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

Chicago IL

27 December, 2021

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CHICAGO, IL — Looking to spend a night out with friends? Your Chicago Patch community calendar is a great way to stay connected to what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Want to see 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 week's events in the Chicago area: No School Hangout: Video Gaming - Bensenville Community Public Library When: Monday, December 27th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Bensenville Community Public Library Learn More Winter Break Camp for Teens: Scavenger Hunt When: Monday, December 27th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Eisenhower Public Library District What: Event listing from Eisenhower Public Library District: Monday and December 27 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Follow our clues to scavenge the neighborhood for secret spots. Upload photos to prove you've found everything and then gather with us on Zoom to discuss what you found and how y... Learn More Hybrid Chair Yoga - Elmwood Park Public Library When: Monday, December 27th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Elmwood Park Public Library What: Event listing from Elmwood Park Public Library: Monday, December 27 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMJoin Rhonda Fentry, in person or remotely, as she guides you through a one-hour session of gentle exercise. Chair yoga is done entirely in the chair or standing next to the chair, and and is... Learn More Film Screening: The LEGO Movie (2014) When: Monday, December 27th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Pullman Branch LibraryLearn More Film Screening: PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021) When: Monday, December 27th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Back of the Yards Branch LibraryLearn More Film Screening: Respect (2021) - Avalon Branch Library When: Monday, December 27th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Avalon Branch LibraryLearn More Portage Creek District Committee Meeting When: Monday, December 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure CouncilLearn More Thunderbird District Committee Meeting When: Monday, December 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure Council Learn More Featured Event: FREE WEBINAR | "The Greatness of Tuscany" Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero When: Tuesday, December 28th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Online What: The Italian region of Tuscany gave rise to some of the most significant political, economic, and artistic cities in Western history, such as Pisa, Siena, and Florence. Join Dr. Rocky for this free webinar where he will explore the great histories and art of various Tuscan citi... Learn More Featured Event: FREE WEBINAR | "The Greatness of Tuscany" Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero (Emilie) Featured Event: Music with the Rabbi When: Tuesday, December 28th 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] to 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 adven... Learn More Featured Event: Music with the Rabbi(Judy Aronson) Winter Break Camp for Teen: Reverse Glass Painting When: Tuesday, December 28th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Eisenhower Public Library District Learn More Film Screening: Men In Black - International (2019) When: Tuesday, December 28th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Pullman Branch Library Learn More Game On! - Franklin Park Library District When: Tuesday, December 28th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Franklin Park Library DistrictLearn More Meeting: Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing When: Tuesday, December 28th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Access Living of Metro ChicagoLearn More Kankakee Boys Varsity Basketball Christmas Tournament When: Tuesday, December 28th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lindblom Hs Learn More Cambiando Vidas: Organizing Meeting - Access Living of Metro Chicago When: Tuesday, December 28th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Access Living of Metro Chicago Learn More Film Screening: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings When: Tuesday, December 28th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Rudy Lozano Branch Library Learn More Tween Book Club - Chicago Lawn Branch Library When: Tuesday, December 28th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Chicago Lawn Branch LibraryLearn More Gymnastics vs Beach Meet - Maine West High School When: Tuesday, December 28th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Maine West High SchoolLearn More Gymnastics: G/JV - Elk Grove High School When: Tuesday, December 28th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Elk Grove High SchoolLearn More Gymnastics: G/V - Elk Grove High School When: Tuesday, December 28th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Elk Grove High SchoolLearn More Illumination - Bensenville Park District When: Tuesday, December 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Bensenville Park DistrictLearn More Science Speaker Series - Lincoln Square - Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, December 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Lincoln Square - Ravenswood Chamber of