Name: Show & Tell: Work in Progress
Start: 2026-05-12T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Writers Theatre

Writers Theatre

“I don’t feel like a legend. I feel like a work in progress.” - Barbra Streisand 

The learning curve of life is a long one. Enjoy tales of growth and unfinished business at May’s Show &amp; Tell.

Local Event: Show & Tell: Work in Progress 

Cook County

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Winnetka-Glencoe

Illinois

Show & Tell: Work in Progress 

“I don’t feel like a legend. I feel like a work in progress.” - Barbra Streisand 

The learning curve of life is a long one....

The Book Stall

The Book Stall is so excited to have the bestselling duo Jonathan Stutzman and Jay Fleck at the store for Saturday Storytime featuring their new picture book, Uh-Oh, Hugo! The creators that brought you Tiny T-Rex are back with another unforgettable character in Hugo, an adorable pug with an indomitable spirit. Readers won't be able to help exclaiming aloud as Hugo plays in his garden: "Go, Hugo, Go!" This book is perfect for kids ages 3 to 7.&nbsp;
Jonathan Stutzman&nbsp;is a New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of books for kids. His books have been translated in more than a dozen languages all over the world.&nbsp;He lives in a small town in Pennsylvania with his wife and their french bulldog Hugo.
Jay Fleck&nbsp;is a designer and illustrator based in Shorewood, Illinois. He is the illustrator of the picture books Double Take!, Black Belt Bunny, and Everything You. His artwork has been featured on products at the GAP, on Threadless, and on the front page of Society6.com, as well as a number of other brick-and-mortar and internet stores. Tilly and Tank was the first picture book he has both written and illustrated.

Local Event: Saturday Storytime with Jonathan Stutzman & Jay Fleck: Uh-Oh, Hugo!

Saturday Storytime with Jonathan Stutzman & Jay...

The Book Stall is so excited to have the bestselling duo Jonathan Stutzman and Jay Fleck at the store for Saturday Storytime...

Saturday Storytime with Jonathan Stutzman & Jay Fleck: Uh-Oh, Hugo!

StudioOne Events LLC

<div id="line_space" dir="auto">Get ready for a night of high-flying, hard-hitting LIVE Pro Wrestling as NWA Chicago returns to StudioONE in Highland Park on Saturday May 9th 2026 at 6:30PM. Join Billy Corgan&nbsp;(owner and Smashing Pumpkins frontman) to see all the action up close. Use Discount Code "DISCOKING" Sponsored by WAYFARER THEATERS</div><div id="line_space" dir="auto">for&nbsp;Sponsorship Opportunitys and info call 833.788.3464&nbsp;</div>
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Local Event: NWA at StudioONE 

Lake County

Highland Park

NWA at StudioONE 

Get ready for a night of high-flying, hard-hitting LIVE Pro Wrestling as NWA Chicago returns to StudioONE in Highland Park on...

The Schmidt-Burnham Log House is open Sundays, May 3–November 15, from 2–4 PM.
Visit the Schmidt-Burnham Log House (c.1837) and travel back in time to explore the captivating history of this home. Delve into the lives of the Schmidt &amp; Burnham families through engaging exhibits, fascinating artifacts and much more. Use intriguing clues to complete a scavenger hunt!
Learn more about the Log House <a href="https://www.winnetkahistory.org/visit-museum-schmidt-burham-log-house/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>!

Local Event: Schmidt-Burnham Log House Open to Public

Schmidt-Burnham Log House Open to Public

The Schmidt-Burnham Log House is open Sundays, May 3–November 15, from 2–4 PM.
Visit the Schmidt-Burnham Log House (c.1837) and...

Join The Book Stall for an evening of architecture and Chicago history with Carla Bruni! She will be at the store to discuss her book, Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City's Everyday Architecture, a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind book about Chicago’s residential architecture and the stories that shaped it. This is an entertaining and precisely illustrated story of Chicago homes from the city’s earliest days through the Second World War, revealing everything about what makes a home a Chicago home.&nbsp;
Carla Bruni has spent close to twenty years preserving, studying, and writing about historic architecture across dozens of US cities and four continents. She teaches graduate students at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, where she holds a master of science degree in historic preservation. She has been a recurring guest discussing architecture and environmental issues on WGN Radio, and her work has been featured by StoryCorps Chicago, WLS, NPR, PRX, the Chicago Reader, Chicago Tonight, Chicago magazine, and various national and international publications. She also works to support the 30,000+ members of the Chicago Bungalow Association, overseeing energy efficient retrofits, creating history and home maintenance resources, and leading the charge to list thousands of vintage homes in the National Register of Historic Places. Her professional involvement in community repair and revitalization has taken her to every corner of Chicago, her native city.

