Yappy Hour
Thursday, Sept.12, 6:30 – 9 p.m., Cheney Mansion Grounds
Your favorite springtime event has moved to fall. Bring your prized pooch for social hour on the lawn at Cheney Mansion. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served as you mingle with other owners, while taking in the beauty of your Oak Park surroundings. Enter our raffle, enjoy a human and doggy bar, take a tour of Cheney Mansion, and enter your furry friend in a pup cup eating contest. This program is in partnership with the Animal Care League, helping homeless animals since 1973. $10 of your registration fee goes to support the Animal Care League. Ages 21 and over. To register, visit https://pdop.org/event/yappy-hour, 220 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park
Habakkuk Theatre Returns: Rosemary with Ginger
Saturday, Sept. 7 – Monday, Sept. 30, Doors: 6:30 p.m., Show: 8 – 8:40 p.m.,
Monse’s Tapas Bar
Habakkuk Theatre is back with its first in-person production since the pandemic, partnering with Monse’s Tapas Restaurant in Berwyn for Edward Allan Baker’s Rosemary with Ginger, directed by Dado. Press is invited to attend performances during the first and second weekends. 6609 Roosevelt Road., Berwyn
Supported Storytime and Family Social Hour
Thursday, Sept. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Oak Park Public Library
Designed for children with disabilities ages 3+ with caregiver support. Classes are structured with visual schedules and include fun picture books and songs, with fine and gross motor movement activities. Sensory supports like lap weights and fidget toys are available to help children be successful. Siblings are welcome. Learn more and register at https://oppl.org/calendar 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Sound Meditations in Oak Park
Friday, Sept. 13, 8–9 p.m., Ahimsa Yoga Studio
Join Ahimsa School of Sound Healing facilitators in Oak Park for a relaxing sound meditation experience. Lie back as the frequencies of the instruments interact with your body, helping you let go of what no longer serves you and find deep relaxation. No prior experience needed. Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/458x393t, 441 South Blvd., Oak Park
Oaktoberfest
Friday, September 13 from 4pm to 10pm | Saturday, September 14 from 12pm to 10pm, Located at Marion Street and North Boulevard, South of Lake Street
Celebrate the changing seasons at Oaktoberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Enjoy an exciting live music line up, delicious foods from local restaurants, specialty craft beers, and a Kids Root Beer Garden. Admission is free! Learn more at oaktoberfest.net
Juliann Wang and Graham Nelson
Saturday, Sept. 14, 7 – 9 p.m., Compound Yellow
Side Yard Sounds presents a musical performance by Juliann Wang and Graham Nelson. Enjoy an evening of live music in the unique setting of Compound Yellow. BYOB. Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/5n7hrdam, 244 Lake St., Oak Park
Under the Spanish Sky
Sunday, Sept. 15, 5 – 8 p.m., Cooper’s Hawk
Wine Club members are invited to enjoy an evening of Spanish-inspired small plates, including goat cheese croquettes and bacon-wrapped dates, culminating in a seafood paella. The event begins with a Sangria greeting, followed by a glass of Garnacha, the Wine of the Month. 950 Lake St., Oak Park
Let Freedom Ring
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 3 p.m.,
First United Church of Oak Park
Join the George Rogers Clark Oak Park-River Forest Chapter of the Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for a bell-ringing ceremony celebrating the 237th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution signing. DAR chapters across the U.S. will ring bells at 3 p.m. Central Standard Time to honor Constitution Week. 848 Lake St., Oak Park
Loss of a Spouse Seminar
Sunday, Sept. 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.,
Grace Lutheran Church
Grieving the death of a spouse? Or do you know someone who is? At this seminar you’ll hear why it won’t always hurt this much, practical advice from others who’ve been there, what to expect in your grief, how to cope with life without your spouse. To register, call 708.366.6900 or email gracechurch@graceriverforest.org. 7300 W. Division St., River Forest.
Soup & Bread West
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6–9 p.m., Robert’s Westside
Enjoy a meal of hearty soups, salads, breads, and desserts provided by local chefs from Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park while listening to the Szurko Trio. In celebration of the halfway mark to St. Patrick’s Day, there will be a short performance by the Bentley School of Irish Dance. This event supports the Pine Avenue Church Food Pantry, working to address food insecurity in Austin. Pay what you can at the door and bring shelf-stable food items for donation. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park