MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival is a worldwide event taking place in over 500 venues across six continents between September 24 and October 4, 2026. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. The ten finalists will screen simultaneously across the world, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. By their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT, each short film is automatically Oscar-qualified.
Sponsored by the EP Library Foundation.

Local Event: Manhattan Short Film Festival

Cook County

Evergreen Park

Illinois

Manhattan Short Film Festival

MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival is a worldwide event taking place in over 500 venues across six continents between September 24...

Celebrate the magic of the season with a twist of witchcraft and wonder! This lecture explores the full calendar year of holidays where witches and other strange creatures are celebrated, reviled, or feared. From quirky, kindhearted witches to folkloric entities who prowl the night, get ready to enjoy a bit of festive fun.

Local Event: Holiday Witches: Folklore and Seasonal Traditions from Ireland, the UK, and Beyond

Holiday Witches: Folklore and Seasonal...

Celebrate the magic of the season with a twist of witchcraft and wonder! This lecture explores the full calendar year of...

Holiday Witches: Folklore and Seasonal Traditions from Ireland, the UK, and Beyond

Christy Eyre

Lorraine Swanson

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Chicago

Beverly-MtGreenwood

Oak Lawn

Alsip-Crestwood

South Side

Palos

Hyde Park

Lauren Traut

Oak Forest

David Giuliani

La Grange

DuPage County

Burr Ridge

Elim Christian Services

You don't have to be Dutch to love the Dutch Fest!
Join us on September 26th for a fun day with live entertainment, a farmer's market, shopping at the iconic Dutch Village, and delicious Dutch food.
Our Pancake Breakfast starts at 7:30 am, and the Dutch Village opens at 8 am.
Admission, parking, and shuttle services are free.
All proceeds from Dutch Fest go to support Elim's mission: equipping people with disabilities to thrive at Elim and beyond.
For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.elimcs.org/dutch-festival" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">elimcs.org/dutch-festival</a>

Local Event: 30th Annual Dutch Festival

30th Annual Dutch Festival

You don't have to be Dutch to love the Dutch Fest!
Join us on September 26th for a fun day with live entertainment, a farmer's...

Temple of Promise Apostolic Church

Come join us for a special evening of family, fellowship, fun, and faith as Temple of Promise Church and First United Methodist Church come together for “Movie Night Under the Stars!” Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and family and enjoy a movie under the open sky, along with free hot dogs, popcorn, and soda! It’s a night for the whole community to come together, connect, laugh, and enjoy one another. Two Churches. One Mission. Winning Souls for Christ! We can’t wait to see you there! 🍿🌭🎥✨

Local Event: Movie Night Under the Stars

Movie Night Under the Stars

Come join us for a special evening of family, fellowship, fun, and faith as Temple of Promise Church and First United Methodist...

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Manhattan Short Film Festival

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10:00 AM

9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park, IL

Holiday Witches: Folklore and Seasonal Traditions from Ireland, the UK, and Beyond

OCT

13

6:30 PM

Evergreen Park, IL

30th Annual Dutch Festival

Movie Night Under the Stars