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

Chicago IL

02 September, 2021

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CHICAGO, IL — Looking for things to do in the Chicago area this weekend? Check out what's new on your Chicago Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. If you're wondering how you can get 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 all of this weekend's events throughout Chicago: Yearbook Distribution - Maine West High School When: Thursday, September 2nd at 12:30 p.m. Where: Maine West High School What: Event listing from Maine West High School: Thursday, September 2 from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM Learn More VIRTUAL MEETUP: Nonprofit Affinity Group When: Thursday, September 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce: Thursday and September 2 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMCome join the Chamber's nonprofit affinity group for our monthly gathering.  This month: logic models!    Logic models might sound scary-but they are really y... Learn More SAT Sign Up Session - Lake View Hs When: Thursday, September 2nd at 1:20 p.m. Where: Lake View Hs What: Event listing from Lake View Hs: Thursday and September 2 from 1:20 PM to 2:40 PM Learn More Cross Country @ Ike - Margaret Mead JHS When: Thursday, September 2nd at 2:30 p.m. Where: Margaret Mead JHS What: Event listing from Margaret Mead JHS: Thursday, September 2 from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Girls Basketball Ike@ Mead - Margaret Mead JHS When: Thursday, September 2nd at 2:30 p.m. Where: Margaret Mead JHS What: Event listing from Margaret Mead JHS: Thursday, September 2 from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM8th @ 3:157th @ 4:30 Learn More Golf: B/Freshman - Elk Grove High School When: Thursday, September 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Elk Grove High School What: Event listing from Elk Grove High School: Thursday, September 2 at 4:00 PMhttps://midsuburbanleagueil.org/public/genie/964/school/5/date/2019-07-10/view/month/ Learn More Band & Orchestra Family Information Night When: Thursday, September 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: South Elem School What: Event listing from South Elem School: Thursday, September 2 from 4:00 PM to 7:45 PM Zoom meeting link/Enlace de reuni贸n de Zoom:: https://d62-org.zoom.us/j/82257930262?pwd=SDFjOERzM2VtRFNhVVVtSmpMcFlGUT09 Learn More Franklin Park Crafters - Franklin Park Library District When: Thursday, September 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Franklin Park Library District What: Event listing from Franklin Park Library District: Thursday, September 2 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM\ \ \ \ \ All Ages – Registration is required Calling all crafters! Do you like to crochet or knit? Are you into painting, drawing, or coloring? Crafters of any kind can join u... Learn More Blackhawk Cross Country at Churchville When: Thursday, September 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Blackhawk Middle School What: Event listing from Blackhawk Middle School: Thursday, September 2 from 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Golf: B/Frosh-Soph - Elk Grove High School When: Thursday, September 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Elk Grove High School What: Event listing from Elk Grove High School: Thursday, September 2 at 4:00 PMhttps://midsuburbanleagueil.org/public/genie/964/school/5/date/2019-07-10/view/month/ Learn More Kennedy Football Home at Rockne vs Kelly HS When: Thursday, September 2nd at 4:15 p.m. Where: Kennedy Hs What: Event listing from Kennedy Hs: Thursday, September 2 from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM Learn More Girls Volleyball Home vs Whitney Young When: Thursday, September 2nd at 4:30 p.m. Where: Kennedy Hs What: Event listing from Kennedy Hs: Thursday, September 2 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Learn More Boys Varsity Soccer (Garcia Campus) - Acero - Garcia Hs When: Thursday, September 2nd at 4:30 p.m. Where: Acero - Garcia Hs What: Event listing from Acero - Garcia Hs: Thursday, September 2 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Virtual New Parent Orientation - Monroe When: Thursday, September 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Monroe What: Event listing from Monroe: Thursday, September 2 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Girls' Volleyball @ Sullivan - Steinmetz Hs When: Thursday, September 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Steinmetz Hs What: Event listing from Steinmetz Hs: Thursday, September 2 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Varsity/Sophomore Girls Volleyball Game @ Jones When: Thursday, September 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lindblom Hs What: Event listing from Lindblom Hs: Thursday, September 2 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Coffee with Klimowski - Burr When: Thursday, September 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Burr