Dr. Show
Dr. Show guarantees you a one-night fix-up. They say laughter is the best medicine so we’re gonna shove it down your throats. Select members of Off-Off Campus from the University of Chicago...
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Best of The Second City
Find out for yourself why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years! From the stages that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and more comes...
Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Workshop with Luis Tubens
Explore your roots and identity through literary devices like similes and alliteration while exploring the 5 senses in Spanish or English. Luis Tubens, a.k.a “Logan Lu”, is a Chicago born, Puerto Rican spoken word artist and educator. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other...
Stay & Play
"Stay and Play" in our program area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.
Crushed By Giants Brewing Company
Crushed By Giants Brewing Company is a craft brewery and restaurant in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood, located at the corner of Rush and Ohio. The beer...
World of Micro Poetry with Regina Harris Baiocchi
In this workshop, monoku, haiku, renga, and senryū will be explored. Poetry from the Americas, China, Ghana, Japan, Pakistan, and UK will be introduced. Regina Harris Baiocchi is a poet, author, and founder of Haiku Festival Chicago. Haiku Festival offers poetry readings, workshops, and...
Chicago Symphony Orchestra/Symphony Center
Symphony Center, home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, presents over 200 concerts annually featuring the best of classical, jazz, world, chamber, and pop music.
Craft Lab: Bag Charm
Come out to try a new craft, socialize, and have fun. Make a beaded bag charm. All materials provided. *Limited availability. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to...
The Comedy Bar
The Comedy Bar’s main stage venue is housed on the spacious third floor at 162 E Superior St which features a performance stage and outdoor...
Resume Clinic
Need to create a resume or a cover letter but not sure how? Do you need to freshen up your current resume? Join us as we show you how to create a resume and cover letters. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or.
Ten Dollar Comedy
Ten Dollar Comedy is a weekly showcase featuring some of Chicago’s best stand-up and improv comedy – all for only $10. This show is produced and hosted each week by Top Dollar Comedy, a rotating...
Forest Therapy Walk at Crabtree Nature Center
Horticultural Therapist, Forest Therapy Guide, and yoga instructor Navraaz Basati leads an immersive walk inspired by nature poetry. We’ll begin with mindfulness exercises, followed by a therapeutic walk. Dress comfortably. Priority registration for BALibrary cardholders. Off-Site: Crabtree Nature..
Virtual Book & Author: The Concentration Camp Brothel — Forced Sexual Labor Under Nazi Rule
For decades, one of the darkest chapters of Nazi persecution remained buried in silence, its victims erased twice: first by their tormentors, then by history itself. Beginning in 1942, Heinrich Himml
Coffee and Connections
Join us for coffee and connection to library resources and social work support. This program is in partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health, Blocks 2 Cities, and the Way Back Inn. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...
Gentle Hybrid Chair Yoga
Join Rhonda for gentle yoga with some standing, sitting, and lying down poses. Sponsored by Age Options. Registration required.
Half Acre Beer Co
Founded in 2007, Half Acre is one of Chicagos pioneering breweries. Weve grown from a brewery stitched together with used equipment to a regional brewery...
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Come to relax, share, learn, and connect with fellow caregivers and local experts. This program is exclusively for caregivers.
Retro Game Day: Tabletop Game Play
Rediscover the joy and leisure of old-school board games. Various board games, including Mahjong, Rummikub, and Chess will be provided. Or bring your own game and teach others how to play! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call..
Burger Bar Chicago South Loop
BURGER BAR CHICAGO staple of Good Eats Group and the first Prime Burger Burger restaurant in America. Experience Chicagos premier destination for exceptional burgers and...
Monday Evening Knit and Crochet Circle
Come to Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library on the 2nd and 3rd Monday evening of each month for our Knit and Crochet Circle! Whether you are just starting to learn or have valuable tips and experience to share, all skill levels are welcome to attend. Just bring needles and yarn! Accessibility...
