This Weekend's Chicago Area Events

Chicago IL

13 May, 2021

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Looking for things to do in the Chicago area? As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Patch Community Calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the Chicago calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. The Loretto Hospital and University of Illinois Facebook Live When: Thursday, May 13th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Loretto Hospital What: The Loretto Hospital, in partnership with the University of Illinois Cancer Center, is offering free women's cancer screenings throughout the month of May. Services include 2D and 3D tomosynthesis mammograms and pap smears for uninsured or underinsured residents of Chicago's A... Learn More Lifestyle & Wellness VirtualWhen: Thursday, May 13th at 5:00 p.m. What: Join us VIRTUALLY for giveaways and a Q&A with Registered Dietitian, Jilian Prough, that'll showcase products that fit the Gluten & Allergen-Free and Organic lifestyles!Featured brands include:-Snyder's Pretzels-Tampico Paired Up Beverages-Urban FarmerTo RSVP, and visit ht... Learn More That Image of a Dead Man on DuSable Bridge When: Thursday, May 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Onilne What: Indigenous people often walk in built landscapes filled with irony and violence. In a sweeping and long-overdue conversation and artist Andrea Carlson (Ojibwe) and scholar Jenny L. Davis (Chickasaw) discuss ideas and misconceptions about Native American history and culture repres... Learn More Virtual Turtle Talk When: Thursday, May 13th at 6:30 p.m. What: The CZS Associates are accepting applications for new members! Young Professionals in the Chicagoland area: Join the CZS Associates on May 13th for a Turtle Talk with Bonnie Barnes and Leslie J. Weinstein of Turtles Fly Too, and Andy Snider, CZS Curator of Herps and Aquatics. ... Learn More Special Olympics Illinois Friends Trivia When: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. What: Test Your Knowledge Join Special Olympics Illinois on Thursday, May 13 for a night of Friends-themed trivia! The event will begin at 7:00 PM and include eight rounds of questions. Players log in from the comfort of their own home via a Zoom link shared with their team captain ... Learn More Leaders of the Future Celebration When: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Wherever you are! What: Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club (NBGC) will be holding their annual Leaders of the Future Celebration virtually on May 13th at 7 pm. They will be joined by keynote speaker, comedian and actor Reggie Brown, as they give a record-breaking amount of $90,000 in scholarships to ... Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PM When: Friday, May 14th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Online Webinar - Friday 3:00PM CST What: ==> Click Here to Register Friday 3PM CST FREE Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop+Live Q & A Discover how to best protect your family and assets. Learn how to avoid probate court. In a simple format. Easy to Understand ==> Click Here to Register Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PM (Bill Wilson) Sensory Overload: 2021 Loyola Fine Art Senior Exhibition When: Friday, May 14th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Online Exhibition What: Sensory Overload is an online exhibition of the work of Loyola University Chicago's most recent Fine Art graduates. With a variety of approaches to making across multiple disciplines, this exhibition represents the ambition, passion, and activism that make Loyolans stand out. ... Learn More Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin & Art of War Exhibit Opening Day When: Friday, May 14th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Pritzker Military Museum & Library What: "Drawn To Combat: Bill Mauldin & the Art of War" a new exhibit opening to the public on May 14, 2021, offers a retrospective of the work by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist Bill Mauldin.The Pritzker Military Museum & Library owns the largest collection of Mau... Learn More Prairie Grass Cafe & Saigon Sisters Collaboration Dinner, May 14 When: Friday, May 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Saigon Sisters What: Collaboration Dinner to Benefit the Asian Americans Advancing Justice | ChicagoMay is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month and chef Sarah Stegner and restaurateur Mary Aregoni want to show their support for the AAPI community. Prairie Grass Cafe and Saigon Sister... Learn More Featured Event: Get Your Illinois Medical Cannabis Card From Home! When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: TeleMedicine Physician Certification Visit What: Appointments Available 6 Days a Week Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm Saturdays 10am-2pm Click Here to Book Now! We're proud to be nominated by our patients and subscribers to The Chicago Reader for the second year in a row as "The Best Clinic in Chicago to Get A Medical Cannabis