This Week's Events In Skokie Area

Skokie IL

14 June, 2021

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SKOKIE, IL — Looking for things to do in the Skokie 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 Skokie Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this week. 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. Virtual "One Museum, One Book" Book Club: "We Were Strangers" When: Tuesday, June 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center What: "We Were Strangers" is the true story of Magda Preiss, a breathtaking masterpiece of Holocaust literature, composed in her own words upon arriving in America in the 1940s. Lived and told by a beautiful young bride with fearless defiance, Magda's harrowing experience reveals a ... Learn More Orchard Village Gift Planning: Webinar 3 When: Thursday, June 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Once in a Lifetime Giving OpportunitiesHow can you ensure that a family member with special needs will be financially taken care of for life?Join us for the 3rd and final webinar in our planned giving series on June 17 to answer some of these questions Learn More 100 Years Later: The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre When: Thursday, June 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center What: The 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre offers a unique opportunity for us as a nation to pay our respects to those who suffered in one of the most unforgettable crimes of domestic terrorism and racial violence in US history. On May 31 and June 1, 1921, and white mobs in Tulsa... Learn More Featured Event: Northbrook Symphony Father's Day Weekend Concert When: Friday, June 18th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Join the Northbrook Symphony in its Season Finale, under the direction of Maestro Mina Zikri, featuring the Chen String Quartet.   Presenting  Elgar Introduction and Allegro for Strings Op. 47 Performances will be broadcast on: Friday June 18th  Saturday & June 19th at 7:3... Learn More Featured Event: Northbrook Symphony Father's Day Weekend Concert (Vera Mayer) Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Thea. Zafiro Flamenco Performances When: Friday, June 18th at 7:30 p.m. Where: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie What: Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theatre in residence at Northeastern Illinois University, presents the three performances as part of the "Zafiro Flamenco" 45th Anniversary Festival. Works include world premiere of "Tangos de Granada," choreographed by Wendy Clinard, Artistic Di... Learn More Featured Event: Summer Outdoor Soccer (Clinics/3v3 League/Foot Skills Training) When: Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 74 Park Drive What: Little Legends Soccer Academy offers 24 months to 8 year old boys and girls the opportunity to learn and play the world's most popular sport. Soccer improves motor skills through balance, flexibility, reflexes, agility and endurance. It's a confidence builder, increases social... Learn More Featured Event: Summer Outdoor Soccer (Clinics/3v3 League/Foot Skills Training) (Mitzi Soskich) Featured Event: 8 Hour AR-15 / Carbine Rifle Classroom Training $100 When: Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: THE FACILITY IN MOKENA IS OFFERING A 1 DAY BASIC INTRODUCTION TO AR-15 / CARBINE RIFLE TRAINING CLASS FOR CIVILIANS & LAW-ENFORCEMENT  (830am-430pm) $100 Per Person  Class instructors are certified active Police Training Officers and are Illinois State Certified Rifle / Ca... Learn More Featured Event: 8 Hour AR-15 / Carbine Rifle Classroom Training $100 (Tony Wasco) Skokie, IL: Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run When: Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. What: The 2021 Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run is hosted by The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation. Participants can decide if they would like to walk/run either on will take place on Saturday, June 19 or Sunday, June 20.Sign up today! http://salgivirtualwalkrun2021.even... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Skokie 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.