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Photo by Declan Sun on Unsplash — representative image for Puzzlemania for Adults

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Puzzlemania for Adults

Fri, May 22, 2:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Adult Game Night

Wed, Jul 1, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Teen Game Night

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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Photo by Kateryna Hliznitsova on Unsplash — representative image for Harold's Legacy Continues: The Power in Voting!

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Harold's Legacy Continues: The Power in Voting!

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Creativity Hoarders Anonymous

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Chicago, IL

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ESL Practice: English Conversation Group

Wed, Jun 24, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Tiny Tales and Tummy Time

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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Anime and Manga Club

Tue, May 26, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Take Care Club

In 4 weeks · Wed, May 6, 9:00 PM–9:45 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Little Builder's Club

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 6–12

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The Thursday Night Supper Club: Discover a Recipe, Cook and Share

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Knight Moves: Chess Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 10+

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Photo by Samiul Haque Bhuyan on Unsplash — representative image for Kelly's Jewelry Making Club

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Kelly's Jewelry Making Club

Sat, Aug 15, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Learn Chess with Dave

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 10+

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Photo by Ilya Semenov on Unsplash — representative image for Tween Tuesday

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Tween Tuesday

Tue, May 26, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 10–13

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Crafting Circle

Thu, May 14, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Game Day: Retro Video Games

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Chess on the Edge

Thu, Dec 3, 11:30 PM–1:30 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 8–80

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Marshall's Crocheting Circle

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Tuesday Night Bridge Club

Tue, Aug 25, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Photo by Frederick Shaw on Unsplash — representative image for ESL Practice; Clases de Inglés Como Segunda Idioma; 므와 英语训练英语会话小组活动; هل ترغب في ممارسة التحدث وفهم اللغة الإنجليزية

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ESL Practice; Clases de Inglés Como Segunda Idioma; 므와 英语训练英语会话小组活动; هل ترغب في ممارسة التحدث وفهم اللغة الإنجليزية

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Photo by Herlambang Tinasih Gusti on Unsplash — representative image for Public Speaking Practice With the WAO Toastmasters Club

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Public Speaking Practice With the WAO Toastmasters Club

Sat, May 9, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Teen Volunteer Hours

Thu, May 7, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Music Trivia

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Grab and Go: Spice Club Kits (Paprika)

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 5:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Homeschool Family Fun Day

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Homeschool Family Meet Up

Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Photo by Andrej Lisakov on Unsplash — representative image for Monday Chess - Riverside

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Monday Chess - Riverside

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 13, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Riverside, IL

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Game Cart

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 6+

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Game On: Teen Game Night

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Board Game Night

Tue, May 19, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Video Game Night

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Game Night Club

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Open Play Time

In 3 weeks · Fri, May 1, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Photo by Gowtham AGM on Unsplash — representative image for Teen Design Den

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Teen Design Den

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Photo by Zoshua Colah on Unsplash — representative image for Senior Bingo with the Chicago Police Department

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Senior Bingo with the Chicago Police Department

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 55+

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The Chicago Neighborhoods with Steve Shanabruch Guest Host: Block Club Chicago

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Film Screening: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Tinkering Time: Chess Club

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Board Game Night: Mafia

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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Photo by Samuel Yongbo Kwon on Unsplash — representative image for Teen Board Games

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Teen Board Games

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Manga Discussion and Bubble Tea

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Game On: Tuesday Tournaments

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–9:45 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Learn Chess Basics for Adults

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Cookbook Club: Fat + Flour

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Family Game Day

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 3+

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Retro Game Day: Tabletop Game Play

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Walking Chicago's Coast: A 63 Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Chess Basics for Kids

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Chicago, IL

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Game Playtest: Botanical Battle

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Community Events in Chicago

Puzzlemania for Adults

Adult Game Night

Teen Game Night

Harold's Legacy Continues: The Power in Voting!

Creativity Hoarders Anonymous

ESL Practice: English Conversation Group

Tiny Tales and Tummy Time

Anime and Manga Club

Take Care Club

Little Builder's Club

The Thursday Night Supper Club: Discover a Recipe, Cook and Share

Knight Moves: Chess Club

Kelly's Jewelry Making Club

Learn Chess with Dave

Tween Tuesday

Crafting Circle

Game Day: Retro Video Games

Chess on the Edge

Marshall's Crocheting Circle

Tuesday Night Bridge Club

ESL Practice; Clases de Inglés Como Segunda Idioma; 므와 英语训练 英语会话小组活动; هل ترغب في ممارسة التحدث وفهم اللغة الإنجليزية

Public Speaking Practice With the WAO Toastmasters Club

Teen Volunteer Hours

Music Trivia

Grab and Go: Spice Club Kits (Paprika)

Homeschool Family Fun Day

Homeschool Family Meet Up

Monday Chess - Riverside

Game Cart

Game On: Teen Game Night

Board Game Night

Video Game Night

Game Night Club

Open Play Time

Teen Design Den

Senior Bingo with the Chicago Police Department

The Chicago Neighborhoods with Steve Shanabruch Guest Host: Block Club Chicago

Film Screening: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

Tinkering Time: Chess Club

Board Game Night: Mafia

Teen Board Games

Manga Discussion and Bubble Tea

Game On: Tuesday Tournaments

Learn Chess Basics for Adults

Cookbook Club: Fat + Flour

Family Game Day

Retro Game Day: Tabletop Game Play

Walking Chicago's Coast: A 63 Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes

Chess Basics for Kids

Game Playtest: Botanical Battle

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ESL Practice; Clases de Inglés Como Segunda Idioma; 므와 英语训练英语会话小组活动; هل ترغب في ممارسة التحدث وفهم اللغة الإنجليزية