Card!... Learn More Featured Event: Get Your Illinois Medical Cannabis Card From Home! (Educated Alternative) 2021 OMG Food Fest When: Saturday, May 15th at 4:00 a.m. Where: Bayou City Event Center 9401 Knight Road Houston, TX 77045 United States What: The 2021OMG Food Fest is May 15th at Bayou City Event Center About this event Welcome to the Worlds First Hip-Hop Food Festival We call it the OMG Food Fest because we are not allowing any food in our event that doesn't make you say OHHH MY GOOOOOD!!!!!Not only are we gonna ha... Learn More Golf Marathon When: Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Zigfield Troy Par 3 Golf Course What: It's been a long winter--are you ready to get out and golf? Take your passion for golf to the next level and attempt to play 100 holes! Our Golf Marathon has a shotgun start of 8:00 AM and runs through 1:00 PM. Must be 21 to participate. Each golfer will receive: continental b... Learn More Nettlehorst French Market When: Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 a.m. Where: The Nettelhorst School What:  Join us on Saturday mornings for a French styled open air market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, local retail businesses and community groups! Learn More Illinois 16/8 Hour Illinois Concealed Carry License Classes $145 When: Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: DON'T BE A PREDATORS VICTIM! The Facility located @ 8519 w 191st Street in Mokena is a low cost training facility for civilians. We are hosting the Illinois 16 Hour Concealed Carry Permit Class ($145 Includes Range fee & Target) & 8-Hour Concealed Carry Permit Class ($... Learn More FREE-Family Food Distribution When: Saturday, May 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church What: FREE-Family Food Distribution Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 S. Wolf Rd. Hillside, IL 60162 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! A variety of bagged groceries, meals, bread, juice, dairy, meat and produce. Food Distribution BEGINS AT 11:OOam-1pm, or until we run out of food. Virtual Food... Learn More Chicago Market for Makers When: Saturday, May 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Artifact Events What: Markets for Makers Chicago is back this weekend, May 15-16, for a socially-distanced, mask-wearing, and unique shopping experience! Markets for Makers features a diverse collection of 60+ handmade artisans as well as small boutiques, vintage retailers. Masked attendees can enj... Learn More Lifestyle & Wellness at Jewel-Osco! When: Saturday, May 15th at 12:00 p.m. What: Join our Lifestyle and Wellness fair at Jewel-Osco where Dietitian and Owner of Fit Plate Nutrition, Michele Fumagalli, will be hosting a table for you to ask any questions and get nutrition tips about Gluten & Allergen-Free and Organic lifestyles!This event includes:• Pro... Learn More Flix for Wishes When: Saturday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: ChiTown Futbol What: Join the Women's Network of Make-A-Wish Illinois at ChiTown Futbol for a screening of Despicable Me. Enjoy some socially distanced fun to benefit Illinois children with critical illnesses. $175/car Doors open at 7 p.m., program begins at sundown Food and beverage available for... Learn More UFC 262 Viewing Party at Mac's Wood Grilled When: Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Mac's Wood Grilled What: Mac's Wood Grilled hosts a viewing party for UFC 262 Saturday, May 15. The headline fight pits Charles Oliveira against Michael Chandler for the lightweight title. Tony Ferguson battles Beneil Dariush in the co-main lightweight bout. The pay-per-view starts at 9 p.m. CDT. Mac... Learn More Mansion on Rush Opening Night Performance by DJ Kim Lee When: Saturday, May 15th at 11:00 p.m. What: Coming to Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood this Saturday, May 15th is the highly-anticipated opening of Mansion on Rush. Just north of the iconic Oak Street shopping district, Mansion on Rush is an intimate, luxury experience serving the highest-quality sushi, seafood, and st... Learn More Featured Event: Erev Shavuot Festival Service and Lecture When: Sunday, May 16th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join Rabbi Barry Schechter and Congregation Kol Emeth for an Ere Shavuot Service and Lecture.  Rabbi Schechter's lecture will discuss Anti-Zionism: Then and Now.  To get the link for this free Zoom event please email [email protected].  Be sure to join us for festival ... Learn More Featured Event: Erev Shavuot Festival Service and Lecture (Judy Aronson) Belting for Life When: Sunday, May 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Howard Brown Health Center What: Jeff Award-winning director and HIV+ activist Christopher Pazdernik presents the 6th annual "Belting for Life" (formerly known as "Chris' Birthday Belt Fest"), an annual benefit concert for Howard Brown Health, one of the nation's largest LGBTQ organizations. "Belting for Life... Learn More Nicholas, Anna & Sergei When: Sunday, May 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Porchlight Music Theatre What: Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to partner with Hershey Felder Presents - Live from Florence on its next live streaming world premiere "Nicholas, Anna & Sergei" livestreamed Sunday, May 16 at 7 p.m. CDT and available for streaming through Sunday, May 23. Taking place a... Learn More Featured Event: Shavuot Festival Service When: Monday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join Rabbi Barry Schechter and Congregation Kol Emeth for a Shavuot Festival Service. To get the link for this free Zoom event please email [email protected]. Be sure to join us for festival services including Yizkor on Tuesday, May 18th at 10:00 am.  