Featured Events in Chicago in April, 2025 (May Updated)

Film Screening Invitation: "People of Steel" A Powerful Documentary by Serhiy Fomenko Join us for a special screening of " People of Steel ," a gripping documentary that offers a firsthand look at the front lines of Ukraine’s fight for freedom . Through exclusive footage and personal interviews, the film captures the courage and resilience of Ukrainian soldiers , along with the heart-wrenching stories of their families , who continue to hope for the return of loved ones held in Russian captivity. The film screening will be followed by a special Q&A with filmmaker Serhii Fomenko. Event Details: Saturday, April 12th - 6:00pm - 8:30pm Chopin Theatre (1543 W Division Street, Chicago, IL 60642) Tickets: $20 via Eventbrite About the Film: Based on true events , "People of Steel" tells the extraordinary story of the defenders of Mariupol , who held their ground at Azovstal against overwhelming odds. This powerful documentary exposes war crimes, torture, and the ongoing suffering of thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war , many of whom remain in captivity. The film also documents the devastation of Mariupol , where civilians—including women and children—sought refuge in underground bunkers for months while Russian forces relentlessly bombed hospitals, homes, and humanitarian corridors . Through interviews with freed prisoners, the families of missing soldiers, and exclusive battlefield footage , "People of Steel" serves as a powerful testament to human resilience and sacrifice . Watch the trailer and video recap of the debut from Media Center Ukraine HERE ! About the Filmmaker: Serhiy Fomenko is a renowned Ukrainian musician, activist, and filmmaker . A passionate advocate for democracy and freedom, he played a role in both the Orange Revolution (2004) and the Revolution of Dignity (2013–2014) . In 2022, Fomenko set aside his music career to join the defense of Kyiv as a volunteer soldier. His firsthand experiences of the war lend "People of Steel" an authentic and deeply personal perspective . Come and witness the untold stories of courage, sacrifice, and hope. Let’s stand together in support of Ukraine! For more info, please contact Nina Goad (Program Manager, World Business Chicago) ngoad@worldbusinesschicago.com Information Source: The Kyiv Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International | eventbrite

DOORS 10 PM Qulture Saturday By The Rails Marketing Group, Chicago Urban Pride & David Dodd Events We have the hottest DJs. Chicago's LGBTQ community of color partying with people from around the country. Host Trina Truluv DJ Chifeel DJ Darryl Garcon This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Information Source: The Promontory | eventbrite

Join us for the Youth Sports Science Institute (YSSI) Gallery , an immersive experience at the intersection of sports, science, and technology. This interactive exhibition highlights how young innovators are using tools like virtual reality, wearable tech, and data analytics to reimagine movement, creativity, and future careers. In partnership with Columbia College Chicago , the gallery brings together educators, artists, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders for a day of exploration, learning, and connection. Attendees will enjoy hands-on activities, live workshops, and conversations that explore how STE(A)M education can be active, inclusive, and community-powered. What to Expect: Live Workshops & Panels led by inspiring speakers Community Conversations on equity, access, and innovation Networking Opportunities with educators, artists, students, and civic leaders Featured Speakers & Workshops April 12: Julia Shangguan , Ph.D. Candidate, University of Chicago Workshop: "Illustrating Science: Communicating Research Through Comics" April 19: Daniel Hernandez , Co-Founder, HUPR Workshop: "Designing for Play: Building Tech That Connects Athletic Communities" April 26: Noma Shields , Founder & CEO, Youth Sports Science Institute (YSSI) Workshop: "Virtual Expression: Exploring Creativity Through VR Art" May 3: Rosie Drumgoole , CEO, Chicago Cares Workshop: "Leading Through Service: A Civic Dialogue on Community, Equity, and Engagement" Information Source: Youth Sports Science Institute | eventbrite

