Name: Manhattan short film
Start: 2026-09-26T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Gorton Center

Gorton Center

Manhattan Short Film Festival returns to the John &amp; Nancy Hughes Theater! Watch ten international short films from filmmakers across six continents, then vote for your favorite. Help choose the Best Film and Best Actor while enjoying 2.5 hours of fresh, global storytelling.

Local Event: Manhattan short film

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Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Illinois

Manhattan short film

Manhattan Short Film Festival returns to the John & Nancy Hughes Theater! Watch ten international short films from filmmakers...

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

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...

<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...

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www.northshoreplantclub.com

This is an online plant sale:&nbsp; Ending Sunday, August 30 at 7:00 pm for plants arriving by Thursday, September 3 with local plant pick up locations in your area.It's fun to bring in fall color and refresh containers outside your front door or on your patio with harvest gold, reds and purples -- plan ahead so you are ready when the seasons change and cooler weather is here.&nbsp; Order your <a href="https://northshoreplantclub.com/list?t=142&amp;all=0&amp;sort=name" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">fall favorites</a>&nbsp;like <a href="https://northshoreplantclub.com/plants?search=Chrysanthemum" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mums</a>, <a href="https://northshoreplantclub.com/plants?search=Brassica%20oleracea" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cabbages</a>,&nbsp;and <a href="https://northshoreplantclub.com/plants?search=Viola%20x%20wittrockiana" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pansies</a>&nbsp;now and receive them on your choice of delivery dates in September.&nbsp; Remember - we also offer <a href="https://www.northshoreplantclub.com/browseByTag?lifespan=perennial" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">perennials,</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.northshoreplantclub.com/browseByTag?tag=Grasses" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">grasses,</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.northshoreplantclub.com/browseByTag?tag=Illinois+Native" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Illinois Natives,</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.northshoreplantclub.com/plants?search=Hydrangea" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hydrangeas</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.northshoreplantclub.com/big-list" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">more</a>&nbsp;throughout the garden season.Free to join!&nbsp; <a href="https://northshoreplantclub.com/join/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Plant Club</a>&nbsp;members receive&nbsp;emails&nbsp;with plant information, pro tips, and techniques as well as updates to future order windows. Plants will arrive for you to pick up at one of our locations in Bannockburn, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Glenview, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Mundelein, Naperville, Northfield, Skokie/Evanston, Wilmette and Winnetka or we offer home delivery for a fee.<a href="https://northshoreplantclub.com/join/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Plant Club</a>&nbsp;was started by neighbors who wanted an affordable way to access great plants for their garden. We order in season perennials, shrubs, groundcover&nbsp;and annuals all summer long, so <a href="https://northshoreplantclub.com/join/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">join for free</a>&nbsp;and you’ll be able to get great plants for your garden too!

Local Event: Fall mums and more in beautiful colors for the season

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Fall mums and more in beautiful colors for the...

This is an online plant sale:  Ending Sunday, August 30 at 7:00 pm for plants arriving by Thursday, September 3 with local...

Fall mums and more in beautiful colors for the season

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<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

Cancer Wellness Center - Better Together...

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

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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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