Candlelight: The Best of Amy Winehouse
Sunday, March 10, 6:30 p.m., Arts Center of Oak Park
Experience the enchantment of live music in breathtaking locations throughout Chicago with Candlelight concerts. Don’t miss your chance to witness the soulful sounds of Amy Winehouse at the Oak Park Arts Center, surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight. Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/bxxkyshz. 200 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park.
Live Jazz & Dinner Network
Sunday, March 10, 3 – 6 p.m., Tre Sorelle Ristorante by Mancini
You’ll enjoy dinner while listening to the GREAT Tre Sorelle house band featuring John Scoville on drums, Doug Lalli on keys, Tony Morrison on bass and Dave Gulyas on guitar. Since the restaurant is small, you’ll be able to see and hear everything and feel like you’re part of the band no matter where you sit. 1111 Lake St., Oak Park.
Bellissima’s International Women’s Day Concert Plus Extravaganza
Friday, March 8, 7 – 9 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Bellissima’s IWD 2024 Concert Plus Event features an award-winning female roster showcasing works of women in the arts. Find out more at: https://bellissimaopera.com/iwd24/. 611 Randolph St., Oak Park.
Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche
Sunday, March 10, 4 – 6 p.m., Pilgrim Congregational Church of Oak Park
Come join Pilgrim Pride LGBTQ+ Family & Friends for this absurdly adorable and unapologetic declaration of lesbi-independence. 460 Lake St., Oak Park.
Flavors of Sicily
Monday, March 11, 7 – 10 p.m., Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant – Oak Park
Embark on a culinary odyssey, beginning with an invigorating Italian Spritz, a prelude to a meticulously crafted Sicilian-inspired menu. From the crisp allure of Fennel Sausage Arancini to the symphony of flavors in our Chicken Palermo, each dish paints a vivid portrait of Sicily’s rich culinary heritage. Purchase tickets at chwinery.com/wine-club/special-events/flavors-of-sicily. 950 Lake St., Oak Park.
&Rise Support Group for High School Girls
Tuesday, March 12, 6:30 p.m., Oak Park Public Library – Dole Branch
Our Mission at &Rise is to empower women to be the ultimate versions of themselves no matter what adversities they’ve faced. &Rise offers educational resources, counseling, support groups, and coaching to help women rise above their trauma. This is a support group for high school girls to get support, find community, gain empowerment, and learn healthy relationship and coping skills. (www.womenrisechicago.org) 255 Augusta St., Oak Park.
Fighting Book Banning
Tuesday, March 12, 9:30-11 a.m., Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
The League of Women Voters of Oak Park/River Forest is hosting a discussion on how public librarians become targets for censorship. They are facing pressures to restrict book collections and events. 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park.
Empower Her Mentorship
Wednesday, March 13, 4 – 5 p.m., Oak Park Public Library – Main Library
A mentoring program that develops life and leadership skills, provides professional development opportunities, and creates a sense of community among female-identifying high school students. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.
Afternoon Book Club
Wednesday, March 13, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., River Forest Public Library
The afternoon book club meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance. This month’s selection: One Day by Gene Weingarten. 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest.