Comedy Night! Rami Abushhab: Let’s Talk About It
Saturday, March 2, 8 – 10:30 p.m., Madison Street Theater
A standup comedy show where Rami will use his storytelling and surgical comedy to tackle the issues of today’s climate. 1010 Madison St., Oak Park.
Magic & Adventure Club: DIY Dragon Eggs
Thursday, Feb. 29, 4 – 5 p.m., Oak Park Public Library – Main Library
This month, during Magic & Adventure Club, you will design and create your own dragon eggs using the power of clay, gemstones, and your imagination. Check the Oak Park Public Library’s website for registration information. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.
Coffee Monday, Adult
Monday, March 4, 10 – 11 a.m., River Forest Public Library
Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee and conversation about local matters. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township. 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest.
ReTurn2SouL
Saturday, March 2, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Encore! by Little Gem
Who doesn’t long for meaningful lyrics and feel-good music? ReTurn2Soul transports you back to simpler times with our renditions of school R & B, Motown, pop, and even some jazz and blues. 187 N Marion St., Oak Park.
Handel Week Festival Concert
Sunday, March 3, 3 p.m., Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC, Oak Park
Handel’s oratorio Messiah, performed by professional soloists and orchestra and the Handel Week Festival Chorus, conducted by Dennis Northway. 460 Lake St., Oak Park.
Lighten Our Darkness: An Afternoon of Musical Reflection
Sunday, March 3, 4 – 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church
“Lighten Our Darkness” is a concert of music for choir, soloists, instrumentalists, and congregation. The focus of the concert comes from a hymn by The Right Reverend Timothy Dudley Smith. It speaks of Christian hope even in the darkest of times. 7551 Quick Ave., River Forest.
There Goes The Neighbor Hood: Oak Park & River Forest Organized Crime With John Binder
Wednesday, March 6, 6-7 p.m., Oak Park Public Library – Main Library
Immerse yourself in the history of organized crime in Chicago from Prohibition until the 1990s, focusing on the lives and careers of many of Chicago’s most famous gangsters, with a focus on gangster history in Oak Park and River Forest. John Binder is an organized crime historian and author of The Chicago Outfit and Al Capone’s Beer Wars. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.
Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze
Monday, March 4, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Oak Park Public Library – Maze Branch
An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories. Check the Oak Park Public Library’s website for registration information. 845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park.
14th Annual Oscarthon
Saturday, March 2, 9:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Oak Park Public Library – Main Library
No need to wait on the red carpet — all day the library will have popcorn, raffle prizes, and Oscar-nominated films from the past year. See The Holdovers, 9:30-11:45 a.m., and Oppenheimer, 12:30-3:30 p.m. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.
Identifying Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
Monday, March 4, 1:15 – 2:30 p.m., The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. Jennifer Heimberg, a trained scientist but not an AI researcher, will attempt to review the various types of AI — deep learning and generative AI — and what indicators one might look for to trust the results. To register for a Zoom link to the program, email Becky Grajeda at bgrajeda@nineteenthcentury.org or call 708-386-2729. 178 Forest Ave #1, Oak Park.
Sugar Beet After Dark
Wednesday, March 6, 7 – 9 p.m., Sugar Beet Food Co-op
Mix & mingle with fellow owners while indulging in a curated tasting menu. Complimentary beer & wine. 812 Madison St., Oak Park.