28 Mile Distilling Company

For the first time ever, Focus on the Arts, a not-for-profit arts and education organization producing a biennial, world-class arts festival held at Highland Park High School, will host ‘Come Back Into Focus’, a fundraising event to support programs for its 30th biennial Focus on the Arts 2027. This engaging, new event will be held on April 30, 2026, from 6 – 9 PM, at 28 Mile Distilling Company in Highwood, IL, honoring the volunteers who have made Focus on the Arts a reality these past 60 years. Attendees will enjoy wine, cocktails and light bites, a silent auction featuring art from local artists, music, and other live performances.

Local Event: ‘COME BACK INTO FOCUS’ HONORING THE CHAIRWOMEN OF THE PAST 60 YEARS April 30, 2026, 6-9 PM, 28 Mile 

Lake County

Highland Park

Illinois

‘COME BACK INTO FOCUS’ HONORING THE CHAIRWOMEN...

For the first time ever, Focus on the Arts, a not-for-profit arts and education organization producing a biennial, world-class...

‘COME BACK INTO FOCUS’ HONORING THE CHAIRWOMEN OF THE PAST 60 YEARS April 30, 2026, 6-9 PM, 28 Mile 

Upside Events will host Mom Needs a Minute on Sunday, May 3, from 9 AM–12 PM, bringing together local fitness and wellness partners for a morning designed to give moms the break they deserve. The event features a high‑energy Dance Sculpt class, live DJ, mini wellness services, and a curated market of women‑owned businesses.
The day begins at 9:15 AM with a Dance Sculpt “Sculpt” class led by Jenny Muslin of Dance Sculpt HP, offering a rhythmic, total‑body workout set to live music. After class, guests can enjoy samples, treatments, and giveaways from partners including Face Foundrie, Curt’s Café, Onward Physical Therapy, The Beauty Library, Local Leaf Farm, Love That Spice &amp; Teas, ENAZ, and additional wellness vendors.
Event Schedule
<ul><li>9:00 AM: Doors Open</li><li>9:15–10:15 AM: Sculpt Class with Live DJ</li><li>10:15–10:45 AM: VIP Vendor Access for Class Participants</li><li>10:45 AM–12:00 PM: Wellness Market (Open to the Public)</li></ul>
Open to all women — moms, daughters, moms‑to‑be, sisters, aunts, and grandmothers — the event highlights the strength of Highland Park’s women‑owned business community. All attendees receive samples, giveaways, and raffle entry for premium wellness prizes.
Tickets are $35 for the full experience or $10 for market‑only admission.

Local Event: Mom Needs a Minute fitness & wellness event returns to Highland Park just in time for Mother’s Day

Mom Needs a Minute fitness & wellness event...

Upside Events will host Mom Needs a Minute on Sunday, May 3, from 9 AM–12 PM, bringing together local fitness and wellness...

Mom Needs a Minute fitness & wellness event returns to Highland Park just in time for Mother’s Day

Celebrate the women shaping Downtown Highland Park at the 2nd Annual Women‑Owned Business Whistle Stop Trolley Tour on Thursday, May 7, from 4–9 PM. Explore 35+ women‑owned businesses offering free demos, specials, giveaways, and sips and sweets as you walk or hop on and off the trolley from 4–7 PM. The evening wraps with a 7–9 PM afterparty at Dayhouse Coworking featuring food, drinks, networking, and prize drawings. Tickets are $20 and include trolley access, business experiences, and afterparty entry. Boarding Passport pickup is located at Port Clinton Square (600 Central Ave).

Local Event: 2nd Annual Women‑Owned Business Whistle Stop Trolley Tour – May 7

2nd Annual Women‑Owned Business Whistle Stop...

Celebrate the women shaping Downtown Highland Park at the 2nd Annual Women‑Owned Business Whistle Stop Trolley Tour on...

