Hai S. Lam Art Exhibit
Through June, Gallery,
Oak Park Village Hall:
See abstract landscapes honoring the natural world. Working with a palette knife, Lam applies a mixture of acrylic paint and sand to canvas, resulting in heavily layered, textured surface. Presented by The Oak Park Area Arts Council. Info: 708-358-5692. 123 Madison St. in Oak Park
Free Summer Concert: The Velvet Jimis
Sunday, June 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Scoville Park:
Stroll down to the park for family-friendly music. This week, groove to an Oak Park band playing rock, blues and soul. Runs weekly through August 19. To help make this a waste-free event, use stations set up during the concerts for composting and recycling. Northwest corner of Lake and Oak Park Ave., Oak Park.
25th Annual Garden Walk
Sunday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Various Locations:
Be wowed by eight Oak Park and River Forest gardens on self-guided tours. Put on by the Garden Club of Oak Park-River Forest and the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Rain or shine. $15; online or at the Oak Park Conservatory and Oak Park Visitors Center through June 23; $20; day of at Cheney Mansion or the Conservatory. Exchange ticket/PayPal receipt for Garden Guide, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cheney or the Conservatory. Tickets/more: gcoprf.org. Cheney: 220 N. Euclid, Oak Park. Conservatory: 615 Garfield, Oak Park.
Parks & Conversation
Wednesday, June 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Oak Park Conservatory:
Learn about offerings from the Oak Park Park District, the history and programming of different facilities and share concerns or ask questions. 615 Garfield.
Coming up:
Wednesday, July 25, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Fox, 624 S. Oak Park Ave.
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Andersen, 824 N Hayes.
Wednesday, Sept., 26, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Stevenson, 49 Lake St.
Patriotic Pops Concert and Ice Cream Social
Saturday, June 23, 6:30 p.m., Addison Hall Lawn, Concordia University Chicago:
Enjoy the University Band playing timeless music, featuring vocalist Keanon Kyles, including, “God Bless America,” “Seventy-Six Trombones,” a tribute to Leonard Bernstein, and excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and “I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin'” from Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess.” Hear interesting facts on each piece. Then join the patriotic sing-along to salute our armed forces. Free. Rain location – Werner Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30. Ice cream, boxed meals available. Bring blankets or chairs. Questions: 708-209-3555, LaToya.Keys@CUChicago.edu. 7400 Augusta St., River Forest.
Benefits
Tee It Up for Kids
Monday, June 25, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Riverside Golf Club:
Help the Infant Welfare Society Children’s Clinic while enjoying 18 holes of championship golf. Registration and grill lunch at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. start, 6 p.m. reception, raffle and prizes. $50, reception only; $100 and up, sponsorships; $200, individual golfer, lunch and reception. Tickets/more: childrenscliniciws.org/tee-up-fore-kids-golf-outing.php. 2520 Desplaines Ave., Riverside.
Karaoke4Kids
Thursday, June 21, 7 p.m., FitzGerald’s:
Sing or cheer on your favorites at the annual event for The Collaboration for Early Childhood. Everyone is welcome to join the competition, along with Oak Park and River Forest “celebrities” and the 2017 Karaoke Champ. Includes hors d’oeuvres and a drink. Ages 21+. $50, advance purchase; $55 at the door. Tickets/more: collab4kids.org/karaoke4kids. 6615 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn.
June Revel: Puttin’ on the Ritz
Saturday, June 23, 7 p.m., Pleasant Home:
The annual gala fundraiser is celebrating the Roaring ’20s. Fedoras and flapper dresses are optional for an evening of drinks, food, jazz/live entertainment and raffle. Join a VIP Prohibition after party at the Speakeasy, which includes a signature drink, snacks, roulette and craps tables and more. $100; $90, members; $50; Prohibition Party add-on. Tickets: pleasanthome.org. 217 Home Ave., Oak Park.
