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MANY CULTURES, MANY DREAMS, ONE STREET

For wave after wave of immigrants, Maxwell Street was their entry to America. Later, the Great Migration brought African Americans from the South. Each brought their own cultures and hopes to the vibrant street and the Market that sprang from it. In doing so, they made Chicago a richer place. LEARN MORE

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Guided Visit of “Poor Man’s Paradise” Exhibition at Project Onward

September 6, 2025

There will be a guided visit of the exhibition “Poor Man’s Paradise” at Project Onward (1200 W 35th St, 4th Floor) on Saturday 09/06/25 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Nick Jackson, a member of the Maxwell Street Foundation’s Advisory Council and artist working at Project Onward, is curating a Maxwell Street-related exhibition this summer at the Maxwell Street Market and in … Read More

Maxwell Street Market: September 14, 2025

September 14, 2025

The iconic Maxwell Street Market will return to its original home on Maxwell Street for the 2025 season. Join us September 14, 2025. The market is free for all ages to attend, and runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including … Read More

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FREE TROLLEY on June 8th Between Downtown Chicago and Maxwell Street Market

SUNDAY JUNE 8TH: DCASE IS PROVIDING A FREE TROLLEY between Maxwell Street Market and the Chicago Blues Festival at Millennium Park from 10:45 – 2:15PM. Trolley will make continuous runs from Maxwell Street (1330 S. Halsted) to Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph Street). AT MILLENNIUM PARK Check out more Blues Music at the Historic Maxwell Street Market, the City’s … Read More

“Poor Man’s Paradise” Exhibit at Project Onward 8/15/25 – 9/27/25

Nick Jackson, a member of the Maxwell Street Foundation’s Advisory Council and artist working at Project Onward, is curating a Maxwell Street-related exhibition this summer at the Maxwell Street Market and in Project Onward’s exhibition space. Project Onward is a studio for artists with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. Please see the details below for our collaborative event; contact  for … Read More

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