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Victorian Afternoon Tea.
Victorian Afternoon Tea.
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · Calumet City, IL
2022 Program Schedule January 9 - Post Holiday Luncheon. February 13 - "The Underground Railroad at the Jan Ton Family Farm site designation, and the new…
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · Prospect Heights, IL
Events on 10/03/26
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · Morton Grove, IL
Rogers Park Free Store Volunteer Orientation
Rogers Park Free Store Volunteer Orientation
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · Chicago, IL
The Rogers Park Free Store needs you! We are a community-run and -supported collective providing diapers, wipes, cleaning products, and other household…
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · Lansing, IL
2026 National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) Annual Conference and Showplace
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · Chicago, IL
Partners Ryan Bowen and Nora O’Brien will be attending the 2026 National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) Annual Conference and Showplace. We have…
Lineage
Lineage
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · Chicago, IL
Saturday October 3, 2026 Love Dancin’ & Still Waters present… Lineage Featuring Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy * Tony Humphries $20-$25 Adv / $30 Door / $25 Student…
Lily Pool Hours
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 7:30 AM—7:30 PM · Chicago, IL
The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is open daily through Friday, November 20. Hours: 7:30am – 7:30pm or dusk (earliest time) Daily & Special Event hours will be…

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Magical Forest Houses
Magical Forest Houses
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · River Forest, IL
Search for tiny, enchanted, homes built by mythical elves. These homes, built with natural materials, are hidden along our Farm Pond Trail. Scan the QR codes…
#150: Figure Drawing with Practical Anatomy with Helen Oh
#150: Figure Drawing with Practical Anatomy with Helen Oh
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 9:00AM – 12:00PM CDT on Sat — The course explores methods of capturing the essentials of rhythm, weight-bearing, and balance of the figure in line and…
Class #500 – Hair Salon with Don Colley
Class #500 – Hair Salon with Don Colley
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Four three-hour classes over four weeks Have you been tied in knots trying to draw human hair and the myriad ways it’s cut, layered, combed and coiffed? Do you…
Class #201: Cast Drawing & Still Life with Addison Xu
Class #201: Cast Drawing & Still Life with Addison Xu
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL
In this class, students can choose between drawing one cast the entire 6 weeks or painting 6 still lives (1 per week). Cast drawing instruction will focus on…
Class #400: Basic Oil Painting with Andrew Conklin
Class #400: Basic Oil Painting with Andrew Conklin
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 9:30 AM—12:30 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 9:30AM – 12:30PM CDT on Sat — If you have never tried oil or want to improve your abilities to handle this beautiful but complex medium, this course is…
Class #283: Sketchbook – Visual Journal Making with Helen Oh
Class #283: Sketchbook – Visual Journal Making with Helen Oh
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Fri — Throughout history, artists have used sketchbooks to develop their ideas, and as outlets for the simple pleasure of…
Class #710 – From Sketch to Finish with Lenin Delsol
Class #710 – From Sketch to Finish with Lenin Delsol
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Wed — This is a class designed to help with painting the portrait in Oil and Pastel, although other media are welcome. Different…
Class #636: Sculpture – Figurative with Ralph Cossentino
Class #636: Sculpture – Figurative with Ralph Cossentino
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:30 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 10:00AM – 12:30PM CDT on Sun — In this class, students will work from a live model and complete a 1/3 life size sculpture using water-based clay.…
Class #276: Oil Painting – Still Life with Helen Oh
Class #276: Oil Painting – Still Life with Helen Oh
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Thur — Oil Painting — Still Life introduces layered painting techniques perfected by Dutch and Italian masters of the 17th…
Class #300 – Urbs in Horto with Don Colley
Class #300 – Urbs in Horto with Don Colley
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Chicago, IL
This class looks to celebrate the botanical diversity of our parks with drawings that distinguish the species and a multitude of shapes. It will concentrate…
Class #331: Basic Course in Drawing with Andrew Conklin
Class #331: Basic Course in Drawing with Andrew Conklin
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 1:30 PM—4:30 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 1:30PM – 4:30PM CDT on Sat — Discover the pleasure of drawing! This course introduces essential ideas and processes used by artists working from…
Class #324: Foundations of Drawing & Painting with Andrew Conklin
Class #324: Foundations of Drawing & Painting with Andrew Conklin
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 1:30 PM—4:30 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 2:00PM – 5:00PM CDT on Sun — How can one improve pictorial ideas and techniques? What are essential tools and concepts employed by visual artists? This…

