Lake Bluff Public Library

<a href="https://www.lakeblufflibrary.org/1000-books-kindergarten" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1,000 Books Before Kindergarten</a> will help your little one learn key building blocks to literacy and language fluency. Whether your child is three months old or three years old, reading helps build social and emotional skills, sparks creativity and imagination and promotes bonding. For more information about how to register, visit <a href="https://www.lakeblufflibrary.org/1000-books-kindergarten" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">LakeBluffLibrary.org/1000Books</a>.
Ages 0 to 6.

Local Event: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Lake County

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Illinois

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten will help your little one learn key building blocks to literacy and language fluency. Whether...

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes!
September 1st - September 30th
Library Card Sign-Up Month is for All Ages
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Lake Bluff Public Library invites you to help us celebrate all month long! Show us your Library love throughout the month to earn entries into our raffle for one of three swag bags filled with Lake Bluff gear and a $20 Chamber Check!
Earn Raffle Tickets:
<ul><li><a href="https://www.lakeblufflibrary.org/how/get-library-card" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sign up for a new Library card </a>or renew your current card and earn 5 raffle tickets! (The first 50 people will receive some special Lake Bluff Library swag!)</li><li>Participate in one of our weekly challenges, released every Monday! (max. 1 ticket per week)</li><li>Earn a raffle ticket every time you check out Library materials with your physical Library card! (max. 1 per day)</li></ul>

Local Event: National Library Card Sign-Up Month

National Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes!
September 1st - September 30th
Library Card...

Drop into the Youth Services Department and play with LEGO bricks!
LEGO&nbsp;Drop-In is for ages 6 to 11. We will have additional LEGO&nbsp;Drop-In programs on October 7th and November 4th.

Local Event: LEGO Drop-In (Fall 2026)

LEGO Drop-In (Fall 2026)

Drop into the Youth Services Department and play with LEGO bricks!
LEGO Drop-In is for ages 6 to 11.  We will have additional...

Pop into the library and grab a craft to go! Every week a new craft will be available...while supplies last.
Grab and Go&nbsp;Crafts are for ages 0 to 12.

Local Event: Grab and Go Crafts (Fall 2026)

Grab and Go Crafts (Fall 2026)

Pop into the library and grab a craft to go! Every week a new craft will be available...while supplies last.
Grab and Go Crafts...

Gorton Center

<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/23211032/20260828/092655/epic-ver-___28092653107.jpg" id="EPIC VER .jpg" data-image="EPIC VER .jpg"></figure>Experience Elvis Presley at the height of his career in EPiC, featuring rare concert footage, behind-the-scenes moments, and rediscovered recordings. Director Baz Luhrmann brings Elvis’ legendary 1970s Las Vegas performances to life, capturing his energy, humor, charisma, and unforgettable music.

Local Event: EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert 

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert 

Experience Elvis Presley at the height of his career in EPiC, featuring rare concert footage, behind-the-scenes moments, and...

Get ready for some messy fun at the Library, and we’ll handle the clean up!&nbsp; Adult assistance is required for younger children.
Messy&nbsp;Crafts&nbsp;are for ages 2 to 12.&nbsp; We will have additional Messy&nbsp;Crafts programs on October 10th and November 7th.

Local Event: Messy Crafts (Fall 2026)

Messy Crafts (Fall 2026)

Get ready for some messy fun at the Library, and we’ll handle the clean up!  Adult assistance is required for younger...

