The Village of Oak Park will host its annual Black History Month Celebration honoring A Century of Black History. The family-friendly program features music, dance, storytelling, and historical reflection, with a keynote by author and speaker Maggie Anderson. Free to attend; registration required. Click here for more info.
A month-long Black History Month exhibition highlighting the role of Black art collectors in preserving cultural legacy. Registration and details available online at Eventbrite. An opening reception will happen on Sunday, Feb. 1, at noon. Click here for more info.
The Garfield Park Conservatory hosts a monthlong series of Black History Month programs connecting plants, culture, and Black botanical knowledge. Events include art activities, plant sales, education stations, wellness walks, weaving and cooking demos, and live music. Select events require registration; many are drop-in. Click here for more info.
The Village of Bellwood and Mayor André F. Harvey invite the community to a Black History Month Celebration marking 100 years since the first Black History Week (which would later become Black History Month). The event features shopping, networking, entertainment, and food, with local small businesses and youth entrepreneurs. Free and open to the public. […]
The Maywood Park District will host a Black History Month celebration highlighting the flavors, music, and cultural heritage of the African diaspora, featuring food vendors, music, and community activities. The Sip & Paint event the following week will include art, music, and culture led by a local Black artist. Click here for more info.
A FREE Virtual Legal Clinic hosted in partnership with Legal Aid Chicago. If you are interested, please register in advance to confirm eligibility. Qualifications include being a citizen or permanent resident of the US and being within the income guidelines. You can register by calling Sandra Diaz at (773) 417-8610. Click here to view the flyer.
The Black Maternal Health Collaborative's (BMHC) Pre/Postnatal Yoga and Maternal Wellness Night. This is an evening designed to support and celebrate Black birthing people through gentle prenatal and postpartum-friendly yoga, guided breathwork, affirmation meditation, and meaningful connection with other parents and caregivers. Food and childcare will be provided. Click here to view the flyer, click here to RSVP or here to volunteer.
Roller skate rentals free of charge provided by the Chicago Park District.
A House in Austin is hosting "Authors Around the House – Toddler Edition". This event is for families with little ones (up to 5 y/o) for an afternoon of music, movement, and literacy. There will be a live musical reading with Mama Zahra of Music Moves Chicago, hands-on sensory play stations, literacy-themed take-home bags, raffles and fun surprises.
Hosted by United Way Metro Chicago, there will be a food collection from 10am-2pm, and an Awards Luncheon from 11:30am-1pm. If you are interested in participating, click here. Click here to view the flyer and learn more.
is the Strengthening Ourselves to Heal Community Gun-Violence Prevention Conference. The conference includes awareness, healing, prevention, leadership, and training. Attendees will hear from their leaders, community stakeholders, elected officials, faith leaders, and our youth. Click here to register and learn more. Interested in a collaborative sponsorship? Learn more here.
Fun Activities | Give-aways | Refreshments Stop by Montclare Supportive Living for a tour of Monteclare and enjoy some fun activities that are listed below: Nov. 7 - Senior Bingo 1-3 PM Nov. 14 - Sip-N-Paint 1-3 PM Nov. 14 - Friendsgiving Pie Social (Bring a friend) 1-3 PM
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