• Men’s Wellness Group

    Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation 5500 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Define self-care, conduct a self-assessment, and discover new ways to support practice. Ages 18 and over. Hosted by the Freedom Defense Center of Austin. Register at bit.ly/3Klypco.

  • Lawndale Young Professionals Business Summit

    Perimeter Security Solutions 1308 S. Kilbourne Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Young professionals and job-seekers will have the opportunity to meet and network with local businesses. Receive critical resources to support your career aspirations, learn about the expanding career opportunities on the West Side, and potentially match with your future employer. Register here.

  • The Leaders Network Monthly Meeting

    Columbus Park Refectory 5701 W Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, United States

    Our Meetings: Monthly, on the 2nd Tuesday, 9:30-11 am., In Person, Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W Jackson Blvd. in Austin. Online via Zoom – Subscribe to our Email Updates here to receive the meeting link.

  • 2025 Taste the Trends: ‘Culinary Collaborations’

    The Hatchery 135 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Get your Fall started right by digging into the future of food with the Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network at Taste the Trends: Culinary Collaborations, presented in partnership with The Hatchery Chicago and Datassential. For more information and to register use this LINK We will kick off with an up-to-the-minute trends presentation from Datassential (www.datassential.com), the industry leader in food and […]

  • Aging Well Together

    Kehrein Center for the Arts 5628 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us in Aging Well with Mather & the Kehrein Center for the Arts in Austin. Celebrate with wellness, food, dance & fellowship. This free program for older adults 55 and better is provided by Mather and Kehrein Center for the Arts.

  • Bonfire Night

    YMCA Kelly Hall 824 N. Hamlin Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join My Chi, My Future for warmth, treats, and good company. FREE entry. Food and drinks are available.

  • The Heart of the Story at Douglass Park

    Douglass Park Cultural Center 1401 S. Sacramento Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

    The Heart of the Story is a semi-interactive concert dance program, featuring 8 dance artists of Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre performing several pieces from the company’s repertoire. The diversity of the repertoire offers each site customization based on the interests and identity of the community, using dance and storytelling to present deeper concepts of identity […]

  • Second Chance Summit

    Proviso Math and Science Academy 8601 Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park, IL, United States

    This is an opportunity for community members to begin the process of expunging or sealing their criminal records, as well as participate in a resource and job fair. Click here for more info.

  • Expungement Event

    Hope Church 5900 W. Iowa, Chicago, IL, United States

    My Soul, My Blackness, Roman Morrow, Hope CDC, and others will host an expungement event for Cook County residents. You must bring a copy of your record for assistance and be patient. All attorneys are working diligently to service everyone. Click here to access the registration page.

  • No Trump, No Troops: Community Know Your Rights Training

    Westside Justice Center 601 S. California Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Equity and Transformation (EAT), Black Voter Project, and a coalition of more than 40 Black-led community and legal groups have come together to oppose Trump’s mobilization of military forces in […]

  • Chicago Day of the Girl

    Kehrein Center for the Arts 5628 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us on October 11, at the Kehrein Center for the Arts in Austin for Chicago Day of the Girl. This is more than an event—it’s a movement. A day dedicated to empowering girls, amplifying their voices, and celebrating their boundless potential. Together, we’ll inspire the next generation of leaders to rise, thrive, and change […]

  • Ald. Taliaferro’s Tea Party

    L. May Creations 5936 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    This free event is open to community members ages 35 to 55. Light refreshments served. Call (773) 237-6460 to register by Oct. 3. 

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