CommerceLearn More Family Art Night: New Years Eve Noise Makers When: Tuesday, December 28th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Bensenville Community Public LibraryLearn More Social Security – Growth Development Associates When: Tuesday, December 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: YWCA Metropolitan ChicagoLearn More Checaugau District Roundtable - Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure Council When: Tuesday, December 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure CouncilLearn More Wrestling at St. Ignatius - Kennedy Hs When: Wednesday, December 29th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Kennedy HsLearn More USCCA Instructor Certification Class - valid in 36 states. When: Wednesday, December 29th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 4425 W Irving Park Rd What: USCCA INSTRUCTOR CLASS  AT CHICAGOLAND FIREARMS TRAINING SCHOOLThe LINK to Sign UPPRICE: $600.00 4425 W. IRVING PARK ROAD CHICAGO, IL 60641 IN CLASS TIME: 14 HOURS RANGE TIME: 2 HOURS CLASS DATES: December 29th and 30th, 2021Both Days: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Class Description - Ill... Learn More Winter Break Camp for Teens: Build a Robot When: Wednesday, December 29th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Eisenhower Public Library DistrictLearn More Wednesday Matinee - Cry Macho - Elmwood Park Public Library When: Wednesday, December 29th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Elmwood Park Public LibraryLearn More Film Screening: Toy Story 4 (2019) - Pullman Branch Library When: Wednesday, December 29th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Pullman Branch LibraryLearn More Franklin Park Crafters - Franklin Park Library District When: Wednesday, December 29th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Franklin Park Library DistrictLearn More STEAM Challenges - Thurgood Marshall Branch Library When: Wednesday, December 29th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Thurgood Marshall Branch LibraryLearn More Kwanzaa Celebration - Woodson Regional Library When: Wednesday, December 29th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Woodson Regional LibraryLearn More 20/30ish Virtual Book Club - Bensenville Community Public Library When: Wednesday, December 29th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bensenville Community Public LibraryLearn More Holiday Wrestling Classic (Curin) - Phoenix Military Hs When: Thursday, December 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Phoenix Military HsLearn More A "Noon Year" Celebration Storytime - Bensenville Community Public Library When: Thursday, December 30th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Bensenville Community Public LibraryLearn More Perler Bead Party - Back of the Yards Branch Library When: Thursday, December 30th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Back of the Yards Branch LibraryLearn More Winter Break Camp for Teens: Tabletop Adventure When: Thursday, December 30th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Eisenhower Public Library DistrictLearn More Film Screening: Edward Scissorhands (1990) When: Thursday, December 30th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Pullman Branch LibraryLearn More New Year's Eve Party at The Drake Hotel - Pre-Party When: Thursday, December 30th at 8:00 p.m. Where: The Godfrey Hotel Chicago What: New Year's Eve Party 2022 at The Drake Hotel - 21st Annual Event - Chicago's Longest Running NYE Party Tickets ON SALE NOW! WHY IS THIS THE HOTTEST NYE PARTY IN CHICAGO? Voted the best party in Chicago by ABC's Good Morning America!Over 3,000 guests Fully staffed bars & ba... Learn More Get a medical cannabis card in 24hrs, and for 33% off, for the rest of 2021 When: Friday, December 31st 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 New Years Eve, it only takes 24hrs to get it after you apply to the State! The regular price for a 3yr certification is $300 but for ... Learn More Get a medical cannabis card in 24hrs, and for 33% off, for the rest of 2021 (Educated Alternative) Chicago Scene New Year's Eve Party at The Drake Hotel When: Friday, December 31st at 9:00 p.m. Where: The Drake What: Chicago's Longest Running NYE Party Tickets ON SALE NOW!Purchase Tickets Using Eventbrite Here  WHY IS THIS THE HOTTEST NYE PARTY IN CHICAGO? Voted the best party in Chicago by ABC's Good Morning America!Over 3,000 guests Fully staffed bars & bartenders - no long waitsOp... Learn More Chicago Scene New Year's Eve Party at The Drake Hotel (Ted Widen) Featured Event: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! When: Friday, December 31st at 9:00 p.m. What: New Year's Eve is on its way! Regardless of how you're planning to ring in 2022, a stunning bouquet or centerpiece will only liven up the celebrations. FTD Flowers has countless options available — and right now, Patch readers can take 15 percent off the retail price. The disc... Learn More Featured Event: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (FTD Flowers) Featured Event: First Night Evanston is "Closer Than in Person" with a virtual 25th New Year's Eve Variety Show When: Friday, December 31st at 9:45 p.m. What: We invite you to join us from the comfort of home for a special New Year's virtual music event on Dec. 31 featuring blues and harmonica legend Corky Siegel and Friends. This "closer than in person" event will run two hours and 22 