This Weekend's Events In Chicago Area

Chicago IL

10 June, 2021

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CHICAGO, IL — Looking for things to do in the Chicago area? 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's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Wondering how you can get 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. Featured Event: Bossa & Jazz from 8 - 10 PM When: Thursday, June 10th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Port And Park Bistro What: Live music with Mercedes Landazuri every Thursday night between 8 and 10 PM, with suprise guest musicians and singer. Join us for dinner and stay for the show Learn More Featured Event: Bossa & Jazz from 8 - 10 PM (Steve Salameh) Celebrate Highwood's Kick-Off to Summer Carnival June 10th-13th When: Thursday, June 10th at 5:00 p.m. What: After a challenging year, Celebrate Highwood is thrilled to announce it will be hosting a Kick-Off to Summer 'Grads and Grease' Carnival Thursday June 10th through Sunday June 13th in the Highwood Metra Station parking lot. Taking all COVID precautions, and the community is invite... Learn More Transforming Hate to Hope: A National Next Generation Event When: Thursday, June 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Hate speech and antisemitism did not start or end with the Holocaust. At a time of escalating violent antisemitism amid a larger climate of hatred and Holocaust education and its lessons have never been more relevant. Join national Next Generation members for an insightful conve... Learn More Jeopardy Trivia to Support Special Olympics Illinois When: Thursday, June 10th at 7:00 p.m. What: Test Your Knowledge Join Special Olympics Illinois on Thursday, June 10 for a night of Jeopardy-style 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 The Chicago Lighthouse's Seeing What's Possible Virtual Gala 2021 When: Thursday, June 10th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Millennium Park What: Broadcast live from Millennium Park's Rooftop Terrace, this virtual event will bring The Chicago Lighthouse community together to shine a light on the ways they help create a more inclusive world for all. Gather your friends to enjoy inspirational stories, a live performance o... Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PM When: Friday, June 11th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop (Live Q&A) 3PM CDT What: Click Here to Register Friday 3PM CDT 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) RAISED is Open for the Summer When: Friday, June 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar What: RAISED, An Urban Rooftop Bar, perfectly situated on the third floor of the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel at 1 W. Wacker Drive, considered one of the city's hottest rooftop decks, is open for the summer. Inspired by the 'Main Stem' river district location, RAISED | An Urb... Learn More Replay Lincoln Park's "Nick Arcade" Pop Up Set To Open June 11 When: Friday, June 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Replay Lincoln Park What: Chicago's favorite pop-up bar, Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield, is bringing back some good ole' childhood nostalgia with their latest pop up, Nick Arcade, opening Friday, June 11 just in time for the city's Phase 5 reopening. Running through Sunday, July 11, the bar wil... Learn More Featured Event: Get Your Illinois Medical Cannabis Card From Home (6 days a week) When: Saturday, June 12th 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 (6 days a week) (Educated Alternative) Featured Event: School of Rock Oak Park East Side Music and Arts Festival When: Saturday, June 12th at 3:00 p.m. Where: One Lake Brewing What: Mark your calendars and save the date for our first annual East Side Music and Arts Festival. The event will take place Saturday, June 12th from 3-8pm at One Lake Brewery. There will be rockin' music, delectable eats, local makers booths featuring talented local Chicagoland ar... Learn More Featured Event: School of Rock Oak Park East Side Music and Arts Festival(School of Rock Oak Park) Birds of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie East side hiking tour When: Saturday, June 12th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Midewin Tallgrass Prairie What: You might see blue grosbeaks, loggerhead shrikes, bobolinks, grasshopper sparrows, black-billed cuckoos, mockingbirds, & brown thrashers. Bring your binoculars! This 2-hour east side walking tour will begin at the Welcome Center. Participants will follow tour guides to the... Learn More Unity Toastmasters virtual public speaking event When: Saturday, June 12th at 9:30 a.m. Where: The Edge Theater What: Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 364,000 in more than 16,200 clubs in 145 countri... Learn More 6th Annual Urban Art Scavenger Hunt: Hunt for Good When: Saturday, June 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 