Joliet Area Weekday Events: Check Out What's Happening

Joliet IL

23 August, 2021

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JOLIET, IL — Want to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Joliet area. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Have an event you would like 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 week's events in and around Joliet: Featured Event: Monday Night Swing - Live Big Band! When: Monday, August 23rd at 8:00 p.m. Where: ROXY Event Venue What: Have you heard about the monthly Monday Night Big Band swing shows at Lockport's Roxy Theater? If you haven't, Monday, Aug 23rd would be the perfect opportunity to catch one of the best kept secrets in town. The Outcast Jazz Band is an 18 piece Swing Band and a long-time fixtu... Learn More Featured Event: Monday Night Swing - Live Big Band! (Vince Clark) Kids' Crafts: DIY Dog Toy - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, August 23 from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PMIn a pre-Dog Days of Summer celebration, we are making a DIY dog toy for you to take home to your pup.  In order to participate in this craft, and each participant is required to ... Learn More Building Wealth: You Need to Know - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday and August 23 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMJoin Dr. Amanda E. Lewis to learn what you need to know to build wealth in Chicago based on the researched conducted by Dr. Lewis and her team at the IRRPP (Institute for Researc... Learn More Board of Education Special Meeting - Joliet Twp HSD 204 When: Monday, August 23rd at 8:45 p.m. Where: Joliet Twp HSD 204 What: Event listing from Joliet Twp HSD 204: Monday, August 23 at 8:45 PMNotice of  Special Board Meeting August 23, 2021 Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Tuesday Night Bingo. Over $17,000.00 in available prizes When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:15 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: Tuesday Night is Bingo Night in the Hall at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, andEVERYONE IS WELCOME!!! Doors open at 5:15 pm FOODSERVICE IS BACK!! The Grill opens at 5:30 and closes after the break. TUESDAY BINGO Night Available Prizes. Raffle- $12,343.00 - + 15 Bingo games and pull... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Tuesday Night Bingo. Over $17,000.00 in available prizes (Larry Paveza) Picture Day - Troy Craughwell School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Troy Craughwell School What: Event listing from Troy Craughwell School: Tuesday, August 24 (all day) Learn More Legal Department Adjudication Hearings When: Tuesday, August 24th at 9:00 a.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Tuesday, August 24 at 9:00 AMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic (2nd Dose) - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, August 24 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM White Oak Library District is partnering with the State of Illinois to provide a free Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine clinic to persons ages 12 and older. First doses will be availabl... Learn More Neighborhood Services Adjudication Hearings When: Tuesday, August 24th at 1:00 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Tuesday, August 24 at 1:00 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Curriculum Night - Grand Prairie Elem School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Grand Prairie Elem School What: Event listing from Grand Prairie Elem School: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMSession 1 - 5:00 to 5:45 p.m.Session 2 - 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Learn More White Oak Library District Board Meeting When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMJoin us for the White Oak Library District's Monthly Board Meeting. We will be meeting at the Crest Hill Branch.   Learn More A Celebration of The Beatles' Abbey Road When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM After the turmoil of The White Album and Let It Be, The Beatles put their differences aside and recorded their last album that still sounds fresh and vital today.  Each member ... 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) Featured Event: Auditions for YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Theatre-on-the-Hill When: Wednesday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 201 Canterbury Ln What: OPEN AUDITIONS - all roles availableRegister here: TheatreontheHill.org/auditionsWHO: Large cast, age 18 and olderWHAT: Prepare a musical theatre song to performThere will a short dance to learn and a cold read from the script as wellWHEN: Sunday ... Learn More Featured Event: Auditions for YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Theatre-on-the-Hill (Mere Image) City of Joliet Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee Meeting When: Wednesday, August 25th at 8:30 a.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Wednesday, August 25 at 8:30 AMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Historical Preservation Commission Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting When: Wednesday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Wednesday, August 25 at 6:00 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Teen Trivia: Music Edition - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Wednesday, August 25th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Wednesday, August 25 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM This will be a virtual program on Zoom. Is music trivia your jam? Do you know everything about K-pop stars, songs with awesome TikTok dances, and the greatest rappers of ... Learn More The Roles of Dogs in Medieval Europe When: Wednesday, August 25th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Wednesday, August 25 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Have you ever wondered what dogs were doing in 10th century Europe? Presenter Antonio Penaherrera will discuss the different roles dogs have played in European culture from t... Learn More Historical Preservation Commission Regular Meeting When: Wednesday, August 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Wednesday, August 25 at 7:00 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More The Cold Stares at The Forge When: Wednesday, August 25th at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Forge What: The Cold Stares Primal Moon The Lunatics Fringe Blue Dream Date: Wednesday, August 25th 2021 Venue: The Forge 22 W Cass St. Joliet, IL 60432 Website: www.TheForgeLive.com Venue phone: 815-280-5246 Ages: All Ages GA Standing: $13.00 Premium Reserved Balcony: $39.00 Reserved Ba... Learn More Drive in Movies - Shrek - Joliet Park District When: Wednesday, August 25th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Joliet Park District What: Event listing from Joliet Park District: Wednesday, August 25 at 7:30 PMDetails Drive in Movies is a FREE event brought to you by D'Arcy Buick