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Magical Forest Houses
Magical Forest Houses
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · River Forest, IL
Search for tiny, enchanted, homes built by mythical elves. These homes, built with natural materials, are hidden along our Farm Pond Trail. Scan the QR codes…
#150: Figure Drawing with Practical Anatomy with Helen Oh
#150: Figure Drawing with Practical Anatomy with Helen Oh
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 9:00AM – 12:00PM CDT on Sat — The course explores methods of capturing the essentials of rhythm, weight-bearing, and balance of the figure in line and…
Class #201: Cast Drawing & Still Life with Addison Xu
Class #201: Cast Drawing & Still Life with Addison Xu
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL
In this class, students can choose between drawing one cast the entire 6 weeks or painting 6 still lives (1 per week). Cast drawing instruction will focus on…
Class #400: Basic Oil Painting with Andrew Conklin
Class #400: Basic Oil Painting with Andrew Conklin
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 9:30 AM—12:30 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 9:30AM – 12:30PM CDT on Sat — If you have never tried oil or want to improve your abilities to handle this beautiful but complex medium, this course is…
Class #636: Sculpture – Figurative with Ralph Cossentino
Class #636: Sculpture – Figurative with Ralph Cossentino
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:30 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 10:00AM – 12:30PM CDT on Sun — In this class, students will work from a live model and complete a 1/3 life size sculpture using water-based clay.…
Class #276: Oil Painting – Still Life with Helen Oh
Class #276: Oil Painting – Still Life with Helen Oh
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Thur — Oil Painting — Still Life introduces layered painting techniques perfected by Dutch and Italian masters of the 17th…
Class #710 – From Sketch to Finish with Lenin Delsol
Class #710 – From Sketch to Finish with Lenin Delsol
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Wed — This is a class designed to help with painting the portrait in Oil and Pastel, although other media are welcome. Different…
Class #283: Sketchbook – Visual Journal Making with Helen Oh
Class #283: Sketchbook – Visual Journal Making with Helen Oh
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Fri — Throughout history, artists have used sketchbooks to develop their ideas, and as outlets for the simple pleasure of…
Red Line Jazz Project
Red Line Jazz Project
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Mandala Arts Red Line Project The Mandala Arts Red Line Project is a Chicago-based public arts initiative that brings live jazz performances into spaces along…
Class #300 – Urbs in Horto with Don Colley
Class #300 – Urbs in Horto with Don Colley
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Chicago, IL
This class looks to celebrate the botanical diversity of our parks with drawings that distinguish the species and a multitude of shapes. It will concentrate…
Class #330: Basic Course in Drawing with Andrew Conklin
Class #330: Basic Course in Drawing with Andrew Conklin
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 1:30 PM—4:30 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 1:30PM – 4:30PM CDT on Sat — Discover the pleasure of drawing! This course introduces essential ideas and processes used by artists working from…
Class #880: Portrait & Figure Drawing with Arturo Aldama
Class #880: Portrait & Figure Drawing with Arturo Aldama
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 1:30 PM—4:30 PM · Chicago, IL
1:30 PM – 4:30PM CDT on Sun. The course will focus on drawing with perspective and finding a likeness, beginning at a fundamental level and increasing in…

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Red Line Jazz Project
Red Line Jazz Project
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Mandala Arts Red Line Project The Mandala Arts Red Line Project is a Chicago-based public arts initiative that brings live jazz performances into spaces along…
Art Walk 2026 ~ Holding Space: Grounded ~ Curated by Kimberly Leja Atwood
Art Walk 2026 ~ Holding Space: Grounded ~ Curated by Kimberly Leja Atwood
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 11:00 AM—5:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Holding Space: Grounded Curated by Kimberly Leja Atwood (Director of Elephant Room Gallery) Beverly Art Center – Simmerling Gallery September 26th – October…
Witch
Witch
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 8:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Tickets available at the Idle Muse Box Office or by phone at 773.340.9438
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · Lansing, IL
Raging Opossum Press Fall Reading & Arts Market
Raging Opossum Press Fall Reading & Arts Market
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Chicago, IL
6pm doors, reading, market / 9pm live jazz / no cover / 21+
Andy Brown Trio every Sunday @ ANDY’S JAZZ CLUB
Andy Brown Trio every Sunday @ ANDY’S JAZZ CLUB
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Andy Brown Trio at Andy's Jazz Club When - every Sunday 6:00pm – 9:30pm Where - Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant, 11 E Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60611, U
!Bracket at the Emporium
!Bracket at the Emporium
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—11:00 PM · Chicago, IL
!Bracket at the Emporium is CLM\'s newest Melee weekly, held Wednesday evenings in Logan Square in Chicago!
