Glenview, Northbrook and North Shore events: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6
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Aug. 31
iPhone and iPad Help Sessions: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, Northfield Branch, 1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield. Need help with your iPhone or iPad? The library is here to answer your questions. Appointments have preference, drop-ins handled as available. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.
Book & Author: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Join Robert Wolf, the author of "Not a Real Enemy," to hear more about his family's story. A moving tribute by the son of Holocaust survivors to his parents, "Not a Real Enemy" tells the true story of Ervin Wolf and his family as the fascist tide of Eastern Europe took hold of Hungary. The book weaves together a narrative that illustrates the Wolf family's comfortable upper-class life as Hungarian Jews at the turn of the 20th century, into the turmoil of World War II, and through the death camp of Auschwitz Birkenau, where Wolf lost his parents. Tickets are $18 for nonmembers; free for museum members. (847) 967-4835 or https://ihm.ec/notarealenemy.
The Life & Times of the North Shore's Greatest Movie Celebrities: Virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, through the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Tons of celebrities were born or raised in the cities and villages on Chicago's North Shore. In this presentation, hear about the life and times of a few of them including Charlton Heston, Bill Murray, Harrison Ford, John and Joan Cusack, Harold Ramis, Tina Fey, Melissa McCarthy, Vince Vaughn, and others. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.
Imagination Playground: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Play and build with the library's big blue blocks. www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Buffalo Grove Days: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31; 5-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1; 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3; and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, at Mike Rylko Community Park, Buffalo Grove. Carnival, live entertainment, bingo, blood drive on Saturday, craft fair and business expo from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and noon to 4 p.m. Monday, barbecue challenge at 1 p.m. Saturday, kids' entertainment, Buddy Baseball exhibition game at 5 p.m. Saturday, parade at 11 a.m. Sunday, Duck Race at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, car show at 11 a.m. Monday, food, drinks and more. Music from Austin Edwards at 8:30 p.m. Friday; Modern Day Romeos at 8:30 p.m. Saturday; Kashmir at 8:30 p.m. Sunday; and Project Nostalgia at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Free. bgdays.com.
Plaza Concert Series: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 31 through Sept. 28, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Music schedule: Aug. 31: Taylor and Mane; Sept. 7: The Mosquitos; Sept. 14: Black Throated Wind; Sept. 21: Totem Frog; Sept. 28: Industrial Drive. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.
Sept. 1
Career Counseling Appointments: Noon Friday, Sept. 1, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Consult in-person with a career expert for resume help, LinkedIn profile review and job search strategies for any stage of your career. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Browser Extensions: Virtually at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, through the Wilmette Public Library. Boost your comfort and productivity on the internet with browser extensions, small software modules that improve the internet browsing experience. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Nashwood: 5 p.m. to bar close Friday, Sept. 1; noon to bar close Saturday, Sept. 2; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, in downtown Highwood. Live country, bluegrass, blues and Southern rock music, and food and drink specials at various locations in downtown Highwood. Free. The Nashwood Booze Barrel Bus is offered from 6-10 p.m. Friday, 2:30-10 p.m. Saturday and 2:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday. Booze Barrel Bus tickets are $50. celebratehighwood.org/nashwood.
Taste of Polonia Festival: 5-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1; noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Sept. 2-3; and noon to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, at the Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Live music, dance performances, authentic Polish food and beer, local merchants, a Kids Stage and more. Music from Slippery When Wet, Reely Dan, American English, Muniek i Przyjaciele, Gregory Hyzy and others. The Copernicus Center's indoor theater will host film screenings, art exhibitions, performances and a casino. Admission: $15; free for kids 12 and younger. copernicuscenter.org or topchicago.org.
