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EDGS Book Talk: "Infrastructures of Impunity" with Elizabeth Drexler
Monday at 12:30 PM
Evanston · 720 University Pl
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EDGS Book Talk: "Infrastructures of Impunity" with Elizabeth Drexler
Monday at 12:30 PM
Evanston · 720 University Pl
The OG Hoochie Cabaret By Bodacious Burlesque
Thu, May 21, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Dorothy
The OG Hoochie Cabaret By Bodacious Burlesque
Thu, May 21, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Dorothy
Open Books with The Chicago Kidz
Sat, May 23, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Open Books Pilsen
Open Books with The Chicago Kidz
Sat, May 23, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Open Books Pilsen
Bookstore Write-In
Sun, May 31, 4:00 PM
Oak Park · Dandelion Bookshop
Bookstore Write-In
Sun, May 31, 4:00 PM
Oak Park · Dandelion Bookshop
American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM
Chicago · American Writers Museum
American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM
Chicago · American Writers Museum
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The Art of Documentary Film — A Conversation with Thom Powers
Saturday at 2:00 PM
Chicago · Nighthawk
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The Art of Documentary Film — A Conversation with Thom Powers
Saturday at 2:00 PM
Chicago · Nighthawk
DADS DEN: CIGAR SOCIAL IML
Thu, May 21, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Jackhammer
DADS DEN: CIGAR SOCIAL IML
Thu, May 21, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Jackhammer
Understanding AI Threats to the Chem-Bio-Nuclear World
Thu, May 21, 9:30 AM
Evanston · Chambers Hall
Understanding AI Threats to the Chem-Bio-Nuclear World
Thu, May 21, 9:30 AM
Evanston · Chambers Hall
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Wayfair Sip & Shop X Soul & Smoke
Today at 5:30 PM
Wilmette · Wayfair
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Wayfair Sip & Shop X Soul & Smoke
Today at 5:30 PM
Wilmette · Wayfair
2026 Breakthrough T1D Illinois Chapter Annual Meeting
Tue, Jun 16, 5:00 PM
Des Plaines · Aldridge Electric Des Plaines Office
2026 Breakthrough T1D Illinois Chapter Annual Meeting
Tue, Jun 16, 5:00 PM
Des Plaines · Aldridge Electric Des Plaines Office
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Deja Todo en Orden: Protege a tu Familia con un Testamento
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Schaumburg · 1700 Golf Rd, 2nd piso
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Deja Todo en Orden: Protege a tu Familia con un Testamento
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Schaumburg · 1700 Golf Rd, 2nd piso
5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair
Fri, Jul 17, 10:00 AM
Chicago · IBEW Local 134
5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair
Fri, Jul 17, 10:00 AM
Chicago · IBEW Local 134
IN PERSON PRENATAL TO CRADLE! Complimentary Prenatal & New Parent Q&A
Wed, May 20, 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Northwestern Children's Practice (NWCP)
IN PERSON PRENATAL TO CRADLE! Complimentary Prenatal & New Parent Q&A
Wed, May 20, 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Northwestern Children's Practice (NWCP)
Russia's War in Ukraine: Past, Present, and Future with Laura K. Cooper
Fri, May 22, 12:30 PM
Evanston · 720 University Pl
Russia's War in Ukraine: Past, Present, and Future with Laura K. Cooper
Fri, May 22, 12:30 PM
Evanston · 720 University Pl
Monday Afrobeats on the beach with DJ Diesel @ Pier 31 (Free event)
Mon, May 25, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Pier 31 restaurant & bar
Monday Afrobeats on the beach with DJ Diesel @ Pier 31 (Free event)
Mon, May 25, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Pier 31 restaurant & bar
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Gator Day of Service
Saturday at 1:30 PM
Chicago · Cradles to Crayons
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Gator Day of Service
Saturday at 1:30 PM
Chicago · Cradles to Crayons
COI Spring AI Panel
Tuesday at 4:00 PM
Westmont · 999 Oakmont Plaza Dr
COI Spring AI Panel
Tuesday at 4:00 PM
Westmont · 999 Oakmont Plaza Dr
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The Mitchell Cobey Lecture on Cinema: Dr. Carla Hayden
Fri, May 22, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Logan Center for the Arts
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The Mitchell Cobey Lecture on Cinema: Dr. Carla Hayden
Fri, May 22, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Logan Center for the Arts
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Coffee Tasting with Backlot Coffee
Saturday at 10:30 AM
Skokie · 3742 Chase Ave
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Coffee Tasting with Backlot Coffee
Saturday at 10:30 AM
Skokie · 3742 Chase Ave
A Conversation with Rachel León: How We See the Gray
Thu, May 21, 7:30 PM
Chicago · The Understudy Coffee and Books
A Conversation with Rachel León: How We See the Gray
Thu, May 21, 7:30 PM
Chicago · The Understudy Coffee and Books