Starbucks Reserve

Join The Northshore Chess Club EVERY Saturday from 1-4PM at our “Saturday Chess at Starbucks” events at the Lake Forest Starbucks (672 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL). Check <a href="https://www.meetup.com/northshorechess/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.meetup.com/northshorechess/</a>&nbsp;to join the club, to post comments, ask questions, and RSVP for events.
Please RSVP, come play, and learn something to improve your chess! If you’re a beginner please review the rules of chess (like En Passant) before you come. There’s a PDF on <a href="https://www.chesshouse.com/pages/chess-learning-resources" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">chesshouse.com/pages/chess-learning-resources</a> (Rules of Chess).
Note: we have a maximum of 15 spots per event, so if you can’t come please cancel your RSVP to allow someone else to come! All ages, genders, and levels welcome!
PS-Dues are $5/YEAR (after a 1 month trial), to defray my Meetup subscription, paid either through Meetup.com, or better yet you can pay me cash and I'll mark you as paid! -Carlos Cardona, Owner, <a href="https://carloscardona.myportfolio.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Carlos Cardona Photography</a>

Local Event: Northshore Chess Club at Starbucks

Northshore Chess Club at Starbucks

Join The Northshore Chess Club EVERY Saturday from 1-4PM at our “Saturday Chess at Starbucks” events at the Lake Forest...

A Tribute Like No Other
From start to finish, The Brothers Doobie bring the Doobie Brothers’ greatest hits to life. Thanks to the band’s love for the music, their harmonies are tight, their playing is sharp, and their energy is contagious. Their setlist covers both the Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald eras. So, whether you prefer the early rockers or the smooth soul tracks, you’ll hear something you love.
For example, they perform favorites like “Listen to the Music,” “What a Fool Believes,” “Long Train Running,” and “Minute by Minute.” In addition, they cover classics like “Black Water” and “Takin’ It to the Streets.” Every song is played with care, passion, and precision.
Above all, The Brothers Doobie don’t just play the music—they bring it to life. Their connection to the songs and to the audience makes every show special. Because of this, fans of all ages leave the concert smiling, dancing, and singing along.
In the end, The Brothers Doobie – A Doobie Brothers Experience is more than a tribute. It’s a celebration. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or hearing these songs for the first time, this is one live music event you won’t want to miss.
The Brothers Doobie LogoThe Brothers Doobie is made up of six top musicians from the Northeast, each member brings years of experience, strong talent, and a real love for the music. Together, they create a show that both celebrates the past and connects with today’s audiences. At the heart of the band is Keith Pittman. Not only is he a powerful vocalist, but he’s also a skilled drummer, percussionist, and guitarist. Most importantly, he knows how to lead a show. Whether he’s singing a soulful ballad or rocking a fast-paced jam, Keith grabs the crowd’s attention. As a result, every performance feels alive and unforgettable.

Local Event: The Brothers Doobie

The Brothers Doobie

A Tribute Like No Other
From start to finish, The Brothers Doobie bring the Doobie Brothers’ greatest hits to life. Thanks to...

Lake Forest College

Discuss the state of American democracy in the United States—Join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Jim Marquardt, Dr. Alejandra Lopez Villegas, and Dr. Zachary Cook for this exciting new community engagement series.
The State of American Democracy
Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 1
Registration fee: $250 for the five-week series
Course times: Tuesday evenings, 6-8 p.m.
Course dates: September 8, September 15, September 22, October 6, October 13
Two College-wide lectures are associated with this series: <a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/WorldNeedsLeaders" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“The World Needs Leaders” with former U.S. Ambassador Jeff Flake</a> on September 23 and <a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/?id=8935bb79-f62f-4326-bd92-0c1a4c32f0c4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“MLK and the Voting Rights Act” with Pulitzer Prize winning author Jonathan Eig</a> on September 28. All course participants are invited to attend as part of this series.
Held at the newly renovated Glen Rowan House, this series explores both the constraints on democracy—such as recent democratic backsliding, the Constitution’s roadblocks on majority rule, and the weakening of voting rights to name a few—and strategies to overcome them and enhance democracy in America. Each week will highlight a new topic and the opening and closing sessions will begin with a social reception featuring food and refreshments prior to class.
Both the educational content and social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.
Register for this course by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community/lifelong-learning/politics-series" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Visit the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Registration is required to attend. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.

Local Event: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course

Lake Forest College Community Engagement...

Discuss the state of American democracy in the United States—Join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Jim Marquardt, Dr....

