‘Romeo & Juliet’
Outdoors, multiple dates, 8 p.m., 7 p.m. Sundays, Oak Park Festival Theatre
Lovesick Romeo Montague and vivacious Juliet Capulet have fallen madly in love. Unfortunately, the age-old feud between their uncompromising families forbids them from being together. William Shakespeare’s famous story of love at first sight is full of action and swordplay, features some of the Bard’s most memorable language, and ponders the inevitability of a tragic end when the convictions of youth are directly at odds with the commands of their elders. Performances on July 25, 26, 27, 28, and 31. Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/54p7cycf, Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave., Oak Park
Reconciling Emotional Cutoffs in the Family
Friday, July 26, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Carleton Hotel
A conference hosted by the Center for Family Consultation, led by Dr. Anne McKnight, a scholar in Bowen Family Systems Theory and a family therapist with extensive experience in helping families understand emotional cutoff and coaching them to reconnect and reconcile. For mental health professionals and the public. Click for details: https://tinyurl.com/2jnh54tf, 1110 Pleasant St., Oak Park
Hidden Disability Circle
Thursday, July 25, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Oak Park Public Library
This circle for adults with hidden/non-apparent disabilities will be focused on healing. Examples of non-apparent disabilities include, but are not limited to, mental health, arthritis, diabetes, neurodivergence, hearing, and more. Peace circles are structured with equal opportunities to share, listen, and reflect. This event is part of our Disability Pride Month celebration. Register at //oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Tech Help Drop-In
Thursday, July 25, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Oak Park Public Library
Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device. No registration required for these sessions. To protect everyone’s safety, masks are required. The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.
Understanding AI
Saturday, July 27, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Oak Park Public Library
Join Creative Technology Specialist Kay and Health & Wellness Specialist Claire for a discussion of the social and ethical issues surrounding AI. We will explore common uses and limitations of AI to demystify its presence in everyday life and supposed impact. Breaking down how AI actually works, we will talk through practices like web scraping, training algorithms, and the lack of transparency about how data is collected. Register at oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Teen Take ‘n’ Makes
Monday, July 29, All Day, River Forest Public Library
Pick up a program-in-a-bag kit to enjoy at home. Bags include craft/activity supplies and vary weekly. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Grades 5-12. 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest
UNCORKED
Friday, July 26, 6 – 8 p.m., Oak Park Conservatory (Rubinstein Garden)
Outdoor event featuring music and drinks, presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Admission includes two drink tickets and an appetizer. 21 and over. $20. To learn more, visit fopcon.org. 615 Garfield St., Oak Park