minutes and be presented online starting at 9:4... Learn More Featured Event: First Night Evanston is "Closer Than in Person" with a virtual 25th New Year's Eve Variety Show (Belinda Clarke) 2021 Grocery Gift Card Nomination When: Friday, December 31st at 12:00 a.m. Where: McCready Law What: We are excited to announce our Grocery Gift Card Giveaway! We would like to give away a $500 grocery store gift card of the winner's choice because, frankly, it's been a hard couple of years, and we need some positivity in our lives!. If you want to learn more, visit our Groce... Learn More Sable at Navy Pier Offers Holiday Specials This Giving Season When: Friday, December 31st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton What: This holiday season, Sable at Navy Pier, the first hotel to break ground and make waves on one of the city's most iconic and historic landmarks.is offering a complimentary $25 bonus gift card for every $100 gift card purchase at Sable and their Latin-inspired restaurant, Liric... Learn More http://newberry.org When: Friday, December 31st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Newberry Library What: The Newberry Library presents a new exhibition this fall, Chicago Avant-Garde: Five Women Ahead of Their Time, which features Ruth Page as one of five famous Chicago women who took radical risks in their lives and in their art as avant-garde leaders. The exhibition places spec... Learn More Ring in 2022 On the Water With City Cruises Chicago! When: Friday, December 31st at 11:30 a.m. Where: City Cruises Chicago Navy Pier What: Ring in the holidays on the water! The temps outside may be dropping, but City Cruises Chicago is providing a warm way to continue enjoying this beautiful city with various cruises throughout the winter season, and for the upcoming New Year. Friends and family looking to enjoy... Learn More Replay Lincoln Park Invites Guests to Enjoy a Holiday Trip to Hogwarts with "A Very Harry Christmas" When: Friday, December 31st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Replay Lincoln Park What: Take to the skies with broomstick in hand at Chicago's favorite pop-up bar, Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield, for their latest pop up installment, A Very Harry Christmas, running Friday, December 10 through December 31. All month long, the bar will transform its main roo... Learn More Book Your Holiday Party at The Pony When: Friday, December 31st at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Pony Inn What: Making plans for a holiday get-together? Book a Holiday Party with us! We have two ideal party spaces where you can mesmerize your group with the video or television programming of your choice on our many wide-screen TVs. Enjoy beer, wine, and cocktails from our fully stocked ... Learn More 2022 Chicago New Year's Eve (NYE) Bar Crawl When: Friday, December 31st at 8:00 p.m. Where: Beaumont Bar (2020 N Halsted St) Bourbon on Division (2050 W Division St), Chicago, IL, 60622 What: "Cheers To New Years 2022 With Friends That Bring You Cheer" Calling all lovers, friends, besties, sisters & brothers ... Take your tribe into the New Year at the 2022 NYE (New Year's Eve) Bar Crawl taking place Thursday, December 31, 2021 at many locations presented by So... Learn More Tributosaurus Becomes Prince at Theater on the Lake When: Friday, December 31st at 8:00 p.m. Where: Theater on the Lake What: Theater on the Lake will be rocking the Chicago lakefront with an amazing concert from Tributosaurus, the local band known for morphing into some of the most renowned musical acts and singers in the world. Tickets for "Tributosaurus Becomes Prince" concerts on New Year's Eve a... Learn More New Year's Eve Party 2022 at Hilton Chicago Michigan Avenue When: Friday, December 31st at 9:00 p.m. Where: Hilton Chicago What: ChicagoNYE.com and 103.5 Kiss FM are teaming up to host the best New Year's Eve event in the city! They aren't just hosting a typical New Year's Eve event. They're hosting a NYE SOIREE! Thousands of formally dressed partiers descend on the Hilton Chicago for this multiple ba... Learn More Chicago New Year's Eve Ball 2022 @ The Congress Plaza Hotel When: Friday, December 31st at 9:00 p.m. Where: The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center What:At New Year's Eve Ball, you'll dance the night away with more than 2,500 fellow revelers under the musical stewardship of celebrity DJs that play throughout the multiple Congress Plaza Hotel ballrooms. With multiple bars and buffets, you'll spend less time waiting in line and ... Learn More Ballroom Blitz New Year's Eve Party 2022 @ The Swissotel Chicago Hotel When: Friday, December 31st at 9:00 p.m. Where: Swissotel Chicago Hotel What: Ring in 2022 at Chicago's newest party spot on the river! Get your tickets now because this will be the hottest ticket in town featuring multiple ballrooms of entertainment, top shelf cocktails, a variety of hors d'oeuvres, pasta bar, custom martinis, premium champagne, onlin... Learn More CHICAGO W-NYE New Year's Eve Party 2022 @ The W Chicago City Center When: Friday, December 31st at 9:00 p.m. Where: W Chicago - City Center What: Celebrate New Year's Eve in Style at the ultra-trendy, W Chicago - City Center! This event will have you hopping from room to room with multiple party areas. Enjoy the evening with an All-inclusive package featuring top shelf drinks, buffets, champagne, party favors, midnigh... Learn More New Year's Eve