2nd Annual Women‑Owned Business Whistle Stop Trolley Tour – May 7

111 North Ave

Celebrate Highwood is excited to announce its 2026 season of festivals and community events. The year begins with the Evening Gourmet Market (June 3–August 26), bringing weekly Wednesday nights of food, music, and more than 60 vendors to Everts Park. Summer officially kicks off with the Kick-off to Summer Carnival (June 5–7), followed by the fiery fun of Inferno Fest (June 24). July features Highwood Days &amp; the 2nd Annual Taste of Highwood (July 17–19), along with the community‑favorite Highwood 5K Run, Walk &amp; Stroll (July 18). Later in the month, Margarita Night (July 29) brings tropical energy and Jimmy Buffet–style entertainment. August highlights include Garlic Fest (August 12), celebrating creative sweet and savory garlic dishes, and Bloody Mary Fest (August 16), where mixologists showcase inventive tomato‑based cocktails. Over Labor Day weekend, Nashwood (September 4–6) transforms Downtown Highwood into a Nashville‑inspired music takeover. Fall brings the iconic Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival (October 2–4), the North Shore’s largest autumn celebration, and the year wraps up with the festive Elf Invasion Pub Crawl (December 5).

Local Event: Celebrate Highwood Announces 2026 Series of Family-Friendly Festivals and Events

Celebrate Highwood Announces 2026 Series of...

Celebrate Highwood is excited to announce its 2026 season of festivals and community events. The year begins with the Evening...

Celebrate Highwood Announces 2026 Series of Family-Friendly Festivals and Events

Celebrate Highwood’s Wednesday Evening Gourmet Market brings together great food, community spirit, and a lively mix of live music all season long. Guests can explore local flavors while enjoying performances from a rotating lineup of regional favorites. The atmosphere is upbeat and welcoming, with bands and DJs that keep the energy high throughout the evening. This year’s lineup features acts such as The Vibe Cruisers, Rollover Band, Roger Black Band, Red Funk Band, DJ Versace, and more, creating a vibrant soundtrack for one of Highwood’s most popular weekly traditions.

Local Event: Celebrate Highwood – Wednesday Evening Gourmet Market Music Lineup

Highwood

Celebrate Highwood – Wednesday Evening Gourmet...

Celebrate Highwood’s Wednesday Evening Gourmet Market brings together great food, community spirit, and a lively mix of live...

Celebrate Highwood – Wednesday Evening Gourmet Market Music Lineup

57th Street, Between Woodlawn and Kenwood Avenues Hyde Park, IL 60637

The 79th Annual 57th Street Art Fair returns June 6, 11 AM–6 PM, and Sunday, June 7, 10 AM–5 PM, featuring nearly 200 artists and thousands of original works! As the Midwest’s oldest juried art fair, this dedicated volunteer-run event is a must-visit for art lovers looking to shop, discover, and connect with artists from across the country.

Guests can browse a wide range of handmade items, including jewelry, glass, ceramics, paintings, sculptures, fiber art, leather goods, photography, and more. Enjoy live music from Buddy Guy’s Legends, family-friendly activities, and food trucks serving up delicious bites—all while chatting with artists about their creative process!

All works are juried and original, continuing the vision of founder Mary Louise Womer from 1948, with artists receiving full monetary benefit from their sales.

For more information, visit: <a href="https://www.57thstreetartfair.org " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.57thstreetartfair....</a>;

Local Event: The 79th Annual 57th Street Art Fair: June 6–7, 2026

Cook County

Hyde Park

The 79th Annual 57th Street Art Fair: June 6–7,...

The 79th Annual 57th Street Art Fair returns June 6, 11 AM–6 PM, and Sunday, June 7, 10 AM–5 PM, featuring nearly 200 artists...