LIVE MUSIC: Jeff Trudell
LIVE MUSIC: Jeff Trudell
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Stop into the Maxwell Mansion for the exciting sounds of Jeff Trudell on the beautiful Maxwell terrace! Jeff plays a wide variety including singer-songwriter,…
Melee Presents: BRACKETS! At The Emporium! Smashbros Tourney
Melee Presents: BRACKETS! At The Emporium! Smashbros Tourney
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—11:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Always something going on at the Emporium Arcade Bar! See our full list of events, enjoy classic arcade & table games, beer, live music, and more!
JACK Quartet: Sonare and Celare
JACK Quartet: Sonare and Celare
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · Chicago, IL
JACK Quartet, our generation's "leading new-music foursome" (The New York Times), opens Nova Linea Musica's Season 3 with a program inviting close listening…
The 1985 – Immersive 80s Mixtape
The 1985 – Immersive 80s Mixtape
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:30 PM · Lansing, IL
The 1985 is the Midwest’s RADDEST tribute to the 1980s! Producing its Totally 80’s Mixtape LIVE! Experience that features the best of the 1980s rock, pop, new…
Mike Brumfield
Mike Brumfield
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 7:30 PM—11:30 PM · Chicago, IL

Outdoors & Nature

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Magical Forest Houses
Magical Forest Houses
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · River Forest, IL
Search for tiny, enchanted, homes built by mythical elves. These homes, built with natural materials, are hidden along our Farm Pond Trail. Scan the QR codes…
Class #283: Sketchbook – Visual Journal Making with Helen Oh
Class #283: Sketchbook – Visual Journal Making with Helen Oh
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Fri — Throughout history, artists have used sketchbooks to develop their ideas, and as outlets for the simple pleasure of…
Class #300 – Urbs in Horto with Don Colley
Class #300 – Urbs in Horto with Don Colley
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Chicago, IL
This class looks to celebrate the botanical diversity of our parks with drawings that distinguish the species and a multitude of shapes. It will concentrate…
Andersonville Neighborhood Tour
Andersonville Neighborhood Tour
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · Chicago, IL
Learn about Andersonville's Swedish past (and present) in a guided neighborhood tour led by Kris Pierre. Tours last approximately 1 hour.
Golden Prairie Walks
Golden Prairie Walks
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 2:00 PM · Barrington, IL
Join us for an afternoon stroll.
Sunset Yoga
Sunset Yoga
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:15 PM—7:15 PM · Chicago, IL
Attune to the Earth’s natural rhythms as the sun sets over the Arts Lawn, a peaceful green space for you to pause and align to nature’s transition from day to…
Native and Invasive Crayfish of Chicago – Reuben Keller, PhD, Loyola University Chicago
Native and Invasive Crayfish of Chicago – Reuben Keller, PhD, Loyola University Chicago
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · Chicago, IL
Events on 10/01/26
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · Morton Grove, IL
Plastic Pollution and Solutions in the Chicago River, Tim Hoellien, PhD, Loyola University of Chicago & Emily Kowalski, Associate Director, Environment Illinois
Plastic Pollution and Solutions in the Chicago River, Tim Hoellien, PhD, Loyola University of Chicago & Emily Kowalski, Associate Director, Environment Illinois
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · Chicago, IL
Bird Walk
Bird Walk
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 8:00 AM · River Forest, IL
Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events.
