Northbrook: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events In The Area

Northbrook IL

20 May, 2021

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NORTHBROOK, IL — Looking for things to do in the Northbrook 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 Northbrook 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. Featured Event: NAMI Cook County North Suburban "Light the Way" 2021 Virtual Gala When: Thursday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. What: Join us virtually on May 20th to celebrate the work of NAMI Cook County North Suburban. Our video presentation will include heartfelt stories about how NAMI CCNS Lights the Way for members of our community with mental illness and those who love them. We are honoring NorthShor... Learn More Featured Event: NAMI Cook County North Suburban "Light the Way" 2021 Virtual Gala (Alyx Kesselring) The Josselyn Center's Spring Benefit When: Thursday, May 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual- Zoom What: The Josselyn Center will host a virtual Spring Benefit on Thursday, May 20th from 1:00-2:00 CST, featuring a conversation with Lucy McBride, and MD entitled "Navigating the New Normal: Prioritizing Mental Health Post-Pandemic". All donations from this event will support The Jossel... Learn More Beyond THC - Webinar Presentation When: Thursday, May 20th at 5:00 p.m. What: In this interesting presentation, we will thoroughly explain the medicinalproperties of the chemical compounds of cannabis, including terpenes, cannabinoids and how they change during the plant's life cycle. We will also explore the history of the cannabis plant, and how it is meta... Learn More Northbrook Action Baseball 2021 Summer League Registration When: Friday, May 21st at 10:45 p.m. What: REMINDER Summer  2021 registration is know open for pre school thru 2nd grade Boys & Girls. Individual & Team entries Accepted. Visit our website northbrookactionbaseball.org for registration form and information. To Guarantee A Spot registrations due by June 1st . Sea... Learn More Featured Event: Pet Adoption Event & Family Fun in the Garden When: Saturday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Auberge at Highland Park What: Deerfield Animal Care Center located at 150 Waukegan Road in Deerfield, IL is pleased to partner with The Auberge at Highland Park and Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter for a pet adoption event! On Saturday, May 22 from 10AM to 2PM, the beautiful outdoor garden at The Auberg... Learn More Featured Event: Pet Adoption Event & Family Fun in the Garden (Kerry Morgan) 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) Paper Shredding & Recycling Event When: Saturday, May 22nd at 9:00 a.m. What: Northfield Township residents bring your personal sensitive documents for free, secure shredding and recycling (no junk mail or ads). Available from 9am - 1pm. Please remove staples and clips before you arrive and be prepared to remove items from your vehicle. No business recy... Learn More One-day online with Jack Davis on Lightroom/Camera Raw techniques When: Saturday, May 22nd at 9:00 a.m. What: Fort Dearborn-Chicago Photo Forum Presents: Develop Mode Lifesavers in Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw with Jack Davis Saturday, May 22, 2021,  9am-4pm with 1-hour lunch break General Admission $95; Fort Dearborn members: $55See more details and register at: https://www.chi... Learn More Intro to Ham Radio (All Ages) (Online) When: Saturday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Northbrook Public Library What: Ham radio is more popular than ever, with more than 3 million licensed operators worldwide, according to the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). Join us for this all-ages online program to learn how ham (aka amateur radio) works and how you can become licensed. Advance r... Learn More Drag Queen Story Hour - Shabbat Shechina When: Saturday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: zoom - www.tinyurl.com/HakafaShabbatShechina What: Join us for a Drag Queen Story Hour and special Shabbat celebration, with BeBe Sweetbriar, hosted by Congregation Hakafa.****Please register to get the event zoom link!****www.tinyurl.com/HakafaShabbatShechinaDrag Queen Story Hour celebrates reading through the glamorous art o... Learn More Water Up Fire Down Workshop When: Saturday, May 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi - Northbrook What: The Water Up Fire Down energy principle is a fundamental part of Body & Brain exercises. Water Up Fire Down energy circulation can help you feel more energized, stable, and creative. Come learn this fundamental law of energy flow, which affects your response to stress and ... Learn More Energy Healing QIGONG Workshop When: Saturday, May 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi - Northbrook What: Time: 6 Consecutive Saturday's, Starting May 22nd @1pm-3pm (Total 2 Hours)Energy Healing Qigong Special Class is designed to learn and experience basic Qigong and Energy Healing Principles in a deeper way. Qigong can help with balance, strength, flexibility and stress relief. ... Learn More Body & Brain Basics When: Saturday, May 22nd at 7:30 p.m. Where: Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi - Northbrook What: Learn about Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi basic principles, practices and what we are doing in the group classes, workshops and private sessions. Gain a deeper awareness of yourself and your self-healing experience through your training. This is included in your membership, fo... Learn More Featured Event: Family Fun Fair When: Sunday, May 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Christ Church Lake Forest What: You're invited to a day of good old family fun! Join us for our first ever Family Fun Fair! This event is FREE but they will be accepting donations for high school mission trips. There will be pony rides, a giant slide, a mobile racing challenge, popcorn, cotton candy, ring to... Learn More Featured Event: Family Fun Fair (Christ Church) 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 Junior Auxiliary's 5th Annual Spin of Steel When: Sunday, May 23rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Studio SPIN - Highland Park What: Join the Skin of Steel Junior Auxiliary (HS students from NT, Loyola, Woodlands, GBS, HP, Regina) in raising awareness about melanoma and raising funds for the international melanoma tissue bank at high-energy, fun spin classes at Studio Spin in Highland Park on Sunday, May 23... Learn More Featured Event: District 14 Non-Profit American Rescue Plan Act Listening Session When: Monday, May 24th at 12:00 p.m. Where: VIRTUAL What: Non-profits were severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cook County is set to receive nearly $1 billion through the American Rescue Plan Act. Join Commissioner Britton for a listening session about the American Rescue Plan Act, and how the funds can best be leveraged fo... Learn More Featured Event: District 14 Non-Profit American Rescue Plan Act Listening Session (Scott Britton) FREE: Living Wisdom with Master Garam When: Tuesday, May 25th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi - Northbrook What: The wisdom of Tao has been built into the foundation of East Asian culture for millennia, but Tao cannot fully be explained in words; it can only be felt and experienced. Tao is something you live, day by day, moment by moment. It's the omnipresent oneness beyond ephemeral phe... 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 more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Northbrook 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.