Great Decisions Discussion Group
Great Decisions , the nation’s largest discussion program on world affairs begins on March 23rd at Sulzer. This structured eight-week program is designed to increase your awareness and critical analysis of current events that relate to foreign affairs. This year's topics: March 23: Trump 2.0...
Harborside International Golf Center
The Pier at Harborside offers complete catering services for private events. The space is perfect for hosting a birthday party, a bridal shower, an intimate...
Steak 48
Not just another steakhouse, Steak 48 is a warm contemporary steakhouse featuring prime steaks, a raw bar and extensive fresh seafood selection, unique appetizers including...
Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago
The Smart offers a unique and affordable space for your special event, from cocktail receptions in the Museum's striking reception hall to dinners in the...
Wintrust Arena
The Wintrust Arena is a dynamic, multi-purpose venue that can be used for general sessions, business meetings, conventions, concerts, sporting events, and beyond. In the...
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
The Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island is an outdoor amphitheater located on the man-made peninsula, Northerly Island, in Chicago, Illinois. The venue provides beautiful...
SMART Business: State vendor certification & procurement
The Illinois Comptroller's office will provide step-by-step information on becoming a certified vendor with the State of Illinois, navigating procurement, and programs for small, minority, and women-owned businesses. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance..
Harry Caray’s Tavern, Navy Pier
Located near the main entrance to Navy Pier, Harry’s provides easy access for guests arriving by tour bus, trolley, taxi or car. In the summer...
Genealogy 101
Do you want to discover your roots but don't know where to start? Join Legler staff and learn how to gather your ancestors' information and how to start a basic genealogy search using the Ancestry.com database and more. Please bring your vital information (birth date/place, death date/place,...
Shedd Aquarium
Get ready for unforgettable encounters with belugas and bluegills, stingrays and sturgeons, sea stars and sea otters and so many more animals from aquatic environments...
Winter’s Jazz Club
A distinctive place for very special events. Let us help create a memorable experience for you and your guests with top-notch live Jazz, mouthwatering beverages,...
Saint Mary’s of Perpetual Help
The history of St. Mary of Perpetual Help Parish began circa 1880 as Polish immigrants began settling in the Bridgeport area and established this newly...
The Press Room
The Press Room is a cozy neighborhood bar with an oversized heart located in Chicagos West Loop. Executive Chef Jeff Williams offers a sophisticated, but...
Southeast Senior Center
Senior Center · Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sat - Sun 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Muhammad Ali House
Famous boxer Muhammad Ali lived in this large brick mansion for many years, moving here to be close to his mentor Elijah Muhammad at the...
Bronzeville Winery
Dedicated to engaging the community, the Bronzeville Winery features programming that is representative of the voices of Chicago featuring curated cultural events of all kinds....
The Logan Theatre
The Logan Theatre opened in 1915 as the Paramount Theatre, a single-screen cinema. In 1922, it was taken over by the Vaselopolis family. Chris Vaselopolis,...
Jazz Showcase
Chicago's oldest jazz club since 1947 with top national and local artists.
Former Residence of the Marx Brothers
They entertained millions around the world with vaudeville acts, Broadway shows, and movie comedy classics like The Cocoanuts, Animal Crackers, A Day at the Races...
Acanto Restaurant + Wine Bar
Across from Millennium Park and along Chicagos Cultural Mile, Acanto Restaurant + Wine Bar is a favorite destination for those who appreciate approachable and authentic...
Malarkey Comedy, Home of ComedySportz Chicago
Malarkey Comedy is a comedy company who's only mission is to make you laugh...hard. Not smirk. Not chuckle. Full-on, full-body, oh-no-are-people-looking-at-me laugh. No matter what....
Funday Afternoon: Vibrant Eggs
Design colorful eggs perfect for spring! For grades 1-5. Registration required.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
The mission of Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is expressed in its founding principle: “Remember the Past, Transform the Future.” The Museum is dedicated...
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