Events
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Learn the foundations of Hip Hop dance and the fundamental moves of Hip Hop in a fun, accessible way. Learn how to bounce, rock, roll, wave, slide and skate and work on using these moves to develop their freestyle.
After working on…
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Join us for a relaxing nature-themed sip and paint event! Led by teaching artist Tattianna Howard, you will create your own version of a sunflower painting. Sip on juice, pop, or water while you paint, or bring your own beverage. All…
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Learn what composting is, how you can compost in the city of Chicago, and what happens to the composted material once it’s out of your bin.
Several lucky attendees will get a tabletop composting bin to take home.
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Enjoy selected sounds (music or sounds of nature) and a cup of tea in the AM, ending with a 15 minute meditation at 10 am. Bring your own yoga mat, or use a provided chair. Meditations may include sitting, standing, walking, or lying…
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Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite PBS Kids characters. Participate in fun, guided learning while developing school readiness skills.
Presented in partnership with WTTW.
For kids 3 to 5 with an…
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Learn the foundations of Hip Hop dance and the fundamental moves of Hip Hop in a fun, accessible way. Learn how to bounce, rock, roll, wave, slide and skate and work on using these moves to develop their freestyle.
After working on…
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Learn the foundations of Hip Hop dance and the fundamental moves of Hip Hop in a fun, accessible way. Learn how to bounce, rock, roll, wave, slide and skate and work on using these moves to develop their freestyle.
After working on…
Forward Chicago is hosting a Repair Cafe every 2nd Saturday of the month.
In this program, Forward Chicago volunteers can repair jewelry, sew clothes, and repair general stuff too depending on the item. Volunteers are unable…
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Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite PBS Kids characters! Participate in fun, guided learning while developing skills in social-emotional development, math and language and literacy. Presented in…
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Join us as we continue our program focusing on the guitar. We're exploring the basics of the guitar, such as how to hold the instrument, basic chords and some simple songs to start off with. We will also get into the basics of…
Join Storm Dolente, a professional tarot reader, for a warm, welcoming tarot group open to all tarot lovers at any skill level. This is a casual, playful space where you can experiment with and create new tarot spreads, sharpen your…
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Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite PBS Kids characters! Participate in fun, guided learning while developing skills in social-emotional development, math and language and literacy. Presented in…
Want to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? First, you have to get certified!! Register for an introduction to sound recording, Garageband, equipment setup, save and exporting audio files.
After the certification, you can reserve…
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Discover the artistry of floral design and cultivate your love for blooms at our Bloom Mastery event! Join us to learn about the enchanting world of flower arranging, perfect for beginners eager to explore the magic of creating stunning…
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Wait, what's a zine? Zines are many things, but at their simplest, they're little books made of paper and sometimes staples! Upcycle old magazines, damaged comics and other materials into a zine, then bring your creations to New Expressions…
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Join Jonathan Schlesinger, the Chicago Urban Fishing Program Coordinator with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, to learn about some of the amazing fish found in Chicago and how you can enjoy fishing this summer. Jonathan will…
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Enjoy an energizing hour of West African dance technique, history and culture for dancers of all levels and ages. Let the live drumming take you away as you move your body, work your mind and feed your soul!
For kids 6 and up.
How to…
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Calling all preschoolers! Catch WTTW Kids Learn & Play featuring your favorite PBS Kids characters! Participate in fun, guided learning while developing skills in social-emotional development, math and language and literacy. Presented in…
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Join us for a papier-mâché workshop lead by local artist Sara Wenokur. Make your favorite fruit into a magnet, a keychain, or even a pendant for a piece of jewelry. The possibilities are endless in this fun and easy…
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Bike Maintenance 101 is a presentation by The Recyclery Collective about all the sorts of things that people who ride bikes should know. They'll cover basic bike maintenance to keep your bike in better condition for longer; quick and…