Chicago Weekend Events: See What's Happening In The Area

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22 July, 2021

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CHICAGO, IL — Looking for things to do in the Chicago area? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Chicago. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a comedy night, or an auction, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 all of this weekend's events throughout Chicago: Featured Event: NEWCITY Hosts Country Singer-Songwriter Clayton Anderson for "Sounds of Summer" When: Thursday, July 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: NEWCITY What: NEWCITY will host Clayton Anderson for the "Sounds of Summer" outdoor concert series. A country singer-songwriter with a midwestern rock flair, Clayton kicked off his grassroots fan following playing local bars and parties as a student at Indiana University. In 2008, he walk... Learn More Featured Event: NEWCITY Hosts Country Singer-Songwriter Clayton Anderson for "Sounds of Summer" (D. Ortiz) Free Event Explores Real Clinical Trial Experiences When: Thursday, July 22nd at 4:30 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Join fellow Chicago community members for CISCRP's AWARE for All – Midwest free virtual event on the importance of clinical research while entering for a chance to win a Fitbit Versa 2 health and wellness watch. As clinical trial awareness continues to rise across the nation and ... Learn More Park Lawn's Summer Blast Drawing and $hare the Pot When: Thursday, July 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Park Lawn School What: Tickets $100 each, only 999 sold! * 1st Prize - Win your choice of $15, 000.00 CASH or 2021 Honda Civic LX* 2nd Prize - $5, 000.00* 3rd Prize - $3, 000.00* 4th Prize - $1, and 000.00* 5th Prize - $500.00* 6th Prize- $300.00* 7th thru 20th Prize - $200.00 GET YOUR TICKETS NOW: www.park... Learn More American Explorer - Pilsen Event (Ethnic Events) When: Thursday, July 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: 5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria What: Join us for a group dining experience to try a popular restaurant in Pilsen! As part of the American Explorer series, our next destination is a deep-dive into Mexican cuisine! Join us for a taste of Pilsen's culinary delights at 5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria. Pilsen, ... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" When: Friday, July 23rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: 4406 Willowbend Dr What: The MARY EVE THORSON MUSEUM FOR TEACHERS has travelled since its inception many years ago. We wanted to do something special in light of Covid and the sadness it's inflicted upon this country. And so, from July thru August a different exhibit will be shown from our home's gara... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" (Myra Kathryn Richardson) Featured Event: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts, Guardianships and Live Q&A When: Friday, July 23rd at 3:00 p.m. Where: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts, Guardianships and Live Q&A What: ==> Click to Sign Up for our Webinar <== Friday, July 23rd 3PM Discover how to: -Avoid Probate -Make sure you control your life if you become disabled. -Keep estate private -Setup special needs trusts -Use a will vs living trust -Setup a medicaid Trust ==> Click to Si... Learn More Featured Event: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts, Guardianships and Live Q&A (David Wilson) Featured Event: NEWCITY Welcomes DON'T TELL COMEDY for Two Shows to Benefit the Facial Pain Research Foundation When: Friday, July 23rd at 8:00 p.m. Where: NEWCITY What: NEWCITY partners with Don't Tell Comedy and WGN TV's Pat Tomasulo to host two shows to benefit the Facial Pain Research Foundation. Don't Tell Comedy brings live comedy experiences to cities across the nation by showcasing the best of the next generation of stand-up comedians... Learn More Featured Event: NEWCITY Welcomes DON'T TELL COMEDY for Two Shows to Benefit the Facial Pain Research Foundation (D. Ortiz) Chicago Dogs vs. Cleburne Railroaders When: Friday, July 23rd at 7:00 a.m. Where: 9850 Balmoral Ave What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Cleburne Railroaders 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 musi... Learn More Habitat ReStore Donation Drive When: Friday, July 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1945 N Elston Ave What: Join Habitat for Humanity Chicago and A and N Mortgage as they collect furniture and home improvement donations for ReStore. Habitat ReStores are a reuse store that accepts donations and sells home improvement items to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Proceeds are... Learn More James and the Giant Peach - Free Outdoor Movie Screening When: Friday, July 23rd at 8:00 p.m. Where: Raven Theatre What: Raven Theatre presents a screening of the 1996 classic children's film "James and the Giant Peach," as part of "Friday Nights at Raven," a series of free, safely-hosted outdoor events throughout the summer months in Raven's parking lot. Lot opens at 7:30, event begins at 8 pm,... Learn More Featured Event: FREE-Family Food Giveaway When: Saturday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church What: FREE-Family Food Giveaway for those in Need. