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Brain Connection Café

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with details to join via Zoom. This is a virtual session held every other week, open to anyone who would like to get connected to others, practice skills and exercise their brain. Join us […]

Free

Reading the Rainbow: The Argonauts

Chicago, IL, United States

Members and guests - free Join us for the second installment of Reading the Rainbow, a book club exploring the LGBTA experience where everyone is welcome. This month's selection is Maggie Nelson's The Argonauts. Exploring love, motherhood, and identity, Nelson draws upon her background in philosophy to create an original and thought-provoking memoir that solidified […]

Free

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal

Symphony Center 220 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

Members and Guests- free. The day before the event, a confirmation email with additional details will be sent to all registered attendees. Symphony Center is once again welcoming audiences to observe open rehearsals of the world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra! Reserve a free seat to see conductor Riccardo Muti lead rehearsals of Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. […]

Free

Wildflower Walk & Talk (Around North Pond!)

Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant 2610 N. Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

Members & Guests: free Join for a fabulous insider view of wildflowers, their use, their aromas, and their history. The tour will be led by Village member, Janet Swenson. This tour will be held outside, so please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately! The group will meet in front of the North Pond CafĂ© […]

Free

Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before each discussion, registered attendees will receive a confirmation email with a link to join via Zoom. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! Attendees of all ages are welcome to attend. RSVP to Join! This is an ongoing discussion group. After […]

Tour of the National Museum of Mexican Art – A Near North Circle Event

National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States

Members & Guests - $10. Please RSVP via this link. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to all registered attendees. Come take a docent-led tour of the National Museum of Mexican Art with host Eloise Elizabeth! An optional self-hosted lunch at 5 Rabanitos Restaurant will follow. Visitor Safety Guide While […]

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–$2.99 on Amazon Prime Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth discussion of films new and old, led by Village member Mel Washburn. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded to view it after! This week's film: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) You've […]

Free

Tiny Theatre Presents: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953 film version)

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests– join the discussion for free; rent the film for $3.99 on Amazon. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the discussion, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with details to join via Zoom. As a pandemic-friendly alternative to live theatre-going, the Tiny Theatre is excited to present a […]

Free

Memoir Writing with Beth Finke – Spring/Summer Series

Members–$60 & guests–$90. Space is limited for this ongoing group and Village members receive priority. If this is your first time signing up for this class, please email [email protected]. We all have interesting life stories to tell. The hard part? Getting those stories down on paper. Whether you are an accomplished writer or just getting […]

Explore Your City: Wednesday Walking Tours – Kedzie Ave

Kedzie Brown Line 4648 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

In this new monthly series, Village members lead walking tours of neighborhoods around the city. To kick off this series, experienced Village tour guide John Craib-Cox teams up with Pamela Zolnay to take members on a lunchtime tour of the multi-cultural culinary delights of Kedzie Avenue. The group will meet at the Kedzie Brown Line […]

Free
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