Calendar

  • Weekly Walks Around North Pond

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

    Members & guests: free The weekly walks are back! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Registrants receive ongoing reminders, including cancellation notices for […]

    Free
  • Chicago Area Villages Collaborative Presents: Artificial Intelligence Provocations with Dan Friedrich

    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    Members & guests: free! via Zoom Insights and predictions about Artificial Intelligence based on a career consulting on information technologies for NASA, Fermilab, and many other complex enterprises. Dan Friedrich is CEO/CTO of Friedrich, Klatt and Associates and a Second City-trained improv and sketch comedy writer, director, and performer. He hopes this presentation will provoke a robust […]

  • Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

    Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

    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. RSVP to Join! This is an ongoing discussion group. After you register, you will receive weekly emails  with Zoom details and a link to that week’s story. While […]

    Free
  • Conversational French

    Chicago Public Library - Lincoln Park Branch 1150 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Members & guests: free Join member Beverly Livingston for a welcoming and informal French conversation class. This is a place to practice your speaking skills and learn some colloquial French. […]

    Free
  • Grant Park Music Festival: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9

    Great Lawn at the Pritzker Pavilion 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Presented by The Life 3.0 Committee Location: The Great Lawn at the Pritzker Pavilion Members and guests:  Free;  Bring your own dinner, beverage and a blanket or fold-up chair We are so lucky.  The marvelous Grant Park Orchestra is performing Beethoven’s glorious 9th Symphony, a musical affirmation of humanity on a grand scale.  Join Village president […]

    Free
  • Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

    Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

      Members & guests–free Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth organic discussion of films new and old. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded to view it after! The Blue Trail: 2026 (US release); 90min, on Amazon & others $4; 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, […]

  • Brain Spa

    Brain Spa

    Members & guests–free. RSVP below! This is a virtual Zoom session held every other week, open to anyone who would like to get connected to others, practice skills and exercise […]

    Free
  • Crossing the Bridge

    Crossing the Bridge
    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Death Cafe has evolved! Crossing the Bridge is a safe space to share personal feelings about death as we support and learn from […]

    Free
  • Reading the Rainbow: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    via Zoom Members & guests: free! Reading the Rainbow is a bi-monthly book discussion group featuring a lively conversation of LGBTQ+ texts. People of all identities, including allies, are welcome! […]

    Free

FAQs

  • Registration? Required for all events
  • Email Reminder? Sent to all registrants the day before. Zoom link for virtual events included in email 24 hours before.
  • Transportation? If you can provide a ride or need a ride, be sure to let the office know by  emailing [email protected] or calling 773.248.8700. The Village aims to match drivers whenever possible.
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