3130 N Rockwell St. Chicago, IL 60618 What: The Simple Good (TSG) is thrilled to host our 6th Annual Hunt For Good Urban Art Hunt on June 12th to fundraise for our Social Emotional Learning Art Residency programs to support the mental health of Chicago youth! Join the race to find 'the simple good' in your city, your ne... Learn More Letting Go of the Past When: Saturday, June 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: https://www.meditateinchicago.org/event-details/letting-go-of-the-past-1 What: In this insightful and inspiring morning workshop, Gen Gomlam will give practical instruction and guide meditations to help us let go of the painful events of our past that affect how we live our life now. Feel a tremendous joy and sense of relief, and move forward with great... Learn More Chop & Shop Summer Grilling When: Saturday, June 12th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 3795 Orchard Road What: Get ready for summer grilling with us! Join us for Chop & Shop for grilling tips and tricks from Weber Grill Expert Jason Pruitt, meal solutions and more! This event includes: • Product showcases from more than 25 brands • Raffles and giveaways • Live entertainment fro... Learn More Movies in the Park: Free Solo When: Saturday, June 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Forge: Lemont Quarries What: The Forge: Lemont Quarries is excited to present Free Solo as part of the 2021 Movies In The Park Series! Professional rock climber Alex Honnold attempts to conquer the first free solo climb of famed El Capitan's 900-metre vertical rock face at Yosemite National Park. Please ... Learn More New Faces Sing Broadway 1979 When: Saturday, June 12th at 8:00 p.m. Where: North Shore Center For The Performing Arts. What: Porchlight Music Theatre announces its first live, in-person production of 2021, "New Faces Sing Broadway 1979," with host multi-award winner Alexis J Roston*, directed by Brianna Borger* and music directed by Linda Madonia*. This concert is part of the Out Back Summer Session... Learn More Featured Event: Lincoln Park Summer Sundaes - Clark Street When: Sunday, June 13th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 2471 N Clark St What: Save the Date: Kick off summer at Lincoln Park Summer Sundaes on Clark Street on Sunday, June 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Celebrate with free ice cream, entertainment, games and photo opportunities as well as retail promotions, summer brunch and cocktail specials along the ... Learn More Featured Event: Lincoln Park Summer Sundaes - Clark Street (Robin Hammond) Featured Event: Family Bingo with Prizes!!!!! When: Sunday, June 13th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join us for this fun family event that is free on Zoom.  Please email [email protected] to request the link. Learn More Featured Event: Family Bingo with Prizes!!!!! (Congregation Kol Emeth) Chop & Shop Summer Grilling When: Sunday, June 13th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 423 East Dundee Road What: Get ready for summer grilling with us! Join us for Chop & Shop for grilling tips and tricks from Weber Grill Expert Jason Pruitt, meal solutions and more!   This event includes: • Product showcases from more than 25 brands • Raffles and giveaways • Live entertainment f... Learn More Midewin NTP for Kids: Bird's The Word - Virtual When: Tuesday, June 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Midewin Tallgrass Prairie What: Birds abound at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie! They are in the prairies, wetlands, and woods. Do all birds live in the same habitats? Do they eat the same foods? Come learn about the birds that live at Midewin NTP. Register: [email protected] or call 815-423-637... Learn More A Conversation About Practical Mindfulness with Greg Sazima, M.D. When: Tuesday, June 15th at 6:00 p.m. What: Jun 15 | 6p | REGISTER FREE PRACTICAL MINDFULNESS | Dr. Greg Sazima | BUY BOOKAll registrants receive 10% off book purchase with code 'EVENT' Unfamiliar with using Crowdcast? Click GUIDE for new attendees. Learn the nuts and bolts of meditation — without the crystals and grano... Learn More Offshore & Pinot's Palette Host Starry Night-inspired Paint & Sip When: Tuesday, June 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Offshore Rooftop & Bar What: Calling all first-time painters and experienced artists! With the city officially reopening, patrons are invited to plan a fun weeknight out at Offshore's upcoming sunset paint and sip party with Pinot's Palette next Tuesday, June 15 at 7pm. You'll be led by a Pinot's Palette'... Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks When: Tuesday, June 15th at 7:05 p.m. Where: Impact Field What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 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. During Tuesday games, fans can take advantage of a special "Friend... Learn More See 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.