End of Summer Art Celebration
Sunday, Aug. 11, 12-4 p.m, Frick Kids Art
Celebrate the artistic achievements of children who participated in Frick Kids Art classes, camps, and private lessons. Enjoy pizza, snacks, drinks, and mini-art projects for all ages. The event also features a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Free Little Art Gallery (F.L.A.G.), where you can create and display mini-art pieces. The gallery includes a two-story art studio for sharing and taking art supplies. For more information, contact Phyllis Frick at info@frickkidsart.com. 725 Woodbine Avenue., Oak Park
Author Visit: Arionne Nettles
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7-8 p.m., Oak Park Public Library
Join us for a lively evening with Arionne Nettles, author of We Are the Culture: Black Chicago’s Influence on Everything. Learn how Black Chicagoans have shaped pop culture in America. Books will be available for sale, courtesy of The Book Table, and the author will sign copies after the program. Register at oppl.org/calendar. For more information, visit oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Oak Park Porchfest
Friday, Aug. 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Host Home
Enjoy live music featuring Rich Klevgard and Hoover & Harley and the Boys. Free event—bring your own chairs and blanket. Tacos Bernardo and your favorite neighborhood ice cream man will be there. A tip jar will be passed to support the bands. For more information and updates, follow Oak Park Porchfest on Facebook. 325 S. Harvey Ave., Oak Park
Track Celebration & Community Run
Friday, Aug. 16, 5 p.m., OPRF Track
Celebrate the new OPRF track with the state champion track and cross-country teams. The event kicks off with a 400 m run for 1st-4th graders and a 1-mile run for 5th-8th graders, followed by a community run. At 6:15 p.m., watch the OPRF cross country team’s 2-mile time trial. For more details, contact Victor Guarino at victor.guarino@att.net. 100-126 N. East Ave., Oak Park
Evening of Music with Lyric Opera Stage Artists
Friday, Aug. 16, 7:30 – 9 p.m., St. Giles Courtyard
Join OPRF IWS Circle 4 for a beautiful evening of music performed by the Lyric Opera Stage Artists. The event is free, with donations benefiting the OPRF IWS Children’s Clinic. In case of rain, the event will move indoors. No RSVP required. Please bring your own chairs, blankets, and refreshments. 1025 Columbian Ave., Oak Park
Kids end of summer camp
Monday, Aug. 12, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Village Church of Oak Park
For ages 4 through 10. Kids will meet Monday, Aug. 12 through Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 9:30 to noon for games, crafts, music, story, science and snacks. This event is free but registration is required. Contact Mary at Mcase@villagechurchoakpark.com.
911 S. Taylor, Oak Park
Sibshop for Preschoolers Who Have a Disabled Sibling
Wednesday, Aug. 14 6 – 7 p.m., Oak Park Public Library
A Sibshop is a chance for kids who have a disabled sibling to come together, talk about their experiences, and play games. This class will use picture books to start age-appropriate discussions. All conversations will be child-led, with minimal caregiver intervention. Register at oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park