This Weekend's Joliet Area Events

Joliet IL

20 May, 2021

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JOLIET, IL — Looking for things to do in the Joliet 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 Joliet Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the 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. Pollinating America's Prairie: We've Only Just Begun When: Thursday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/r9-midewin-500 What: Celebrate Midewin NTP's 25th Anniversary on WORLD BEE DAY and AMERICAN WETLANDS MONTH with a special focus on "pollinating" prairie restoration now and in the future with a look at the roles of Youth Conservation Corps programs and more. To Register 815-423-6370 or SM.FS.Midew... Learn More FREE Shakespeare & Art In The Park When: Thursday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, and USA What: Shakespeare's COMEDY OF ERRORS with a twist...steampunk-style!ADMISISONFree! WHOPerformed by the Joliet Drama GuildSet Design by The Strange & Unusual GalleryHosted by Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & TheatreArtwork by local artists & Joliet's Art Movement and Inc... Learn More Featured Event: Solstice Senior Living Open House When: Friday, May 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Solstice Senior Living at Joliet What: Join us for an open house at Solstice Senior Living on Friday, May 21st and Saturday, May 22nd from 10:00am-1:00pm. Tour our studio, and one bedroom and two bedroom apartments and learn about our spring move-in specials. Call 815-744-4488 with any questions Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Carry Outs Only Please Phone Ahead When: Friday, May 21st at 4:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: ALL WELCOME! FRIDAY FISH FRY IS BACK!!! See the Menu here. NL VFW Post 9545 Friday Fish Fry will open for Carry-outs only. The hours are 4:30-7:30 pm. PLEASE PHONE IN YOUR ORDERS. If you come in and order you will have to stand around and wait for it. Phone-in orders will be ... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Carry Outs Only Please Phone Ahead (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: Friday night polka night When: Friday, May 21st at 6:00 p.m. What: Join us for a special polka night on Friday night from6-9 pm Table reservations 815-729-2254 Learn More Featured Event: Friday night polka night (John jones ) Featured Event: COVID Sanitizing 708-369-1269 Deep Cleaning for COVID-19 When: Friday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. What: Chicagoland Sanitizing Services 708-369-1269 COVID Sanitizing COVID Disinfecting Professional COVID-19 Deep Cleaning using a Safe, Non-Corrosive, Medical Grade Disinfectant & Germicide, which we apply to the surfaces using Electrostatic Technology. This process statically ... Learn More Featured Event: COVID Sanitizing 708-369-1269 Deep Cleaning for COVID-19 (jim Keorpes) Featured Event: NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl No Cover All Welcome 21+ When: Friday, May 21st at 8:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: TOP LIST KARAOKE in the Canteen After the Fish Fry, come into the Canteen and enjoy Top List Karaoke with Cheryl. Tune-up your pipes and take a turn at the Mic. Do your best Elvis, Janis Joplin, Doobie Brothers or whomever you want. The Music is Hot, the cocktails are cold ... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl No Cover All Welcome 21+ (Larry Paveza) Jenyglenn Subdivision Garage Sale When: Friday, May 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: 18705 Swan Drive, Mokena What: GIGANTIC SUBDIVISION SALE. Friday 5/21 9-4, Sat. 5/22 9-2.  Pick up list of homes at this address. MANY NEW ITEMS. 2XLT Tall men clothing, womens clothing, like new womens sz. 10 shoes. New baby clothes, kids clothes. Purses, lamps cookware, furniture, TV stand, desk chair, ba... Learn More FREE Shakespeare & Art In The Park When: Friday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park What: Shakespeare's COMEDY OF ERRORS with a twist...steampunk-style!ADMISISONFree! WHOPerformed by the Joliet Drama GuildSet Design by The Strange & Unusual GalleryHosted by Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & TheatreArtwork by local artists & Joliet's Art Movement, Inc ... Learn More Featured Event: Moving Sale When: Saturday, May 22nd at 8:30 a.m. Where: 10413 Brookridge Creek Dr What: Saturday & Sunday May 22nd & 23rd from 8:30 -4:30.p.m.Kitchen items, clothing, sporting goods, coolers, pop-up tents, holiday decor, educational material, children's video games, board games, Legos, puppet theatre, art easle, sleds, hockey sticks and skates, Kid's Gian... Learn More Featured Event: Get Your Illinois Medical Cannabis Card From Home! When: Saturday, May 22nd 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) Featured Event: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Sat & Sun, May 22-23 | 10am-4pm When: Saturday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection What: Shop small, local, safe & sustainable at the Oak Brook Artisan Market. We'll be spreading out on the picturesque 10-acre grounds of The Drake Hotel in Oak Brook.  Look for the white tents visible from York Rd. (just south of 22nd St.) on & around Great Lawn, Gazebo &am... Learn More Featured Event: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Sat & Sun, May 22-23 | 10am-4pm (StyleChicago) Bon Jovi Drive-In concert When: Saturday, May 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Cross Pointe Park OutDoor Live Music Venue What: PR Pop-Ups presents Encore Drive-In Nights featuring Bon Jovi will air at Cross Pointe Park in Hazel Crest on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The never-before-seen show was recorded live, exclusively for this one-night only event at drive-ins and outdoor venues. Get your tickets now Learn More FREE Shakespeare & Art In The Park When: Saturday, May 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park What: Shakespeare's COMEDY OF ERRORS with a twist...steampunk-style!ADMISISONFree! WHOPerformed by the Joliet Drama GuildSet Design by The Strange & Unusual GalleryHosted by Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & TheatreArtwork by local artists & Joliet's Art Movement, Inc ... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Roast Turkey or Roast Pork Sunday Carry Outs & Cash Only When: Sunday, May 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: Want to skip making Sunday Dinner? Try our Roast Turkey or Roast Pork Dinner.Roast Turkey or Roast Pork Sunday! Delicious Fresh Roast Turkey or Roast Pork with Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Vegetables & Gravy Only $12  Deserts available for $3 Carryout only! Cash Onl... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Roast Turkey or Roast Pork Sunday Carry Outs & Cash Only (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: Spanish Class for Beginner Adults ZOOM When: Sunday, May 23rd at 4:45 p.m. Where: Online WORLDWIDE What: ONLINE 6 WEEK SPANISH COURSE WITH ZOOM Our Spanish classes for beginners are an excellent choice! We have carefully created a unique curriculum that gives students well rounded training. Reading, writing, conversation & auditory comprehension via ZOOM! Stay home, stay safe... Learn More Featured Event: Spanish Class for Beginner Adults ZOOM (Delilah Ortiz) Oak Brook Artisan Market - Sat & Sun, May 22-23 | 10am-4pm When: Sunday, May 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection What: Shop small, local & sustainable at the Oak Brook Artisan Market. We'll be spreading out on the picturesque 10-acre grounds of The Drake Hotel in Oak Brook. Look for the white tents visible from York Rd. (just south of 22nd St.) on & around Great Lawn, Gazebo & Sid... Learn More FREE Shakespeare & Art In The Park When: Sunday, May 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park What: Shakespeare's COMEDY OF ERRORS with a twist...steampunk-style!ADMISISONFree! WHOPerformed by the Joliet Drama GuildSet Design by The Strange & Unusual GalleryHosted by Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & TheatreArtwork by local artists & Joliet's Art Movement, Inc ... Learn More Foster Care 101 Series - Hosted by Let It Be Us When: Tuesday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual, via Zoom What: Interested in becoming a foster parent or learning more about the Illinois foster care system? Join Let It Be Us for a free lecture in our Foster Care 101 Series, an informational night about the foster care system & licensing process. Hear from our experts and guest speak... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Joliet 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, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. 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.