Community Events and Things to do in Ottawa, IL

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Let The Building Speak to You: Two Decades in the Architectural Trenches
Tue, Apr 7, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Charnley-Persky House Museum
Let The Building Speak to You: Two Decades in the Architectural Trenches
Tue, Apr 7, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Charnley-Persky House Museum
Reiki Level I Shoden Class May
Fri, May 22, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Reiki Level I Shoden Class May
Fri, May 22, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Going fast
Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect
Sat, Apr 4, 10:30 AM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
Going fast
Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect
Sat, Apr 4, 10:30 AM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
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Chicago Misconceptions • Urban Renewal: Good or Bad?
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Bad Apple (Lincoln Park)
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Chicago Misconceptions • Urban Renewal: Good or Bad?
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Bad Apple (Lincoln Park)
Almost full
Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes
Tue, Mar 31, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Bad Apple (Lincoln Park)
Almost full
Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes
Tue, Mar 31, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Bad Apple (Lincoln Park)
Friends & Family Adventure Weekend in Chicago!
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00 AM + 3 more
Chicago · Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
Friends & Family Adventure Weekend in Chicago!
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00 AM + 3 more
Chicago · Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
Saturday Social: West Coast Swing Class + Open Dance Social
Sat, Mar 28, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Ballroom Dance Chicago
Saturday Social: West Coast Swing Class + Open Dance Social
Sat, Mar 28, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Ballroom Dance Chicago
FIND YOUR THING at the Spring 2026 Volunteer Fair!
Sun, May 3, 12:00 PM
Chicago · River Room at Burning Bush Brewery
FIND YOUR THING at the Spring 2026 Volunteer Fair!
Sun, May 3, 12:00 PM
Chicago · River Room at Burning Bush Brewery
CHAMPIONS MEN’S CONFERENCE 2026
Today at 7:00 PM
Oak Brook · DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook
CHAMPIONS MEN’S CONFERENCE 2026
Today at 7:00 PM
Oak Brook · DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook
The Life and Work of George W. Maher
Thu, May 14, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Charnley-Persky House Museum
The Life and Work of George W. Maher
Thu, May 14, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Charnley-Persky House Museum
Splendor Womens History Celebration
Sat, Mar 28, 4:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Theater Works
Splendor Womens History Celebration
Sat, Mar 28, 4:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Theater Works
HAMOC's Reopening Celebration
Tomorrow at 1:00 PM
Chicago · 4623 N Clark St
HAMOC's Reopening Celebration
Tomorrow at 1:00 PM
Chicago · 4623 N Clark St
Sales end soon
⛪ Behind Closed Doors: Munich Glass & Carved Altars @ St. Ben's! ️️
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM
Chicago · St Benedict Parish
Sales end soon
⛪ Behind Closed Doors: Munich Glass & Carved Altars @ St. Ben's! ️️
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM
Chicago · St Benedict Parish
Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)
Thu, Apr 9, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)
Thu, Apr 9, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Purpose To Practice: Empowering Our Youth Summit
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 AM
Palos Hills · 9000 College Pkwy
Purpose To Practice: Empowering Our Youth Summit
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 AM
Palos Hills · 9000 College Pkwy
Millennial Trivia Night
Thu, May 21, 7:00 PM
Wauconda · Docks Bar & Grill
Millennial Trivia Night
Thu, May 21, 7:00 PM
Wauconda · Docks Bar & Grill
Going fast
Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating | Ages 32-42 ~Women's tickets sold out~
Fri, Apr 3, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Half Acre Beer Co
Going fast
Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating | Ages 32-42 ~Women's tickets sold out~
Fri, Apr 3, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Half Acre Beer Co

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Let The Building Speak to You: Two Decades in the Architectural Trenches

Reiki Level I Shoden Class May

Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect

Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes

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CHAMPIONS MEN’S CONFERENCE 2026

HAMOC's Reopening Celebration

⛪ Behind Closed Doors: Munich Glass & Carved Altars @ St. Ben's! ️️

Chicago Misconceptions • Urban Renewal: Good or Bad?

Let The Building Speak to You: Two Decades in the Architectural Trenches

Let The Building Speak to You: Two Decades in the Architectural Trenches

Reiki Level I Shoden Class May

Reiki Level I Shoden Class May

Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect

Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect

Chicago Misconceptions • Urban Renewal: Good or Bad?

Chicago Misconceptions • Urban Renewal: Good or Bad?

Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes

Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes

Friends & Family Adventure Weekend in Chicago!

Friends & Family Adventure Weekend in Chicago!

Saturday Social: West Coast Swing Class + Open Dance Social

Saturday Social: West Coast Swing Class + Open Dance Social

FIND YOUR THING at the Spring 2026 Volunteer Fair!

FIND YOUR THING at the Spring 2026 Volunteer Fair!

CHAMPIONS MEN’S CONFERENCE 2026

CHAMPIONS MEN’S CONFERENCE 2026

The Life and Work of George W. Maher

The Life and Work of George W. Maher

Splendor Womens History Celebration

Splendor Womens History Celebration

HAMOC's Reopening Celebration

HAMOC's Reopening Celebration

⛪ Behind Closed Doors: Munich Glass & Carved Altars @ St. Ben's! ️️

⛪ Behind Closed Doors: Munich Glass & Carved Altars @ St. Ben's! ️️

Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)

Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)

Purpose To Practice: Empowering Our Youth Summit

Purpose To Practice: Empowering Our Youth Summit

Millennial Trivia Night

Millennial Trivia Night

Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating | Ages 32-42 ~Women's tickets sold out~

Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating | Ages 32-42 ~Women's tickets sold out~

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