Grandad’s Pride Parade & Craft
Monday, June 17, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Oak Park Public Library – Outside Plaza
Join us for a story, parade, and craft to celebrate Pride month! In Grandad’s Pride by Harry Woodgate, Grandad and Milly help organize a Pride parade. Best for ages 3+ with a caregiver. Register at https://tinyurl.com/32d5dph2. 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Summer Sounds ‘24:
Free Concerts on the Quad
Tuesday, June 18, All day,
Dominican University Quad
The Bear Williams Trio: Bear Williams (aka Larry Kimpel), a Chicago-based Blues/Folk artist and 2023 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award winner, will perform. Note: Dominican University will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. 7900 W Division St., River Forest
Digital Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop
Thursday, June 13, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Oak Park Public Library
Learn to create and self-publish your own zines and chapbooks. Explore historical, political, philosophical, and literary perspectives. Suitable for middle school, high school, adults, and older adults. Registration required. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4eu7c7bk. 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Juneteenth Community Cookout
Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Oak Park Village Hall – south lawn
The entire community is invited to a Juneteenth community cookout from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the south lawn of village hall. The free event will include a vendor market, music, and food. More details will be announced soon. 123 Madison St., Oak Park
Death Cafe
Sunday, June 16, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Oak Park Public Library – Main, Scoville Room
Join us for a Death Cafe, where people gather to discuss death, bringing awareness to the impermanent nature of life. Suitable for adults and older adults. Register at https://tinyurl.com/32v6twrm. 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Oak Park Porchfest!
Friday, June 14, 6:30- 8:30 p.m.
Featuring The Wenonah Ryders doing a double set. Bring your own chairs or blanket. Tacos Bernardo will be there.The event is free. Tip jar for the bands. For more information and updates follow us on Facebook at Oak Park Porchfest. 610 Wenonah Ave., Oak Park.
Quad A
Sunday, June 16, 7 p.m. Gale House
After losing our place due to COVID restrictions, QuadA (Alcoholics Anonymous for Athiests and Agnostics) is officially moving back into Gale House. If you’ve been put off by the religiosity of AA, this is the place for you. Just show up. You don’t have to say anything. Every Sunday night. More about us: https://lf.org/aaaa/. 124 N. Kenilworth