Soiree 2022 @ The JW Marriott Chicago When: Friday, December 31st at 9:00 p.m. Where: JW Marriott Chicago What: ChicagoNewYearsParty.com will ring in 2022 by unveiling the premiere of a luxury Chicago New Year's Eve event at the JW Marriott Chicago! Get your tickets now because this will be the hottest ticket in town featuring multiple ballrooms of entertainment, top shelf cocktails, a... Learn More New Year's Eve 2022 ~ Rock 'Til The Drop & Party until 4am @ The Hard Rock Café When: Friday, December 31st at 9:00 p.m. Where: Hard Rock Cafe What: ChicagoNYEinfo.com presents Rock 'Til The Drop at Hard Rock Cafe. Take your New Year's Eve celebration to this iconic venue and get ready to party with your friends until 4 in the morning! This Chicago New Year's Eve celebration will have you partying with some of the finest ... Learn More Gatsby's Roaring 20's New Years Eve Party 2022 at Morgan Manufacturing When: Friday, December 31st at 9:00 p.m. Where: Morgan MFG What: Travel back in time to the best party of the Roaring '20s, the Great Gatsby's New Year's Eve theme party, where gents are encouraged to show up in suspenders, striped suits and fedoras, while ladies can sport drop waist dresses, gloves and seamed stockings. While the event is ... Learn More Offshore, The Largest Rooftop Deck in The World, Rings in 2022 With a Luxe New Year's Eve Party When: Friday, December 31st at 9:00 p.m. Where: Offshore Rooftop & Bar What: Cheers to a new year, in decadent style. Offshore, the world's largest rooftop deck and one of Chicago's most popular destinations located on the third floor of Navy Pier, 1000 East Grand Ave, is ready to say goodbye to 2021 by hosting a Luxe New Year's Eve Party on Friday, De... Learn More Celebrate New Year's Eve at The Pony Inn When: Friday, December 31st at 9:00 p.m. Where: The Pony Inn What: Celebrate an amazing New Year's Eve at The Pony Inn (1638 W Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60657. Lakeview)! You will enjoy our great selection of wonderful foods and drinks, including a Champagne Toast at midnight. Dance the night away to the hottest grooves from our DJ while you a... Learn More Bash Events NYE at Joe's On Weed When: Friday, December 31st at 9:00 p.m. Where: Joe's on Weed St. What: You are cordially invited to spend New Years Eve with Joe's On Weed and You Can't Drink All Day Events by Bash Events! 5 Hour Premium Bar Package (includes premium liquor, wine, domestic bottled beer, soft drinks) 🎉 Event Details:- Live Music by Jukebox Luke- Dj and Dancing- ... Learn More Eight Steps to Happiness Meditation Retreat When: Saturday, January 1st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Wicker Park What: Jan 01, 2022, 10:00 AM CST – Jan 02, 2022, 3:45 PM CSTWicker Park, Livestream, and Recorded A perfect start to the new year! Based upon the immensely popular book, The New Eight Steps to Happiness, this guided retreat will reveal with extraordinary clarity how to transform all... Learn More Kentucky vs Iowa Citrus Bowl Watch Party January 1 When: Saturday, January 1st at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Pony Inn What: Don't miss this exciting game!★ UK GAME DAY SPECIALS ★ $5 John Wall Shots$16 Miller Lite or Coors Lite 64 oz. Pitchers$10 Cheese Pizza Reserve your table now! Wood-paneled sports bar & grill with 20 plasma TVs, an extensive beer list, and a full menu of pizzas, burgers, ta... Learn More Tributosaurus Becomes Prince - New Year's Day Concert When:Saturday, January 1st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Theater on the Lake What: Theater on the Lake will be rocking the Chicago lakefront with an amazing concert from Tributosaurus, the local band known for morphing into some of the most renowned musical acts and singers in the world. Tickets for "Tributosaurus Becomes Prince" concerts on New Year's Eve a... Learn More When: Tributosaurus Becomes Prince - New Year's Day Concert When: Saturday, January 1st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Theater on the Lake What: Theater on the Lake will be rocking the Chicago lakefront with an amazing concert from Tributosaurus, the local band known for morphing into some of the most renowned musical acts and singers in the world. Tickets for "Tributosaurus Becomes Prince" concerts on New Year's Eve a... Learn More Featured Event: Illinois 16 / 8-Hour CCL Classes $140/ Free Use of Force Law classes/CCL 3-Hour Renewals $45 When: Sunday, January 2nd at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena Illinois is a low-cost civilian training facility that specializes in many different Personal protection training classes for civilians who want to learn how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Our personal protecti... Learn More Featured Event: Illinois 16 / 8-Hour CCL Classes $140/ Free Use of Force Law classes/CCL 3-Hour Renewals $45 (Tony Wasco) The Rose Hotel Chicago O'Hare Lights Up the Season with the "Amaze Light Festival Package" When: Sunday, January 2nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: The Rose Hotel Chicago O'Hare, Tapestry Collection by Hilton What: Tis the season to be merry and bright! The Rose Hotel Chicago O'Hare, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton and closest hotel to Chicago O'Hare International Airport located at 5200 Pearl Street, is inviting families of all ages to get in the holiday spirit by offering an exclusive ... 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.