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 S. Wolf Rd. Hillside, IL 60162 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! A variety of bagged groceries, meals, bread, juice, dairy, meat and produce for families struggling to make ends meet. Food Distribution BEGINS ... Learn More Featured Event: FREE-Family Food Giveaway (Put Your Hands Together) Featured Event: Evanston Chamber Music Society Presents Sublime Piano Trios When: Saturday, July 24th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Charles Gates Dawes House What: Come enjoy an afternoon of two of the most sublime piano trios written in a space where it's meant to be played! Listen to acclaimed violinist John MacFarlane of the the Lyric Opera Orchestra, virtuoso cellist Karen Basrak of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Steinway Artist... Learn More Featured Event: Evanston Chamber Music Society Presents Sublime Piano Trios (Victor Asuncion) Featured Event: NEWCITY Welcomes DON'T TELL COMEDY for Two Shows to Benefit the Facial Pain Research Foundation When: Saturday, July 24th at 8:00 p.m. Where: NEWCITY What: NEWCITY partners with Don't Tell Comedy and WGN TV's Pat Tomasulo to host two shows to benefit the Facial Pain Research Foundation. Don't Tell Comedy brings live comedy experiences to cities across the nation by showcasing the best of the next generation of stand-up comedians... Learn More Featured Event: NEWCITY Welcomes DON'T TELL COMEDY for Two Shows to Benefit the Facial Pain Research Foundation (D. Ortiz) Featured Event: Haunted: The Improvised Ghost Hunters When: Saturday, July 24th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Corn Productions Business Office What: Improv is back! Cornservatory reopened July 16 with Lip Sync Battle and The Internet IRL, and this weekend, its continuing the fun with the debut of a new show from indie team Haunted: The Improvised Ghost Hunters! Haunted: The Improvised Ghost Hunters makes its stage debut ... Learn More Featured Event: Haunted: The Improvised Ghost Hunters (Ghost Hunters) Free Health Resources & Vaccines From Allergy & Asthma Network in Chicago When: Saturday, July 24th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 87th Street Center What: The Allergy & Asthma Network, along with Alpha Phi Alpha and SIMPCO Solutions, will be at 87th Street Center on July 24th from 8am – 8pm, taking action and leading efforts to end inequities in healthcare, especially for those adversely impacted by COVID-19, asthma and COPD... Learn More Unity Toastmasters virtual public speaking event When: Saturday, July 24th 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 National Tequila Day on July 24: Margaritas to Go for $5 from Uncle Julio's When: Saturday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Uncle Julio's What: And don't miss the Fresh Margarita of the Month— it's a real peach. Celebrate your love of a fine Mexican spirit on Saturday, July 24, National Tequila Day, with delicious food and drinks from Uncle Julio's in the restaurant or to go. If your fiesta is at your own casa on Nati... Learn More Music in the Park: Local Grooves Festival When: Saturday, July 24th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Forge: Lemont Quarries What: The Forge: Lemont Quarries is excited to host the Local Grooves Festival at the Mount for the 2021 Music in The Park Series! Come enjoy the sounds of some bands around the Chicagoland area, including: School of Rock Plainfield House Band, Marlon and The Shakes, Neptune's Core,... Learn More Opera Festival of Chicago - Il Segreto di Susanna When: Saturday, July 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture What: More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled all live performances, opera returns to Chicago stages this summer with a new two-week festival. The inaugural season of the Opera Festival of Chicago will take place from July 24 to August 5, 2021 at performance venues acr... Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Cleburne Railroaders When: Saturday, July 24th at 7:05 p.m. Where: 9850 Balmoral Ave What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Cleburne Railroaders at Impact Field in Rosemont for a special Elvis-themed game with a live tribute band performing from 6-6:45 p.m. Dogs games welcome fans of all ages for a one-of-a-kind experience where every day is fan appreciatio... Learn More Opera Festival of Chicago - Il Segreto di Susanna When: Saturday, July 24th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture What: More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled all live performances, opera returns to Chicago stages this summer with a new two-week festival. The inaugural season of the Opera Festival of Chicago will take place from July 24 to August 5, 2021 at performance venues ac... Learn More Featured Event: Free 16 HR IL Concealed Carry Training a $200.00 Value Sign Up Now! When: Sunday, July 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 21660 Moni Dr What: Click This like to Register: https://forms.gle/3FDLgswgymVG... We are giving back. We are offering FREE 16HR in person Illinois Concealed Carry Training "CCL". This class offer Basic fundamental, Illinois Law, and live fire qualification. Renewal's are free as well on Sunday... Learn More Featured Event: Free 16 HR IL Concealed Carry Training a $200.00 Value Sign Up Now! (KEE FIREARMS & TRAINING) Featured Event: Shanna's Shop of Divas Presents the Craft & Vendor Show When: Sunday, July 25th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Slovak Club Inc What: Come and have a blast shopping, mingling and networking with local crafters and business owners!  Enjoy great food and desserts as you make your way around to our incredible crafters and vendors with an array of products and services!  Free entry to the public and ample parkin... Learn More Shanna's Shop of Divas Presents the Craft & Vendor Show (LaShanna Fulwiley) Andersonville Vintage Market When: Sunday, July 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: North Clark Street & West Catalpa Avenue What: The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce celebrates summer with its first-ever outdoor Andersonville Vintage Market featuring antiques, home décor, jewelry, accessories, clothing, music and other bric a brac from local retailers, along with several food vendors. Come treasure hun... Learn More Italian Unity Day / Pack The Park When: Sunday, July 25th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Arrigo (Victor) Park What: Hosted by Chicago's Italian American community, Pack the Park is an all-encompassing, inclusive event commemorating the discriminatory removal of our Columbus statues and the subsequent violence that ravaged our city ~ Take a stand and join us! Learn More Chicago Dogs vs. Cleburne Railroaders When: Sunday, July 25th at 3:05 p.m. Where: 9850 Balmoral Ave What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Cleburne Railroaders at Impact Field in Rosemont. During this "Family Sunday" home game, fans can enjoy $3 bottomless popcorn and $3 bottomless fountain drinks. Pre-game catch on the field and team autographs will also be available for... Learn More PlayMakers Laboratory's SUMMER OF STORIES When: Monday, July 26th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Hamilton Park What: PlayMakers Laboratory is pleased to present Summer of Stories, a series of free theater performances for children and families presented in parks on Chicago's South and West sides. The shows feature stories written by Chicago students during creative writing workshops conducte... Learn More Dinos Everywhere! When: Tuesday, July 27th at 9:30 a.m. What: Now through September 6, 2021 The zoo's popular Dinos Everywhere!, sponsored by Meijer, returns for a limited time through September 6, 2021. A few surprises will be featured on some of the 40 animatronic dinosaurs to make them even more lifelike. Located throughout the 216-ac... Learn More PlayMakers Laboratory's SUMMER OF STORIES When: Tuesday, July 27th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Palmer Park What: PlayMakers Laboratory is pleased to present Summer of Stories, a series of free theater performances for children and families presented in parks on Chicago's South and West sides. The shows feature stories written by Chicago students during creative writing workshops conducte... Learn More Life Time Open Water Swim Clinic When: Tuesday, July 27th 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 coming up on August 29, wellness pioneer and event producer Life Time wants to help race participants, as well as aspiring swimmers, get re-i... Learn More Outdoor Broadway Pre-Concert Event: Songs Under the Stars When: Tuesday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Ravinia Festival What: For Chicagoland folks who love Broadway!  On Tuesday, July 27, the Ravinia Associates Board is hosting this cabaret-style evening under the stars! Tickets are $40 and include your concert ticket, drinks, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and and exclusive program with Broadway stars Betsy... Learn More PlayMakers Laboratory's SUMMER OF STORIES When: Wednesday, July 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Douglas Park Cultural And Community Center What: PlayMakers Laboratory is pleased to present Summer of Stories, a series of free theater performances for children and families presented in parks on Chicago's South and West sides. The shows feature stories written by Chicago students during creative writing workshops conducte... 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. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.