Schmid Exhibition Preview with Nancy Guzik (Extra Option) FULL
Schmid Exhibition Preview with Nancy Guzik (Extra Option) FULL
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 9:30 AM—11:00 AM · Chicago, IL
EXHIBITION PREVIEW – Extra Option An Exclusive Guided Preview with Nancy Guzik Location: Palette & Chisel, 1st Floor, 1012 N. Dearborn Street Walk through…
Fall Open Climb
Fall Open Climb
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 4:00 PM—8:00 PM · River Forest, IL
Scale the indoor climbing wall! Participants must be over 40lbs. Adult supervision and waivers required. Accessible climbing equipment available.

Social & Nightlife

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Chicago Social Game Night - Make new friends & play board games!
Chicago Social Game Night - Make new friends & play board games!
Ongoing · Chicago, IL
RSVP Step into a night designed for genuine connections and games. Every Thursday at Snakes & Lattes Chicago, our new Social Game Nights invite you to unplug,…
Ravensburger Puzzle Race - Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Ravensburger Puzzle Race - Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Ongoing · Chicago, IL
PURCHASE TICKETS Compete for prizes! Come and try to win the puzzle contest with your friends! Join us every month from 12PM to 2PM at Snakes & Lattes Chicago…
JEOPARDY! Bar League - Snakes & Lattes Chicago
JEOPARDY! Bar League - Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Ongoing · Chicago, IL
SECURE YOUR SPOT JEOPARDY! Bar League, the official bar trivia experience from America’s Favorite Quiz Show, is coming to Snakes & Lattes Chicago weekly,…
Trivia on Marz
Trivia on Marz
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · Chicago, IL
There is no better to keep connected with friends & family on a regular basis than with some Whaddayaknow? team trivia. Our games automatically spark fun,…
Jr High Pickleball & Pizza
Jr High Pickleball & Pizza
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · Wilmette, IL
Sixth and 7th graders and members of the Class of 2031 are invited to team up for a night of pickleball, pizza and fun at Loyola Academy! Grab a doubles…
!Bracket at the Emporium
!Bracket at the Emporium
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—11:00 PM · Chicago, IL
!Bracket at the Emporium is CLM\'s newest Melee weekly, held Wednesday evenings in Logan Square in Chicago!
Melee Presents: BRACKETS! At The Emporium! Smashbros Tourney
Melee Presents: BRACKETS! At The Emporium! Smashbros Tourney
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—11:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Always something going on at the Emporium Arcade Bar! See our full list of events, enjoy classic arcade & table games, beer, live music, and more!
LIVE MUSIC: Jeff Trudell
LIVE MUSIC: Jeff Trudell
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Stop into the Maxwell Mansion for the exciting sounds of Jeff Trudell on the beautiful Maxwell terrace! Jeff plays a wide variety including singer-songwriter,…
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you. This…
Spiteful Trivia - Random
Spiteful Trivia - Random
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Join us for an unforgettable trivia experience hosted by our very own Todd Starr! Get ready to dive into a sea of diverse topics, all expertly crafted and…
TenX9 Storytelling: Crossing the Line
TenX9 Storytelling: Crossing the Line
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Chicago, IL
The Night's Theme: Crossing the LineDid you go too far—or just far enough? Moral, physical, personal. Lines are made to be crossed.Tenx9 is a local community…
Tuesday Night Karaoke w/ Grizzy Mack & Jess
Tuesday Night Karaoke w/ Grizzy Mack & Jess
Tue, Sep 29, 2026 9:00 PM — Wed, Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM · Chicago, IL
Emporium Arcade Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy a lively karaoke session with friends, offering a fantastic selection of craft beers, cocktails, and a…

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Magical Forest Houses
Magical Forest Houses
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · River Forest, IL
Search for tiny, enchanted, homes built by mythical elves. These homes, built with natural materials, are hidden along our Farm Pond Trail. Scan the QR codes…
Art Walk 2026 ~ Holding Space: Grounded ~ Curated by Kimberly Leja Atwood
Art Walk 2026 ~ Holding Space: Grounded ~ Curated by Kimberly Leja Atwood
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 11:00 AM—5:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Holding Space: Grounded Curated by Kimberly Leja Atwood (Director of Elephant Room Gallery) Beverly Art Center – Simmerling Gallery September 26th – October…
Events on 09/30/26
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · Morton Grove, IL
Jr High Pickleball & Pizza
Jr High Pickleball & Pizza
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · Wilmette, IL
Sixth and 7th graders and members of the Class of 2031 are invited to team up for a night of pickleball, pizza and fun at Loyola Academy! Grab a doubles…
Wee Ones Wednesday (1)
Wee Ones Wednesday (1)
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 8:30 AM—9:30 AM · Oak Lawn, IL
A special time in the museum just for our littlest visitors (3 years and under only) and their caregivers. A great time to learn about your child's…
Tummy Time Painting & Play
Tummy Time Painting & Play
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 8:30 AM—9:00 AM · Northfield, IL
A no-mess introduction to art for babies who are building core strength or learning to crawl. 0-1 with Adult (D)
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 9:30 AM—10:00 AM · Winnetka, IL
Singing, dancing, stories, and more! Ages 0-5 with Adult.
