Education
Concrete and Countryside Book Event with author Carmelo Esterrich
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 West Division Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome and join Columbia College Chicago Associate Professor Carmelo Esterrich in a presentation of his new book CONCRETE AND COUNTRYSIDE (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2018). The book examines the response of the arts in Puerto Rico to the modernization and urbanization of the island during the momentous 1950s. Dr. Esterrich examines a wide range of cultural texts--newsreels, songs, graphic arts, […]
Mad Science of Chicago presents “Brixology”
Chicago Public Library - North Pulaski Branch 4300 W. North Ave, Chicago, ILKIDS: Do you love building with LEGO bricks? Then join our friends from Mad Science of Chicago for Brixology! Over the course of three program sessions, participants will use LEGO bricks to build a different engineering-themed project while exploring engineering fields such as mechanical, structural and nautical engineering while using their critical thinking and problem […]
DNA Extraction Lab for Teens
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesCrave the epic sense of discovery in forensic science? Join your peers in a fun, gross and informative workshop in which you'll either smash up fruit to extract its DNA or create a keepsake with your very own human DNA! Through hands-on activities and discussion, you’ll demystify the wonders of biology and genetic engineering. Open […]
ChiTown Stand Up Workshop for Teens
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago is a city with so many untold stories, and 826CHI is here to help you tell yours! In this workshop, you'll take a journey through the city by looking at its art, people and culture to inspire your own truths about the city. This program series is part of a line-up of events for […]
Prairie Style in the Parks – 3 Lectures
Landscape Design Lectures - Chicago Parks including Humboldt
Tool Up for a Career Making Cabinets and Other Wood Products
Greater West Town 500 N. Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesTool Up for a Career Making Cabinets and Other Wood Products! Learn high-tech skills at Greater West Town Training Partnership for jobs in the wood products manufacturing industry in Chicago. Jobs are well-paid, highly satisfying, and and include life-long learning.
Give Your Career a Lift: Learn Forklifting, Shipping and Receiving
Greater West Town 500 N. Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesGive Your Career a Lift: Learn Forklifting, Shipping and Receiving! Every company needs workers with inventory control, warehousing, and material handling skills. Short-term training to get working in a career with opportunity for advancement.
Teen Guitar, Bass & Drum Lessons
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Humboldt Park Library YOUmedia to sign up for free, one-on-one lessons with professional musicians. We have a rotating crew of teachers who will help you develop skills on guitar, bass, or drums. Not all instruments are available every Monday.
Improv and Theater Games for Teens
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlay theater games, learn improv skills, and laugh a lot in this fast-paced, funny workshop! We'll meet every other Thursday, starting April 11th. Open to all teens age 12-18.
AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Farmers Market
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center 2233 W. Division St., Chicago, IL, United StatesDo you have an Illinois Link Card with SNAP benefits? Do you enjoy eating fresh fruits and vegetables? Please join us every Thursday from 1pm-6pm at Saints Mary and Elizabeth […]