Chicago’s South Shore lakefront is getting a new after-dark hangout as South Shore Social Beach Club rolls out evening fitness classes, live music and line-dancing nights alongside a full summer menu. The beachfront concession is slated to open for the 2026 season on May 25, when operators plan to launch nightly programming and weekend events.
On a recent segment of WGN‑TV, sisters Myesha McClendon and Michelle McClendon were introduced as the co-owners leading the project. Minutes from the South Shore Cultural Center Advisory Council confirm a May 25 opening date and note early calendar items, including a May 26 house-music kickoff and a June 29 yoga session. Organizers say those events are just the opening volley in a broader slate meant to pull neighbors and visitors down to the lakefront.
Where And When
The club is set to operate out of the South Shore Cultural Center beach house at 7059 S. South Shore Drive, tucked behind the landmark main building. According to Park Concessionaires, the venue’s seasonal run is scheduled from May 1 through Oct. 10, with later hours on Thursdays and Fridays, and on-site parking available. The concessionaire page also teases a beach-friendly menu, ranging from jerk burgers to funnel-cake fries, along with scheduled classes and events and a phone number for questions.
Evening Lineup And Events
Promoters have already started locking in DJs and recurring series for the shoreline soundtrack. House Music’s “Summer House Series” lists a Memorial Day weekend beach party and rotating Friday DJs, while Resident Advisor shows a recurring “First Sundays” DJ session on the early-season calendar. Organizers plan to pair family-friendly fitness and paint nights earlier in the evening with DJs and line-dancing later on weekend nights, as reported by WGN‑TV.
A Historic Setting
South Shore Cultural Center has anchored this stretch of the lakefront for more than a century, and the beach house sits inside a larger park complex that includes a nine-hole golf course, theater spaces and a nature sanctuary, according to the Chicago Park District. The new concession will plug into that existing framework and the center’s summer programming, adding a fresh late-day option for both neighborhood regulars and out-of-town guests.
For the full event calendar and reservations, the concessionaire listing links to the club’s website and Instagram and lists a phone number (773-946-9229) for inquiries. For last-minute schedule changes, check the concessionaire page, which Park Concessionaires maintains with the latest schedule and contact details.
