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Rituals of Remembering: May 2026
Sat, May 30, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Mercy Garden of Peace and Healing
Rituals of Remembering: May 2026
Sat, May 30, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Mercy Garden of Peace and Healing
World Meditation Day- Pop Up Meditation with Val
Thu, May 21, 6:00 PM
Hoffman Estates · Bell Works
World Meditation Day- Pop Up Meditation with Val
Thu, May 21, 6:00 PM
Hoffman Estates · Bell Works
We can make any two stories touch: readings and discussion with the artists
Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
We can make any two stories touch: readings and discussion with the artists
Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
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Don't Worry, Ube Happy
Saturday at 1:00 PM
La Grange · Uni Uni Boba La Grange
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Don't Worry, Ube Happy
Saturday at 1:00 PM
La Grange · Uni Uni Boba La Grange
Tacos and Tequila with Humanscale
Mon, Jun 8, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Federales Tacos & Tequila - Fulton Market, Chicago
Tacos and Tequila with Humanscale
Mon, Jun 8, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Federales Tacos & Tequila - Fulton Market, Chicago
3rd Annual Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Fair by Artisan Markets
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 AM
Itasca · Springbrook Nature Center
3rd Annual Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Fair by Artisan Markets
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 AM
Itasca · Springbrook Nature Center
A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Zitter and Chaplain Betty Clark
Today at 10:00 AM
Chicago · 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Zitter and Chaplain Betty Clark
Today at 10:00 AM
Chicago · 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
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Pre-SFN U.S. Tour Kick Off Event
Saturday at 8:00 AM
Barrington · Saint Anne Catholic Community
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Pre-SFN U.S. Tour Kick Off Event
Saturday at 8:00 AM
Barrington · Saint Anne Catholic Community
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Spring & Marwen Lab 2026 Exhibition
Sat, May 30, 4:00 PM
Chicago · Marwen
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Spring & Marwen Lab 2026 Exhibition
Sat, May 30, 4:00 PM
Chicago · Marwen
FREE - BYO Project Art Afternoon
Sun, May 24, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Hey, I Thought Of You
FREE - BYO Project Art Afternoon
Sun, May 24, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Hey, I Thought Of You
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8th Annual --Careers de Mayo | Jobseeker
Today at 10:00 AM
Chicago · 1700 W 18th St
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8th Annual --Careers de Mayo | Jobseeker
Today at 10:00 AM
Chicago · 1700 W 18th St
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VER-SIS: Brandy vs. Monica – Chicago’s Ultimate Drag Competition
Monday at 9:00 PM
Chicago · Hydrate Nightclub
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VER-SIS: Brandy vs. Monica – Chicago’s Ultimate Drag Competition
Monday at 9:00 PM
Chicago · Hydrate Nightclub
Reality Raps: Film + Art + Conversation with Cantbuydeem
Tue, May 26, 7:00 PM
Evanston · Northwestern University - SLIPPAGE Lab
Reality Raps: Film + Art + Conversation with Cantbuydeem
Tue, May 26, 7:00 PM
Evanston · Northwestern University - SLIPPAGE Lab
Friday Night Sushi! 4 Rolls, 4 Fish, 4 You!
Fri, May 22, 6:30 PM
Itasca · Cooking Skills & Social Cooking Classes
Friday Night Sushi! 4 Rolls, 4 Fish, 4 You!
Fri, May 22, 6:30 PM
Itasca · Cooking Skills & Social Cooking Classes
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Market Investor Day
Thu, May 21, 8:30 AM
Chicago · 320 S Canal St
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Market Investor Day
Thu, May 21, 8:30 AM
Chicago · 320 S Canal St
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Many Paws Global Rescue Dog Adoption Event
Saturday at 12:00 PM
South Barrington · The Arboretum of South Barrington
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Many Paws Global Rescue Dog Adoption Event
Saturday at 12:00 PM
South Barrington · The Arboretum of South Barrington
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Big Break Comedy: Holiday Club Tribute
Today at 8:00 PM
Chicago · Holiday Club
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Big Break Comedy: Holiday Club Tribute
Today at 8:00 PM
Chicago · Holiday Club
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Water Safety Day 2026
Saturday at 3:00 PM
Glen Ellyn · Goldfish Swim School - Glen Ellyn
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Water Safety Day 2026
Saturday at 3:00 PM
Glen Ellyn · Goldfish Swim School - Glen Ellyn
SUNDAY 2PM w/ Arklight at Tony D's
Sun, May 31, 2:00 PM
Elmwood Park · 7725 W Belmont Ave
SUNDAY 2PM w/ Arklight at Tony D's
Sun, May 31, 2:00 PM
Elmwood Park · 7725 W Belmont Ave
Mappy Hour
Thu, Jun 4, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Avondale Tap
Mappy Hour
Thu, Jun 4, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Avondale Tap

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Rituals of Remembering: May 2026

World Meditation Day- Pop Up Meditation with Val

We can make any two stories touch: readings and discussion with the artists

Don't Worry, Ube Happy

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A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Zitter and Chaplain Betty Clark

8th Annual --Careers de Mayo | Jobseeker

Big Break Comedy: Holiday Club Tribute

Pre-SFN U.S. Tour Kick Off Event