Dungeons & Dragons for Elders: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. For children in grades six-12. Bards singing and stealing, clerics sighing and healing and wizards who are just wizarding are just some of whom you will encounter in Dungeons & Dragons for Elders. This is not your little brother's game. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Fab Friday Live Outdoor Music at Good Grapes: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at, 821 Chestnut Court, Winnetka. Join Good Grapes for Fab Friday live outdoor music. No Reservations needed. $30 food and drink minimum per table. www.goodgrapes.com.
Sept. 2
Imagination Playground: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Play and build with the library's big blue blocks. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Taste of Serbia Food & Music Festival: Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3, at St. Basil Serbian Orthodox Church, 27450 N. Bradley, Lake Forest. Features traditional specialties such as spit-roasted lamb and pork, pastries and fruit strudels. Includes beer tent, kolo dancing, music, children's area and more. Free admission and parking. tasteofserbia.org.
Dungeons & Dragons: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Welcoming experienced and new players alike, play Dungeons and Dragons 5E. Open to children in grades seven-12. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
The Baldwin-Giovanni Experience: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2; 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. In 1971, James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni sat down for a thought-provoking conversation about racism, manhood, writing, and teaching. Their words are still as relevant today as they were then. Tim Rhoze and Bria Walker have taken this important conversation and created a dynamic theatrical experience infused with spoken word, prose, original music, choreography, and mural artwork. $30. 847-866-5914 or www.fjtheatre.com.
Sept. 3
Fifth Third Bike The Drive: 6:30-10:30 a.m. ride; 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. festival Sunday, Sept. 3, at Butler Field in Grant Park, 235 S. Columbus Drive, Chicago. The 22nd annual Fifth Third Bike the Drive is hosted by Active Transportation Alliance. The 30-mile course along DuSable Lake Shore Drive is family-friendly and perfect for all abilities. Ride as little or as much of the course as you'd like, then enjoy a post-ride festival in Grant Park, which includes live music, beer and activities for the kids. Tickets are $69 for adults, $84 the day-of; youth tickets are $18. Register at 53bikethedrive.org.
Labor Day Lake Opeka Regatta: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, at Lake Park, 2200 Lee St., Des Plaines. The park district sponsors the Labor Day Regatta. Call the Lake Park Clubhouse for information at (847) 391-5730. dpparks.org.
Sept. 5
Imagination Playground: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Play and build with the library's big blue blocks. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Alliance Française du North Shore Café Conversation Matin: Virtually at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5. Join online for relaxed French conversation, facilitated by native or fluent speakers. All fluency levels are welcome. For information and the meeting link, RSVP at Meetup.com/afnorthshore/events or email, info@AFnorthshore.org. (847) 858-1274.
TED Talks: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield. View and discuss TED Talks with your peers to expand your knowledge and dive deeply into many issues of the day. Participants may volunteer to lead a discussion each week on a talk they select. Watch the Talk as a group in class. TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks that are 18 minutes or less. $59- $71. nssc.augusoft.net.
Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield. By the time Franklin Roosevelt took office in March of 1933, the country was falling apart. There was 25% unemployment, and many were desperate. There was no safety net. Institutions were crumbling. The Hoover administration had failed the country. This is the story of FDR's New Deal, and the "decisive and visionary policy that offered America a way forward." Program held virtually and in person. $79-$95. nssc.augusoft.net.
What Are You Reading?: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield. Share what you've been reading lately with others and hear about their latest read. A great way to get suggestions for the next books to read. In this informal discussion, everyone tells the others about a good book they've read recently. Fiction and nonfiction welcome. Group meets the first Tuesday of the month. Center membership required to participate. nssc.augusoft.net.
State Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Ask questions and get help from constituent advocates from the offices of state Sen. Laura Fine (8th District) and state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (17th District). Advocates can help with: Medicaid, SNAP benefits, senior services, rental assistance, unemployment benefits, and Secretary of State services. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Sept. 6
Understanding Medicaid and How to Protect Assets Legally: Virtually at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, through the North Suburban YMCA, Northbrook. Elder Law Attorney Matt Margolis will discuss the ins and outs of Medicaid (for nursing homes and supportive living facilities) and why it's never too late to protect your assets. (847) 272-7250 or www.nsymca.org.