ABOUT THE EVENT In this unique Bible Verse Zero-Proof Cocktail Making Class, you'll select a meaningful Bible verse and craft a one-of-a-kind non-alcoholic cocktail that reflects its themes, imagery, or emotions. WHAT TO EXPECT * Select a Bible verse that resonates with your spiritual journey * Create your own signature mocktail inspired by that verse * We'll provide all basic supplies: non-alcoholic wines, spirit alternatives, mixers, glassware, and tools * Bring any special ingredients that inspire your biblical creation (optional) * Share the story behind your verse and cocktail with the group * Sample others' creations and the scriptures that inspired them * Take home the recipe for your signature biblical mocktail Prāzbar ** A non-alcoholic wine bar reshaping the social landscape for believers and the spiritually-curious. We create space for real conversations, gospel-centered community, and joyful, judgment-free moments. Every event is an opportunity for God to move—in us and among us.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Information Source: Prāzbar | eventbrite

Lithuanian Easter Egg-Decorating Workshop The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture invites you to a Lithuanian Easter Egg-Decorating Workshop, where participants will learn the traditional wax-resist technique to create beautifully intricate designs. This hands-on workshop will be led by Sigita Balzekas and will provide all necessary supplies, along with light refreshments. Each participant is asked to bring four hard-boiled white eggs for decoration. Please note that this workshop is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Saturday, April 12 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM “Balzekas on Pulaski” – 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60629 Fee Structure Museum Members: $20 Non-Members: $25 Youth (Ages 12+): $15 Advance registration is required. Please secure your spot. Join us for this enriching cultural experience and explore the artistry of Lithuanian Easter egg decoration! Information Source: Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture | eventbrite

Dog Egg Hunt at Horner Park Come join us for a pawsome fundraising event at Horner Park ! Bring your furry friend along for a tail-wagging good time searching for eggs filled with treats, plus other fun activities. We'll be meeting just east of the field house, near where the Farmer's Market is held. Regular Admission includes: bandanna egg hunt giveaways costume contest photo area lick painting Information Source: Horner Park Dog-Friendly Area Committee | eventbrite

FashionBar Chicago is excited to offer this 1-day workshop for anyone looking to learn fashion photography and creative world of fashion design and avant garde clothing to wear, shoot and edit by photographer David Meyer and Tony Long of FashionBar LLC. Get ready to ignite your creativity and transform your photography skills. Date: April 12th, 2025 Time: Noon to 4:00pm Location: Water Tower Place, FashionBar Level 3 Address: 835 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60611. Our education focuses on the Fashion Photography on how to build the perfect fashion portfolio and/or lifestyle brand experience focused on the 4 below areas: Photography Themes: Business Professional, Portraits, Lifestyle, Runway including from ethereal fairytale-inspired shoots to edgy street fashion spreads, this workshop will push the boundaries of your imagination and photographic process. Creative Direction: Learning from fashion professionals on techniques, and tips to help you capture the perfect image for you and/or your client. Learn about composition, lighting, styling, posing, and storytelling to take your fashion photography come to life! Interactive Sessions: Participate in interactive session to ignite creativity build valuable collaborative relationships working alongside professional models, makeup artists, and stylists to create magical moments frozen in time. Portfolio Building: You will learn to enhance your fashion portfolio and create an exclusively branded content that focuses on your service offerings to elevate your fashion photography portfolio to a whole new level leaving this workshop with stunning images! Who is eligible to register? Anyone who has an interest in Fashion Photography. This workshop will include a variety of courses that cover introductory to fashion photography and all the work in completing a collection and produce model, product and lifestyle content need to build your professional skills in the world of fashion. You will also learn fundamentals of the fashion industry by providing an insider’s perspective on how to prepare for a career in fashion editorial, fashion runway, fashion digital marketing, and the overall fashion industry. Location: Water Tower Place Shopping Mall | Water Tower Place | 835 North Michigan Avenue | Chicago, IL 60011 | Go to Level 3! "Love the Fashion, Raise the Bar" Information Source: FashionBarThe Shows LLC | eventbrite

