Live Music, Local Art & a Free Sunday Out: McKinley Park's Coartlition Brings the Neighborhood Together This Weekend

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Mckinley Park · May 26, 2026

McKinley Park's creative scene is turning up the volume this Sunday — and you won't want to miss it. On May 31, Coartlition, the neighborhood's beloved community art space at 2003 W. 35th St., is hosting Sunday Local, a free afternoon event running from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. that blends live music performances with an open gallery exhibition. The event features sets from kai.so?, Morning Sardine, and Embina — a diverse musical lineup that reflects the rich, multicultural spirit that makes McKinley Park one of Chicago's most exciting Southwest Side neighborhoods.

Admission is completely free, making this a perfect low-key way to spend a Sunday afternoon discovering local talent and connecting with neighbors over art. Whether you're a longtime resident or just getting to know the block, Sunday Local at Coartlition is exactly the kind of grassroots cultural gathering that gives 35th Street its heartbeat. It's also a great preview of what's to come — with the McKinley Park Development Council's $200K public art beautification project set to bring murals and new street furniture to the corridor starting this summer, West 35th Street is becoming a true creative destination.

Mark your calendar, bring a friend, and head over to Coartlition this Sunday. Stay connected to all things McKinley Park at mckinleypark.news.

Sources:
1. https://mckinleypark.news/events/featured-events/event/28294-sunday-local
2. https://mckinleypark.news/news