The Oak Park Area Arts Council presents artist Janice Elkins artwork is on display at the Forest Park National Bank during the months of May and June. Janice Elkins works in acrylics, oils and encaustic wax. She also creates collages, drawings,...

Hosted By: Forest Park National Bank & Trust Co.

When: All Day

See the art works in Magic Tree's big front window and bid on favorites through the end of May. Art purchasers will be benefiting the Oak Park Education Foundation's Art Start (visiting artists) program. The middle school art teachers outdo...

Hosted By: Magic Tree Bookstore

When: All Day

"The Abyss Series: The Diminishing Black Male". The exhibit brings to light how the plight of African American youth is indicative of a greater social and cultural dilemma. Free.

Hosted By: Oak Park Public Library

When: All Day

Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes with no intermission. Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 5 and 8:30 p.m. $18. With the help of her friends and some enchanting magi, Alicia mines the underworlds of Brujeria, Santeria and Hoodoo for magic...

Hosted By: 16th Street Theater

When: All Day

Fifteen artists sought for mural projects intended to continue the transformation of the railroad retaining walls along the Green Line corridor. Interested artists must submit an application and a rendering of the proposed design. Applications...

Hosted By: Oak Park Area Arts Council

When: All Day

Judy Steed will have a display of her mosaic work in the lobby through May 31. A portion of all sales will go to the Alzheimer's Association with so many families affected by this disease including Steed's mother.

Hosted By: River Forest Public Library

When: All Day

For future Blazers of all ages. All camps run Monday-Thursday beginning June 11. For a complete camp listing go to www.trinityhs.org

Hosted By: Trinity High School

When: All Day

The festival will be held May 25 and 26. Still accepting applications to be an exhibitor. Go to http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/ for application.

Hosted By: Oak Park Arts District

When: All Day

Registration now open. Expanding the one-week, half-day Intensive Camps and launching a brand new one for kids 11 and up: Apprenticeship Camps. To register go to www.oakparkartsdistrict.com. Sample camps: Manga Mania, Summer Dance Intensive, Fashion...

Hosted By: Oak Park Arts District

When: All Day

This curb to curb van service available to those age 60 and over within the boundaries. Transportation available for appointments and events at the hospital and at the Vanguard River Forest Medical Campus. Weekdays 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. for a $2 fee each...

Hosted By: Vanguard West Suburban Medical Center

When: All Day

The Current Events Discussion Group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month, Brain Builders meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, Senior Dancing Hour meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month, and Drop-In Games meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m.-2:30...

Hosted By: Park District of Oak Park

When: All Day

Volunteer your time each Saturday morning from 7:45 to 10:30 a.m. to provide food to the needy at the Proviso Food Pantry, held at Cosmopolitan Church, 1112 North 9th Ave. in Melrose Park. To volunteer email Jean at snowy69@juno.com or call 344-8405.

Hosted By: Proviso Food Pantry

When: All Day

May 4-June 3. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sundays. Show admission ranges from $8-$10 for adults and $4-$5 for children and senior citizens. For a full description of shows, visit...

Hosted By: Triton College

When: All Day

Provides free classes for family members and individuals with mental illness. The following are free programs: Family to Family, Peer to Peer, Connections, BASICS, and In Our Own Voice. For more information about class locations and times contact...

Hosted By: National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)

When: All Day

Christian Youth Theater students ages 8-18 of CYT Chicago (Oak Park Area) present Tom Sawyer. This family show is filled with foot-stomping, toe-tapping songs that will introduce a whole new generation to Mark Twain's memorable characters...

Hosted By: The Arts Center of Oak Park

When: All Day