Wizard Staffing Co. is pleased to bring an evening of roleplaying games to Great Central Brewing Co! If you have ever been interested in playing a roleplaying game, this is your chance to roll some dice with our friendly Wizards who will teach you the ropes! We're running THREE different RPGs for you to choose from... Dungeons & Dragons , the perennial favorite since 1974. We will be running 5th Edition at this event! We'll provide pregenerated characters for you to use! Mothership is a sci-fi horror roleplaying game where you and your crew try to survive in the most inhospitable environment in the universe: outer space, you'll excavate dangerous, derelict spacecraft, explore strange unknown worlds, encounter hostile alien life, and examine the horrors encroaching upon your every move. Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) RPG is a fast-paced, open-feeling rules set allowing for epic game experiences without unnecessary tethers. It uses modern game-play while paying homage to the origins of role-playing and the fun that it inspired. No Experience Necessary! Our Dungeon Masters will teach and guide throughout the session, so this opportunity is great for beginners and experts alike. Bringing friends? Email us! Please email us at hello@wizardstaffing.co if you would like to be seated at the same table as another guest. If all tickets were purchased within the same order, you will automatically be placed at the same table unless you let us know otherwise. Unable to afford a ticket but still interested in attending? We understand that not everyone has the resources to easily attend our events, especially members of our LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities, therefore Wizard Staffing Co. sets aside a number of tickets (based on event size) to be made available free of charge for anyone who reaches out; no questions asked. Just email us at hello@wizardstaffing.co at least 24 hours before the event and we will give you a promo code to use for one free ticket. Information Source: Wizard Staffing Co. | eventbrite

Brain Power for Birth Justice: 2nd Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser Come join us for a night of fun and friendly competition at our 2nd Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser! Test your knowledge while supporting a great cause. All proceeds will support Sokana Collective's mission to eliminate barriers for birth workers and families through education and service. Hosted by Sokana Collective and Hambone’s Trivia , this event promises to be an unforgettable night filled with exciting trivia rounds, fantastic prizes, great food, and plenty of laughter. Whether you're a trivia whiz or just looking for a good time, there's something for everyone at "Brain Power for Birth Justice." Team Up for Fun! Gather your friends and get creative with a team name that showcases your personality, wit, or theme of choice! The best team names always add to the fun and spirit of the night. Don’t have a team? No problem—you’ll find plenty of friendly faces to join when you arrive. Amazing Food, Drinks, and Prizes! Enjoy a night of delicious food and an open bar while competing for amazing prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners , as well as exciting raffle prizes. Last year’s winners walked away with incredible prizes like private wine tastings, trips to Mexico, and cash, just to name a few! The event will be held at Chicago Theater Works , so don’t miss this chance to support a great cause while having a fantastic night out. Get ready to flex your brainpower, laugh until it hurts, and make memories that last! We can’t wait to see you there! Information Source: Sokana Collective | eventbrite

Welcome To SUNDAYS ARE FOR LOVERS: R&B Day Party Get ready to groove to your favorite R&B tunes at this event happening on Sun, April 13th, 2025 at The Promontory . Join us at 4 :00 PM . Spend your Sunday with us singing the best R&B hits surrounded by good vibes, and good company. We are also celebrating the release of Moet Chandon's Special PHARRELL EDITION bottle at SUNDAYS ARE FOR LOVERS! Bring your lovers, friends, and good vibes because Sundays are for the grown and sexy. Don’t miss out on Chicago’s hottest R&B day party! This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. CLOTHING POLICY We love our community and we welcome everyone to the venue! But we do reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone not dressed appropriately. Please do not wear: Thong Slippers, Crocs, Tank Tops/Jerseys (Unless Themed Event), Slides, or Ski Masks. Information Source: The Promontory | eventbrite

THE BIGGEST ARIES BASH EVER @ LE NOCTURNE Join us for THE BIGGEST ARIES BASH EVER live at LE Nocturne! Official BDAY Bash for Dj Drip, Dj Tunehendrixx and Nicodemus Hip Hop, R&B, Afrobeats, and Today's hits! 10pm-2am Interested in being a special guest, vip or bday packages? text 'ARIES' to 773-300-6810 Information Source: Royal Experience Collective | eventbrite