What: Event listing from Burr: Thursday, September 2 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMThis event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/vsb-gjjm-ceq(US) +1 262-448-6349 PIN: 333538760#View more phone numbers: https://tel.meet/vsb-gjjm-ceq?pin=4193998107176&hs=7 Learn More A First Look at Kenwood Gardens - Listening House | Rebuild Foundation When: Thursday, September 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Listening House | Rebuild Foundation What: Event listing from Listening House | Rebuild Foundation: Thursday, September 2 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMOver the past couple of months, Rebuild Foundation has been reactivating 13 vacant city lots and transforming them into an outdoor oasis for artists and neighbors. The grounds... Learn More We Will Chicago: Public Health and Safety Interactive Introspective Creative Workshop When: Thursday, September 2nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Pullman Branch Library What: Event listing from Pullman Branch Library: Thursday, September 2 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Join Brittany Rogers, owner of Be The Change Therapeutic Services LLC, to engage in introspection around how various aspects of the self relate to its surroundings. Face masks are require... Learn More BASA Parent Council Meeting - Betty Shabazz International Charter School When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Betty Shabazz International Charter School What: Event listing from Betty Shabazz International Charter School: Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Committee of the Whole - Board Meeting When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Village of Schiller Park What: Event listing from Village of Schiller Park: Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMhttp://villageofschillerpark.com/calendar.aspx?EID=959 Learn More Fall Sports Parent Meeting - Cafeteria When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Chappell What: Event listing from Chappell: Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More FJHS Virtual Curriculum Night - Friendship Jr High School When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Friendship Jr High School What: Event listing from Friendship Jr High School: Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM What's the schedule? For ELA classes, parents only have to report to the first period on the schedule.  For the half period of math, you will also notice that this class is attach... Learn More After School Club - Back of the Yards Branch Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Back of the Yards Branch Library What: Event listing from Back of the Yards Branch Library: Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Come relax after school with a different exciting activity every week. Science experiments, art activities and more! Venga a relajarse después de la escuela con una actividad ... Learn More BOE Committee of the Whole - Huntley Community School District 158 When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Huntley Community School District 158 What: Event listing from Huntley Community School District 158: Thursday, September 2 at 6:00 PMThe Huntley Community School District 158 Board of Education meets as a Committee of the Whole. Typically, Board business is discussed at the Committee of the Whole to be voted on at the ... Learn More Meet the Teacher Night - Maine West High School When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Maine West High School What: Event listing from Maine West High School: Thursday, September 2 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Curriculum Night - Virtual - Grove Jr High School When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Grove Jr High School What: Event listing from Grove Jr High School: Thursday, September 2 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Blackhawk Sixth Grade Open House - Blackhawk Middle School When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Blackhawk Middle School What: Event listing from Blackhawk Middle School: Thursday, September 2 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM2021 BMS OPEN HOUSE Learn More RUSH Physical Therapy Clinic: Trends On Running Shoes When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Chicago Area Runners Association What: Event listing from Chicago Area Runners Association: Thursday, September 2 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMDetails Trends on running shoes and not jumping on the latest technology with RUSH Physical Therapy and Dr. Parekh. Join RUSH Physical Therapy and… More https://www.facebook.com/... Learn More Polish Family Movie Night - Bensenville Community Public Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bensenville Community Public Library What: Event listing from Bensenville Community Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Ages: All ages Join Mrs. Kat for an evening of family movies in Polish! Take