Learn More Featured Event: Shavuot Festival Service (Judy Aronson) Mom and Me Diaper Drive When: Monday, May 17th at 11:45 p.m. What: Each and every year, and especially during the pandemic, our families have identified diapers and wipes as a major area of need. Therefore, in time for Mother's Day, Kids Above All is launching our first annual Mom and Me Drive. We ask that you help us collect and donate diap... Learn More Mom and Me Diaper Drive When: Monday, May 17th at 11:45 p.m. Where: 8765 W Higgins Road suite 450 What: Each and every year, and especially during the pandemic, our families have identified diapers and wipes as a major area of need. Therefore, in time for Mother's Day, Kids Above All is launching our first annual Mom and Me Drive. We ask that you help us collect and donate diap... Learn More Featured Event: Shavuot Festival Service including Yizkor When: Tuesday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join Rabbi Barry Schechter and Congregation Kol Emeth for a Shavuot Festival Service including Yizkor. To get the link for this free Zoom event please email [email protected]. Learn More Featured Event: Shavuot Festival Service including Yizkor (Judy Aronson) Introduction To Basic Handguns Training for Personal Protection When: Tuesday, May 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: Did you just buy a handgun for personal protection? Are you thinking of buying a handgun for personal protection? Want to Transition from a revolver to a semi-automatic? Want to learn how to shoot correctly & safely? If so, this is the class for you The Facility located at... Learn More High School Information Session, Grades 9-12 When: Tuesday, May 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: 9 West Washington St., Fourth Floor What: A Chicago high school experience that makes a world of difference. At Global Citizenship Experience Lab School, we're preparing students to respond to the world's biggest challenges through real-world, project-based learning that is engaging and relevant. So what does this loo... Learn More Virtual Hot Stove Cool Music Concert When: Tuesday, May 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Virtual Hot Stove Cool Music Concert featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Juliana Hatfield, Bill Janovitz, French Lick and More Virtual concert brings together music and baseball all stars to raise critically needed funds to support the next generation of diverse leaders through the Foundatio... Learn More Healing Trauma and Awakening Power with Kimberly Ann Johnson When: Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. What: May 18 | 7p | REGISTER FREE CALL OF THE WILD | Kimberly Ann Johnson | BUY BOOKAll registrants receive 10% off book purchase with code 'EVENT' Unfamiliar with using Crowdcast? Click GUIDE for new attendees. How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use It For Good From trau... Learn More Featured Event: Basic Draw from the Holster Training for Civilians Live Fire $120 When: Wednesday, May 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 8519 191st St Unit # 29 What: THE FACILITY IN MOKENA------------thefacilityil.com----------------------------- 3- HOUR basic pistol DRAW & SHOOT TRAINING The Facility in Mokena will be providing multiple Training courses throughout the spring & summer for civilians on our outside range in Crete Ill... Learn More Featured Event: Basic Draw from the Holster Training for Civilians Live Fire $120 (Tony Wasco) AMA Chicago LinkedIn Live with Guest Martin McGovern When: Wednesday, May 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: LinkedIn Live What: Through regular LinkedIn Live broadcasts, AMA Chicago connects marketers with thought-leaders, tips and ideas to inspire their own marketing and drive their careers forward. Our Guest: Martin McGovern Founder & Lead Career Coach, Career Therapy Recent graduates and profess... Learn More Rooftop Deck Painting at AIRE Rooftop Bar When: Wednesday, May 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: AIRE | Chicago Rooftop Bar What: AIRE Rooftop Bar is thrilled to host a rooftop deck painting event on Wednesday, May 19th from 1 pm to 3 pm. AIRE Rooftop has teamed up with Pinot's Palette to offer guests the opportunity to create a "Field of Flowers" masterpiece. Take in the views of the Chicago skyline fro... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on theChicago Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.