WORKSHOP DATE: Sunday April 13th, 2-5pm Taught by fiber artist and natural dyes devotee Eric Guy In this one-day make and take workshop, you will learn how to turn the kitchen into a color lab! Practice immersion and bundle dyeing techniques while tapping into the creative potential of the food waste stream. All materials and tools will be provided (including disposable gloves), but it is suggested that you may want to bring your own pair of reusable, water-proof gloves to minimize waste. You will work with pre-treated fabrics and walk out of this workshop with your own bundle of naturally-dyed masterpieces! Interfacing Studio is located in a second-story walk-up with a single bathroom. Masking is required and KN95 masks are provided if you forget yours. Please arrive on time or a little early, we have a lot to share and will be starting at two. Follow @queer.quilting.chi on instagram to see images from past workshops and join the mailing list. queer quilting is a welcoming workshop series focused on using recycled fabrics to create artworks and generate queer community in Chicago. Information Source: queer quilting Chi | eventbrite

#dosomethingdifferent REGGAE SUNDAY // The #1 Caribbean Party In The City! THE SPRING BREAK EDITION Get ready to groove to the best reggae beats and feel the Caribbean vibes all night long. Join us on Sunday 13th, April 2025 at **BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO** for an unforgettable experience. Dance, sing, and enjoy an amazing Caribbean experience with friends and fellow reggae lovers. Music by DJ RINGO + DJ TYN MAN with special guest Don't miss out on the hottest party in town - see you there! Information Source: A Culture Shock: #dosomethingdifferent | eventbrite

* This Trivia will cover both Season 1 & 2. Attention Lumon Employees! Step into the mysterious world of Lumon Industries at Snakes & Lattes Chicago on April 15th for Severance Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of Mark S., Helly R., and all the twists and turns that kept you on the edge of your seat. Gather your MDR team, uncover the truth about the goats, enjoy each question equally, and compete for work incentives. Don’t miss your chance to prove you’re the top refiner in the quarter! Timeline: Trivia will start at 7:00pm Trivia will end around 9:00pm After trivia ends around 9, stay for board games until close About the event: Prizes will be awarded to top 3 teams Play with a team of up to 6 people Important information: Tickets are priced and sold by table + Eventbrite fees and tax Each team only needs to purchase one table that fits their team size (i.e If buy a 4 Person Table, that team may only have 4 or fewer members) Trivia will be at our Snakes & Lattes Chicago location (1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue) PLEASE NOTE: Refunds are available until three (3) hours prior to the event. By attending one of our events, you agree to sign up for our newsletter for news about future events. You can unsubscribe anytime. Interested in being part of Snakes & Lattes' journey? Check out our ticker symbol $FUNN and learn how you can invest. Information Source: Snakes & Lattes | eventbrite

Join Let It Be Us, Illinois non-profit and licensed child welfare agency, for the second installment of the Ladies Leadership Luncheon series at the Union League Club of Chicago. Hosted by the Let It Be Us Board of Directors and Board Member Kaycee Coles, this daytime event will focus on “Girls in Foster Care - Their Outcomes and Their Future" and feature local experts: Senator Sara Feigenholtz, Adoption Advocate and Illinois State Sentator Dr. Susan A. McConnell, Executive Director of Let It Be Us, on the Future for girls in foster care The event features an open bar, a beautiful lunch, and an opportunity to learn about how adoption from foster care changes the lives of girls in foster care. Sponsorship opportunities for the event exist – to learn more, contact Kaycee Coles, Let It Be Us Board Member, at kayceecoles@gmail.com Information Source: Let It Be Us | eventbrite

Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago, Administration of Justice Subcommittee present: Guarding the Public Trust: The Watchdog at Work Inspector General Deborah Witzburg on Accountability and Reform in Chicago Inspector General, Deborah Witzburg leads the charge against corruption, waste, and inefficiency, serving as the city’s independent watchdog. Join us for a compelling discussion as Witzburg unveils her office’s work—rooting out fraud, enforcing transparency, and ensuring government accountability. From investigating city contracts to evaluating police oversight, her efforts uphold the public trust and demand integrity in governance. With a career dedicated to justice and reform, Witzburg’s expertise and tenacity have made her a key figure in Chicago’s accountability landscape. This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to civic engagement. Reserve your seat today. Tuesday, April 15 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Blvd Attire: Smart Casual ** For table and other sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lori Montana at Lori@ lincolnforum .org or 773-320-1938. Information Source: Lincoln Forum | eventbrite

