Chicago: See This Week's Upcoming Events In The Area

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27 September, 2021

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CHICAGO, IL — Wondering what there is 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 week. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a comedy night, or resume workshop, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 throughout Chicago: Virtual Summit: Equitable Primary Care in the Community When: Tuesday, September 28th at 8:00 a.m. Where: VIRTUAL EVENT What: A panel of experts will launch the Rush-IIT ID Action Lab project on equitable health care. Opening remarks by Illinois state Sen. Mattie Hunter (Third District). Moderated by Kim Erwin and Santosh Basapur.About this event A panel of experts will launch the Rush-IIT Institute ... Learn More Curator Conversations at 21c Museum Hotel When: Tuesday, September 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 21c Museum Hotel Chicago What: Join 21c Museum Hotel Chicago for an in-person "Curator Conversation" featuring Co-Director of Experimental Sound Studio, Olivia Junell and local artist and producer of Pitchfork Music Festival, Alyssa Martinez on Tuesday, and September 28 at 6 p.m. 21C's Curator Conversations is ... Learn More Join Us for a Virtual Career Fair Directions Training When: Wednesday, September 29th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 208 LaSalle St, Suite 1630 What: If you're looking for the opportunity to stand out in the continually evolving and competitive job market and then you've come to the right place! Join us during our upcoming career fair to learn how you can gain an edge and utilize our network to land the career you've always wa... Learn More KID's Best Friend Award (BFA) Night When: Wednesday, September 29th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Gleacher Center, 450 Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611; or virtually via YouTube. We welcome our vaccinated guests to join us in person. What: KID's Best Friend Award (BFA) Night. Each year, KID supporters gather to honor someone who has made a significant impact on children's product safety. This year, KID is presenting its Best Friend Award to Dr. Erin Mannen, Assistant Professor and Director of the Boise Applied... Learn More Music Box Theatre Movies At Gallagher Way When: Wednesday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gallagher Way What: Lakeview's historic Music Box Theatre will host a free showing of Hocus Pocus 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 concessions... Learn More Hooters Management Corporation Fundraiser for Holy Family School When: Thursday, September 30th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Hooters What: During the entire month of September, Hooters Management Corporation will donate one-third of all chicken wing sales on Thursdays to Holy Family School. The Hooters Wings for the Kids Program started in Chicagoland in 1992. Since then it has raised over $819,333 for Holy Fami... Learn More French Market at Gallagher Way When: Thursday, September 30th 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 Patio Paw-ty at Le Méridien Essex Chicago When: Thursday, September 30th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Grant Park Bistro What: The last week in September marks National Dog Week, and to celebrate the pup-filled holiday, Le Méridien Essex Chicago, the newly reimagined and transformed mid-century hotel landmark along Chicago's Cultural Mile, hosts a Patio Paw-ty event. On Thursday, Sept. 30 from 4-7 p.m... Learn More Terrace Tastings with Goose Island When: Thursday, September 30th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Hotel Zachary, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel What: Celebrate the transition to fall and join Hotel Zachary for a series of beer tastings on the outdoor terrace overlooking Gallagher Way and Wrigley Field. Enjoy a flight of select Goose Island beers, ranging from fan-favorites to seasonal sellers including: Hazy Dog, Lost Palat... Learn More Tavern on the Point Grand Re Opening Weekend! When: Thursday, September 30th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Tavern on the Point What: The restaurant opened in 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is looking forward to celebrating their accomplishments with the community. Tavern on the Point is Edison Park Chicago's first ever outdoor rooftop space and offers a lively atmosphere accompanied ... Learn More TransMilitary: Where Are We Now? When: Thursday, September 