This Week's Events In Chicago Area

Chicago IL

28 June, 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. 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. CEL Virtual Chefs' Night 2021 When: Monday, June 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: https://www.centerforenrichedliving.org/chefsnight-tickets/ What: The Center for Enriched Living (CEL), which provides life-changing opportunities for Chicago-area residents who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is once again transforming its popular Chefs' Night fundraiser into an exciting virtual gathering that will b... Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Milwaukee Milkmen When: Tuesday, June 29th at 7:05 a.m. Where: 9850 Balmoral Ave What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Milwaukee Milkmen 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 and fans can take advantage of a special "Friends &amp... Learn More Midewin NTP for Kids: Crayfish Corner - Virtual When: Tuesday, June 29th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie What: What are crayfish? Learn all about these little crustaceans. Where do they like to live? Discover if they live near you. Register: [email protected] or (815) 423-6370 Learn More Life Time Open Water Swim Clinics When: Tuesday, June 29th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Ohio Street Beach What: Coming off of the COVID-19 pandemic, athletes have had less access to pools to train for an open water swim. With the Chicago Triathlon just nine weeks away, wellness pioneer and event producer Life Time wants to help race participants, as well as aspiring swimmers, get re-int... Learn More Mystery Writers Erica Ruth Neubauer and Clara McKenna When: Tuesday, June 29th at 7:00 p.m. What: MURDER AT WEDGEFIELD MANOR | Erica Ruth Neubauer | BUY BOOKAll registrants receive 10% off book purchase with code 'EVENT' Unfamiliar with using Crowdcast? Click GUIDE for new attendees. MURDER AT WEDGEFIELD MANOR In the wake of World War I, Jane Wunderly—a thoroughly modern... Learn More The Rose Hotel Offers "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Package When: Wednesday, June 30th at 9:00 a.m. Where: The Rose Hotel Chicago O'Hare, Tapestry Collection by Hilton What: The Rose Hotel Chicago O'Hare, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton,the closest off-airport hotel to O'Hare International Airportlocated at 5200 Pearl St. in Rosemont, is welcoming the upcoming summertime season with open arms by offering an exclusive Take Me Out To The Ballgame Pa... Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Milwaukee Milkmen When: Wednesday, June 30th at 11:35 a.m. Where: 9850 Balmoral Ave What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Milwaukee Milkmen at Impact Field in Rosemont. During this "Wiener Wednesday" home game, the Chicago Dogs will play as the "Chicago Wieners" in specially-branded uniforms. Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs during the game. Learn More Ayanna Woods When: Wednesday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Eighth Blackbird What: Woods' music explores the spaces between acoustic and electronic, traditional and esoteric, wildly improvisational and mathematically rigorous. Woods' musical selections for this live streamed concert will include a series of her "3x5" pieces. This series of short pieces with ... Learn More Midewin NTP for Kids: Just Batty! - Virtual When: Thursday, July 1st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie What: They are creatures of the night. They are gentle and shy. They help us, but do you know how? Come learn with us and find out how bats are some of your most helpful neighbors. Register: [email protected] or call 815-423-6370 Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Milwaukee Milkmen When: Thursday, July 1st at 6:05 p.m. Where: 9850 Balmoral Ave What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Milwaukee Milkmen 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 The Warehouse Sale Closing Sale! Kildeer, Il. When: Friday, July 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 20771 N Rand Rd Space 11, Kildeer, IL 60047 What: Hey Kildeer! The Warehouse Sale is a pop-up shoe store only in town until Sunday, July 4th. We carry over 20,000 pairs of men's & women's brand name shoes! ALL shoes are 40-80% OFF for this event. Join us for our largest selection EVER! Anyone on the VIP list will get a Bu... Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Houston Apollos When: Friday, July 2nd at 6:05 p.m. Where: 9850 Balmoral Ave What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Houston Apollos 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 music fro... Learn More Michael Charles at The Grand Cabaret When: Friday, July 2nd at 10:00 p.m. Where: 1132 W Grand Ave What: Join Michael Charles for an intimate concert of his unforgettable songs and his favorite standards! Michael Charles and friends take you on a guitar driven journey through thirty seven years and thirty seven releases of original music. Charles will perform the contemporary blu... Learn More Featured Event: Maker's Market in Downtown Evanston When: Saturday, July 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: 1800 Maple Ave What: Shop handmade goods at Maker's Markets, First Saturdays May-Oct, 12-5p @ Maple Parking Garage! FREE to shop!  Evanston Made and Downtown Evanston present Maker's Markets 2021, where shoppers buy direct from Chicagoland artisans and makers. Outdoors, in a covered parking garage... Learn More Featured Event: Maker's Market in Downtown Evanston (Lisa Degliantoni) Chicago Dogs vs. Houston Apollos When: Saturday, July 3rd at 7:05 p.m. Where: 9850 Balmoral Ave What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Houston Apollos 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 #MauldinandMe Selfie Contest & Giveaway When: Sunday, July 4th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: As part of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library's current exhibit, Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin & The Art of War, five downtown Chicago bus shelters now feature Bill Mauldin's famous cartoons. The public is invited to hunt for these images and participate in the Mus... Learn More July 4th with the National Archives When: Sunday, July 4th at 11:00 a.m. Where: National Archives Foundation What: Join the National Archives for a one-of-a-kind July 4th celebration! This year, you can choose how you celebrate - either virtually, or with us in person at the Archives! For 50 years, the Archives has celebrated the founding of the United States that includes a traditional re... Learn More See more local events, 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.