Move & Play
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:00 AM · Winnetka, IL
Join us for 20 minutes of music, movement, and a story for kids 5 and under with their caregivers. Optional stay and play until 11 after we get our wiggles…
Messy Art
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Bridgeview, IL
Visit our Children's program page for detailed information. Ages 3 to 6 years.
After School Free Play
After School Free Play
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Winnetka, IL
Join us after school for an hour of interactive free play. This program is sure to be a little messy (and fun!) so wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!…
Lapsit and Playtime
Lapsit and Playtime
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 9:30 AM—10:00 AM · Oak Forest, IL
Meet up with all your story time friends for stories, songs, rhymes, bubbles and playtime! Ages 0-2 1/2 years. To register, email…
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 9:30 AM—10:00 AM · Winnetka, IL
Singing, dancing, stories, and more! Ages 0-5 with Adult.

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Magical Forest Houses
Magical Forest Houses
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · River Forest, IL
Search for tiny, enchanted, homes built by mythical elves. These homes, built with natural materials, are hidden along our Farm Pond Trail. Scan the QR codes…
Class #500 – Hair Salon with Don Colley
Class #500 – Hair Salon with Don Colley
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Four three-hour classes over four weeks Have you been tied in knots trying to draw human hair and the myriad ways it’s cut, layered, combed and coiffed? Do you…
Class #400: Basic Oil Painting with Andrew Conklin
Class #400: Basic Oil Painting with Andrew Conklin
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 9:30 AM—12:30 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 9:30AM – 12:30PM CDT on Sat — If you have never tried oil or want to improve your abilities to handle this beautiful but complex medium, this course is…
Class #276: Oil Painting – Still Life with Helen Oh
Class #276: Oil Painting – Still Life with Helen Oh
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Thur — Oil Painting — Still Life introduces layered painting techniques perfected by Dutch and Italian masters of the 17th…
Class #390: Oil Painting – Basics & Beyond with Andrew Conklin
Class #390: Oil Painting – Basics & Beyond with Andrew Conklin
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Time : 6:30PM – 9:00PM CDT on Thu — Unleash your inner artist with Oil Painting: Basics & Beyond! From innovations in color approaches to novel painting…
Jr High Pickleball & Pizza
Jr High Pickleball & Pizza
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · Wilmette, IL
Sixth and 7th graders and members of the Class of 2031 are invited to team up for a night of pickleball, pizza and fun at Loyola Academy! Grab a doubles…
LIVE MUSIC: Jeff Trudell
LIVE MUSIC: Jeff Trudell
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Stop into the Maxwell Mansion for the exciting sounds of Jeff Trudell on the beautiful Maxwell terrace! Jeff plays a wide variety including singer-songwriter,…
!Bracket at the Emporium
!Bracket at the Emporium
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—11:00 PM · Chicago, IL
!Bracket at the Emporium is CLM\'s newest Melee weekly, held Wednesday evenings in Logan Square in Chicago!
Melee Presents: BRACKETS! At The Emporium! Smashbros Tourney
Melee Presents: BRACKETS! At The Emporium! Smashbros Tourney
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—11:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Always something going on at the Emporium Arcade Bar! See our full list of events, enjoy classic arcade & table games, beer, live music, and more!