30th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Pritzker Military Museum & Library What: On Thursday, Sept. 30, at 5:30 p.m., the Pritzker Military Museum & Library will host the screening of the 2018 SXSW Audience Award Winner for Best Documentary TransMilitary. The program will also include a Q&A discussion directly following the film with TransMilitary ... Learn More Jayne Allen Tackles Womanhood and Infertility in Her New Book When: Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. What: SEP 30 | 6pC | REGISTER FREE BLACK GIRLS MUST DIE EXHAUSTED | Jayne Allen | BUY BOOKAll registrants receive 10% off book purchase with code 'EVENT' Unfamiliar with using Crowdcast? Click GUIDE for new attendees. "Allen crafts an engaging and evenly plotted story of a woman who... Learn More "Punk Grandpa" play production When: Thursday, September 30th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Dreamers Yolo (DavJasFran Entertainment) What: DavJasFran Entertainment/Dreamers YOLO presents: Punk Grandpa By LaurA! Force Scruggs Directed by Davette J. Franklin Performance Schedule: Thursday, September 30th at 7 pm Friday, October 1st at 7 pm Saturday, October 2nd at 7 pm Thursday, October 7th at 7 pm Friday, ... Learn More Polaroid Stories When: Thursday, September 30th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Loyola University Chicago What: In telling our stories, perhaps we all can become gods. Drawn from Ovid's Metamorphoses and interviews with homeless youth, Polaroid Stories uses the prestige of Greek mythology to illuminate overlooked voices in the contemporary United States. Playwright Naomi Iizuka navigate... Learn More FLAIR: Fun. Fashion. Philanthropy When: Friday, October 1st at 11:00 a.m. Where: The Drake What: Get ready for the best season of the year! Chicago's best designers and retailers are coming together to showcase their latest Fall collections while supporting vital programs for children who are blind, visually impaired, or disabled at The Chicago Lighthouse. This event brin... Learn More The Woman's Board of Rush University Medical Center's 2021 VIRTUAL Fall Benefit: Be a Game Changer When: Friday, October 1st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Event, United States What: On Friday, October 1, 2021, at 7:00 PM, The Woman's Board of Rush University Medical Center will host its annual Fall Benefit, a fundraiser supporting the Medical Center's education, research and community service programs as well as The Woman's Board Fund for Precision Oncolo... Learn More Story Jam Is Seven When: Friday, October 1st at 8:00 p.m. Where: Old Town School of Folk Music What: Join Chicago's most popular storytelling and music show in celebrating "Story Jam is Seven" with us! Story Jam is a diverse event that features a 10-piece band comprised of exceptional Chicago-based musicians and songwriters. One of the city's most exciting "live lit" shows, S... Learn More Race to Wrigley 5k Charity Run When: Saturday, October 2nd at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wrigley Field What: Cubs Charities will host the 16th Annual Race to Wrigley 5K Charity Run presented by Advocate Health Care Saturday, October 2, at Wrigley Field. This year we will be offering both an in person and virtual option. The registration fee for the in person 5K run is $39 and $25 fo... Learn More Fall Family Yoga When: Saturday, October 2nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum What: Join our friends at Buddha Belly Kids Yoga for an energizing family-friendly yoga class on our beautiful outdoor terrace. BBKY is a mobile yoga + mindfulness company founded by educators and dedicated to nurturing kids' innate desire for movement and play. This class provides ... Learn More Forest Bathing at Burnham Wildlife Corridor When: Saturday, October 2nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Burnham Park What: Join us for a Forest Bathing experience along Chicago's south lake front – the Burnham Wildlife Corridor, see https://www.chicagoparkdistric.... Based on the Japanese practice of Shirin-Yoku, Forest Bathing is an immersive experience in nature in which participants mindfully c... Learn More Comedian Cameron Esposito When: Saturday, October 2nd at 8:00 p.m. Where: The Den Theatre What: The Den Theatre is pleased to present comedian Cameron Esposito for one night only on  on The Heath Mainstage. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 20 at 10 am central at thedentheatre.com or by calling (773) 697-3830. Regular, mezzanine and VIP table seating available. Drink ser... Learn More Check out 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.