Join us for an exciting evening of golf and networking at our Swing Into Action Indoor Golf Series! This event is perfect for working adults looking to unwind, improve their golfing skills, and connect with fellow professionals in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. What to Expect: Friendly competitions and skill challenges designed for all levels Opportunities to network and build relationships with local professionals Exciting prizes and giveaways A chance to contribute to youth programs as we build up to our main event, 'Par for a Purpose' Why Should You Attend? Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a beginner, this event promises a great time filled with camaraderie, competition, and community spirit, all while supporting a worthy cause! Registration Information: Secure your spot today for just $40! Click the button below to register and make sure to bring your friends and co-workers along for a great time. Help us make a swing for change and connect for a purpose! For any inquiries, please contact sarah@ceosuperheroes.org Information Source: CEO Superheroes | eventbrite

Ready to test your knowledge and make new friends? At Sparked Trivia Night, you’ll be matched with a small group of fellow trivia lovers before the game even begins! Take a short quiz, and we’ll pair you with a team that complements your skills—whether you're a pop culture guru, history buff, or science whiz. Meet your team, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of fun, laughter, and a little friendly competition. Who knows? You might just find your go-to trivia squad for life! Information Source: letsdofunthings | eventbrite

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. PARKING : For information on parking visit: https://parking.uic.edu/facilities-and-maps/#west-side-parking-garages-and-lots(opens in new window) PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION : CTA Blue Line to UIC-Halsted. There are 3 exits from this platform. Take the far west exit with the long ramp (towards Morgan Street). There are also CTA buses (#7 and #60) that stop directly in front of our building. ACCESSIBILITY : For accessibility, accommodations and special requests, please contact Neal McCollam(opens in new window) . Information Source: UIC School of Theatre and Music | eventbrite

AIGA Chicago + SEGD Creative Happy Hour is a collaboration event for creatives apart of and interested in our organizations. This event is meant to bring together and inform other creatives about both organizations. Join us, hang out, and find out what's going on in your creative community. Information Source: AIGA Chicago | eventbrite

The Worlds Leading Wines Chicago aims to ensure an effective sourcing event we only confirm attendance from importers & distributors with strong sales into the Japanese market. They are selected for invitation due to their focus on building quality wine portfolios and their existing distribution networks and sales channels. Exhibitor will showcase Decanter World Wine Awards, Concourse Mondial de Bruxelles, International Wine and Spirits Competition, London International Wine Challenge, Mundus Vini, Wine Advocate/Robert Parker, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, The major national wine competitions, Networking dinner with senior trade buyers, Networking drinks with attending senior trade buyers, Walk Around Trade Tasting, exclusively attended by senior trade buyers, Market Briefing and Q&A Session with local wine trade expert and even so much more. Information Source: Chris Atkins, AIWS | expotobi

For the price of a standard weekday bunny interaction, you'll spend an 1.5 hours relaxing and knitting/crocheting/needle pointing/crafting with the sweetest group of free roaming bunnies. We'll provide a calm atmosphere and light snacks (including vegan options) for humans and bunnies alike. Bring a friend and a current project to work on! NO MATERIALS will be provided. Also, BYOB in a spill-proof container, please. All skill levels are welcome! Please Note: A minimum of 6 attendees will be required for this event to proceed as planned. We are not able to offer refunds/reschedules for ANY reason with less than 24-hrs notice. Information Source: Cuddle Bunny | eventbrite

April showers brings Tulips! Join us for a fun and creative evening at Midwest Coast Brewing where you can unleash your inner artist and whether you're a seasoned painter or just looking to try something new, this Paint and Sip event is perfect for everyone. Let your creativity flow as you sip on your favorite beverage and paint a beautiful tulip masterpiece. All materials and a tutorial on how to create your masterpiece are included as well as one free drink! Don't miss out on this epic event! Hope to see you there! Information Source: Art is Endless | eventbrite

Welcome to our monthly happy hour event! Join us in the side room at Half Sour as we meet new members and discuss current projects, upcoming community meetings, and ways we can help support abundant housing in IL. Guests are responsible for their food and drink purchases. Information Source: Abundant Housing Illinois | eventbrite