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course

Art Impact Project: fantasy collage explores the concepts of Surrealism, allowing the subconscious mind to express itself while nurturing our creativity at the same time.&nbsp; Join Art Impact Project and let your imagination soar as they inspire you to create your own magical art made with just a few simple materials.
All supplies provided. &nbsp;Ages 11+
<img src="https://gortoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FantasyCollage-201x300.png" alt="FantasyCollage" srcset="https://gortoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FantasyCollage-201x300.png 201w, https://gortoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FantasyCollage-50x75.png 50w, https://gortoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FantasyCollage-246x367.png 246w, https://gortoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FantasyCollage.png 354w">
This class is free, but spaces are limited and participants must pre-register.&nbsp;
Celebrating their tenth anniversary, <a href="https://www.artimpactproject.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Art Impact Project</a> is a local 501c(3) with a mission of enhancing emotional wellness through creative expression.&nbsp; They partner with organizations such as schools, treatment facilities, libraries, and other community spaces throughout Lake County, to facilitate art programming with a focus on better mental health.&nbsp; Providing a supportive, small group setting, Art Impact Project guides participant step-by-step through the creative process so everyone can experience the benefits of art.
Want to take this class but can’t make this date? Check out our other Art Impact Classes on <a href="https://gortoncenter.org/event/art-impact-project-prompted-painting-oct-13/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tuesday, October 13</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://gortoncenter.org/event/art-impact-project-i-am-thankful-for-nov-10/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tuesday, November 10</a>!

Local Event: Art Impact Project: Fantasy Collage

Art Impact Project: Fantasy Collage

Art Impact Project: fantasy collage explores the concepts of Surrealism, allowing the subconscious mind to express itself while...

Citadel Theatre

In this hilarious 2025 Tony Award-winning satire, an elite private school is thrown into crisis when a mumps outbreak divides parents and board members over vaccines. As debates intensify and facts grow slippery, every solution only deepens the conflict. Eureka Day asks us to fully recognize the humanity of those we disagree with.

Local Event: Eureka Day Preview

Eureka Day Preview

In this hilarious 2025 Tony Award-winning satire, an elite private school is thrown into crisis when a mumps outbreak divides...

Explore the history of Renaissance architecture and art—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Melissa Rovner and Dr. Kimiko Matsumura for this exciting new community engagement series
Art and Architecture History at the Krebs Center
Registration fee: $450 for the five-week series
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 3
Course times: Thursday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Course dates: September 10, September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8
Held at the historic Krebs Center for the Humanities, this series will explore the traditions of Renaissance form, ornament, spatial organization, material culture, and visual symbolism that shaped how buildings and objects were made, inhabited, and interpreted. Along the way, participants will apply what they have learned directly to the Krebs Center and its collection, asking how the villa itself accumulates meaning, displays taste, and shapes our encounters with history. Each session will begin with a social reception featuring food and refreshments.
Both the educational content and social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.
Register for this course by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community/lifelong-learning/art-and-architecture-series" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Visit the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Registration is required to attend. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.

Local Event: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course

Explore the history of Renaissance architecture and art—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Melissa Rovner and Dr. Kimiko...

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course

Chicago has collected countless nicknames, slogans, and mottos over the years but where did they come from? Join Clarence Goodman as he uncovers the stories behind some of the city’s most memorable names and explores the history, culture, and geography that shaped them.

Local Event: What's In a Name?

What's In a Name?

Chicago has collected countless nicknames, slogans, and mottos over the years but where did they come from? Join Clarence...