The 79th Annual 57th Street Art Fair: June 6–7, 2026

57th Street, Between Woodlawn and Kenwood Avenues Hyde Park, IL 60637 IL

Highland Park just announced its biggest EnjoyHP season yet, running June–October 2026. The expanded lineup features free, family‑friendly festivals, concerts, and community events that have already drawn more than 80,000 visitors since 2022.
2026 highlights include: 
• Taste of Highland Park (June 19–20): More restaurants, more music, air‑conditioned lounges, a photo exhibit, and expanded kids’ programming.
• Downtown Concert Series (Fridays, July 10–Sept. 25): Free concerts with global cuisine, world music themes, and the return of the Scarecrow Trail.
• Vintage Car Show (Aug. 22): A larger footprint plus an all‑new electric vehicle showcase.
• Oktoberfest (Sept. 26): Bavarian music, beer &amp; bites, stein‑holding, axe throwing, and family fun.
• Stews &amp; Brews (Oct. 10): Comfort foods, craft beverages, fire pits, kids’ activities, and the People’s Choice competition.
Highland Park is gearing up for its most engaging, diverse season yet. Here is a link to past events too!

Local Event: Highland Park Announces 2026 EnjoyHP Lineup

Highland Park Announces 2026 EnjoyHP Lineup

Highland Park just announced its biggest EnjoyHP season yet, running June–October 2026. The expanded lineup features free,...

Central Avenue, between Second St. and St. Johns Ave., and in Port Clinton Square (600 Central Ave.

Two days. Live music. Local flavors. Family fun. Taste of Highland Park is back June 19–20 with headliners All American Throwbacks (Friday) and Eve 6 (Saturday), plus performances from Highland Park Players, ALATS Dance Company, Mike &amp; Joe, Laura Doherty, and more. Enjoy extended Saturday hours, kids’ programming, climate‑controlled dining, and bites from 12+ Highland Park restaurants. Your summer weekend starts here.

Local Event: Taste of Highland Park Returns June 19–20!

Taste of Highland Park Returns June 19–20!

Two days. Live music. Local flavors. Family fun. Taste of Highland Park is back June 19–20 with headliners All American...

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Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Eric DeGrechie

Deerfield

Northbrook

Winnetka-Glencoe

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Glenview

Buffalo Grove

Vernon Hills

Wilmette-Kenilworth

Niles-Morton Grove

Amie Schaenzer

Libertyville

8AM - 3PM
Woman, Men and Kids Clothing, Shoes, Linens, Toys, Garden, Housewares, Home Decor, Jewelry, Purses, Treasures, Frendh Room, Bond Street, Books, Art, Sports and MORE!! All net proceeds go to CHARITY.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: First Presbyterian Rummage Sale

First Presbyterian Rummage Sale

8AM - 3PM
Woman, Men and Kids Clothing, Shoes, Linens, Toys, Garden, Housewares, Home Decor, Jewelry, Purses, Treasures, Frendh...

Evanston author and psychologist Linda Edelstein will be at Secret World Books in Highland Park on Sunday May 3 at 2:00. She will be interviewed about her latest novel Not The Trip We Planned, co-authored with Carol Kerr. The lighthearted mystery, set in Chicago, features yin and yang friends Chickie and Maddy who are summoned to Chicago to help an old friend untangle her dead husband’s imperfect life. As women of a certain age, they already know that being well-behaved is boring, so when they discover a late-life penchant for unraveling secrets, it’s more invigorating than Wordle.

Local Event: Author Talk

Author Talk

Evanston author and psychologist Linda Edelstein will be at Secret World Books in Highland Park on Sunday May 3 at 2:00. She...

Northbrook Public Library Auditorium

Join us for a hilarious live comedy performance as Shahar Cohen returns to Chicago with the show 'My Life'. This high-energy event is presented by the Chicago Jewish Alliance.<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/shahar-cohen-presents-my-life-show" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get Tickets Here</a>

Local Event: Shahar Cohen: My Life Tour

Shahar Cohen: My Life Tour

Join us for a hilarious live comedy performance as Shahar Cohen returns to Chicago with the show 'My Life'. This high-energy...

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 College Community Engagement...

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

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