Date Night Ideas in Highland Park, IL

Romantic date night ideas in Highland Park, IL. Restaurants, shows, concerts, and unique experiences for couples.

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Best of The Second City

Starts in 10 hrs · Tue, Apr 14, 12:00 AM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

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...

Dr. Show

Sun, Apr 12, 11:00 PM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

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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Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Workshop with Luis Tubens

Starts in 9 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Portage-Cragin Branch · 5108 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL

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...

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Crushed By Giants Brewing Company

Crushed By Giants Brewing Company · 600 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, Chicago, IL

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...

Free

World of Micro Poetry with Regina Harris Baiocchi

Starts in 9 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL

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...

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra/Symphony Center

Chicago Symphony Orchestra/Symphony Center · 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60604, Chicago, IL

Symphony Center, home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, presents over 200 concerts annually featuring the best of classical, jazz, world, chamber, and pop music.

Free

Forest Therapy Walk at Crabtree Nature Center

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Barrington Area Library · 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL

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..

Unsolicited Chick Pics: The KJ & Chloe Show

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

Did you ask for this show? No. Are you seeing it anyway? Yes. “Unsolicited Chick Pics” is a sketch comedy show that explores the realities of life in 2026 as an “outcast” in...

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Simple Stitches Crochet Club

Starts in 9 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Austin-Irving · 6100 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL

Join us for our very popular Austin-Irving Simple Stitches Crochet Club. Bring a work in progress or come to learn basic crochet stitches and chat with other crafters. Yarn and hooks available. Knitters are welcome! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance...

Ten Dollar Comedy

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 1:30 AM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

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...

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Knitting Circle

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Logan Square · 3030 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

Do you knit, crochet, embroider or do another needlecraft? Join Logan Square's Thursday Knitting Circle. Show us your work and learn from others in the group. No experience required. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...

Virtual Book & Author: The Concentration Camp Brothel — Forced Sexual Labor Under Nazi Rule

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 PM UTC · Illinois Holocaust Museum · 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077, Skokie, IL

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

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Great Decisions Discussion Group

Starts in 9 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Sulzer Regional · 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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...

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Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel · 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, IL, 60173, Schaumburg, IL

500 total rooms. 26 suites. One restaurant. Indoor pool. On-site health club. Room service. Located near Woodfield mall, IKEA, Motorola, Sears, Ameritech world headquarters. Pk,...

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"Poet-tea" Slam

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Daley, Richard M. · 733 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL

Join us for "poet-tea!" Drink tea and write poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month . Make a "found poem" collage out of cut-out words or free write, then share what you wrote in an open mic-style "poetry slam." Or select a poem to read from our collection by a famous poet such as...

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ERIS Brewery and Cider House

ERIS Brewery and Cider House · 4240 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL, 60641, Chicago, IL

Old Masonic building restored to a Brewery and Ciderhouse.Building features are a unique space, 20ft ceilings and interior atmosphere has refurbished radiators, reclaimed wood and...

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Retro Game Day: Tabletop Game Play

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Near North Branch · 310 W. Division Street, Chicago, IL

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..

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SMART Business: State vendor certification & procurement

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Lincoln Belmont Branch · 1659 W. Melrose Street, Chicago, IL

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..

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Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center · 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, IL, 60077, Skokie, IL

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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Genealogy 101

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Legler Regional · 115 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL

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,...

Library Board of Trustees BGPP Meeting

Starts in 8 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 10:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Elmwood Park Public Library · 1 Conti Pkwy, Elmwood Park, IL

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Committee Meetings for the Library Board of Trustees. May include the Building, Finance, or BGPP committees. For more information, please contact the director or the board.