Thursday Night Out – Saturday June Band
Thursday, August 1, 5 – 9 p.m., Downtown Oak Park
More than 20 Downtown Oak Park restaurants offer a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts on the TNO menu. Tables and chairs are set up outside for patrons to enjoy dining al fresco. Live music acts play at the end of Marion Street by North Blvd. Get to know different local non-profit groups each week at their tents and tables throughout the event area. On Marion St. between Lake St. and North Blvd.
Free Concerts on the Quad
Wednesday, August 7, 7 p.m., Dominican University Quad
Featuing Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole. A vibrant blend of Celtic, Canadian and Old Time sounds, this music bridges the gap between contemporary Canadian and Louisiana Cajun styles. 7900 W Division St., River Forest
Tablet Time
Thursday, August 1, 4-5 p.m., Oak Park Public Library – Storytime Room
Explore apps for drawing, music, video creation, puzzles, games, coding, and more! For kids in grades PK-5. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mrxpn5z7, 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Older Adults Coffee Hour
Friday, August 2, 9:30-11 a.m., Oak Park Public Library – Lobby Community Space
Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3fj4338r, 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Coffee Monday
Monday, August 5, 9-10 a.m., River Forest Public Library – Barbara Hall Meeting Room
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. This month’s speaker is Mary Anne Ojeda from Oak Park & River Forest Township, discussing Township services and programming. 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest
River Forest’s Forgotten Place: The History of Edgewater Park
Saturday, August 3, 2-3 p.m., River Forest Public Library – Barbara Hall Meeting Room
OPRF Historical Society volunteer Frank FioRito presents his research on a forgotten piece of River Forest history. Discover the story of a quirky subdivision that once existed in what is now the Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve, how it came to be, and why it no longer exists. 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest
Be Our Neighbor
Tuesday, August 6, 4-5 p.m., Oak Park Public Library – Storytime Room
Join us for an episode of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, followed by structured discussions and activities to help kids gain social-emotional skills. Designed for ages 3 and older with their caregivers. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mr4xrjtd, 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Author Visit: Arionne Nettles
Wednesday, August 7, 7-8 p.m., Oak Park Public Library
Join us for an evening with “We Are the Culture: Black Chicago’s Influence on Everything” author Arionne Nettles. Books will be available for sale from The Book Table, and the author will sign books after the program. Register at oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Concert in the Park – Otter Petter
Sunday, Aug. 4, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Scoville Park
Join in for some free, family-friendly entertainment in Scoville Park. 800 Lake St., Oak Park