This Weekend's Events In Chicago Area

Chicago IL

20 January, 2022

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CHICAGO, IL — Happy weekend, Chicago! See what's new on your Chicago Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hot tip: 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. 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 a few events happening this weekend in and near Chicago: Friday Night Out - January When: Friday, January 21st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Wicker Park What: Wicker Park, In-Person Only FREE Enjoy a relaxed evening of meditation, food, and community! No registration needed: just show up.We'll begin the evening with a puja -- a practice of chanted prayers, meditation, and mantra to the Buddha of Healing, Medicine Buddha. This pract... Learn More Featured Event: Lowered Costs for 2022, Get Your Cannabis Card in 24hrs from Home! When: Saturday, January 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Telemedicine Virtual Visit What: Appointments Available 6 Days a Week Monday-Friday and 10am-6pm Saturdays 10am-2pm Click Here to Book Now! Due to the overwhelming positive response from our patients we have permanently lowered our price for a cannabis card certification. The cost has been lowered from $300 to ... Learn More Featured Event: Lowered Costs for 2022, Get Your Cannabis Card in 24hrs from Home! (Educated Alternative) Beginning Group Violin When: Saturday, January 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: FAME Center (Fortson Arts and Music Education) What: This course is designed for students age 6-9 who are interested in learning the violin. Students will learn the basics of the instrument through the Suzuki Method and including how to play a number of pieces. Held on Saturdays from 10-10:45 a.m. from Jan. 22 through Feb. 26. Learn More Open Houses for Chesterbrook Academy® Preschools in the Chicago Area When: Saturday, January 22nd at 10:00 a.m. What: Chesterbrook Academy Preschools in the Chicago area -- including Bartlett, Lisle, Naperville, Oswego, Shorewood, St. Charles, Westmont and Wheaton -- will host open houses on Saturday, Jan. 22 beginning at 10 a.m. Interested families are invited to make an appointment for an o... Learn More Winter Exploration Day When: Saturday, January 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave What: Find your way using a compass, follow local animal tracks and more. Warm up by the indoor fire and make a s'more. Snowshoeing and sledding available, weather permitting. All visitors over 2 years of age must wear a mask indoors at all times. Unvaccinated visitors should also w... Learn More NFL Playoffs Divisonal Round at The Rambler When: Saturday, January 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: The Rambler Kitchen & TapWhat: Cheer for your favorite NFL team at The Rambler Kitchen and Tap (4128 N Lincoln Ave). On January 22nd and January 23rd, The Rambler is hosting a Divisional Watch Party, with drink and food specials just for the occasion. Order a bucket of beer for your chance to win bozo buc... Learn More Lifestyle & Wellness with Jewel-Osco! - St. Charles When: Saturday, January 22nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Jewel-Osco What: Join us for meal solutions, savings, prizes and more at our Lifestyle & Wellness fair! Integrative Health & Wellness Coach, Katie Hardy, will be hosting a table for you to ask any questions and get nutrition tips about Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Diabetes and... Learn More A&A Ballet Presents Auditions for "Carnival of the Animals" and a World Premiere of "Firebird" When: Saturday, January 22nd at 12:30 p.m. Where: A&A Ballet What: Internationally renowned dance company A&A BALLET will host auditions for its spring performances of "The Carnival of the Animals" and the world premiere of "Firebird." Dancers ages 4-24 can audition. The audition will include some basic dance movement and a combination to... Learn More Hypnotist Chris Jones When: Saturday, January 22nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 West 111th Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60655, United States What: Join us in the New Year for a night of magic and laughter with hypnotist and Beverly resident Chris Jones Jones gained notoriety with his appearance on America's Got Talent where he convinced host (and well-known germaphobe) Howie Mandel to shake hands with Heidi Klum. Since t... Learn More Illinois 16/8 Hour Concealed Carry Classes$140/ 3-Hour CCL Renewals$45/ FREE Law Review Classes When: Sunday, January 23rd 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 hosting an abundance of different Personal Protection Training Classes in our 6,500 square foot facility to protect yourself and your family from today's violent predators. As a low-cost training facility instru... Learn More Lifestyle & Wellness with Jewel-Osco! - Naperville When: Sunday, January 23rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Jewel-Osco