History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

<h5>A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series.&nbsp;</h5>
A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series.
Rebecca S. Graff is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Lake Forest College (PhD and MA, University of Chicago; BA, University of California, Berkeley). A historical archaeologist with research interests in the 19th- and 20th-century urban United States, she explores the relationship between temporality and modernity, consumerism and material culture, and contemporary heritage and urbanism through archaeological and archival research. Her book,&nbsp;<a href="https://upf.com/book.asp?id=9780813066493" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Disposing of Modernity: The Archaeology of Garbage and Consumerism During Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair</a>&nbsp;(2020) focused on the ephemeral “White City” and Midway Plaisance of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/January-2019/Whats-With-Those-Artifacts-Beneath-the-Future-Obama-Center/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">1893 Chicago Fair</a>&nbsp;and the modern disposal practices seen at the Louis Sullivan- and Frank Lloyd Wright-designed&nbsp;<a href="https://digitalchicagohistory.org/exhibits/show/charnley-persky-house/intro" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Charnley-Persky House.</a>&nbsp;In Chicago, Graff has also excavated the&nbsp;<a href="https://portside.org/2016-10-13/archaeologists-may-have-unearthed-haymarket-time-capsule" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Haymarket Martyrs’ Monument</a>&nbsp;(2016), the&nbsp;<a href="https://news.wttw.com/2018/07/31/archaeological-dig-gray-cloud-home-attracts-neighbors-history-buffs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gray-Cloud House</a>&nbsp;(2018),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/history-of-mecca-flats-in-chicago" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mecca Flats</a>&nbsp;(2018),&nbsp;<a href="https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/06/08/college-students-dig-to-uncover-long-buried-history-of-armour-flats-and-mission-on-illinois-tech-campus/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Armour Mission and Armour Flats</a>&nbsp;(2023),&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://edithfarnsworthhouse.org/current-exhibit/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Edith Farnsworth House</a>&nbsp;(2021, 2024). In 2019, she led excavations at the former site of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/news-and-events/on-campus-dig-uncovers-signs-of-historic-church" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">African Methodist Episcopal Church</a>&nbsp;on the campus of Lake Forest College.&nbsp;With Pauline Saliga and the Society of Architectural Historians, Graff co-curated&nbsp;<a href="https://www.beyondthewhitecity.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The City Beyond the White City: Race, Two Chicago Homes, and Their Neighborhoods, 1892–2022</a>.
Chicago’s cultural heritage scene is dominated by architectural preservation organizations that are supported by an “architourism” industry. Together they celebrate extant works by world-famous architects like Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Current archaeological research in Chicago undertaken in collaboration with architects and architectural historians has demonstrated how the social histories of these celebrated structures can be illuminated, if not outright discovered, through archaeology. But these fragments are produced by what I term the “conspicuous disposal” of building materials–something that is only accelerated by processes of urban renewal. To understand the interaction of fragments and narratives through conspicuous disposal, this talk draws on archaeological work on the former site of the Chicago’s 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and sites designed by Sullivan, Wright, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
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<h3>Thank You To Our Sponsors!</h3>
Visionary Sponsor - Maude Glore&nbsp;
Patron Sponsor - Jim Phelps
Friend of America 250 - Tom and Sally Coyle
Friend of America 250 - Fred Jackson

Local Event: 1893 Columbian Exposition

1893 Columbian Exposition

A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series. 
A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series.
Rebecca S. Graff...

Get ready for a true rock show.&nbsp; Outside!
Mike &amp; Joe deliver one of the tightest modern rock cover performances in the country. First, they pull you in with familiar riffs. Then, they keep you there with nonstop energy. Their setlist spans the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s – plus today’s biggest hits. In other words, if you love it, they play it.
But they don’t just perform songs. They recreate the concert experience. You’ll sing, dance, and feel like you’re front row at the original artist’s show.
With more than 4,000 performances worldwide, they’ve played everywhere from Chicago arenas and Boston conference centers to Florida beaches, Hollywood film sets, Lake Michigan cruises and international resorts in Costa Rica and Mexico. They’ve rocked Super Bowl events, historic landmarks and private celebrations for NFL, MLB and NHL teams.
No matter the stage, they bring the same thing – big sound, real interaction and a crowd that becomes part of the show.
Join us. Feel the energy.
<h5>Some Artists Mike &amp; Joe cover:</h5>
Maroon 5 • Morgan Wallen • Goo Goo Dolls • U2 • Blink 182 • Fleetwood Mac • Justin Timberlake • Third Eye Blind • The Killers • Sublime • Dave Matthews Band&nbsp; • Eric Church&nbsp; • Keith Urban • The Eagles • Jimmy Eat World • Foo Fighters • The Cure • Tears For Fears • Fallout Boy • Pearl Jam • and more!
This concert will take place rain or shine.&nbsp; Rain venue is The John &amp; Nancy Hughes Theater

Local Event: Mike & Joe

Mike & Joe

Get ready for a true rock show.  Outside!
Mike & Joe deliver one of the tightest modern rock cover performances in the country....

