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The Life and Work of George W. Maher
Thu, May 14, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Charnley-Persky House Museum
The Life and Work of George W. Maher
Thu, May 14, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Charnley-Persky House Museum
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History Camp June 2026
Mon, Jun 8, 9:00 AM
Mount Prospect · Mount Prospect Historical Society
Going fast
History Camp June 2026
Mon, Jun 8, 9:00 AM
Mount Prospect · Mount Prospect Historical Society
The Lake Effect
Wed, Apr 8, 7:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Playground Theater
The Lake Effect
Wed, Apr 8, 7:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Playground Theater
The Official HBCU & Greek Mixer | Chicago HBCU Baseball Week (21+ Event)
Fri, May 1, 7:00 PM
Chicago · 2229 S Michigan Ave suite 407
The Official HBCU & Greek Mixer | Chicago HBCU Baseball Week (21+ Event)
Fri, May 1, 7:00 PM
Chicago · 2229 S Michigan Ave suite 407
May Day Outdoor Exhibit
Fri, May 1, 9:00 AM
Forest Park · Haymarket Martyr's Monument
May Day Outdoor Exhibit
Fri, May 1, 9:00 AM
Forest Park · Haymarket Martyr's Monument
For The Culture; Run The Block- A Juneteenth Kickoff Experience
Sun, Jun 14, 3:00 PM
Chicago · 2017 W Howard St
For The Culture; Run The Block- A Juneteenth Kickoff Experience
Sun, Jun 14, 3:00 PM
Chicago · 2017 W Howard St
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Chicago Misconceptions • Urban Renewal: Good or Bad?
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Bad Apple (Lincoln Park)
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Chicago Misconceptions • Urban Renewal: Good or Bad?
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Bad Apple (Lincoln Park)
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Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes
Tue, Mar 31, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Bad Apple (Lincoln Park)
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Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes
Tue, Mar 31, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Bad Apple (Lincoln Park)
Gender Nonconforming Speed Dating
Mon, Apr 6, 7:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · Cafe Mustache
Gender Nonconforming Speed Dating
Mon, Apr 6, 7:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · Cafe Mustache
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ISAC Lecture with Alex de Voogt
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
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ISAC Lecture with Alex de Voogt
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
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Saturday Social: West Coast Swing Class + Open Dance Social
Saturday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Ballroom Dance Chicago
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Saturday Social: West Coast Swing Class + Open Dance Social
Saturday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Ballroom Dance Chicago
Bingofesten: Andersonville Community Bingo
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · Bramble Arts Loft
Bingofesten: Andersonville Community Bingo
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · Bramble Arts Loft
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At the NHM - A Greek Myth to Welcome Spring
Friday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · National Hellenic Museum
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At the NHM - A Greek Myth to Welcome Spring
Friday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · National Hellenic Museum
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Splendor Womens History Celebration
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Theater Works
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Splendor Womens History Celebration
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Theater Works
Woman’s Day Empowerment-Who empowers HER?
Sat, May 2, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Lux Accents Studios
Woman’s Day Empowerment-Who empowers HER?
Sat, May 2, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Lux Accents Studios
Meet me in April: spring pop-up market
Sat, Apr 4, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Galleria Marchetti
Meet me in April: spring pop-up market
Sat, Apr 4, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Galleria Marchetti
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Read & Run...& Rats
Wed, Apr 1, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fabrik Chicago
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Read & Run...& Rats
Wed, Apr 1, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fabrik Chicago
A Taste Of Black Excellence
Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM
Broadview · Schroeder Park
A Taste Of Black Excellence
Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM
Broadview · Schroeder Park
Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)
Thu, Apr 9, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)
Thu, Apr 9, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Book Talk: Forgotten Souls with Cheryl W. Thompson
Thu, Apr 9, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Call & Response Books
Book Talk: Forgotten Souls with Cheryl W. Thompson
Thu, Apr 9, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Call & Response Books

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The Life and Work of George W. Maher

History Camp June 2026

The Lake Effect

The Official HBCU & Greek Mixer | Chicago HBCU Baseball Week (21+ Event)

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Chicago Misconceptions • Urban Renewal: Good or Bad?

At the NHM - A Greek Myth to Welcome Spring

ISAC Lecture with Alex de Voogt

Splendor Womens History Celebration

The Life and Work of George W. Maher

The Life and Work of George W. Maher

History Camp June 2026

History Camp June 2026

The Lake Effect

The Lake Effect

The Official HBCU & Greek Mixer | Chicago HBCU Baseball Week (21+ Event)

The Official HBCU & Greek Mixer | Chicago HBCU Baseball Week (21+ Event)

May Day Outdoor Exhibit

May Day Outdoor Exhibit

For The Culture; Run The Block- A Juneteenth Kickoff Experience

For The Culture; Run The Block- A Juneteenth Kickoff Experience

Chicago Misconceptions • Urban Renewal: Good or Bad?

Chicago Misconceptions • Urban Renewal: Good or Bad?

Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes

Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes

Gender Nonconforming Speed Dating

Gender Nonconforming Speed Dating

ISAC Lecture with Alex de Voogt

ISAC Lecture with Alex de Voogt

Saturday Social: West Coast Swing Class + Open Dance Social

Saturday Social: West Coast Swing Class + Open Dance Social

Bingofesten: Andersonville Community Bingo

Bingofesten: Andersonville Community Bingo

At the NHM - A Greek Myth to Welcome Spring

At the NHM - A Greek Myth to Welcome Spring

Splendor Womens History Celebration

Splendor Womens History Celebration

Woman’s Day Empowerment-Who empowers HER?

Woman’s Day Empowerment-Who empowers HER?

Meet me in April: spring pop-up market

Meet me in April: spring pop-up market

Read & Run...& Rats

Read & Run...& Rats

A Taste Of Black Excellence

A Taste Of Black Excellence

Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)

Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)

Book Talk: Forgotten Souls with Cheryl W. Thompson

Book Talk: Forgotten Souls with Cheryl W. Thompson

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