What: Join us for meal solutions, savings, prizes and more at our Lifestyle & Wellness fair! Integrative Health & Wellness Coach, Katie Hardy, will be hosting a table for you to ask any questions and get nutrition tips about Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Diabetes and... Learn More Beginning Group Piano When: Monday, January 24th at 9:00 a.m. Where: online What: For students age 8+ who want a fun and interactive way to learn the basics of piano playing. By the end of the 6-week course the students will be able to play a number of fun and exciting popular and classical pieces. Held on Zoom on Mondays from Jan. 24 to March 7 (no class o... Learn More The Loretto Hospital offering free Glaucoma Screenings When: Monday, January 24th at 9:00 a.m. Where: The Loretto Hospital What: Beginning this month, in commemoration of Glaucoma Awareness Month, The Loretto Hospital is providing free vision screenings for uninsured and underinsured residents of the Austin community. The free screenings are being offered to qualifying individuals through the end of Mar... Learn More Creative Writing When: Monday, January 24th at 4:00 p.m. Where: FAME Center (Fortson Arts and Music Education) What: Students 10+ will explore poetry and short stories, and will play with group writing and peer editing, with the option to explore spoken word. Will produce a ZINE as a final collaborative piece. Mondays from 4-5 p.m. from Jan. 24 to March 7 (no class Feb. 21). Scholarships ava... Learn More Intermediate Group Piano When: Monday, January 24th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Online What: This course is designed for students 8+ who have successfully completed Beginning Group Piano. By the end of this 6-weeks session the student will be able to play a number of fun and exciting popular and classical pieces. On Mondays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. from Jan. 24 to March 7 ... Learn More Introduction to Music When: Monday, January 24th at 5:30 p.m. Where: online What: This class is for students ages 8+ who want to start learn about music but aren't sure where to start. The class will have fun sing, play, create and move as they learn how to keep a beat and improve timing, coordination and listening. Mondays from 5:30-6 p.m. on Zoom from Jan... Learn More Introduction to Playmaking When: Monday, January 24th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Momentum Coffee What: Students ages 8+ will have fun improvising stories and characters and bringing them to life. Students will try directing, improve group collaboration skills and explore script work. No previous theater experience needed. Mondays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Momentum Coffee, 2119 S. ... Learn More FREE WEBINAR | "The Splendors of Venice" Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero When: Tuesday, January 25th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Online What: Venice was the longest lasting Republic in history. The city's privileged position as cultural and economic bridge between the Eastern and Western Christian world contribute to the uniqueness of Venice. The art and architecture in Venice clearly display this combination of Isl... Learn More Music with the Rabbi When: Tuesday, January 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Start 2022 by spending an evening at a free weekly program on Zoom with Rabbi Barry Schechter exploring the music of many genres to cheer the spirit. To be added to our email list to get the link contact the Congregation Kol Emeth office at [email protected]. We look f... Learn More Learn how to hire employees: Tips for self-employed entrepreneurs When: Tuesday, January 25th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Webinar (Virtual Event) What: For small business owners who are self-employed or who are relying on the help of family to run their business, hiring your first part-time or full-time employee(s) can stress an owner's capacity. Join this 30-minute webinar by Greater Southwest Development Corporation and S... Learn More Burger 21 Sixth Anniversary in Orland Park When: Tuesday, January 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Burger 21 What: Burger 21 is located at 14650 South La Grange Road in Orland Park, IL. Phone: 708-737-7952 Burger 21 serves FUN on a BUN! We've Got A BUNtch of Cool Ways to Order IN-STORE: Come in and place your order and EAT HERE!  PHONE IN: Call in your order at 708-737-7952 for in-store or... Learn More Celebrate Black History with Jewel-Osco! - S. Ashland, Chicago When: Wednesday, January 26th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Jewel-Osco What: Jewel-Osco is ready to kick off our 23rd Annual Black History Month Celebration! Join us for product showcases from more than 30 minority-owned brands along with: Live music from Al Smith and quartet as well as DJ Tony LaneSpecial savings and Coupons from Jewel-Osco and mo... Learn More See more 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.