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Get ready for Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical — the electrifying, award-winning spectacle where the legendary music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf takes centre stage. Direct from London’s West End, this adrenaline-fueled production is a heart-pounding celebration of rock, rebellion, and epic love....
Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Complete one of our design challenges or let your imagination run wild. LEGO bricks and materials are provided. For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312)...
NBA: Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls at United Center
MLS: Atlanta United FC at Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field
Join us for a screening of Conclave . Conclave follows one of the world's most secretive and ancient events - selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church's most powerful.
Get ready for high-energy fun as Disney’s five-time Academy Award®-winning film comes to life on the big screen! Meet Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews), a magical English nanny who flies out of the breezy London skies and into the home of two mischievous children and the hearts of their family. With the.
Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC), America’s Original Jazz Dance company, returns to the Harris Theater for its 63rd season, radiating energy and boundless spirit with three world premieres: “Dumb Luck!” by GDC Resident Choreographer and Emmy Award-winner Al Blackstone, “numaH” by Broadway, commercial,..
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field
Join us for a screening of Inside Out for Autism Acceptance Month . Emotions run wild in the mind of a young girl who is uprooted from her peaceful life in the Midwest and forced to move to San Francisco. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness each have their own ideas about how she...
PROMOTIONAL. Limited time only. Offer valid from 2/23/26-5/10/26 only. Offer includes an All You Can Play Activities Pass (with wristband), one (1) entree and a $10 Game Card. Play must occur on day of purchase. Activities may vary by center. Activity time limited to space availability. AYCP activit
MLB: San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field
Join us for this fun and creative program where children can build and create with LEGO® bricks. This is a great opportunity for kids to exercise their imaginations and work on fine motor skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Don't miss out on the amazing creations your child can...
This series will combine mindfulness practices with yogic movement. Each session will begin with a pranayama breathing technique, followed by 30 minutes of gentle movement, and conclude with a brief body scan meditation. All bodies and experience levels are welcome! This series is sponsored...
MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field
MLS: Sporting Kansas City at Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field
Walter Henri Dyett, known as “Captain Dyett”, was a music educator, and instrumental figure in the development of jazz and black music in Chicago. As the band instructor of Bronzeville’s DuSable High School, Dyett built a powerhouse music program that produced iconic singers such as Nat King Cole,..
MLB: St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field
Join the Richard M. Daley Branch and instructors from the Collective Yoga Coop, an LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-forward yoga studio, for a monthly yoga session. All are welcome! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312)...
Crushed By Giants Brewing Company is a craft brewery and restaurant in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood, located at the corner of Rush and Ohio. The beer...
MLS: FC Cincinnati at Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field
Swing by YOUmedia for our band patch making drop in. Artistry supplies will be available for those who want to create their own nu-metal punk and emo adjacent designs. We hope to see you there! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please..
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Join us for a fun-filled night of smooth jazz and playing chess, checkers, cards and other fun games! Be sure to bring your own snacks (BYOS). Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org...
It's cheers o'clock! Raise a glass to drink specials and snacks to match. Afternoon Happy Hour is available Monday-Friday during designated timeframes. Late Night Happy Hour is available Sunday-Thursday during designated timeframes. Please drink responsibly. Must be 21 to consume alcoholic beverages
Join us for Community Yoga at the Chicago Public Library Austin Branch on third Saturdays at 10 am, led by Co-op instructors. This class is all-levels. Nikki relies on her 12 years of personal Yoga practice and training to sequence classes that guide beginner and advanced students through stretches.
In honor of last week's Masters Tournament, come learn about the history of golf, get a few pointers and test your ability on the branch's very own Chi-gusta National golf course. Putters and golf balls will be available to borrow. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Registration is...
MLS: Red Bull New York at Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field
Join us for a discussion of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him. So, it's a relief when his skill on the basketball court earns him a scholarship to college, far away from...
Join us for a screening of Yesterday. After a freak accident during a worldwide blackout, struggling musician Jack Malik wakes to discover that he is the only person in the world to remember The Beatles. Using this newfound benefit to his advantage, Jack begins plagiarizing the work of the...
Join the Toman Branch as we partner with The Latina Sweat Project, Instructor Noe Villagomez to bring yoga to our community. This beginner-level class is designed for all experience levels and focuses on building strength, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being. The Latina Sweat Project..
Join us for a delicious night of making your own waffles with your favorite toppings. Yum! For teens 13 to 19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request...
WhirlyBall combines basketball, floor hockey, lacrosse, and bumper cars all rolled into one! Whether you're planning an Off-Site Meeting or Corporate Outing, Team Building Session,...
Join the Back of the Yards staff for a screening of Love Jones . Click here to watch the trailer! The passion between a struggling photographer and an unemployed writer is undeniable, but will it last? In this sweet, comic romance set against the jazz rhythms of Chicago, two educated,...
Twenty years after the release of Nas's groundbreaking debut album Illmatic , Nas: Time is Illmatic takes us into the heart of his creative process. Returning to his childhood home in Queensbridge, Nas shares stories of his upbringing, his influences, from the music of his jazz musician father Olu..
Celebrating 100 years of Miles Davis, this concert showcases (some of) the brilliant work from the vast, expansive catalogue of the greatest composer in the history of our country. An icon in not just jazz, but in fashion, pop culture, art, and multiple genres of music, this string quartet concert,.
Experience the world's game with soccer fans of all ages at Chicago's premier soccer destination.
Hang out at the library playing video games or table-top games. Use our video game systems and STEAM Machine to play a variety of fun games. You can challenge the Librarians to show off their moves in Just Dance or race your friends around a virtual track. Other games will also be...
Come join us for a fun family karaoke event. Drop by to sing your favorite tunes. We have the equipment: all we need is your voice! For families with kids 3 to 14. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Let’s celebrate National Poetry Month and create some poems of our own! Blackout poetry is an easy exercise that can result in a beautiful work of art. For participants ages 13-18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...