This Week's Chicago Area Events

Chicago IL

31 May, 2021

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CHICAGO, IL — Looking for things to do this week? Your Chicago Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Want to see your event 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. Chicago Dogs vs. Winnipeg Goldeyes When: Monday, May 31st at 1:00 p.m. Where: 9850 Balmoral Avenue What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Winnipeg Goldeyes 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 Featured Event: Music with Rabbi Barry Schechter When: Tuesday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join us for this free weekly Zoom event where Rabbi Barry shares and the group discusses music of many genres to cheer the spirit.  For more information and to request the link email Judy at [email protected]. Learn More Featured Event: Music with Rabbi Barry Schechter (Congregation Kol Emeth) Every Movement Counts Challenge When: Tuesday, June 1st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Kilter Rewards App What: Participate in this virtual fitness challenge to keep yourself honest over the entire month of June! Compete daily in this event and support this fantastic cause by merely staying active and healthy. Kilter makes that easy: do something active for 30 minutes a day and earn points... Learn More Paradigm Exhibit at Springboard Arts Chicago When: Tuesday, June 1st at 11:00 a.m. Where: 1910 West North Avenue What: This summer, join Springboard Arts for the opening of their third exhibition, "Paradigm." As the world around us evolves, so must one's disposition, and in times of transition, a shift in perspective can bring hope and increased connection to those around us. In this exhibit, ... Learn More (Free Samples) Help People With Their Health & Wealth Webinar When: Tuesday, June 1st at 6:00 p.m. What: Don't miss this FREE Live Broadcast Opportunity Presentation. (1099 Commission ONLY Sales Position) You get your own FREE website and business to get the word out! Huge compensation for sharing the highest quality, patented, and exclusive CBD products available. Over 80 produc... Learn More FAN WEBINAR: Hunt, Gather, Parent When: Tuesday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m. Where: FREE Webinar Hosted by Family Action Network (FAN) www.familyactionnetwork.net What: Hunt, Gather, Parent: Raising Happy, Healthy, Little Humans -- A FAN Webinar with Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph. D. and Heidi Stevens Tuesday, June 1, 2021       5PM (PT) / 7PM (CT) / 8PM (ET) This event is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Family Action Network (FAN) www.... Learn More Featured Event: Still Struggling with CPAP? Get Relief With Inspire Therapy When: Wednesday, June 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Zoom Webinar What: Please join Dr. Muhamad Amine, MD, board certified and Fellowship trained Otolaryngologist for a free educational webinar to learn more about an alternative treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea - Inspire Therapy. Inspire is the only FDA approved obstructive sleep apnea... Learn More Featured Event: Still Struggling with CPAP? Get Relief With Inspire Therapy (Dave McMurray) Chicago Dogs vs. Winnipeg Goldeyes When: Wednesday, June 2nd at 4:00 p.m. What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Winnipeg Goldeyes at Impact Field in Rosemont for a special "Bark at the Ballpark" doubleheader beginning at 4:05 p.m. Bring your furry family member for a day of fun and baseball at this "Wiener Wednesday" home game. During the game, ... Learn More Birds of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie webinars: Part 1 When: Wednesday, June 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie What: Learn all about the birds that call Midewin NTP home. What makes Midewin NTP a special place for grassland birds? Will County Audubon Society Vice President and Midewin NTP volunteer Greg Dubois will present. Part 1 of 2. Register: [email protected] or 815 423-6370Ph... Learn More Featured Event: Smoke Break Comedy Show When: Thursday, June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Lincoln Lodge What: The comedy show that's a cool hang, roast session, political debate, and feedback group, all in one! Learn More Featured Event: Smoke Break Comedy Show(John McCombs) Dolla Java Days by joe Coffee When: Thursday, June 3rd at 9:00 a.m. What: Starting today, Chicago locals can treat themselves to a $1 coffee via the joe coffee app multiple times a day at various joe partner shops, including Dark Matter Coffee, Conscious Cup, and Big Shoulders Coffee. Redeem with promo code 1JAVACHICAGO. This deal is good for a coff... Learn More Virtual Chop & Shop Summer Grilling with Jewel-Osco When: Thursday, June 3rd at 5:00 p.m. What: Join us for a Zoom Cooking class with Weber Grill Master Dustin Green! In this demo, he will be guiding you through four recipes to be featured at our instore events this June and teaching you the best ways to cut, marinate, and grill! We will be giving you tips and tricks fo... Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Gary SouthShore Railcats When: Thursday, June 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: 9850 Balmoral Avenue, Rosemont, IL, USA What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Gary SouthShore Railcats at Impact Field in Rosemont. During this "Thirsty Thursday" home game, fans can enjoy $2 domestic drafts along with a post-game fireworks display. Learn More Lake Lawn Queen Booze Cruise at Lake Lawn Resort When: Thursday, June 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Lake Lawn Resort What: Join us aboard our Lake Lawn Queen for the season's first Booze Cruise on June 3rd! Jam to the classic rock beats by The Gravity of Youth, eat, drink, and watch the sunset on Delavan Lake. Gravity of Youth will be our performance for this summer booze cruise night. As an ener... Learn More NYT Bestseller Chris Gardner and How to Build a Masterpiece Life When: Thursday, June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. What: Jun 3 | 7pC | REGISTER FREE PERMISSION TO DREAM | Chris Gardner | BUY BOOKAll registrants receive 10% off book purchase with code 'EVENT' Unfamiliar with using Crowdcast? Click GUIDE for new attendees.   In the spirit of The Last Lecture, The Secret, and The Alchemist, this sm... Learn More Ines Di Santo Exclusive Trunk Show at Ultimate Bride When: Friday, June 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Ultimate Bride What: Ultimate Bride in Chicago will be hosting an exclusive Ines Di Santo trunk show featuring styles from her Spring 2022 Bridal Collections on Friday, June 4th through Saturday, June 12th. The new Ines x Ciner "Wrapped in Love" jewelry collection will also be shown during the tru... Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Gary SouthShore RailCats When: Friday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 9850 Balmoral Avenue What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Gary SouthShore RailCats at Impact Field in Rosemont. During this Friday home game, the first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a free giveaway upon entering the ballpark. Fans can enjoy pre-game happy hour drink specials and live ... Learn More Featured Event: Maker's Market in Downtown Evanston When: Saturday, June 5th at 12:00 a.m. Where: 1800 Maple Ave What: Evanston Made and Downtown Evanston present Maker's Markets 2021, where shoppers buy direct from Chicagoland makers! Maker's Markets take place on First Saturdays, May-Oct, 12-5p @ Maple Parking Garage 5th Floor (Movie Theater Parking Garage) in Downtown Evanston! Outdoors, ... Learn More Featured Event: Maker's Market in Downtown Evanston (Lisa Degliantoni) Birds of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (West side tours) When: Saturday, June 5th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie What: You might see loggerhead shrikes, Henslow's sparrows, bobolinks, grasshopper sparrows, meadowlarks, blue grosbeaks, orioles, warblers, vireos and more! Find out why Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie has been called: "a haven for bird-watchers!" Register by: SM.FS.Midewin_RSVP... Learn More Old Things Antique Club of Park Ridge, il When: Saturday, June 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 101 Courtland Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, Hodges Park What: FLEA MARKET 50TH ANNIVERSARYANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLESHodges Park in front of Park Ridge City Hall Learn More Lincoln Days Civil War Reenactment When: Saturday, June 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 27924 Lake Pittsfield Drive, Pittsfield, Illinois, 62363, United States What: Lincoln Days Civil War Reenactment is a living history event with Union and Confederate encampments with artillery, cavalry, infantry, naval and civilian units; reenactments of the Battle of Shiloh; programs on the Underground Railroad, Civil War medicine and surgery, military... Learn More Chicago's 57th Street Art Fair When: Saturday, June 5th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 5631 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637 What: THE 74th ANNUAL 57TH STREET ART FAIR RETURNS WITH NEARLY 200 ARTISTS AND THOUSANDS OF WORKS OF ART, JUNE 5+6, 2020 The Midwest's Oldest Juried Art Fair To Attract Thousands of Attendees WHAT: The 74th annual 57th Street Art Fair is the Midwest's oldest juried art fai... Learn More Chop & Shop Summer Grilling When: Saturday, June 5th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 10203 West Grand Avenue What: Get ready for summer grilling with us! Join us for Chop & Shop for grilling tips and tricks from Weber Grill Masters, meal solutions and more!   This event includes: • Product showcases from more than 25 brands • Raffles and giveaways • Live entertainment from DJ Beats ... Learn More Virtual Paint Night When: Saturday, June 5th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Brookfield Zoo What: Are you a "Penguin Picasso" or "Vincent Van Goat"? Pick up your paintbrush, put on your smock, and get your palettes ready for Virtual Paint Night with Brookfield Zoo on June 5 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Partnered with Pinots Palette's Naperville studio, this class will be a live ... Learn More Engaging Frida When: Saturday, June 5th at 5:00 p.m. Where: 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue What: CALL FOR ART The Elmhurst Artists' Guild is now accepting applications for a juried exhibit - ENGAGING FRIDA. Artists are asked to create a piece reflecting the life and art of Frida Kahlo. It is a big summer in Dupage as Frida Kahlo's works will be on view at The College of D... Learn More Engaging Frida When: Saturday, June 5th at 5:00 p.m. Where: 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue What: CALL FOR ART What: Artwork Inspired by FRIDA Kahlo Where: Elmhurst Artists' Guild Gallery 150 S. Cottage Hill Elmhurst, Il. When: July 10th 2021 Deadline: June 5th 2021 Who: Artists Inspired by Frida Kahlo The Elmhurst Artists' Guild (EAG) is sponsoring a juried art e... Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Gary SouthShore RailCats When: Saturday, June 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 9850 Balmoral Avenue What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Gary SouthShore RailCats 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 Featured Event: The History of Jerusalem, City of David When: Sunday, June 6th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Congregation Kol Emeth  Presents James Phillips Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, Department of Anthropology, University of Illinois at Chicago Curator Emeritus, Department of Anthropology, Field Museum Speaking on The History of Jerusalem, City of David Sunday, June 6, 2021 @ 11:00 a... Learn More Featured Event: The History of Jerusalem, City of David (Congregation Kol Emeth) Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul When: Sunday, June 6th at 9:00 a.m. What: Undefeated, 12-time, five division boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather at 50-0 will take on social media sensation Logan Paul in a special exhibition boxing match The Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul boxing card will take place June 6. The pay-per-view broadcast on Showtime start... Learn More Chop & Shop Summer Grilling When: Sunday, June 6th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 6509 West Grand Avenue What: Get ready for summer grilling with us! Join us for Chop & Shop for grilling tips and tricks from Weber Grill Masters, meal solutions and more! This event includes: • Product showcases from more than 25 brands • Raffles and giveaways • Live entertainment from DJ Beats ... Learn More The Alley 45th Anniversary Event When: Sunday, June 6th at 12:00 p.m. Where: The Alley Chicago What: The Alley, now located in a huge industrial warehouse in Avondale at 2620 W. Fletcher St., will celebrate 45 years as Chicago's iconic counterculture shop Sunday, June 6 at 12 p.m. This special event is free and open to the public including everyone from The Alley's loyal cust... Learn More Check out more 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.