Local Event: Chicago Homes: An Evening with Carla Bruni at The Book Stall

Chicago Homes: An Evening with Carla Bruni at...

Join The Book Stall for an evening of architecture and Chicago history with Carla Bruni! She will be at the store to discuss...

Chicago Homes: An Evening with Carla Bruni at The Book Stall

Winnetka Public Library (Lloyd Room),768 Oak Street, Winnetka

On&nbsp;Tuesday night, May 12th, the League of Women Voters of Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth is hosting Dr. David Olson, Professor &amp; Co-Director of Loyola University Chicago's Center for Criminal Justice Research, speaking on the Illinois SAFE-T (Safety, Accountability, Fairness &amp; Equity-Today) Act. He will provide an overview of changes made along with findings. There will be audience Q-&amp;-A participation.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Space is limited &amp; prior registration is REQUIRED. Visit above-at "More&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; info. here" to register.

Local Event: Evaluating the Pretrial Reforms in Illinois SAFE-T Act

Evaluating the Pretrial Reforms in Illinois...

On Tuesday night, May 12th, the League of Women Voters of Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth is hosting Dr. David Olson, Professor...

Evaluating the Pretrial Reforms in Illinois SAFE-T Act

The Book Stall is delighted to welcome Roberta Rubin to the store on Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 pm for a discussion featuring her new book, Turning Pages: The Life and Times of a Bookseller. For more than thirty years, Roberta Rubin owned and ran The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, one of the nation's most admired independent bookstores. In this warm and inspiring memoir, she reflects on the journey that transformed a neighborhood shop into a nationally respected cultural destination and a beloved cornerstone of community life. She'll be happy to sign her work!&nbsp;
A leader in independent bookselling, Roberta Rubin championed emerging and established writers, cultivated generations of passionate readers, and steered her bookstore through every challenge the shifting literary landscape presented-from big-box competition to the rise of online retail. Her story is filled with engaging anecdotes about the authors, publishers, colleagues, and customers who shaped her world, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the relationships and determination that sustained an independent bookstore through decades of change.
Both a deeply personal account of a life devoted to books and a source of inspiration for booksellers and independent shop owners, this memoir reflects the same energy, warmth, grit, and unwavering commitment to books that defined her oversight of the store. It testifies to the power of independent retailers to build community, spark curiosity, and bring people together-and to Rubin's ongoing advocacy for the enduring value of bookstores and the written word.

Local Event: Turning Pages: An Evening with Roberta Rubin

Turning Pages: An Evening with Roberta Rubin

The Book Stall is delighted to welcome Roberta Rubin to the store on Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 pm for a discussion featuring her...

Northbrook Village Green Park Center, 1810 Walters Avenue, Nbk 60062

Gardeners:&nbsp;Shop 1,000’s of beautiful, well-behaved homegrown + nursery grown native plants, cultivars and favorites from our gardens to yours. Master gardeners available for gardening tips in our rain resistant indoor location. Email questions to info@northbrookgardenclub.org.

Local Event: Northbrook Garden Club Plant Sale On Fri-Sat, 5/15-5/16

Northbrook

Northbrook Garden Club Plant Sale On Fri-Sat,...

Gardeners: Shop 1,000’s of beautiful, well-behaved homegrown + nursery grown native plants, cultivars and favorites from our...

Northbrook Garden Club Plant Sale On Fri-Sat, 5/15-5/16

Wilmette-Kenilworth

Eric DeGrechie

Glenview

Skokie

Evanston

Niles-Morton Grove

Deerfield

Park Ridge

Des Plaines

<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 1px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26.4px; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The award-winning New Tradition Chorus, proudly announces its 43rd&nbsp;Annual Spring Show at the Glenview Community Church,1000 Elm St. The show will present many of the great songs by past and contemporary American Musical Masters at 2:30 on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17.
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 1px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26.4px; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Guest performance by First Take, international bronze medalist quartet, adding variety and excitement to an already dynamic program.
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 1px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26.4px; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">“Our Annual Spring Show is one of the highlights of our year,” said Artistic Director, Mitch Greenberg.&nbsp;
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 1px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26.4px; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Tickets are $22 to $25 if ordered by May 7. Purchase&nbsp;<a href="https://newtraditionchorus.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://newtraditionchorus.ludus.com/index.php?sections%3Devents&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775577504962000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XeHO5gaz5DrAzx7g76yIA" mcafee_aps="true" style="color: #005d8f; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 26.4px;">tickets</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://newtraditionchorus.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://newtraditionchorus.ludus.com/index.php?sections%3Devents&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775577504962000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XeHO5gaz5DrAzx7g76yIA" mcafee_aps="true" style="color: #005d8f; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 26.4px;">here</a>&nbsp;or call 847-461-9246.

