Highland Park Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Week

Highland Park IL

28 February, 2022

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HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Looking for things to do this week? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week in Highland Park. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a festival, a coat drive, or yoga in the park, 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 in and around Highland Park: Featured Event: Ash Wednesday Service When: Wednesday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church What: Start your Lenten Journey with us. Safe Imposition of Ashes with self administration from an acrylic container. This is for anyone of any age.  Learn MoreFeatured Event: Ash Wednesday Service (David Kyllo) Used Book Sale When: Wednesday, March 2nd at 3:00 p.m. Where: North Suburban Synagogue Beth El What: Hundreds of books - secular and Judaic, adults and children's - will be for sale at the Annual Used Book Sale at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El (1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, and IL). All hardcover books $2.00; all paperbacks $1.00. Cash or check only. The sale will be open... Learn More Dr. Suess' Birthday When: Wednesday, March 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: West Ridge Center What: Ages 2-5"Look at me! Look at me now! It's fun to have fun, but you have to know how." Join us to celebrate the birthday of one of the most famous children's authors of all time. We will have a bingo read-along, a kooky craft, and a colorful snack and a visit from the Cat in the Ha... Learn More Used Book Sale When: Thursday, March 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: North Suburban Synagogue Beth El What: Hundreds of books - secular and Judaic, adults and children's - will be for sale at the Annual Used Book Sale at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El (1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL). All hardcover books $2.00; all paperbacks $1.00. Cash or check only. The sale will be open... Learn More Featured Event: Power With Purpose: Women Who Lead When: Friday, March 4th at 5:00 p.m. Where: August House Studio What: This solo exhibition features portraits and sculptural pieces of women that have made, and continue to make, a difference in the world. Oprah Winfrey, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG), and Maya Lin are just a few of those highlighted. Kimberly Perl's vibrant work uses acrylics in a p... Learn More Featured Event: Power With Purpose: Women Who Lead (Kimberly Perl) Used Book Sale When: Friday, March 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: North Suburban Synagogue Beth ElWhat: Hundreds of books - secular and Judaic, adults and children's - will be for sale at the Annual Used Book Sale at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El (1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL). All hardcover books $2.00; all paperbacks $1.00. Cash or check only. The sale will be open... Learn More Spring Skating Exhibition When: Friday, March 4th at 4:15 p.m. Where: Centennial Ice Arena What: All AgesFeaturing skaters enrolled in our Learn-to-Skate and Freeskate programs at Centennial Ice Arena. Skaters who wish to skate may enroll online or in person at Centennial Ice Arena. Event is free to watch. Learn More End Chicago Theatre Week with Outside Mullingar! Deals Enclosed! When: Friday, March 4th at 8:00 p.m. Where: 300 WAUKEGAN ROAD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 What: Although Chicago Theatre Week ends Sunday, there is still time to come see our Jeff Recommended show! Use code CTW22 at our checkout for $30 tickets and come see what all the buzz is about at Citadel Theatre! Description: Anthony and Rosemary are two introverted misfits stradd... Learn More Featured Event: First Saturday Evanston Art Events When: Saturday, March 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 927 Noyes St What: First Saturday Evanston Art Events, March 5, invite the community to explore Evanston's Creative Community. Use this handy Google Map to plan your art-filled day! Host an Art Party! Fill out this form and we'll add your event to the promotions! Art Swap! The Noyes Gallery in... Learn More Featured Event: First Saturday Evanston Art Events (Lisa Degliantoni) Featured Event: Color Pencil Demonstration When: Saturday, March 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 724 N Western Ave What: Professional Color Pencil Artist Phil Schorn will be at the Lake Forest Art Pop Saturday March 5th from 10am to 4 pm showing how he does his incredible art with the color pencil.  Along with drawing and answering questions, Phil will have books, drawing kits and will be displa... Learn More Featured Event: Color Pencil Demonstration(Phil Schorn) Maple Syrup Harvest When: Saturday, March 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Preserve of Highland Park What: Ages 6 – AdultListen to a folklore of how maple sap was discovered, tap a tree, and discover the sweet process of making syrup. All participants, including children and adults, must register for the program. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. 2245152-A ... Learn More Featured Event: Jews in Denmark Over 400 years When: Sunday, March 6th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: The Men's Club of Congregation Kol Emeth is proud to present Professor Hanne Trautner-Kormann speaking on Jews in Denmark Over 400 years.  This Zoom event is free to members of the Men's Club and $10 per device for all others.  Click here to RSVP and pay for this event.  If yo... Learn More Featured Event: Jews in Denmark Over 400 years (Congregation Kol Emeth) Featured Event: Auditions for "Into the Woods, JR." When: Sunday, March 6th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Christopher Laughlin School of Music What: AUDITION ANNOOUNCEMENT The Christopher Laughlin School of Music Youth Theater Program's Spring 2022 Musical "Into the Woods, JR." Open to performers ages 9 - 14 (3rd - 8th grade) Be careful what you wish for, as Stephen Sondheim's and James Lapine's cockeyed fairytale comes to... Learn More Featured Event: Auditions for "Into the Woods, JR." (Christopher Laughlin) See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Highland Park 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.