Manhattan: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events In The Area

Manhattan IL

19 August, 2021

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MANHATTAN, IL — Looking for things to do in the Manhattan area? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week throughout Manhattan. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. 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 the Manhattan area: Historical Museum Opens on a Thursday Night When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: 255 S State St What: The Manhattan Township Historical Museum will be open from 3 to 8 pm on Aug. 19. Exhibits are all free. Themed rooms feature information on One-Room Schools, railroads, Veterans and local artifacts and information. Pictured is the Pfundstein School. Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! When: Friday, August 20th at 4:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: SIT DOWN DINING IS BACK!!! ALL WELCOME! Menu link:  https://drive.google.com/file/... Winner of "Best Fish Fry"  in Best of Lincolnway Readers Choice Awards 2021. Voted in the Top 5 Fish Fry's in Chicagoland by "Chicago's Best" and and "Best Fish Fry" by "Best of Lincolnway 2021... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl. No Cover, All Welcome. 21+ When: Friday, August 20th at 8:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: TOP LIST KARAOKE in the Canteen After the Fish Fry, come into the Canteen and enjoy Top List Karaoke with Cheryl. Tune-up your pipes and take a turn at the Mic. Do your best Elvis, Janis Joplin, Doobie Brothers or whomever you want. The Music is Hot, and the cocktails are cold ... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl. No Cover, All Welcome. 21+ (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime When: Friday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Fermilab virtual event What: A Fermilab sponsored virtual event given by Corey Gray on his journey connecting the Blackfoot language to gravitational wave astronomy. He will talk about what it's been like working at a land-based gravitational wave detector since 1998 and share a "Top 3" list of his favor... Learn More Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime (Tracy Marc) Featured Event: NL VFW Post 9545 Presents the band "Side Effects" No Cover, All Welcome 21+ When: Saturday, August 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: Come out for a great night of Classic Rock by "SIDE EFFECTS!" Playing many different hits from many artists. ZZ Top, AC/DC, Stones, Kiss, and more The band starts at 7 pm and EVERYONE IS WELCOME! NO COVER!! Domestic Buckets $11. 12 Beers on Draft. Plenty of Seltzers too. Mus... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Post 9545 Presents the band "Side Effects" No Cover, All Welcome 21+ (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: Religious School and New Member Open House When: Sunday, August 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: 250 N Midland Ave What: Our congregation serves all and accepts mixed faith families. Open from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Meet the teachers, Rabbi Jenny, and Cantor Jessica. We'll offer tours, singing, and dancing. Learn about the school program, adult education, Bar/Bat Mitzvah training, Hebrew education... Learn More Featured Event: Religious School and New Member Open House (Mark Turk) Featured Event: Free 16 HR IL Concealed Carry Training a $200.00 Value Sign Up Now! When: Sunday, August 22nd at 8:00 p.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) Local Museum Welcomes Visitors When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: 255 S State St What: The Manhattan Township Historical Museum will be open from 6 to 8:30  pm on Aug. 23 rain or shine. Exhibits are all free. Themed rooms feature information on One-Room Schools, railroads, Veterans and local artifacts and information. Learn More Featured Event: FREE nutritious food give away Wed. 8/25 New Life Church 11am-1pm When: Wednesday, August 25th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 500 Gougar Rd What: FREE nutritious food give away- New Life Church 500 Gougar Rd. New Lenox Wednesday Aug. 25th from 11am-1pm. ALL are welcome to receive fresh meat,... Learn More Featured Event: FREE nutritious food give away Wed. 8/25 New Life Church 11am-1pm (ShareFest New Lenox) Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Manhattan 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.