Local Event: The New Tradition Chorus Tribute to American Music Masters 

Chicago

The New Tradition Chorus Tribute to American...

The award-winning New Tradition Chorus, proudly announces its 43rd Annual Spring Show at the Glenview Community Church,1000 Elm...

The New Tradition Chorus Tribute to American Music Masters 

Lake Forest College

Explore the art of cinema through the lens of legendary directors John Ford and Akira Kurosawa—join Lake Forest College professor Dr. Janet McCracken for this exciting new community engagement series.Close Up: Considering the Aesthetics of Film Through the Works of John Ford and Akira Kurosawa
Registration fee: $250 for the five-week series Registration deadline: Thursday, May 14
Course times:&nbsp;Thursday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Course dates:&nbsp;May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18
It’s hard to find a director that hasn’t been influenced by John Ford, whose classics like Stagecoach (1939) and The Searchers (1956) helped define the look and feel of American cinema. Across the globe, Akira Kurosawa was creating equally important and influential works such as Rashomom (1950) and Seven Samurai (1954)—films that continue to inspire directors today.
Held at the newly renovated Glen Rowan House, this five-week course will explore the art of filmmaking through selected works by these two titans of the film medium, and discover how movies communicate emotion, ideas, and meaning through images—and why their films still matter today. The opening and closing sessions 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&nbsp;for this course by clicking <a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/spring26film" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a> Visit&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.&nbsp;

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

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Lake Forest College Community Engagement...

Explore the art of cinema through the lens of legendary directors John Ford and Akira Kurosawa—join Lake Forest College...

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Film Discussion Course

Ravinia Green Country Club

Join us on June 1 for the NCCI VIP Golf Outing
at the beautiful Ravinia Green Country Club.
This isn’t just a day of golf—it’s a day that drives impact.
We’re proud to support the #EvansScholarsFoundation, providing full tuition and housing scholarships to hardworking caddies with financial need. Every swing, every sponsorship, and every connection made helps open doors for the next generation.
What to expect: 
• Premier course experience 
• All-inclusive day of golf, food &amp; networking 
• High-visibility sponsorship opportunities 
• Meaningful impact beyond the fairway
Whether you're entertaining clients, building relationships, or supporting a powerful mission—this is where business and purpose meet.
June 1 at Ravinia Green Country Club
👉 Register or sponsor today: NorthbrookChamber.org
Let’s make every shot count.

Local Event: A day that drives impact!

A day that drives impact!

Join us on June 1 for the NCCI VIP Golf Outing
at the beautiful Ravinia Green Country Club.
This isn’t just a day of golf—it’s...

PEER Services, Inc.

PEER Services is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. PEER Services provides community-based substance use prevention and treatment services to teens, adults and families in Northern Cook County, including Evanston, Maine, New Trier, Niles and Northfield Townships, and the north side of Chicago. PEER Services reduces the harms of substance use, addiction and stigma by engaging youth and adults with innovative prevention programming and by supporting people on their path to recovery through holistic, evidence-based treatment. We provide affirming services to all in need, regardless of their ability to pay. Our Programs: Adult Treatment: •	Individual &amp; Group Counseling •	Intensive Outpatient Program •	Medication-Assisted Recovery for Heroin, Opioid Use or Alcohol Use Disorders •	Case Management •	DUI Risk Education &amp; Aftercare •	Alcohol and Other Drug Evaluations •	Recovery Support Specialists •	Recovery Oriented Systems of Care Coalition •	Substance Use Crisis Support at The Living Room (Evanston) •	Partnerships with the United States Probation Office and the Cook County Skokie Court House through our Second Chances Program Adolescent Treatment: •	Early intervention education •	Individual counseling •	Family Support Prevention Services: PEER Services prevention department partners with schools, local non-profit organizations, businesses, local coalitions, and others to help support the community to act as a united front in substance use prevention (SUP) and mental health support. We provide presentations, trainings, and resources for youth, parents, community members, local organizations, and other community entities on topics such as Alcohol, Cannabis, Current substance trends, Fentanyl, Life Skills Training, Decision Making, Peer Pressure, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Opioid Overdose, Prescription Medications, Tobacco, and Vaping

PEER Services is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. PEER Services provides community-based substance use prevention and treatment services to...

Katie's Creature Care LLC

Katie's Creature Care LLC is a woman-owned business focused on pet care services, education and rescue efforts. It is headquartered in Winnetka and serves the surrounding areas within the North Shore of Illinois. 

Katie's Creature Care LLC is a woman-owned business focused on pet care services, education and rescue efforts. It is headquartered in Winnetka and...

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