advantage of stadium seating and HD projection in the Library's auditorium. Admission to the sho... Learn More Thunderbird District Roundtable - Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure Council When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure Council What: Event listing from Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure Council: Thursday, September 2 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Village Board Meeting - Village of Schiller Park When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Schiller Park What: Event listing from Village of Schiller Park: Thursday, September 2 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://villageofschillerpark.com/calendar.aspx?EID=1036 Learn More DIY Button Fob - Bensenville Community Public Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bensenville Community Public Library What: Event listing from Bensenville Community Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMAges: Adults Only Join us on Zoom and make a playful bauble made from an over-sized decorative wooden button! You can use this as a key chain, attach it to a brooch, hang it ... Learn More The Music of Doris Day performed by Laura Freeman When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Northcenter Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Northcenter Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, September 2 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Join us on Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00pm for this Sentimental Journey through the music of Doris Day!  Doris Day passed away in 2019 at the age of 97. To celebrate her a... Learn More Equity Committee @ - Norwood Park When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Norwood Park What: Event listing from Norwood Park: Thursday, September 2 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThis event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/txf-nojx-ofe(US) +1 570-416-2829 PIN: 662720646#View more phone numbers: https://tel.meet/txf-nojx-ofe?pin=6080641950074&hs=7 Learn More Thursday Night Virtual Book Club - Bensenville Community Public Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bensenville Community Public Library What: Event listing from Bensenville Community Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Ages: Adults Only We read popular titles, best sellers, award winners, and more! Meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Thursday, September 2 at 7:... Learn More BakerzMillion Jazz Sextet - Epiphany Center for the Arts When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:30 p.m. Where: Epiphany Center for the Arts What: Event listing from Epiphany Center for the Arts: Thursday, September 2 at 7:30 PMDetails September 2, 2021 - BakerzMillion Jazz Sextet G/A Tickets - $20 per seat Set 1 - 7:30pm… More https://www.facebook.com/events/378042070338867 Learn More Movie Night in the Square - The Big Lebowski When: Thursday, September 2nd at 8:00 p.m. Where: Rogers Park Business Alliance What: Event listing from Rogers Park Business Alliance: Thursday, September 2 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PMJoin R Public House every Thursday for an outdoor movie. Grab a Left Hand Breweing White Russian Nitro Stout and watch The Big Lebowski on their outdoor patio. Costumes are highl... Learn More Tight Ship Comedy! A live stand-up comedy show! When: Thursday, September 2nd at 8:00 p.m. Where: 755 South Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60605, United State What: Tight Ship Comedy has been entertaining the Chicago's South Loop area with live the best local and national live stand up comedy. Located in the "Speak Easy" of Half Sour, this intimate space is the perfect place to unwind with a beverage and share a laugh! Comics' credits inc... Learn More Hatcher/Abrams/Damon - Elastic Arts When: Thursday, September 2nd at 8:30 p.m. Where: Elastic Arts What: Event listing from Elastic Arts: Thursday, September 2 from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: 4406 Willowbend Dr What: By now, most persons know that exhibits have been shown since July. My intent was to share some happiness during such difficult times. THE 3 STOOGES MEET THE HONEYMOONERS AND ANDY GRIFFITH opened last weekend, and will be shown for 2 more weekends starting Friday, September 3r... