and community connection.
DJ Saturday Brunch Series
Select Saturdays | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Experience a brunch like no other at Mesler. Savor chef-crafted brunch classics and hand-crafted cocktails, all complemented by the vibrant beats of featured DJs.
Be sure to follow along on our website and social media to see each featured DJ!
Sandra Jackson-Opoku presents: "Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes"
November 13th, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Step into a night of storytelling and intrigue at Mesler. On November 13 from 7–9 PM, celebrated author Sandra Jackson-Opoku shares her debut mystery, "Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes". A witty, soulful tale set right here on Chicago's South Side.
Hyde Park Holly-Day
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
The University of Chicago is excited to present Hyde Park Holly-Day on Saturday, December 6, 2025!
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 6th, 2025 | 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Save the date for Breakfast with Santa at Mesler! More info to come.