This Week's Events In Chicago Area

Chicago IL

24 May, 2021

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CHICAGO, IL — 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 Chicago Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. 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: Music with Rabbi Barry Schechter When: Tuesday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join Congregation Kol Emeth and Rabbi Barry Schechter for a free evening of music of many genres to cheer the spirit on Zoom.  Please rsvp to [email protected] to be sent the link.  Learn More Featured Event: Music with Rabbi Barry Schechter (Congregation Kol Emeth) NYT Bestselling Author Susan Mallery Launches 'The Stepsisters' When: Tuesday, May 25th at 6:00 p.m. What: May 25 | 6pC | REGISTRATION $21.99 (includes book + domestic shipping, raffle entry, and and digital gift bag!) THE STEPSISTERS | Susan Mallery | BUY BOOK WITHOUT EVENTAll registrants receive 10% off book purchase with code 'EVENT' Unfamiliar with using Crowdcast? Click GUIDE for ... Learn More A Conversation with Tamika D. Mallory and Special Guests When: Tuesday, May 25th at 6:00 p.m. What: BUY TICKET ($35.99 includes book + shipping, THE LIVE access to event link, and and charitable donation. The first 150 people to purchase a ticket will receive a signed copy of the book.) Unfamiliar with using Crowdcast? Click GUIDE for new attendees.   Join Tamika D. Mallory in t... Learn More May Curator Conversation at 21c Museum Hotel When: Tuesday, May 25th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 55 E. Ontario St. What: 21c Museum Hotel is honored to collaborate with DePaul Art Museum for this month's Curator Conversation on May 25, 6p with DePaul Art Museum Assistant Curator, Ionit Behar, and Chicago-based artist, Rodrigo Lara Zendejas. The Curator Conversations are a monthly series that pai... Learn More FAN WEBINAR - QuaranTEEN: Youth Mental Health Post-Pandemic When: Tuesday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: FREE Webinar Hosted by Family Action Network (FAN) www.familyactionnetwork.net What: Life as a QuaranTEEN: Youth Mental Health Post-Pandemic - A FAN Webinar featuring Lisa Damour, Ph.D., In conversation with Saul Arnow, and Margo Cicero  Tuesday, May 25, 2021          5PM (PT) / 7PM (CT) / 8PM (ET) This event is FREE AND OPEN... Learn More Chicago State Foundation Proudly Presents... When: Wednesday, May 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Experience What: Rooted in its intentional commitment to serve as the 'kitchen table' around which our community convenes for important conversations, Chicago State Foundation proudly presents 63 Cents on the Dollar: Advancing Racial Equity in the Finance Profession. This 60-minute conversatio... Learn More Featured Event: Meta Given CHICAGO Tribune Editor and Celebrated Cookbook Author! When: Thursday, May 27th at 5:45 p.m. What: META GIVEN (1888-1981) was born 133 years ago on January 25, 1888 to James Henry and Eliza Ann (Lacy) Given in the Ozarks of Missouri.   META GIVEN got her education at the Normal School #2 out of Warrensburg now University of Central Missouri. And she obtained her bachelors ... Learn More Featured Event: Meta Given CHICAGO Tribune Editor and Celebrated Cookbook Author! (Danette Mondou) A Night of Comedy with Steve Treviño When: Thursday, May 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodfield Mall What: Get ready for a night full of belly laughs with one of stand-up comedy's funniest performers, Steve Treviño. The comedian, widely known as "America's Favorite Husband," shares hilarious observations on fatherhood, husband-hood, and modern life-hood at large. Steve locks into a... Learn More Featured Event: Evanston Made's Annual Members Group Art Show When: Friday, May 28th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Art Center What: Join us for Evanston Made's Annual Members Group Art Show at Evanston Art Center, featuring 175+ contemporary art pieces, 2D/3D. Dates: May 28-June 30! The Group Show returns to the Evanston Art Center on Central Street in Evanston, right next to Hewn Bakery. This will be a... Learn More Featured Event: Evanston Made's Annual Members Group Art Show (Lisa Degliantoni) Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Lawn Resort When: Friday, May 28th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake Lawn Resort What: Memorial Day Weekend kicks off a summer filled with activities – both on the lake and on the lawn! We have planned many outdoor and indoor activities for the whole family. Memorial Day Weekend is the time of year at the resort to kick off summer with outdoor and indoor activi... Learn More A Night of Comedy with Steve Treviño When: Friday, May 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodfield Mall What: Get ready for a night full of belly laughs with one of stand-up comedy's funniest performers, Steve Treviño. The comedian, widely known as "America's Favorite Husband," shares hilarious observations on fatherhood, husband-hood, and modern life-hood at large. Steve locks into a... Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Sioux City Explorers When: Friday, May 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Impact Field What: Join the Chicago Dogs at Impact Field for their 2021 season home opener against the Sioux City Explorers. Every fan in attendance on opening night (May 28) and Saturday, May 29 will receive a free mustard costume and full size bottle of Vienna Yellow Mustard in celebration of ... Learn More Kadampa International Spring Festival When: Friday, May 28th at 7:30 p.m. Where: https://kadampafestivals.org/spring What: No Greater Meaning Buddha Shakyamuni empowerment & commentary to Request to the Lord of All Lineages With Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, retired General Spiritual Director of NKT The 2021 International Spring Festival will take place online May 28 – Jun 2. Everyone throughout th... Learn More A Night of Comedy with Steve Treviño When: Friday, May 28th at 9:30 p.m. Where: Woodfield Mall What: Get ready for a night full of belly laughs with one of stand-up comedy's funniest performers, Steve Treviño. The comedian, widely known as "America's Favorite Husband," shares hilarious observations on fatherhood, husband-hood, and modern life-hood at large. Steve locks into a... Learn More Featured Event: Memorial Weekend Concealed Carry license Class $110 Special Price When: Saturday, May 29th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena Illinois is having a special priced Concealed Carry License Class for civilians (May 29th & 30th from 8am to 4pm) who want to get there concealed carry license. This class covers the Illinois State Police curriculum for... Learn More Featured Event: Memorial Weekend Concealed Carry license Class $110 Special Price (Tony Wasco) Lifestyle & Wellness at Jewel-Osco! When: Saturday, May 29th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 2940 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL What: Join our Lifestyle and Wellness fair at Jewel-Osco where Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Jilian Prough, 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:• Product showcase... Learn More Chicago Dance Month When: Saturday, May 29th at 3:00 p.m. Where: See Chicago Dance What: See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization, is proud to announce that this June will see the return of its popular annual offering, "Chicago Dance Month." "Chicago Dance Month" honors the artists and companies that are eager to get back in front of ... Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Sioux City Explorers When: Saturday, May 29th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Impact Field What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Sioux City Explorers at Impact Field in Rosemont. Chicago Dogs games welcome fans of all ages for a one-of-a-kind experience where every day is fan appreciation day. Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Chicago 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.