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

Chicago IL

20 December, 2021

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CHICAGO, IL — Hoping for a family outing? Your Chicago Patch community calendar is a great way to stay up to date on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. 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 week's events in and near Chicago: Whitney Young Freshman Basketball Holiday Tournament When: Monday, December 20th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lindblom Hs Learn More Tween Time - South Chicago Branch Library When: Monday, December 20th at 3:30 p.m. Where: South Chicago Branch Library What: Event listing from South Chicago Branch Library: Monday, December 20 from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM Come relax and hangout with Ms. Nikki, Mr. A and your fellow tweens. Play board games, card games, use the 3D printer, vinyl cutter, and or play with our PS3/Nintendo Switch and our massiv... Learn More Building Blocks of Healthy Conflict Resolution: An In-Person Workshop for Teens When: Monday, December 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Blackstone Branch Library What: Event listing from Blackstone Branch Library: Monday, December 20 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Teens: Learn some life-long strategies to successfully resolve conflict, overcome the negative impact of trauma, and strengthen relationships and reduce violence. This program was designed i... Learn More Knights of the Square Table – Chess Club When: Monday, December 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Franklin Park Library DistrictLearn More Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Sulzer Regional Library When: Monday, December 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Sulzer Regional LibraryLearn More FREE 3-Hour Use of Force Law Class for Civilians who are Gun Owners & CCL Holders When: Monday, December 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USAWhat: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena Illinois is Hosting a FREE 3-Hour use of force law review class for civilians who own a gun, have a concealed carry license or are thinking of getting a handgun for home protection. The instructor is a 30 year recently reti... Learn More Family Movie Night- Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) When: Monday, December 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Avalon Branch LibraryLearn More Knit and Crochet Circle - Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library When: Monday, December 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library Learn More Fleet Feet Running Club Lincoln Square When: Monday, December 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Lincoln Square - Ravenswood Chamber of CommerceLearn More Winter Solstice Sound Bath Livestream with Davin Youngs When: Monday, December 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Garfield Park ConservatoryLearn More Maker Monday -- Festive Orange Slice Trinket When: Monday, December 20th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Eisenhower Public Library District Learn More Columbus East & Columbus West Band Concert When: Monday, December 20th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Cicero SD 99 Learn More Calumet District Commissioner Meeting When: Monday, December 20th at 6:45 p.m. Where: Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure CouncilLearn More Classic Superhero Serials - Eisenhower Public Library District When: Monday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Eisenhower Public Library DistrictLearn More Pen and Ink Writers Group - Eisenhower Public Library District When: Monday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Eisenhower Public Library District Learn More Lit Chicks Virtual Book Club - Bensenville Community Public Library When: Monday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bensenville Community Public Library Learn More WAITLIST: Maker Monday - Orange Slice When: Monday, December 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Eisenhower Public Library District Learn More Calumet District Committee Meeting - Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure Council When: Monday, December 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure CouncilLearn More Featured Event: Spoken Word Burlesque Spectacular - Highlights Childhood Sexual Abuse + All-Male Survivor's Panel When: Tuesday, December 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Edge Theater What: Lighting Up the Dark Performing Arts Series: Highlights All Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse A Spoken Word Burlesque Spectacular raising awareness of childhood sexual abuse and the reclamation journey of healing our minds and bodies. BARE NAKED TRUTH: Breaking the Sil... Learn More Featured Event: Spoken Word Burlesque Spectacular - Highlights Childhood Sexual Abuse + All-Male Survivor's Panel (GuruNischan Khalsa) Featured Event: Music with the Rabbi When: Tuesday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join Rabbi Barry Schechter as he explores music of many genres to cheer the spirit. Please email [email protected] request being added to our email list to get the link for this Zoom event each week. We look forward to having you join us most Tuesdays for this adve... Learn More Featured Event: Music with the Rabbi (Judy Aronson) Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:00 p.m. What: On Dec. 21, we celebrate the winter solstice, ushering in the coldest season on the longest night of the year. As we prepare to welcome winter, it's an ideal time to add bold, cheery flowers to your home or office. Not only do flowers provide a pop of color, they are a well-kn... Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (FTD Flowers) Report Cards Issued - Mannheim SD 83 When: Tuesday, December 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Mannheim SD 83Learn More Wrestling @ Lisle HS (Curin) - Phoenix Military Hs When: Tuesday, December 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Phoenix Military HsLearn More End of 2nd Quarter - Rosemont Elem School When: Tuesday, December 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Rosemont Elem SchoolLearn More Grab and Go: Embroidery Hoop State Art When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Harold Washington Library CenterLearn More Tuesday Tales (IN-PERSON) - Bensenville Community Public Library When: Tuesday, December 21st at 10:30 a.m. Where: Bensenville Community Public LibraryLearn More Family Storytime - Eisenhower Public Library District When: Tuesday, December 21st at 10:30 a.m. Where: Eisenhower Public Library DistrictLearn More FREE CEO Days- May Workshop - Northcenter Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, December 21st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Northcenter Chamber of Commerce Learn More Tuesday Tales (VIRTUAL) - Bensenville Community Public Library When: Tuesday, December 21st at 11:30 a.m. Where: Bensenville Community Public LibraryLearn More Video Game Club - Back of the Yards Branch Library When: Tuesday, December 21st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Back of the Yards Branch LibraryLearn More HS Girls Basketball vs. Northside College Prep When: Tuesday, December 21st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Disney Ii HsLearn More Blood Drive - Village of Schiller Park When: Tuesday, December 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Village of Schiller ParkLearn More Rules of the Road Review Course - Jefferson Park Branch Library When: Tuesday, December 21st at 1:30 p.m. Where: Jefferson Park Branch LibraryLearn More Aegea Greek Dance Troupe and Lessons When: Tuesday, December 21st at 2:00 p.m. Where: Edgewater Branch LibraryLearn More Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Training When: Tuesday, December 21st at 3:00 p.m. Where: Rogers Park Business AllianceLearn More Life Lessons from High School and Beyond When: Tuesday, December 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: South Chicago Branch LibraryLearn More AYLP Meeting (Virtual) - Access Living of Metro Chicago When: Tuesday, December 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Access Living of Metro ChicagoLearn More Graphic Novel Book Club - Blackstone Branch Library When: Tuesday, December 21st at 4:30 p.m. Where: Blackstone Branch LibraryLearn More Family Science - Back of the Yards Branch Library When: Tuesday, December 21st at 5:00 p.m. Where: Back of the Yards Branch LibraryLearn More December CCGA Coordinating Meeting - Chicago Community Gardeners Association - CCGA When: Tuesday, December 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Chicago Community Gardeners Association - CCGALearn More Santa Storytime - Bensenville Community Public Library When: Tuesday, December 21st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Bensenville Community Public LibraryLearn More Dragula Viewing Party w/Claire Voyant When: Tuesday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Northalsted Business AllianceLearn More Portage Creek District Commissioner's Meeting When: Tuesday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure CouncilLearn More Cozy Mystery Book Club: Six Geese A-Slaying When: Tuesday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Eisenhower Public Library DistrictLearn More Income Taxes – Growth Development Associates When: Tuesday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: YWCA Metropolitan ChicagoLearn More Tuesday Night Book Discussion-Dominicana by Angie Cruz When: Tuesday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Elmwood Park Public LibraryLearn More Tall Grass Roundtable - Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure Council When: Tuesday, December 21st at 7:30 p.m. Where: Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure CouncilLearn More Kg-5th Grade Christmas Program (Tentative) When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Central Stickney SD 110Learn More Stories and Songs - Garfield Ridge Branch Library When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Garfield Ridge Branch LibraryLearn More Cantos y Cuentos - Back of the Yards Branch Library When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Back of the Yards Branch LibraryLearn More Adult Coloring Program - Garfield Ridge Branch Library When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 11:30 a.m. Where: Garfield Ridge Branch LibraryLearn More Wednesday Matinee - Jungle Cruise - Elmwood Park Public Library When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 1:30 p.m. Where: Elmwood Park Public LibraryLearn More Boys Basketball vs Waukegan - Maine West High School When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 3:00 p.m. Where: Maine West High SchoolLearn More Drop-In Ornament Craft - Avalon Branch Library When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 3:00 p.m. Where: Avalon Branch LibraryLearn More Photography - South Chicago Branch Library When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: South Chicago Branch LibraryLearn More Family Game Night - Back of the Yards Branch Library When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 4:30 p.m. Where: Back of the Yards Branch LibraryLearn More Boys Basketball at Sheppard - Kennedy Hs When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Kennedy HsLearn More Virtual Storytime and Craft - Eisenhower Public Library District When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Eisenhower Public Library DistrictLearn More Book Discussion: IQ by Joe Ide - Archer Heights Branch Library When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Archer Heights Branch LibraryLearn More Featured Event: Get a medical cannabis card in 24hrs, and for 33% off, for the rest of 2021 When: Thursday, December 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Telemedicine Virtual Visit What: Appointments Available 6 Days a Week Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm Saturdays 10am-2pm Click Here to Book Now! Book now and get your card in time for Christmas and NYE, it only takes 24hrs to get it after you apply to the State! The regular price for a 3yr certification is $300 but ... Learn More Featured Event: Get a medical cannabis card in 24hrs, and for 33% off, for the rest of 2021 (Educated Alternative) FULL DAY INSTITUTE - Morton West High School When: Thursday, December 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Morton West High SchoolLearn More NO SCHOOL - Central Stickney SD 110 When: Thursday, December 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Central Stickney SD 110 Learn More Welcome to Storyville - Oriole Park Branch Library When: Thursday, December 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Oriole Park Branch LibraryLearn More DIY Winter Solstice Lanterns - Back of the Yards Branch Library When: Thursday, December 23rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Back of the Yards Branch LibraryLearn More Santa Skate! - Fifth Third Arena – Chicago Blackhawks Community Ice Rink When: Thursday, December 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Fifth Third Arena – Chicago Blackhawks Community Ice RinkLearn More Story Time and Gingerbread Cookie Decorations When:Thursday, December 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library What: Event listing from Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library: Thursday, December 23 from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM Kids will enjoy holiday stories and decorating cookies to take home.  For kids 4 and up. How to Attend This event takes place in person. Register by 3 pm, December 23. Due to... Learn More When: Story Time and Gingerbread Cookie Decorations When: Thursday, December 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch LibraryLearn More After School Cool Crafts - Woodson Regional Library When: Thursday, December 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Woodson Regional LibraryLearn More Tall Grass Commissioner Meeting - Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure Council When: Thursday, December 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure CouncilLearn More Holiday Closing - Franklin Park Library District When: Friday, December 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Franklin Park Library DistrictLearn More 2nd Annual Frosty 5K - Chicago Tech Hs When: Friday, December 24th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Chicago Tech HsLearn More Christmas Eve Catholic Mass When: Friday, December 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: St. James Catholic Church, 2912 S. Wabash (GPS 21 East 29th Street), Chicago What: Join us to celebrate the birth of Our Lord. In-person attendees must wear a mask. Mass is also available on Zoom. See "Mass Times" on our website (www.stjameswabash.org) for Zoom links. Learn More Pony Up with these Great Holiday Gifts When: Friday, December 24th at 9:00 p.m. Where: The Pony Inn What: Pony fans! Naughty or Nice? Complete your holiday shopping by adorning your family and friends with our Pony Inn apparel. Everything is of high quality.Tell the world that you are an important part of The Pony community. Not only are you a fan of your favorite sports teams whe... Learn More Christmas Day - Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure Council When: Saturday, December 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure CouncilLearn More Christmas Day Catholic Mass When: Saturday, December 25th at 9:30 a.m. Where: St James Catholic Church, 2912 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616 (GOS: 21 East 29th) What: Join us to celebrate the birth of Our Lord. In-person attendees must wear a mask. Mass is also available on Zoom. See "Mass Times" on our website (www.stjameswabash.org) for Zoom links. Learn More It Takes A Village - Free Support for Families of Color When: Saturday, December 25th at 1:15 p.m. Where: Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of CommerceLearn More Darryl Maximilian Robinson Delivers Poe's 'El Dorado' At Bruce Lee Statue In LA! When: Sunday, December 26th at 9:00 a.m. Where: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGhHQus9inM What: Veteran and award-winning Chicago-born stage actor and play director Darryl Maximilian Robinson adds a new "street theatre" rendition of a classic literary work as part of his Excaliber Shakespeare Company Los Angeles Archival Project. Featuring editing and videography by his ... 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.