Mother Goose Story Time: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Join for Mother Goose songs, stories, and rhymes with a special visit from Mother Goose herself. Space is limited; tickets will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Desk starting at 9 a.m. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Baby Signs: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. For children through age 4 with an adult. Learn sign language as a family in a supportive and entertaining environment with independent certified Baby Signs instructor Jamie Stevens. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Why Bother with Philosophy?: Held hybrid at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield. With wit and deep insight, you will delve into existentialism, deontology, utilitarianism, ubuntu, and more so you can become a better person, think deeply, and be cool at parties. Held virtually and in person. $79-$95. nssc.augusoft.net.
Favorite Films: Held hybrid at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield. Enjoy weekly film discussions of favorite films. The films represent different eras and film genres, have been selected by the coordinators because of their quality and because they lend themselves to a class discussion. A schedule of the films to be discussed will be sent in advance and participants will watch the films at home prior to the discussion. These discussions are loose and are great fun, including thematic material and personalities involved in making the films. $69-$83. nssc.augusoft.net.
Marc Chagall - Fiddling Between Two Worlds: Held hybrid at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield. Known for his iconic paintings of "The Fiddler" (1913), Marc Chagall was a brilliant crossover artist. He took Jewish folkloric themes and depicted them in paintings, puppetry, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, and other forms of art. His works became beloved by a large worldwide audience, and yet darkness and an ongoing sense of fragmentation was always present. David Chack will explore his work through the lens of his Jewishness and the life he led, never feeling fully whole. $27-$35. nssc.augusoft.net
iPhone Basics: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Learn to navigate your iPhone's home screen, customize your settings, download apps, and more in this beginner class. Demonstration only. Program presented virtually via Zoom and in person at the library. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
September Silent Film Series: 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. Viewing of "The Delicious Little Devil." Enjoy this 1919 silent film on the big screen with live piano accompaniment - a rare opportunity to enjoy this dramatic comedy as it was originally experienced in its heyday. Registration is required. (847) 272-6224 or visit.northbrook.info.
Ambassador Meeting: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Glenview Chamber of Commerce, 2222 Chestnut, Glenview. Ambassadors assist the chamber in growing and retaining its membership. Ambassador objectives are to educate members about the services and benefits of their membership; foster new member engagement in chamber programs, events, and committees; and nurture quality relationships. (847) 724-0900 or business.glenviewchamber.com.
Healthcare Provider CPR: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Fire Department Headquarters Station 26, 1304 Lake Ave., Wilmette. The BLS Healthcare Provider course is intended for health care providers. The course is taught by Wilmette firefighters certified by the American Heart Association. $75 per person; with fees payable by cash or check at the beginning of the class. Credit card payments must be made at the Village Hall during regular business hours prior to the start of the class. A paid receipt will need to be presented to the instructor at the beginning of the class. Classes are for Wilmette residents or individuals employed within the village. To register, contact the fire department between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at least five business days prior to the class date. www.wilmette.com
Intro to Vinyl: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Join for intro-level instruction to learn how to use a vinyl cutter. Learn about both sticky/adhesive and heat transfer methods while creating your own vinyl cutting design. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Get cozy in your PJs and bring your favorite lovie to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes before bedtime. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Intro To Enneagram: Virtually at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, through the Infinity Foundation, Highland Park. Discover new insights into how you live and relate to others with Rosemary Hurwitz. Gain new insights into your personality type and explore the virtues or shadows of your Enneagram type. Register for this free Zoom class. (847) 831-8828 or www.infinityfoundation.org.