WRISE-ing Trends 2025 is the place to be for all things renewable energy! Join us for our 2nd annual WRISE-ing Trends Panel, where we discuss what we expect to be the renewable, environmental and sustainable trends for the year. This year we will highlight the first 100 days of the new administration, including notable items that have already occurred and where we foresee them going. Our speakers have backgrounds in tax, policy, and development. Wednesday, April 16 at 5:30 pm Marsh McLennan 155 N Wacker Dr., 14th floor Chicago, Illinois Speakers: Alisha Soares , Senior Vice President, Transactional Risk Practice, Marsh McLennan Rachel Harris , Director, Congresssional Affairs, Invenergy Ryan Magnoni , Senior Manager, Project Development, United States Solar Corporation About Our Host Marsh McLennan is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. Its more than 90,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion, the firm helps corporate and public sector leaders navigate an increasingly dynamic environment through four market-leading businesses — Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. Together, they address the most complex challenges of our time. WRISE Chicago would like to thank Marsh McLennan for hosting this event at their office. Information Source: WRISE Chicago Chapter | eventbrite

We love our speed dating nights. At the very least, you walk out with a new friend! Come on by for a night filled with new people, talk about books, and a super chill atmosphere that is neither a bar nor a ivelostfaithinhumanity dating app. We've had a few couples come out of this series, and a ton of new friendships. Each date is five-ish minutes. Age Range for this one is 35-50. No need to dress up. Bring one of your favorite books as an icebreaker and we will take it from there! We will input the data after the date and you'll hear from us within a few days (give us a second, we're doing fifty jobs at once. We promise we're working on it ASAP). Information Source: Volumes Bookcafe | eventbrite

TICKET INFO Once you have a ticket then you we will see you there! We only have a certain amount, though so get one sooner rather than later. We'll be using eventbrite to keep track of who is joining us. But you are also free to pay in person. So if that is the case, just us a message or post on the meetup event page that you plan on attending. You can get a refund for your ticket any time up to 48 hours before the event. See you there! Who wants to join us for another swifting ritual? This will work to clear away any built up energy and dark virtue that you may have come in contact with. It is a very interactive spell that will leave you pure and ready to tackle to world! Bring with you any tools that you may want to have swifted as well! We're excited to see anyone who might want to join us! Information Source: The Witches' Conclave | eventbrite

SHOWS WILL BE HELD at 162 E SUPERIOR ST. — Most tables seat 4 total guests. You may be seated with strangers if your party has less than four guests. — Seating is first come, first served , with a strict no-call, no-show policy. If you're running late, please call The Comedy Bar to hold your table. Without notification, we reserve the right to release your seats to other customers. — Booking for a group? To ensure you're seated together, please book all tickets under one name. If tickets are purchased separately, contact the box office in advance ( rsvpcomedybar@gmail.com ) — All shows are 17 and over. 21+ to drink. —2-Item Minimum (food and/or drink)* — 18% gratuity added to all checks. — No dress code. — Shows run about an hour and 15 minutes. — Doors open at least 30 minutes prior to show-time. Arriving at least 15 minutes before show time is always a good idea! *The two-item minimum policy requires each guest to purchase a minimum of two items from our menu during their visit, this can include any combination of food and/or beverages. Upon entry of the venue, (i) you hereby irrevocably grant the venue owner ( The Comedy Bar), and its parent(s), affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Owner") the right to photograph, record, film and otherwise capture your image, voice, and likeness (collectively, "Footage") and to own, license, assign and/or use the Footage (and/or any portion thereof) in perpetuity, throughout the world in any and all media including, without limitation, in connection with any productions, programming, advertising and promotion, subject in all respects in Owner's sole discretion. Information Source: The Comedy Bar - Chicago | eventbrite

