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Favorite Films of the ’30’s and ’40’s

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. Village fans of movies from the 1930’s and 40’s have started a new movie group. If Ninotchka or Captain Blood or Random Harvest are among your favorite films, you’ll be right at home! […]

Free

Great Books, Great Conversations

Chicago, IL, United States

Members only–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the discussion, a confirmation email with Zoom details will be sent to registered attendees. This ongoing Village discussion group meets on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a selection of short readings from an anthology published by The Great Books Foundation. Each anthology […]

Free

West Town Art Walk: A Near North Circle Event

Flo 1434 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Members & Guests: free; lunch self-hosted. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the walk, registered attendees will receive a confirmation email with additional details including a map and meeting location. With more galleries opening up each year, West Town is becoming one of the city's premier art districts. Starting with an optional lunch […]

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 […]

Free

Volunteer at the Great Chicago Food Depository

Greater Chicago Food Depository 4100 W Ann Lurie Pl, Chicago, IL, United States

Members and Guests- free. The day before the event, a confirmation email with additional details will be sent to all registered attendees. Join other Village members in volunteering for the Greater Chicago Food Depository! The GCFD needs help repacking donated food so it can go out to food pantries and soup kitchens. The work varies […]

Free

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Boyhood (2014)

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free on Tubi or $3.99 on Amazon 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: Boyhood (2014) The joys […]

Free

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

Weekday Brunch at Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & Guests –free; brunch self-hosted. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with details. Come see why this popular brunch spot has received rave reviews from publications like the Chicago Tribune and Reader! Beat the weekend crowds and join member Gloria St. […]

Free

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Whose Streets? (2017)

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free with Amazon Prime; free with subscription on Netflix 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: Whose […]

Free

Visit to the South Side Community Arts Center

South Side Community Arts Center 3831 S Michigan, Chicago, IL, United States

Members and guests – Art Center entry is free, but a donation is suggested. The day before the event, a confirmation email with additional details will be sent to all registered attendees. Founded in 1940, SSCAC is the oldest African American art center in the United States and is housed in a Chicago Historic Landmark […]

Free
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