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" (Myra Kathryn Richardson) A-Day - Noble - Uic Hs When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Noble - Uic Hs What: Event listing from Noble - Uic Hs: Friday, September 3 (all day) Learn More Application Deadline | Scale Higher: Building Innovation Into Your Business Model When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Women's Business Development Center What: Event listing from Women's Business Development Center: Friday, September 3 (all day)Scale Higher: Building Innovation Into Your Business Model Join a cohort of Women of Color business owners ready to learn and apply innovative tools and methodologies to drive customer growth,... Learn More Teacher Institute Day - NO SCHOOL - Central Stickney SD 110 When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Central Stickney SD 110 What: Event listing from Central Stickney SD 110: Friday, September 3 (all day) Learn More School Pictures - Grove Jr High School When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Grove Jr High School What: Event listing from Grove Jr High School: Friday, September 3 (all day)More information to follow in an email Learn More Attestation Form DUE - Drummond When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Drummond What: Event listing from Drummond: Friday, September 3 (all day) Learn More Chalk Howard Street | The Factory Theater When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Rogers Park Business Alliance What: Event listing from Rogers Park Business Alliance: Friday, September 3 (all day) Chalk Howard Street festival returns to Rogers Park for its third year in a virtual format on August 13, repeating on every Friday through October 1st. Featuring acclaimed Chicago 3D chalk arti... Learn More Andrzej Cierniewski - Copernicus Center When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Copernicus Center What: Event listing from Copernicus Center: Friday, September 3 (all day)For show and ticketing information, please visit: https://copernicuscenter.org/andrzej-cierniewski-2021/ Learn More Volleyball Pep Rally - Hamlin Upper Grade Center When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Hamlin Upper Grade Center What: Event listing from Hamlin Upper Grade Center: Friday, September 3 (all day) Learn More Lee Spirit Day | Da del espritu de Lee When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Lee What: Event listing from Lee: Friday, September 3 (all day) Learn More Uncured Hotdog or Egg Salad Sandwich - Fruits and Vegetables When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Dever What: Event listing from Dever: Friday, September 3 (all day) Learn More 11th and 12th grade Town Hall in Advisory When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Disney Ii Hs What: Event listing from Disney Ii Hs: Friday, September 3 (all day) Learn More JUNIOR CLASS PICTURES - Morton West High School When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Morton West High School What: Event listing from Morton West High School: Friday, September 3 (all day)PICTURES TAKEN DURING LUNCH PERIODS IN THE GREAT ROOMONLY JUNIORS WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE OUT OF UNIFORM ON THIS DAY Learn More Special 112 Even Schedule (Wipachit) When: Friday, September 3rd at 7:00 a.m. Where: Phoenix Military Hs What: Event listing from Phoenix Military Hs: Friday, September 3 from 6:00 AM to 12:12 PM Learn More FDOS: Welcoming Students! - Noble - Rowe Clark Hs When: Friday, September 3rd at 7:45 a.m. Where: Noble - Rowe Clark Hs What:Event listing from Noble - Rowe Clark Hs: Friday, September 3 from 7:45 AM to 8:15 AM Learn More Boo-hoo/Woo-hoo Parent Breakfast - Lasalle Ii When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:00 a.m. Where: Lasalle Ii What: Event listing from Lasalle Ii: Friday, September 3 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMParents- please join us for a light breakfast on the Wolcott Playground to kick-off the new school-year. This will be a time to connect with other families and either celebrate or commiserate your kids b... Learn More Coffee & Cafe with Mr. Toledo - Thorp O When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:00 a.m. Where: Thorp O What: Event listing from Thorp O: Friday, September 3 from 8:00 AM to 8:25 AMMonthly Coffee & Cafe meeting with Mr. Toledo by the picnic tables.Reuni贸n mensual de Coffee & Cafe con el Sr. Toledo junto a las mesas de picnic. Learn More BMS LOCKDOWN DRILL - Blackhawk Middle School When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:00 a.m. Where: Blackhawk Middle School What: Event listing from Blackhawk Middle School: Friday, September 3 from 8:00 AM to 8:05 AMOFFICER BANKS WILL BE ASSISTING DRILL Learn More AMA - Noble - Rowe Clark Hs When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Noble - Rowe Clark Hs What: Event listing from Noble - Rowe Clark Hs: Friday, September 3 from 8:30 AM to 8:40 AM Learn More Kindergarten BooHoo Coffee - Bateman When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Bateman What: Event listing from Bateman: Friday, September 3 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMAll Kindergarten parents are invited to join the admin team for some coffee and Kleenex as we hug our little ones goodbye and celebrate the end of their first week of school. Learn More New Parent Coffee Chat - Armour When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Armour What: Event listing from Armour: Friday, September 3 from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM Learn More No meeting due to holidays - Fort Dearborn - Chicago Photo Forum When: Friday, September 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Fort