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EDGS Book Talk: "Infrastructures of Impunity" with Elizabeth Drexler

The OG Hoochie Cabaret By Bodacious Burlesque

Open Books with The Chicago Kidz

Bookstore Write-In

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Wayfair Sip & Shop X Soul & Smoke

Deja Todo en Orden: Protege a tu Familia con un Testamento

Coffee Tasting with Backlot Coffee

Gator Day of Service

EDGS Book Talk: "Infrastructures of Impunity" with Elizabeth Drexler

EDGS Book Talk: "Infrastructures of Impunity" with Elizabeth Drexler

The OG Hoochie Cabaret By Bodacious Burlesque

The OG Hoochie Cabaret By Bodacious Burlesque

Open Books with The Chicago Kidz

Open Books with The Chicago Kidz

Bookstore Write-In

Bookstore Write-In

American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum

American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum

The Art of Documentary Film — A Conversation with Thom Powers

The Art of Documentary Film — A Conversation with Thom Powers

DADS DEN: CIGAR SOCIAL IML

DADS DEN: CIGAR SOCIAL IML

Understanding AI Threats to the Chem-Bio-Nuclear World

Understanding AI Threats to the Chem-Bio-Nuclear World

Wayfair Sip & Shop X Soul & Smoke

Wayfair Sip & Shop X Soul & Smoke

2026 Breakthrough T1D Illinois Chapter Annual Meeting

2026 Breakthrough T1D Illinois Chapter Annual Meeting

Deja Todo en Orden: Protege a tu Familia con un Testamento

Deja Todo en Orden: Protege a tu Familia con un Testamento

5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair

5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair

IN PERSON PRENATAL TO CRADLE! Complimentary Prenatal & New Parent Q&A

IN PERSON PRENATAL TO CRADLE! Complimentary Prenatal & New Parent Q&A

Russia's War in Ukraine: Past, Present, and Future with Laura K. Cooper

Russia's War in Ukraine: Past, Present, and Future with Laura K. Cooper

Monday Afrobeats on the beach with DJ Diesel @ Pier 31 (Free event)

Monday Afrobeats on the beach with DJ Diesel @ Pier 31 (Free event)

Gator Day of Service

Gator Day of Service

COI Spring AI Panel

COI Spring AI Panel

The Mitchell Cobey Lecture on Cinema: Dr. Carla Hayden

The Mitchell Cobey Lecture on Cinema: Dr. Carla Hayden

Coffee Tasting with Backlot Coffee

Coffee Tasting with Backlot Coffee

A Conversation with Rachel León: How We See the Gray

A Conversation with Rachel León: How We See the Gray

Things to do around Melrose Park

Trends in Melrose Park

1. Mariellas banquet

2. Mothers day

3. Free kids activities

4. Real estate

5. Mahjong

6. Hispano fest

7. Car show

8. 5 de mayo

9. Snl may 16th

10. Art battle in chicago

11. Y bar

12. Snl

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Melrose Park?

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