This Week's Upcoming Chicago Area Events

Chicago IL

05 July, 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. Featured Event: Music with the Rabbi When: Tuesday, July 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join Rabbi Barry Schechter for the weekly exploration of many genres of music to cheer the spirit.  Please contact Judy at [email protected] for the Zoom link.  There will not be a session of Music with the Rabbi next week, on Tuesday, July 13th, in observance of the n... Learn More Featured Event: Music with the Rabbi (Congregation Kol Emeth) PlayMakers Laboratory's STORIES UNDER THE SUN When: Tuesday, July 6th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Nat King Cole Park What: PlayMakers Laboratory is pleased to present Stories Under the Sun, a series of free, and family-friendly performances presented across the city this summer through the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks initiative. Performed in the style of PML's much-lauded sketch com... Learn More Kevin Weddle: The Compleat Victory Book Talk When: Wednesday, July 7th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Zoom What: The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is excited to welcome Colonel (Retired) Kevin J. Weddle, Ph.D. to discuss his new book, The Compleat Victory: Saratoga and the American Revolution. In this book, and Dr. Weddle explains in detail the Battle of Saratoga and why events unfo... Learn More On the Trail of Eliza Steele When: Wednesday, July 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie What: "I started with surprise and delight; I was in the midst of a prairie! A world of grass and flowers stretched around me, rising and falling in gentle undulations, as if an enchanter had struck the ocean swell, and it was at rest forever." In July 1840, on a prairie "near Jolie... Learn More PlayMakers Laboratory's STORIES UNDER THE SUN When: Thursday, July 8th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Moore (Maurice) Park What: PlayMakers Laboratory is pleased to present Stories Under the Sun, a series of free, family-friendly performances presented across the city this summer through the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks initiative. Performed in the style of PML's much-lauded sketch com... Learn More Solar Social When: Thursday, July 8th at 6:30 p.m. Where: South Side of Chicago - Register for full address What: Learn all about solar with Solar Ambassador Karen Roothaan at her home on July 8th! Karen has solar PV on her home, as well as solar thermal panels. She and her family decided to go solar because they wanted to "help the environment, but it has also reduced our bills." Her pa... Learn More Chicago Welcomes Dual Branded Hotel Complex Opening Late Summer When: Friday, July 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: 226 W Jackson Blvd What: The historic, revival-style building once known as the bustling headquarters of the iconic Chicago and North Western Railway is soon to become one of the larger-scale hotel developments of late with the creation of the dual-branded Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop (Canopy... Learn More BBSxCHI: Open Door Tour - Highball Happy Hour When: Friday, July 9th at 6:00 a.m. Where: 222 N Canal St What: Please join Black Bourbon Society, in partnership with Jim Beam, in celebrating black-owned bars & restaurants through the Open Door Tour! We're bringing the tour to our favorite mid-west city, Chicago with a weekend filled of events. Join us for Highball Happy Hour at Tas... Learn More Chicago Duo Piano Festival Gala Opening Concert When: Friday, July 9th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Nichols Concert Hall What: The Music Institute of Chicago announces that its 33rd annual Chicago Duo Piano Festival will take place July 9–18, featuring a combination of in-person and online coaching and performances by renowned piano duos. The concerts, which will be available to attend in person and l... Learn More Unity Toastmasters virtual public speaking event When: Saturday, July 10th 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 Midewin Prairie 101 (in-person) When: Saturday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie What: What exactly is Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie? Learn about the origins and geography of this very special place. We will view restored wetlands and prairie and observe wildlife. Find out why ecological restoration is so important and experience some of the best examples o... Learn More "The Perpetual Canvas" When: Saturday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: CASE Art Fund What: John Fanestil, Executive Director of Via International, will talk about Friendship Park and how art is being used to raise awareness about immigration/border issues. He will be joined by Debi Cornwall, an ex-civil rights lawyer turned photographer whose first book focused on G... Learn More BBSxCHI: Open Door Tour - BOURBON-Q Paired Tasting When: Saturday, July 10th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 1072 N Milwaukee Ave What: Who doesn't love a good cookout? Join us for a deconstructed barbecue featuring Frontier BBQ and Jim Beam! You'll be greeted with a refreshing welcome cocktail featuring Jim Beam Black and then we'll gather around for an educational yet FUN lunch together. Stick around for min... Learn More Movies in the Park: Independence Day When: Saturday, July 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Forge: Lemont Quarries What: The Forge: Lemont Quarries is excited to present Independence Day as part of the 2021 Movies In The Park Series! In the epic adventure film `Independence Day,' strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As thes... Learn More Tap Secret! When: Saturday, July 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie What: Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) presents Tap Secret!, Sunday, July 10, at 3 and 7 p.m. live at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd. In Tap Secret!, it's the 90s and pop music is under attack and only Paulie, a young dancer's rhythm can save it.... Learn More Featured Event: Ovation Summer Musical Theater Classes When: Sunday, July 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Madison Street Theatre What: Join us for a 5 week session of fun-filled musical theater classes for all ages! Including Improv, Broadway Dance, Adult Beginner Ballet, Tap, and MORE. www.ovationacademy.org Learn More Featured Event: Ovation Summer Musical Theater Classes (Ovation Academy for the Performing Arts) BBSxCHI: Open Door Tour - Rhythm & Beam Brunch When: Sunday, July 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Eleven | Eleven What: Help us close out the BBSxCHI Open Door Tour with a boozy brunch at Eleven | Eleven! Enjoy a welcome "Beam"osa cocktail ft. Jim Beam Orange + Jim Beam drink specials and live entertainment all brunch long. (while supplies last) RSVP here to receive a complimentary welcome cock... 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.