The Village Chicago

Curious Village
2026-09-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-12 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Belmont Village Lincoln Park, 700 West Fullerton, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Join this in-person group for a lively discussion and presentation each month hosted by Belmont Village on Fullerton in Lincoln Park, all are welcome!

Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee
2026-09-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-11 17:00 - 18:00
Members and guests: free.
Join us for a casual, member-organized happy hour at a different location each month, with no agenda other than great conversation. Check back for this month’s location soon!
This is a recurring, in person event; once you sign up, you will continue to receive emails for upcoming events.
Life 3.0 is a lively, welcoming group who are exploring together how we want to live and work as we move into retirement and beyond. But mostly, we like getting together for some really good times!

Monthly Intergenerational Trivia at D'Agostino's
2026-09-07 19:30 | D’Agostino’s Wrigleyville, 1351 W Addison St, Chicago, 60613, United States
Presented by the Bridging Generations Board

Members & guests: free; food & drink self-hosted

Test your trivia skills at this new monthly event! The first Monday of the month, BGB and Village members will be meeting at D’Agostino’s in Wrigleyville for a few rounds of trivia. All 21+ are welcome but RSVPs are required.

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Launched in 2019, The Bridging Generations Professionals Board is a group of young adults who firmly believe in the importance of multigenerational relationships at work and in the community. The events they have organized include book, short story and documentary discussion groups; intimate multigenerational dinners, community volunteerism, Trivia nights and more.

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
2026-09-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-29 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-08 15:00 - 16:00 | 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!
Check back for this week’s film!

Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
2026-09-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-27 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-20 17:00 - 18:00
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 the group meets weekly, members and guests are welcome to drop in for one or all discussions.

Weekly Walks Around North Pond
2026-09-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 inclement weather – no need to register each time. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids.

Great Books, Great Conversations
2026-09-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom, Chicago, IL, United States
Location: via Zoom

Members and guests – Free!
This ongoing Village discussion group meets online the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a selection of short readings from an anthology published by The Great Books Foundation. Although the group has been meeting for years, they are very welcoming to new members!

Brain Spa
2026-09-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-18 11:00 - 12:00
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 their brain. Join us for puzzles and challenges, storytelling and reminiscing in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions will be an hour long and are meant to be fun and interactive. You don’t need to attend all sessions to participate, feel free to drop in whenever you would like!

Memory Cafe
2026-08-28 12:00 - 14:00
Are you looking for social connection and a place to meet others living with memory loss and their care partners? Join the Village Chicago and Lincoln Park Branch Library for our monthly Memory Cafe!
Memory Cafe offers a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Enjoy lunch and make new friends. This is a fun and casual environment, where all are welcome.
Activities at this event will be thematic and will include games, arts and crafts, music, and more. Friends, family members, and community allies also are welcome.
Memory Cafe takes place at the Lincoln Park Branch Library (1150 W Fullerton) every 4th Friday of the month.
Click here to register!

Conversational French
2026-08-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park Branch, 1150 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614, 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. Various levels are welcome, but some experience is suggested. This event is accessible.

Conversational Spanish
2026-08-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Village Office, 2502 N. Clark, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Location: The Village Chicago office (2502 N Clark St)

Members & guests: free

Join member Ray Enriquez for a welcoming and informal Spanish conversation class. Various levels are welcome – this is a place to practice your spoken Spanish whether you are just beginning or more advanced. Space is limited – register now!

Sunday Social at Guthrie’s Tavern
2026-08-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Guthrie’s Tavern, 1300 W Addison, Chicago
Drinks and snacks: Self-hosted. Guthrie’s has a limited snack menu but allows outside food to be brought to or delivered to the restaurant. D’Agostinos and many other restaurants are a block away on Southport Avenue.
Join fellow members each month for a lazy Sunday afternoon of board games, socializing and crafting (bring your own knitting or crochet supplies) at a beloved Lakeview neighborhood gem, Guthrie’s Tavern. Conveniently located near multiple CTA stops, come enjoy a couple hours with friends. The bar has some games on hand, but feel free to bring your favorite to the event.

Monthly Game Day
2026-08-21 13:00 - 14:30 | The Village Chicago Office, 2502 N Clark, Chicago, United States
Members & guests: free.
Join us for our Monthly Game Day! We are excited to announce that Game Day will now be held at the Village offices: 2502 N Clark St. Join us for laughter, lighthearted competition, and great company!
Check back soon to see which game will be featured in August!
This event is accessible.

Reading the Rainbow: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
2026-08-19 16:00 - 17:00 | 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!
This month’s selection is Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. An award winning debut novel, Martyr! follows Cyrus Shams, a young Iranian American poet whose obsession with martyrs leads him to unravel a family secret and find meaning amidst a history of violence and loss. Expertly balancing humor and tragedy, Martyr! was one of the most acclaimed novels of 2024. Available in paperback, audiobook, and ebook.

Crossing the Bridge
2026-08-19 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 each other. In addition to exploring our own thoughts, we talk about books, films, legislative developments, organizations, and other topics related to death and dying. All are welcome!
Learn more about end of life planning, contemplating one’s mortality and fears around death.

Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
2026-08-13 17:00 - 18:00
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 the group meets weekly, members and guests are welcome to drop in for one or all discussions.
This week the group is reading Liars Don’t Qualify By Junius Edwards