Megan Volpert will be joined in conversation with Jessica Hopper to celebrate the release of Why Alanis Morissette Matters. Please note: This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Masks are required for our in-person events. The first critical biography of iconic musician Alanis Morissette, creator of Jagged Little Pill . The 1990s hardly saw a bigger hit than Jagged Little Pill . Alanis Morissette’s defining album won Grammys, dominated the Billboard charts, and sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. It left a deep mark on the psyches of countless listeners. Three decades later, Megan Volpert checks in with Morissette, probing her rich and varied post- JLP career and bearing feminist witness to the existential anger that ties her recent work to enduring classics like “You Oughta Know,” “One Hand in My Pocket,” and “Ironic.” Why Alanis Morissette Matters builds a bridge from Jagged Little Pill to the fascinating life and subtle intellect of its creator, exploring how the artist’s philosophical interests and personal journey are reflected in each track. Morissette’s struggles with censorship, mental health challenges, and Catholicism; her queer allyship, spiritual skepticism, zealous fandom, and philanthropic passions—all are carefully observed by a critic whose own life was touched by Jagged Little Pill . In the album’s wake, Morissette has evolved as an artist and global citizen. With sensitivity and a profound love for the music, Volpert guides readers through the case for Morissette’s enduring cultural relevance and creative impact. Megan Volpert is the author or editor of over a dozen books on popular culture, including two Lambda Literary Award finalists and an American Library Association honoree. She is the author of Straight Into Darkness: Tom Petty as Rock Mystic and she won Georgia Author of the Year for Boss Broad . She teaches at Kennesaw State and Reinhardt Universities. Jessica Hopper is the author of the books The First Collection of Criticism By A Living Female Rock Critic and Night Moves. Her writing has appeared in GQ , Rolling Stone , The New York Times Magazine , The Guardian , Elle , and Bookforum , among other outlets. A long time contributor to the Chicago Reader , she has been a columnist for the Village Voice and Chicago Tribune , the music consultant for This American Life , the editorial director for MTV News, and a senior editor at Pitchfork and Rookie . Her essays have appeared in several editions of Best Music Writing , and she currently serves as series editor of the American Music Series at the University of Texas Press. Accessibility: This event is hosted at the bookstore, which is a wheelchair accessible space. Masks are required. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. We have dimmable, non-fluorescent lights. To request ASL interpretation for this event, please email events@womenandchildrenfirst.com by no later than 14 days before the event. For other questions or access needs, please email events@womenandchildrenfirst.com. Information Source: Women & Children First | eventbrite

Come take a tour of the Harold Washington College campus, get your questions answered a meet some of your HWC DREAM TEAM! PLEASE make sure you bring a photo ID to enter campus. Agenda: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Informaitonal Tour After the tour, you are more than welcome to apply to Harold Washington College same day with the support of our Student Ambassadors, complete your FAFSA or Alternative Application with our Financial Aid team, etc. Enrollment and Student Services are open until 6:00 pm. College is tough, but we know it doesn't have to be and we are here for you! Health & Safety The health and wellness of our students, faculty, staff and guests are our highest priority, and City Colleges of Chicago continues to follow the health and safety guidelines outlined by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). If you are feeling ill leading up to your scheduled visit, we kindly ask you to visit us at another time. Accommodations If you or a guest will need accommodations to participate, please let us know! Reach out to our Access Center team (312) 553-3050 and reference this weekly tour. Group Visits If you are a college counselor or organizing a group to visit the college for this event, please reach out to Admissions Specialists, Michael Miller or Amy Salgado for assistance. Michael Miller: mbmiller@ccc.edu Amy Salgado: asalgado160@ccc.edu Getting to campus & Parking Information: By public transit : Several transit routes run adjacent to the college, including the CTA Blue Line, Red Line, Brown Line, Green Line, Orange Line, Pink Line, and Purple Line, as well as the CTA bus #'s 2, 10, 29, 124, 146, 148. By bike : Bike racks are available at the entrance of the college on Lake Street and on Wabash Ave. By car : Cars access the college from Lake Street. There is no parking onsite. However, we can provide discounted parking with several parking garages. Discounted Parking Options Interpark 20 East Randolph (across from Macy’s) (0.2 miles – 3-minute walk) 312-986-6863 Daily Rate: $14 (Monday-Saturday) Interpark 60 East Lake St. (between Wabash & Michigan) (223 feet – 1-minute walk) 312-986-3976 Daily Rate: $18 (Monday-Saturday) To obtain daily discounted parking for InterPark, bring your parking ticket to the security desk and ask for a validation sticker. Please note: Harold Washington College is not responsible for pricing and prices are subject to change. ​ We cannot wait to see you! Information Source: Harold Washington College | eventbrite