In this hilarious 2025 Tony Award-winning satire, an elite private school is thrown into crisis when a mumps outbreak divides parents and board members over vaccines. As debates intensify and facts grow slippery, every solution only deepens the conflict. Eureka Day asks us to fully recognize the humanity of those we disagree with.

Local Event: Eureka Day

Eureka Day

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Prepare for epic battles with the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), take on exciting challenges, and power up your skills at the Library!
Pokémon Club is for ages 8 to 18We will have additional Pokémon Club programs on October 10th and November 7th

Local Event: Pokémon Club (Fall 2026)

Pokémon Club (Fall 2026)

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Prepare for epic battles with the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), take on exciting challenges,...

Get ready to laugh, sing, and cheer with Sing! Follow Buster Moon, a determined koala, as he stages a singing competition to save his struggling theater. With lovable characters, familiar hits, and plenty of heart, Sing celebrates friendship, courage, and finding your voice.

Local Event: Sing

Sing

Get ready to laugh, sing, and cheer with Sing! Follow Buster Moon, a determined koala, as he stages a singing competition to...

<a href="https://citadeltheatre.ludus.com/200528106" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>In this hilarious 2025 Tony Award-winning satire, an elite private school is thrown into crisis when a mumps outbreak divides parents and board members over vaccines. As debates intensify and facts grow slippery, every solution only deepens the conflict. Eureka Day asks us to fully recognize the humanity of those we disagree with.

Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel

<h2>An Evening of Comedy and Connection</h2>
Enjoy an evening of cocktails, small plates, and laughter with comedian Kellen Erskine, hosted by emcee Marc “Silvy” Silverman, as we recognize Kim Matthews with the Extraordinary Contribution Award.&nbsp;

Your generosity helps change the lives of everyone a cancer diagnosis touches – patients, caregivers and families throughout Northern Illinois. Celebrate our honoree and community by making a gift, attending the Benefit, or placing a tribute ad to honor someone special.

Local Event: Cancer Wellness Center - Better Together Benefit 2026

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Cancer Wellness Center - Better Together...

An Evening of Comedy and Connection
Enjoy an evening of cocktails, small plates, and laughter with comedian Kellen Erskine,...

Cancer Wellness Center - Better Together Benefit 2026

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Your New Favorite Yoga Studio,  Modern Yoga for Every Body

YogaSix Highland Park

At YogaSix Highland Park, we believe yoga should be accessible, empowering, and energizing for everybody. Our modern, welcoming studio offers a variety of heated and non-heated classes designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re brand new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice. From strength-building Power and Sculpt + Flow classes to restorative Slow Flow and Restore experiences, every class is designed to help you move, sweat, reset, and reconnect. More than just a workout, YogaSix Highland Park is a community-focused space where members can show up exactly as they are. Our experienced instructors create an inclusive environment that feels supportive, motivating, and approachable—without intimidation or pressure. We focus on movement that feels good, music that keeps the energy high, and experiences that leave you feeling stronger both physically and mentally. Located in the heart of Highland Park, our studio is proud to offer a consistent schedule of classes seven days a week, special workshops, wellness events, and opportunities to connect with others in the community. Whether you’re looking to build strength, reduce stress, improve flexibility, or simply carve out time for yourself, YogaSix Highland Park is here to support your goals. We’re more than a yoga studio—we’re a place to sweat, grow, breathe, and belong.

At YogaSix Highland Park, we believe yoga should be accessible, empowering, and energizing for everybody. Our modern, welcoming studio offers a...

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Cancer Wellness Center - Better Together Benefit 2026

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