Dearborn - Chicago Photo Forum What: Event listing from Armour: Friday, September 3 from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM Learn More Principals Conversation - Audubon When: Friday, September 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Audubon What: Event listing from Audubon: Friday, September 3 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn More Finance Tools for Small Business Contracting When: Friday, September 3rd at 9:30 a.m. Where: Rogers Park Business Alliance What: Event listing from Rogers Park Business Alliance: Friday, September 3 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Finance Tools for Small Business Contracting Presented by Stephen Konkle Small Business Administration Governments at all levels buy everything from paper plates to buildings an... Learn More Morton West Virtual Coffee with the Principal When: Friday, September 3rd at 9:30 a.m. Where: Morton Transition Center What: Event listing from Morton Transition Center: Friday, September 3 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM Learn More Eisenhower ComicFest 2021 - Eisenhower Public Library District When:Friday, September 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Eisenhower Public Library District What: Event listing from Eisenhower Public Library District: Friday, September 3 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PMOur annual comic convention is going online for the second year! Don your cape, tights, and mask, then join us for a two-day celebration of the best in pop culture. Tune in all t... Learn More When: SAT Sign Up Session (Periods 3-6) - Lake View Hs When: Friday, September 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake View Hs What: Event listing from Lake View Hs: Friday, September 3 from 10:15 AM to 1:35 PM Learn More Polish Storytime - Bensenville Community Public Library When: Friday, September 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Bensenville Community Public Library What: Event listing from Bensenville Community Public Library: Friday, September 3 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Ages: 0 to 6 years old Join Mrs. Kat as she shares all of our favorite books, songs, and movement activities in Polish! Registration is required through our online calendar ... Learn More Sunrise Storytime - Franklin Park Library District When: Friday, September 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Franklin Park Library District What: Event listing from Franklin Park Library District: Friday, September 3 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM\ \ \ \ \ Ages 0-5 with Caregiver Start your morning off at the library with a fun storytime full of stories & songs! We are currently limiting our storytime capacity to ... Learn More Crossing Guard Training/Pizza Lunch (7th & 8th Grades) When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Rosemont Elem School What: Event listing from Rosemont Elem School: Friday, September 3 from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM Learn More Sense & Sensibility (Audio Drama) When: Friday, September 3rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lifeline Theatre What: Lifeline Theatre concludes its first virtual season with a six-episode audio drama adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense & Sensibility, adapted by ensemble member Christopher Hainsworth, directed by ensemble member Heather Currie. When their father's sudden death leaves them... Learn More Step Ahead - Access Living of Metro Chicago When: Friday, September 3rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Access Living of Metro Chicago What: Event listing from Access Living of Metro Chicago: Friday, September 3 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM**UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, ALL ACCESS LIVING EVENTS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. PLEASE CONTACT EVENT ORGANIZER FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ATTEND THIS MEETING** Step Ahead is an Access Living grou... Learn More Pep Rally (PMA) - Noble - Rowe Clark Hs When: Friday, September 3rd at 1:02 p.m. Where: Noble - Rowe Clark Hs What: Event listing from Noble - Rowe Clark Hs: Friday, September 3 from 1:02 PM to 1:45 PM Learn More Back To School Pep Rally - Social Justice Hs When: Friday, September 3rd at 1:30 p.m. Where: Social Justice Hs What: Event listing from Social Justice Hs: Friday, September 3 from 12:30 PM to 2:15 PM Learn More VHA R.O.A.R. Orientation - Vanderpoel When: Friday, September 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Vanderpoel: Friday, September 3 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Learn More 5 for 5 Perfect Attendance Ice Cream Social When: Friday, September 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Foster Park What: Event listing from Foster Park: Friday, September 3 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More See all the 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.