The Village Chicago

Brain Spa
2026-07-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
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!

Summer Potluck, a Collaboration with Old Town Triangle Association
2026-07-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Old Town Triangle Association, 1763 N North Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Weekly Walks Around North Pond
2026-07-23 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.

Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
2026-07-23 17:00 - 18:00 | IL
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: On Seeing the 100% Perfect Girl One Beautiful April Morning by 村上春樹 (Haruki Murakami)

Grant Park Music Festival - Broadway Sings America, Presented by The Life 3.0 Committee
2026-07-23 17:30 - 20:00 | Great Lawn at the Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60602, United States
Thursday, July 23, 5:30 – 8:00
Location: The Great Lawn at the Pritzker Pavilion
Members and guests: Free; Bring your own dinner, beverage and a blanket or fold-up chair
This magical evening at the Grant Park Music Festival will celebrate America on Broadway with popular favorites from Ragtime, Hamilton, Hair, South Pacific and more. Join Carol Stein, Village member since 2017, and fellow Village members for an unforgettable summer evening filled with music, laughter and community. Bring your own dinner, beverage and a blanket or fold-up chair. We will provide the exact location details the day before the concert.

Memory Cafe
2026-07-24 12:00 - 14:00 | IL
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!

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
2026-07-25 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!