GMC! Shrek will be shown at dusk (around 7:45) No registration needed, first… More https://www.facebook.com/events/528913454894047 Learn More Featured Event: Spanish Classes for Beginners Free demo & Assessment When: Thursday, August 26th at 9:00 a.m. Where: World Wide Online What: If learning Spanish is something you have always wanted to do but are not sure where to go or how to start, talk to us! SCHEDULE YOUR FREE DEMO/ ASSESSMENT on our website! We will answer all your questions and give you a tour so that you know exactly what to expect, when you... Learn More Featured Event: Spanish Classes for Beginners Free demo & Assessment (Delilah Ortiz) Featured Event: Youth Leagues Forming When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Channahon Lanes and Mini Golf What: Looking for a way for your kids to learn new skills, make new friends and have fun? Youth Leagues are forming at Channahon Lanes on Fridays @ 4:30pm and Saturdays @ 9:30am. Registration is Thursday, August 26th 4-7pm. Leagues start in September and continue weekly through A... Learn More Youth Leagues Forming (Patti Paul) 2021 August BAH: Joliet Park District When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry What: Event listing from Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry: Thursday, August 26 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMAugust Business After Hours hosted by Joliet Park District Please join the Joliet Chamber for our monthly Business After Hours on Thursday, August 26th hosted by the Jo... Learn More EXCEL Homeschool Academy Open House When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 1106 Curtis Ave What: EHA is a faith-based Homeschool experience in an Academy setting.  Join us for OPEN HOUSE on August 26 and learn more about our innovative approach to Homeschooling.  Working Parents LOVE EHA!!!  Learn More Family-to-Family in Joliet (Week 7 of 8) When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: NAMI Will-Grundy What: Event listing from NAMI Will-Grundy: Thursday, August 26 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows tha... Learn More Bright Start College Savings - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Thursday, August 26 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn about the Bright Start College Savings program.  This program allows families to save tax-free for a loved one's education.  More than 425,000 Illinois residents hold a ... Learn More September Mourning at The Forge When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m. Where: The Forge What: September Mourning3 Years HollowSunflower DeadCo-OpDate: Thursday August 26th, 2021Venue: The Forge22 W Cass St. Joliet, IL 60432Website: www.TheForgeLive.comVenue phone: 815-280-5246Ages: All AgesGA Standing: $15.00Premium Reserved Balcony: $45.00Reserved Balcony: $30.0... Learn More Polka night with Eddy K When: Friday, August 27th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 2625 Ingalls Ave What: Join us for our final summer polka night series from 6-9 on as we welcome the polka Prince Himself Eddie K and his band  Learn More Concerts in The Park - In The Pocket When: Friday, August 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Joliet Park District What: Event listing from Joliet Park District: Friday, August 27 at 4:00 PMDetails Concerts in the Park is a FREE concert series brought to you by Busey Bank! In the Pocket will be performing August 27th, 2021 at… More https://www.facebook.com/events/1200724793738652 Learn More Pop Up Mobile Food Pantry When: Friday, August 27th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Word of Life Church What: Free groceries will be given to the first 250 families on Friday August 27 from 5 pm to 630 pm.  Learn More Polka night with Eddie K When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 2625 Ingalls Ave What: Join us for indoor fun with the awesome polka sounds of Eddie K Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" When: Saturday, August 28th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 4406 Willowbend Dr What: The MARY EVE THORSON MUSEUM FOR TEACHERS has shared exhibits every weekend since JULY, and will continue to do so through SEPTEMBER only.  Many persons have inquired about the history of the museum. Please take an opportunity to peruse its website, where you may watch the docu... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" (Myra Kathryn Richardson) Rep. David Welter's Children's Safety Expo & Diaper Drive When: Saturday, August 28th at 9:30 a.m. Where: NAMI Will-Grundy What: Event listing from NAMI Will-Grundy: Saturday, August 28 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Learn More 4th (almost annual) Dog Days of Summer! When: Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Saturday, August 28 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMThe Crest Hill Branch is going to the dogs in the largest dog-themed, dog adoption event at a public library in the United States! We'll use our extensive outdoor yard to feat... Learn More LAGHS Meeting: Making a Genealogy Album for Family When: Saturday, August 28th at 10:30 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Saturday, August 28 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM The Lockport Area Genealogical and Historical Society (LAGHS) invites those interested in local history to attend their monthly meetings. Today's presentation features Candy ... Learn More VFW District 18 Picnic - Cantigny Post 367 VFW When: Saturday, August 28th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Cantigny Post 367 VFW What: Event listing from Cantigny Post 367 VFW: Saturday, August 28 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More P.O.D. at The Forge When: Saturday, August 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Forge What: PODFrom Ashes To NewAll Good ThingsSleep SignalsDate: Saturday August 28th, 2021Venue: The Forge22 W Cass St., Joliet, IL, 60432Website: www.TheForgeLive.comVenue phone: 815-280-5246Ages: All AgesTicket Link: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/pod-from-ashes-to-new-the-forge-tic... Learn More Featured Event: The Facility 16 / 8 Hour Illinois Concealed Carry classes - 3 Hour CCL Renewals When: Saturday, August 28th 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  Includes your range fee, Targets and FREE use of our firearms if you don't have a gun. This class is instructed by a retired 30 year police offi... Learn More Featured Event: The Facility 16 / 8 Hour Illinois Concealed Carry classes - 3 Hour CCL Renewals (Tony Wasco) Stigma Free Motorcycle Ride - NAMI Will-Grundy When: Sunday, August 29th at 11:00 a.m. Where: NAMI Will-Grundy What: Event listing from NAMI Will-Grundy: Sunday, August 29 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PMCome out for this beautiful ride to benefit NAMI Will-Grundy. Motorcycles and cars are welcomed!For more information please go to: https://namiwillgrundy.org/stigma-free-ride Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Joliet 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.