This Weekend's Upcoming Chicago Area Events

Chicago IL

08 July, 2021

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CHICAGO, IL — Looking for things to do this weekend? Check out what's new on your Chicago Patch community calendar. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a coat drive, or an awards ceremony, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and around Chicago: 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, and but it has also reduced our bills." Her pa... Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 5PM When: Friday, July 9th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Online Webinar (Live Q&A) 5PM CDT What: ==> Click Here to Register Friday 5PM CDT - Online Webinar FREE Estate Planning and Living Trust & Medicaid 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 H... Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 5PM (Bill Wilson) 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 Nettlehorst French Market When: Saturday, July 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: The Nettelhorst School What:  Join us on Saturday mornings for a French styled open air market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, local retail businesses and community groups! 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 Vendor Market @ All Rise Brewing/Cobra Lounge! When: Saturday, July 10th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Cobra Lounge What: Plan to come of to Cobra Lounge and All Rise Brewing this Saturday 7/10/2021 from 12pm to 5pm for a brand new Vendor Market! Where? All Rise brewing & Cobra Lounge Address? 235 N Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL 60607 Time: 12pm to 5pm Food: Brunch is available for purchase un... 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 Zoom Cooking Social: Apple Pie with Home Made Crust When: Saturday, July 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Online What: Apple picking season is here, and what better way to use up all those apples than to bake a delicious apple pie! In this class I will demonstrate how to make an easy homemade pie crust (vegan and gluten-free options available with notice), and how to roll and crimp a pie. I wi... 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) Featured Event: Lincoln Park Summer Sundaes - Lincoln Avenue When: Sunday, July 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lincoln Common What: Celebrate Chicago's favorite season with Lincoln Park Summer Sundaes on Lincoln Avenue! Join us on July 11 for free ice cream, family-friendly fun and photo opportunities as well as retail promotions, summer brunch and cocktail specials along Lincoln Avenue -> http://bit.ly... Learn More Featured Event: Lincoln Park Summer Sundaes - Lincoln Avenue (Robin Hammond) Featured Event: Ice Cream Social/Open House When: Sunday, July 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Shul shopping?  Come and check out Congregation Kol Emeth at our in-person, socially distant Ice Cream Social and Open House.  Meet with members, tour the facility, join in a social action project to benefit The Ark, and enjoy a couple of hours of socializing at this free even... Learn More Featured Event: Ice Cream Social/Open House (Congregation Kol Emeth) Featured Event: FREE CCL Training For All Sign Up Now! When: Sunday, July 11th at 9:00 p.m. Where: 21660 Moni Dr What: Kee Firearms & Training is giving away FREE training for Illinois Concealed Carry License "CCL" the month of July 2021. This is a (16 Hr) in person class. Renewal's are free as well on Sunday's Sign up now! Sign up Link https://forms.gle/Jm7tiYfdpD8S... or send you name a... Learn More Featured Event: FREE CCL Training For All Sign Up Now! (KEE FIREARMS & TRAINING) 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 Picnic on The Plaza When: Sunday, July 11th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lincoln Common What: Kick back Sunday late afternoons in July for a picnic on the plaza. Grab your comfiest blanket (or finest picnic gear), order some fan favorites from Velvet Taco, Verve Wine or Casati's Modern Italian and enjoy live music! * Dates: Sundays July 11, 18, 25 Time: 3-6pm Menus &am... Learn More SEN Design Group Business School When: Monday, July 12th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Merchandise Mart What: What: SEN Design Group hosts in-person Business School for kitchen and bath business leaders When: July 12 -15, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (CT) Where: theMart (formerly Merchandise Mart) in Chicago, IL. To register for the event, contact Skyler Ille Why: Participants will sharpen... Learn More Veterans Virtual Hiring Event When: Monday, July 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: www.VeteransForward.org/HiringEvent What: Virtual Hiring Event for Chicagoland Veterans Connects Job Seekers to Employment Opportunities in Growing Industries WHO All Chicagoland veterans who are seeking employment opportunities, changing careers, and are interested in honing job search skills at no cost a... Learn More Leonard S. Marcus and Meg Medina: You Can't Say That! When: Monday, July 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: American Writers Museum What: What happens when freedom of expression comes under threat? In frank and wide-ranging interviews, historian and critic Leonard S. Marcus probes the experience of thirteen leading authors in You Can't Say That!: Writers for Young People Talk About Censorship, Free Expression, a... Learn More Midewin NTP for Kids: Prairie Detectives - Virtual When: Tuesday, July 13th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie What: Pull out your magnifying glass & sharpen you detective skills. Discover the amazing animals & plants hidden in plain sight on the prairie. What do you think you can find? Register: 815-423-6370 or e-mail [email protected] Photo: Delane Strohmeyer Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Milwaukee Milkmen When: Tuesday, July 13th at 7:05 p.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, fans can take advantage of a special "Friends &amp... Learn More Panel Discussion: Writing the American West When: Tuesday, July 13th at 7:30 p.m. Where: American Writers Museum What: Winners of the 2021 Spur Awards for writing about the American West discuss their craft. Co-sponsored by Western Writers of America, we'll chat with 2021 Spur Award winners David Heska Wanbli Weiden (Best Contemporary Novel & Best First Novel), Johnny D. Boggs (Best Origin... 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. 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