Skokie Sports Park East, 3333 Oakton St, Skokie, IL, 60076

Join us at a premier Midwest festival on July 11th &amp; 12th celebrating Japanese culture and community! *Event times updated at later date*
From taiko drums to J-pop, kimono fashion to anime art, and tea ceremonies to street food favorites, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/japan-fest-chicago-2026-tickets-1983206091807?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Japan Fest Chicago</a> brings together the best of old and new Japan— this time, held on two spectacular days!
Hosted by the Chicago Japanese American Council (CJAC), a coalition of 12 Japanese and Japanese American organizations dedicated to promoting Japanese culture and heritage in the United States.

Local Event: Japan Fest Chicago 2026

Cook County

Skokie

Illinois

Japan Fest Chicago 2026

Join us at a premier Midwest festival on July 11th & 12th celebrating Japanese culture and community! *Event times updated at...

Japan Fest

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Evanston

Wilmette-Kenilworth

Niles-Morton Grove

Lincoln Square

Eric DeGrechie

Glenview

Winnetka-Glencoe

Park Ridge

North Center-Roscoe Village

Lakeview

Northbrook

International Servant Leaders Museum

<h2>May 8 – Exhibition Opening, Remarks &amp; Poetry</h2>
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Join us for the opening night of The White Rose &amp; The Beloved Community, the International Servant Leaders Museum’s 3rd Annual Event, co-sponsored by Northeastern Illinois University’s College of Arts and Sciences as part of its Spring 2026 Human Rights Series. An evening of reflection and inspiration honoring lives of courage, conscience, and service to humanity.
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🎨 Exhibition Opening: 6:00 p.m.
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🎤 Remarks: President of Northeastern Illinois University
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📖 Poetry: Ivan Ramos
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📅 Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
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📍 Location: International Servant Leaders Museum, 9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove, IL
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💵 Admission: Free — Donations are needed and deeply appreciated to support our mission
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✉️ RSVP: Recommended, not required (<a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">DehFoundation@gmail.com<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" aria-hidden="true" data-rtl-flip="" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]"><use href="/cdn/assets/sprites-core-97566a9e.svg#304883" fill="currentColor"></use></svg></a>)</li></ul>

Local Event: The White Rose & The Beloved Community: An Exhibition 

The White Rose & The Beloved Community: An...

May 8 – Exhibition Opening, Remarks & Poetry
Description: 
Join us for the opening night of The White Rose & The Beloved...

The White Rose & The Beloved Community: An Exhibition 

<h2>May 9 – Piano Concert: The Beloved Community</h2>
Description: 
Experience an evening of music and meaning as part of The White Rose &amp; The Beloved Community. Set within the museum’s special exhibition, this program brings together timeless works and shared remembrance in honor of those who have served humanity with courage and compassion.
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🎨 Exhibition Opens: 5:00 p.m.
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🎹 Piano Concert: 6:00 p.m.
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🎼 Performer: Stephen Ackert
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📅 Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
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📍 Location: International Servant Leaders Museum, 9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove, IL
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💵 Admission: Free — Donations are needed and deeply appreciated to support this annual event
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✉️ RSVP: Recommended, not required (<a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">DehFoundation@gmail.com<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" aria-hidden="true" data-rtl-flip="" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]"><use href="/cdn/assets/sprites-core-97566a9e.svg#304883" fill="currentColor"></use></svg></a>)
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Local Event: Piano Concert and Exhibtion: The While Rose & The Beloved Community

Piano Concert and Exhibtion: The While Rose &...

May 9 – Piano Concert: The Beloved Community
Description: 
Experience an evening of music and meaning as part of The White Rose...

Piano Concert and Exhibtion: The While Rose & The Beloved Community

 Evanston History Center at the Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201

Join us for Evanston Made’s 2nd Annual Plein Air Paint Out at the Evanston History Center. Plein Air painters will be painting throughout the gorgeous History Center grounds, May 10, 10a-3p. Awards at 4p.

Watch the painter's progress throughout the day, shop for original art off the easel and attend the award ceremony at 4p.

The award for Best in Show for the day will be judged and awarded by Kris Hartzell, &nbsp;Evanston History Center’s Director of Facilities, Visitor Services and Collections

<a href="https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/signature-events/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn more about this historical home, grounds and Mother's Day House Walk.SAVE THE DATE! 5th Annual Evanston Plein Air Festival • July 11 -19, 2026
Evanston Made presents the 5th Annual Evanston Plein Air Festival: July 11-19, 2026. This citywide summer arts festival invites the community to plein air art events and competitions hosted in every neighborhood, accessible and free for all! Watch competing artists paint in the Plein Air style, capturing Evanston’s beauty and start your plain air art collection!
Evanston Made is thrilled to welcome Best in Show Judge : Mark Cleveland, at the 5th Annual Plein Air Festival. Mark’s role as Founder of the Evanston Plein Air Festival and Top 100 Finalist in Plein Air Magazine’s Plein Air Salon Art Competition make him an ideal judge to celebrate this festival’s 5th Anniversary. <a href="https://www.markclevelandart.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click HERE</a> for Mark’s Bio and website.
<a href="https://evanstonmade.org/2026-evanston-plein-air-festival/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here</a> for more info.

Local Event: Plein Air Paint Out at the Evanston History Center

Plein Air Paint Out at the Evanston History Center

Join us for Evanston Made’s 2nd Annual Plein Air Paint Out at the Evanston History Center. Plein Air painters will be painting...

Are you ready for what AI&nbsp;is changing in the workplace?While artificial intelligence is transforming how work gets done, many organizations are discovering that the biggest challenges aren't technical—they're human. Judgment, trust, accountability, and decision-making are now more critical than ever.&nbsp;Join us for a free, interactive webinar, <a href="https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=35307656-9eb0-44ac-b08e-8224ce29e40b&amp;utm_source=Patch&amp;utm_medium=desc_link&amp;utm_campaign=may_webinar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Human Fluency in an AI World</a>, presented by Stephen Carman, PhD, and explore what it truly takes to succeed in an AI-enabled workplace.

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Human Fluency in an AI World

Are you ready for what AI is changing in the workplace?While artificial intelligence is transforming how work gets done, many...

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