Tuesday Night Karaoke w/ Grizzy Mack & Jess
Tuesday Night Karaoke w/ Grizzy Mack & Jess
Tue, Sep 29, 2026 9:00 PM — Wed, Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM · Chicago, IL
Emporium Arcade Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy a lively karaoke session with friends, offering a fantastic selection of craft beers, cocktails, and a…
Tuesday Night Karaoke w/ BIG DOG KJs Grizzy Mack & Jess
Tuesday Night Karaoke w/ BIG DOG KJs Grizzy Mack & Jess
Tue, Sep 29, 2026 9:30 PM — Wed, Sep 30, 2026 12:30 AM · Chicago, IL
Emporium Arcade Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy a lively karaoke session with friends, offering a fantastic selection of craft beers, cocktails, and a…
24, 2015 James Wines SITE Specific, Architectural Drawings, 1979-2012
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · Chicago, IL
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Board Game Designer Night - Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Board Game Designer Night - Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Ongoing · Chicago, IL
RSVP Join us at Snakes & Lattes Chicago for our Board Game Designer Night, hosted every month in 2025. Interested in game design? Have board game ideas? Want…
Red Line Jazz Project
Red Line Jazz Project
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Mandala Arts Red Line Project The Mandala Arts Red Line Project is a Chicago-based public arts initiative that brings live jazz performances into spaces along…
Art Walk 2026 ~ Holding Space: Grounded ~ Curated by Kimberly Leja Atwood
Art Walk 2026 ~ Holding Space: Grounded ~ Curated by Kimberly Leja Atwood
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 11:00 AM—5:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Holding Space: Grounded Curated by Kimberly Leja Atwood (Director of Elephant Room Gallery) Beverly Art Center – Simmerling Gallery September 26th – October…
TenX9 Storytelling: Crossing the Line
TenX9 Storytelling: Crossing the Line
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Chicago, IL
The Night's Theme: Crossing the LineDid you go too far—or just far enough? Moral, physical, personal. Lines are made to be crossed.Tenx9 is a local community…
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · Oak Lawn, IL
Preserving and Reactivating Chicago’s Bridgehouses for Community with Ward Miller, Preservation Chicago & Mejay Gula, Tenderhouse Project.
Preserving and Reactivating Chicago’s Bridgehouses for Community with Ward Miller, Preservation Chicago & Mejay Gula, Tenderhouse Project.
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · Chicago, IL
TenX9 Storytelling: Crossing the Line
TenX9 Storytelling: Crossing the Line
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · Chicago, IL
The Night's Theme: Crossing the LineDid you go too far—or just far enough? Moral, physical, personal. Lines are made to be crossed.Tenx9 is a local community…
Meditation & Sound Bath
Meditation & Sound Bath
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 9:30 AM—10:45 AM · River Forest, IL
Monthly guided meditation and immersive sound bath session led by Vibyana. Yoga mats provided.
Tamago Happy Hour
Tamago Happy Hour
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 5:00 PM—6:00 PM · Chicago, IL
Weekly Thursday Night Social Hour: come by to meet new friends, chat about bikes, and plan all sorts of adventures for the autumn season. Snacks and drinks…
Circular Agriculture: Closing Loop's in Chicago's Food System
Circular Agriculture: Closing Loop's in Chicago's Food System
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Chicago, IL
RSVP HERE! This is a pay what you can event, spots are limited, RSVP today!
Thursday Night Music Sessions
Thursday Night Music Sessions
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 7:00 PM—11:30 PM · Chicago, IL
Thursday Night Music Sessions Join us every Thursday night for Traditional Irish Music Sessions at the Irish American Heritage Center—always free, always…
Fiber Night
Fiber Night
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · Chicago, IL
Come make stuff in a respectful community. Bring your project, snacks, ideas, kindly disposition. Introverts welcome. The 1st Friday & 3rd Monday of every…

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Chicago never sits still — and neither should your weekend. Find live music, comedy, neighborhood festivals, food and drink events, art openings, theater, and community happenings across the city, from Logan Square to Hyde Park, Wicker Park to the South Loop. The Chicago calendar on Daisy puts it all in one place so you spend less time searching and more time out in the city.