Free Timed 5k / 1 Mile Run – Chicago Area Runners Association
Free timed 5k and 1 mile runs!! Beginners, advanced, strollers, and walkers are invited.
Creative Space at Richard M. Daley Library
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesFeeling creative or looking for a relaxing space? Stop in and work on a creative activity of your choice. No art or crafting experience required. Some craft supplies will be provided including: origami paper, recycled materials, coloring sheets, crayons, and colored pencils. Feel free to bring your own projects and supplies. We will also have […]
Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation’s 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel 221 N. Columbus, Chicago, IL, United StatesBickerdike Redevelopment Corporation is proudly celebrating its 50th Anniversary as a community development organization. In recognition of this milestone, Bickerdike will host its 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner on May 17, 2018 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel where over 300 leaders in the real estate, business, civic, government, policy and philanthropic communities will gather to […]
Adult Book Discussion: The Expatriates
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis month's book discussion will feature The Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Lee. Three American women living in the same expat community in Hong Kong have very different lives. Mercy, a young Korean-American has recently graduated and is recovering from a recent traumatic incident. Hilary, a lonely housewife is trying to save her marriage. Finally Margaret, once married […]
Film Screening: And Then They Came for Us
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesSeventy-five years ago, Executive Order 9066 paved the way to the profound violation of constitutional rights that resulted in the forced incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans. Featuring George Takei and many others who were incarcerated, as well as newly rediscovered photographs of Dorothea Lange. And Then They Came for Us brings history into the present, retelling this […]
Humboldt Park Community Development and Wellness Project Community Meeting at Norwegian American Hospital
Please join us for a Community Meeting to discuss Norwegian American Hospital’s Community Development and Wellness District Plan. A meeting in English will be held at Norwegian American Hospital's Professional Office Building, 5th Floor (1044 N. Francisco Ave.) on May 15th from 6:30pm-8pm, and a meeting in Spanish will be held at the same location […]
High Heel Conversations: Spring Series
Guggenheim Partners 227 West Monroe St., 8th Floor, Chicago, ILStop by for our spring talk series. The speakers and audience will discuss the problems in the tech industry as well as issues affecting our daily lives. We’ll cover everything from taking a seat on a board to politics and workplace harassment. No topic is off limits. Register today and invite a friend. Network & […]
Weegee’s Lounge Book Club – The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
Weegee's Lounge 3659 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us at Weegee's Lounge as we read and discuss Haruki Murakami's The Wind-up Bird Chronicle. Books are available for check out at Logan Square Branch.
Adult Book Discussion: Underground Girls of Kabul
Roots Handmade Pizza 1924 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, United StatesCelebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by joining us as we discuss The Underground Girls of Kabul by Jenny Nordberg. This discussion will be held at Roots Pizza.
Adult Book Discussion: The Guest Cat
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a book discussion of The Guest Cat by the celebrated Japanese author and poet Takashi Hiraide. A young couple in their 30's living in […]