'The Power of Story with Colson Whitehead': Virtually at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6, through the Glencoe and Glenview public libraries. Kicking off the third season of Illinois Libraries Present programs is two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead. The New York Times bestselling author of "Harlem Shuffle," "The Nickel Boys," "The Underground Railroad," and many more, Whitehead is only the fourth writer to win two Pulitzers in the fiction category. His highly anticipated latest, "Crook Manifesto," is a darkly funny tale of a city under siege, but also a sneakily searching portrait of the meaning of family. Register. www.glencoelibrary.org or www.glenviewpl.org.
Ongoing
'The Girl in the Diary': Runs through Sept. 24, at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. "The Girl in the Diary: Searching for Rywka from the Łódz Ghetto," explores a young girl's fight for survival and the search for what happened to her after the Holocaust. Discovered in the ashes of a destroyed crematorium at Auschwitz-Birkenau camp, the diary of 14-year-old Rywka Lipszyc documented her life in the Łódz ghetto between October 1943 and April 1944. The exhibition will be presented in both English and Polish for the first time since its debut at the Galicia Jewish Museum in Poland. https://ihm.ec/girlinthediary.
Glenbrook South Class of 1973 50-year Reunion: The Glenbrook South Class of 1973 will hold its 50-year reunion the weekend of Sept. 30. The Class Reunion Committee has planned several events around Glenview beginning Friday, Sept 29, and extending through Sunday, Oct. 1. Members of the class interested in learning more should contact David Telleen-Lawton at dtl@alumni.stanford.edu.
OMi Presents -Let's Play! Interactive Kid's Concerts: 10 a.m. Thursdays through August, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Kids and grown-ups will be encouraged to sing, dance, and clap along while an experienced instructor and performer from Our Music delights them with popular children's songs and fun unknown gems. Every Thursday brings a new show, with songs that excite, engage, educate and entertain you and your little one. Ages 5 and younger with parent/caregiver. Register. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.
Winnetka Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 28, at 754 Elm St., Winnetka. Hosted by the Winnetka-Northfield-Glencoe Chamber of Commerce, the market is open rain or shine. Come peruse the offerings of 40 vendors. Handicapped accessible parking is available on the east side of Green Bay Road across from Village Hall. https://wngchamber.com/farmersmarket.
Glenview Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturdays through Oct. 21, Historic Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview. A free weekly event, the Glenview Farmers Market takes place rain or shine. Shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, homemade jellies and preserves, cheese and eggs. Free parking is available. For a full list of vendors and special market events, visit www.glenviewfarmersmarket.org.
Highland Park's Artisan Market at The Lot: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 24, at The Lot, 525 Central Ave., Highland Park. The city of Highland Park has partnered with Bensidoun USA for this weekly Artisan Market. There will be a diverse selection of seasonal artisan foods, goods and beverages and you can also enjoy live music. (312) 285-7702.
Tour the Deerfield Historic Village: 2-4 p.m. Sundays through September, at Deerfield Historic Village, 517 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. The Deerfield Area Historical Society hosts tours of the Deerfield Historic Village. Visit historic buildings ranging from Lake County's oldest to a one-room schoolhouse that has been a favorite for children for many years. deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org.
Schmidt-Burnham Log House Open to the Public: 2-4 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 19, at Crow Island Park, 1140 Willow Road, Winnetka. The Winnetka Historical Society's Schmidt-Burnham Log House (c. 1837) offers self-guided tours, a scavenger hunt for young visitors and the young at heart as well as school group programs. It is the oldest log structure in the area to be continuously occupied for nearly 165 years. www.winnetkahistory.org.
Northbrook Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 11, at Meadow Plaza parking lot, Cherry and Meadow streets, downtown Northbrook. Rain or shine, except for severe weather. Farm fresh produce and other delicious artisan foods. For information, www.NorthbrookFarmersMarket.org.
Fred's Garage "Summer Music Series": 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 17, at Fred's Garage, 574 Green Bay Road, Winnetka. Get your dancing shoes ready for live music. Visit Fred's Instagram page for the full lineup of musicians. at www.instagram.com/p/CrbGyunrFR0.