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Gouache Landscape Painting
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Lot'sa
Gouache Landscape Painting
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Lot'sa
The Whole Woman Conference: Spirit, Soul & Body
Fri, Apr 17, 6:30 PM
Bensenville · Bensenville Park District
The Whole Woman Conference: Spirit, Soul & Body
Fri, Apr 17, 6:30 PM
Bensenville · Bensenville Park District
FashionBar THE SHOWS: April 2026 - The Collective Runway Show
Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Water Tower Place, Level 3
FashionBar THE SHOWS: April 2026 - The Collective Runway Show
Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Water Tower Place, Level 3
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thursday at 7:00 PM + 2 more
Schaumburg · Schaumburg
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thursday at 7:00 PM + 2 more
Schaumburg · Schaumburg
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thursday at 7:00 PM + 2 more
Arlington Heights · Arlington Heights
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thursday at 7:00 PM + 2 more
Arlington Heights · Arlington Heights
Friday Night Pickleball Social!
Fri, Apr 10, 7:00 PM
Chicago · SPF All Day Pickleball
Friday Night Pickleball Social!
Fri, Apr 10, 7:00 PM
Chicago · SPF All Day Pickleball
Selena Paint Party
Fri, Apr 24, 7:00 PM + 5 more
Chicago · 5420 W Belmont Ave
Selena Paint Party
Fri, Apr 24, 7:00 PM + 5 more
Chicago · 5420 W Belmont Ave
QUIRKY with Ruth Fuerst, Benefit Show Live at FSC
Sun, May 17, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fulton Street Collective
QUIRKY with Ruth Fuerst, Benefit Show Live at FSC
Sun, May 17, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fulton Street Collective
LACONI Trustee Banquet
Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 PM
Oak Park · The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
LACONI Trustee Banquet
Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 PM
Oak Park · The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
Going fast
CAPAG Conversation: Governance, City Council, and Budget Priorities
Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 AM
Chicago · Union League Club of Chicago
Going fast
CAPAG Conversation: Governance, City Council, and Budget Priorities
Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 AM
Chicago · Union League Club of Chicago
Bonsai Workshop
Thu, May 7, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Bonsai Workshop
Thu, May 7, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit
Tue, Apr 21, 8:00 AM
Chicago · Navy Pier
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit
Tue, Apr 21, 8:00 AM
Chicago · Navy Pier
Make a Trinket Wreath with Carolyn
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Hey, I Thought Of You
Make a Trinket Wreath with Carolyn
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Hey, I Thought Of You
Self-Care City Scavenger Hunt: Based on Hot Habits Series - Berwyn Area
Tomorrow at 1:00 PM + 136 more
Berwyn · *Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
Self-Care City Scavenger Hunt: Based on Hot Habits Series - Berwyn Area
Tomorrow at 1:00 PM + 136 more
Berwyn · *Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
24th Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit
Fri, May 1, 8:30 AM
Glen Ellyn · College of DuPage
24th Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit
Fri, May 1, 8:30 AM
Glen Ellyn · College of DuPage
Mini Camp Congress for Girls Chicago 2026
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM
Chicago · 8101 W Higgins Rd
Mini Camp Congress for Girls Chicago 2026
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM
Chicago · 8101 W Higgins Rd
Girls in Business Camp Chicago 2026
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM
Chicago · 8101 W Higgins Rd
Girls in Business Camp Chicago 2026
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM
Chicago · 8101 W Higgins Rd
Coffee with Christians: Mount Prospect
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 PM + 8 more
Mount Prospect · Cafe of the Day
Coffee with Christians: Mount Prospect
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 PM + 8 more
Mount Prospect · Cafe of the Day
Going fast
Girls who Grill - Grilling Class COUPLES EDITION!
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00 PM
Wilmette · The Backyard Barbecue Store
Going fast
Girls who Grill - Grilling Class COUPLES EDITION!
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00 PM
Wilmette · The Backyard Barbecue Store
Las Vegas Drag Show at Ashley's Cafe
Sat, Apr 4, 7:00 PM
Elmwood Park · Ashley's Cafe & Tap
Las Vegas Drag Show at Ashley's Cafe
Sat, Apr 4, 7:00 PM
Elmwood Park · Ashley's Cafe & Tap

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Gouache Landscape Painting

The Whole Woman Conference: Spirit, Soul & Body

FashionBar THE SHOWS: April 2026 - The Collective Runway Show

Friday Night Pickleball Social!

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Self-Care City Scavenger Hunt: Based on Hot Habits Series - Berwyn Area

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Las Vegas Drag Show at Ashley's Cafe

Gouache Landscape Painting

Gouache Landscape Painting

The Whole Woman Conference: Spirit, Soul & Body

The Whole Woman Conference: Spirit, Soul & Body

FashionBar THE SHOWS: April 2026 - The Collective Runway Show

FashionBar THE SHOWS: April 2026 - The Collective Runway Show

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Friday Night Pickleball Social!

Friday Night Pickleball Social!

Selena Paint Party

Selena Paint Party

QUIRKY with Ruth Fuerst, Benefit Show Live at FSC

QUIRKY with Ruth Fuerst, Benefit Show Live at FSC

LACONI Trustee Banquet

LACONI Trustee Banquet

CAPAG Conversation: Governance, City Council, and Budget Priorities

CAPAG Conversation: Governance, City Council, and Budget Priorities

Bonsai Workshop

Bonsai Workshop

Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit

Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit

Make a Trinket Wreath with Carolyn

Make a Trinket Wreath with Carolyn

Self-Care City Scavenger Hunt: Based on Hot Habits Series - Berwyn Area

Self-Care City Scavenger Hunt: Based on Hot Habits Series - Berwyn Area

24th Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit

24th Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit

Mini Camp Congress for Girls Chicago 2026

Mini Camp Congress for Girls Chicago 2026

Girls in Business Camp Chicago 2026

Girls in Business Camp Chicago 2026

Coffee with Christians: Mount Prospect

Coffee with Christians: Mount Prospect

Girls who Grill - Grilling Class COUPLES EDITION!

Girls who Grill - Grilling Class COUPLES EDITION!

Las Vegas Drag Show at Ashley's Cafe

Las Vegas Drag Show at Ashley's Cafe

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1. Easter brunch

2. Free kids

3. Free easter egg hunt

4. Singles

5. Job fairs

6. Easter bunny

7. Bingo

8. Craft fair

9. Chicago northwest suburbs

10. Pickleball tournament

11. Free paper shredding

12. Craft fairs illinois

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