Chicago Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

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12 July, 2021

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CHICAGO, IL — Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Chicago. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. 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. Here are a few events happening this week in and around Chicago: 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 and 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 Fresh Express Job Fair July 14 When: Wednesday, July 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Fresh Express What: Fresh Express, the brand leader in value added salads, is hosting an on-site job fair at its Streamwood, Illinois facility on Wednesday, July 14 from 1-4 p.m. Fresh Express offers competitively priced pay depending on position and location and is looking to welcome new team me... Learn More AMA Chi July 2021 Connex When: Wednesday, July 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Zoom What: Stay connected through Connex! We're virtually bringing together colleagues, friends, entrepreneurs and creative professionals. In this special edition of Connex, we're switching things up. First, David Fisher – a renowned expert on sales, business coaching and networking – wi... Learn More Music Box Theatre Movies At Gallagher Way When: Wednesday, July 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Gallagher Way What: Lakeview's historic Music Box Theatre will host a free showing of Wonder Woman at Gallagher Way, beginning at 7:30 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from surrounding Gallagher Way restaurants, as well as the on-site concession... Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Milwaukee Milkmen When: Wednesday, July 14th 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. 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 Featured Event: NEWCITY Hosts "Sounds of Summer" Outdoor Concert Series with HELLO WEEKEND When: Thursday, July 15th at 9:00 a.m. What: NEWCITY hosts "Sounds of Summer" outdoor concert series with Hello Weekend, a nonstop, hit after hit, party band. They not only bring high-energy sound, but heart stopping vocals, mesmerizing stage presence and incredible overall performance, the likes of which, you won't soo... Learn More Featured Event: NEWCITY Hosts "Sounds of Summer" Outdoor Concert Series with HELLO WEEKEND (D. Ortiz) Featured Event: StyleChicago.com's 7th annual Cruise in Style (Dinner Cruise) When: Thursday, July 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City Cruises Chicago Navy Pier What: Join StyleChicago.com aboard one of Chicago's most luxurious cruise ships for our long-awaited 7th annual "Cruise in Style" – an unforgettable evening including dinner, cocktails, wines, desserts, DJ & dancing, and amazing city views from Lake Michigan. Get tickets now bef... Learn More Featured Event: StyleChicago.com's 7th annual Cruise in Style (Dinner Cruise)(StyleChicago) French Market at Gallagher Way When: Thursday, July 15th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Gallagher Way What: Gallagher Way will host the French Market starting at 4 p.m. The European-inspired market will include more than 20 vendors, featuring a mixture of specialty foods, crafts and artisanal goods. Each market will also feature live music and a new kid-friendly craft booth. For mor... Learn More Celebrate Highwood Announces Toagie (Taco & Hoagie) Fest When: Thursday, July 15th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Highwood Metra Station What: Celebrate Highwood invites you to the new Toagie Fest, offering mouth-watering food from both taco and hoagie-centric restaurants, caterers and food trucks! Formerly known as North Shore Taco Fest, Toagie (taco+hoagie) Fest will be combined with the 54th Annual Highwood Days,... Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Milwaukee Milkmen When: Thursday, July 15th 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 Music Box Theatre Movies At Gallagher Way When: Thursday, July 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gallagher Way What: Lakeview's historic Music Box Theatre will host a free showing of Dumb and Dumber at Gallagher Way, beginning at 7:30 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from surrounding Gallagher Way restaurants, as well as the on-site concess... Learn More Project Onward EXHIBITION: The Color Pencil Show When: Friday, July 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Project Onward exists to give a "visual voice" to artists with neurodiversity in order to tell their stories and change the perceptions of the world. Project Onward has become a leader in the field of disability arts for its innovative blend of accuracy, artistic excellence,... Learn More The British Open Watch Parties at The Graystone Tavern When: Friday, July 16th at 6:00 a.m. Where: The Graystone Tavern What: Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville will host a weekend watch party for golf's original major, The 149th Open Championship a.k.a. The British Open. Opening early at 6 a.m. from Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, July 18, Graystone will broadcast the tournament on 16 TVs indoors an... Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Houston Apollos When: Friday, July 16th 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. 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 Chicago Duo Piano Festival Faculty Concert When: Friday, July 16th at 7:21 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 Featured Event: Illinois 3 Hour Concealed Carry License Renewal Classes $45 When: Saturday, July 17th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 191st St Unit # 29 What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street Mokena Illinois is hosting a Illinois 3 hour concealed carry renewal class that civilians want to keep there Illinois concealed carry license active. This class is instructed by a recently retired 30 year police training academy inst... Learn More Featured Event: Illinois 3 Hour Concealed Carry License Renewal Classes $45 (Tonie Wasco) Featured Event: Free 30 Min Photoshoots at Lake Shore East! When: Saturday, July 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 450 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601 What: Free to book! Capture you and your loved ones (furry ones included!) with fun 30 minute photoshoots with vetted local pros. Sessions available every Saturday and Sunday. Select the date, location, and time slot that works best for you Book your session here for the ... Learn More Featured Event: Free 30 Min Photoshoots at Lake Shore East! (Colin Waitt) A Safe Haven Announces COUNTDOWN for the 2021 2nd Annual Virtual Global Run/Walk to End Homelessness When: Saturday, July 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: A Safe Haven What: With 10 days to go, A Safe Haven (ASH), an internationally acclaimed top Chicago-based 501©3 nonprofit dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness, is accepting registrations for all last-minute participants for the upcoming second annual Virtual Global Run/Walk to End Hom... Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Houston Apollos When: Saturday, July 17th 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 for a special Jimmy Buffett-themed game. Dogs games welcome fans of all ages for a one-of-a-kind experience where every day is fan appreciation day. Learn More Featured Event: Chicago Artisan Market: Sun, July 18 (10am-4pm) When: Sunday, July 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Morgan MFG - 401 N. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60642 What: Shop small, local & sustainable at the Summer edition of the Chicago Artisan Market on Sunday, July 18, 2021.  (We'll be INDOORS with the A/C blowing)  This curated INDOOR market celebrates the ingenuity of independently owned, small businesses who channel their passions i... Learn More Chicago Artisan Market: Sun, July 18 (10am-4pm) (StyleChicago) Featured Event: Vintage Garage Season Opener When: Sunday, July 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1800 Maple Ave What: Vintage Garage 10th season starts July 18! Join our vintage flea market, happening only 3 times a season and for 2021, we're going to do 3 in a row, July 18, August 15 and September 19. The BEST vintage dealers have been hunting and gathering the BEST in vintage.  The piece... Learn More Featured Event: Vintage Garage Season Opener (vintagegaragechicago) Illinois 16/8 CCL, 4 Hour Intro to Handguns & 3 Hour CCL Renewals When: Sunday, July 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena is hosting the Illinois 16 or 8 Hour concealed carry license classes for $110 which includes your range fee and use of our firearms. This class is instructed by a retired 30 year police officer who specializes in use of for... Learn More Vino Vinyasa at Easy Does It When: Sunday, July 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Easy Does It What: Join us on the patio at Easy Does It Chicago for yoga and wine outside! Vino Vinyasa classes bring together vinyasa-based yoga and fun wine facts through creative yoga poses. The educational yoga class will end with a comparative wine tasting of two wines. Attendees will get 5... Learn More Check out more awesome 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.