Friday, November 15, 2013

Young Dubliners Beverly Art Center, 2407 West 111th Street, Chicago, IL 773-445-3838 The Young Dubliners, Celtic rock’s hardest working band puts the BAC on their US tour schedule! You have seen them on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Life! and heard their songs on TV. “The Sons of Anarchy”, now you can see them right here in the neighborhood. 8PM

Feast Knight Sgt. Means Barn, 20712 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields, IL 708-481-7313 Dress to impress in your medieval attire. Festivities, games, entertainment and meal. Registration deadline, call for details. 6:30-10PM Jerry Rossen Public Auction Will County Fairgrounds, 710 West Street, Peotone, IL 708-997-0245 6PM

Shining Star-Earth, Wind, And Fire Tribute Freedom Hall, Nathan Manilow Theatre, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest, IL 708-747-0580 Grab your dance shoes and get ready for a high energy show of dance and love songs. Shining Star’s playlist has been hailed as the definitive collection of Earth, Wind and Fire’s top hits including; September, Reasons, Sing a Song, Let’s Groove Tonight, Boogie Wonderland, That’s the Way of the World, Shining Star, and more. 7:30PM

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Opening Night Concert Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center, 19900 South Harlem Avenue, Frankfort, IL 708-481-7774 The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director David Danzmayr, performs Austrian classics with an American twist. French violinist Alexandra Soumm, makes her Chicago debut performing Mozart, and Maestro Danzmayr leads the orchestra in Beethoven’s popular “Pastoral” Symphony. 8PM   T-C-S Convention Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 773-242-0041 The Toys, Comics, and Statues convention! Come buy toys and comics then meet some area creators. 10AM-4PM

Restoration Work Day Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 West 111th Street, Lemont, IL 630-257-2045 Invasive shrubs threaten the health of our woodlands. Help protect the woods by removing these invaders. Gloves and tools available for loan. 9AM-3PM

Nature Tales: Gobble, Gobble, Turkey Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL 708-868-0606 It’s turkey time! Join us for activities themed around the native bird that helped make Thanksgiving what it is today. For children, grades 1-4. 1:30-2:30PM

Sunday, November 17, 2013 Scars And Stripes (Roller Derby) Lynwood Sports Center 2030 Glenwood Dyer Road, Lynwood, IL 708-474-5900 Illiana Derby Dames take on the Barbed Wire Betties in the last home bout of their 2013 season! Illiana Derby Dames will donate all proceeds of this event to the Wounded Warrior Project. 7PM

Turkey Shoot Free-Throw Contest Community Pavilion, 9401 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 708-857-2420 Teams will be one parent and one child grouped by the child’s age. The teams that make the most shots will win in each division. Free for residents; $5 non-residents. 11AM

Looking for animal interactions? Check out the events at Sand Ridge Nature Center and Sagawau Environmental Learning Center!

Looking to learn more about the Dutch culture? Check out the Elim Dutch Festival in Palos Heights! Want to watch soccer in a playoff atmosphere with 20,000 of your closest friends? Head to Toyota Park this Saturday evening for the Chicago Fire! Looking to let your kids burn off some energy? Check out the Family Fun Fair in Oak Lawn on Sunday! As always, you can Find a Complete List of Festivals and Events Here!   Friday, September 27, 2013   Night Owls Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL 708-868-0606 Come join us on a night hike as we explore nocturnal animals and some of their adaptations through activities and games. Be prepared to go on a one hour walk on the trails. Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Registration required by Wednesday, September 25. 7PM

Saturday, September 28, 2013 Dutch Festival Elim Christian Services, 13020 South Central Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 708-293-6509 A celebration of Dutch food, music and entertainment for all ages. 7:30AM-4PM Worldwide Day Of Play Sullivan Park, 99th & Kostner, Oak Lawn, IL 708-857-2200 Ball Games (Dodgeball, Kickball, Soccer), Disc Golf, Capture the Flag, Obstacle Course, Building Set as well as supervised but unstructured activities. 10AM-1PM

The Wonder Of Salamanders Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL 708-868-0606 What exactly are salamanders and what do they do? Join us as we answer these questions and much more. We will seek our answers through an interactive presentation, see a resident salamander up close, and go on a search for salamanders and other amphibians. Intended for adults and children age 12 and up. 1:30-2:30PM

Snakes Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 West 111th Street, Lemont, IL 630-257-2045 Learn how the geology of the Sag Valley has formed the habitat for several snake species. 1PM

St. Mark’s Lutheran Flea Market St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Parking Lot, 11007 South 76th Avenue, Worth, IL 708-448-6555 This flea market is held the last Saturday of months April through September. A wide variety of vendors are offered and booth space is still available. The August fair also features a family fair for children with games, prizes, face painting and much more. 8AM-2PM

Fall Family Campout Flossmoor Park, 2523 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor, IL 708-957-0300 4PM

Chicago Fire Soccer TOYOTA PARK, 7000 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, ILLocked in a tight playoff race, the Chicago Fire take on Montreal. 888-MLS-FIRE 7:30PM

The Long And Winding Road Starring Jim Witter The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park, IL 708-235-2222 Take a memorable trip with Jim Witter in this multimedia presentation featuring over 30 hits, including “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Hey Jude,” “Blackbird,” “Yesterday,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Penny Lane,” and Jim’s favorite the Abbey Road medley. Jim Witter is an award-winning country music and Christian music singer/songwriter. Ten of Witter’s songs reached the top 10 on Canadian country radio. 8PM

Sunday, September 29, 2013 Fall Fun Fest Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn, 5100 Museum Drive, Oak Lawn, IL 708-423-6709 Kid’s dash, Inflatable jumpers, craft vendors, Little Miss Ann entertainment, Kid Classic Toy Museum, free pumpkins while supplies last. 10AM-2PM

Blueprint For Building Community Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL 708-481-4252 John Perry, Village Manager, 1980s, speaking on his experience in Park Forest and Woodridge, IL, and leadership insights for good government. Book signing to follow. 2:30-4:30PM

Sports Collectible Show Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 708-403-6200 Sports Cards, Toys, Nascar & More 9AM-2PM

This could easily be one of the busiest weekend in the Chicago Southland if you love unique festivals!

From Super Night at Balmoral Park to the Butterfly Festival at Lake Katherine, and Food & Wine Festival in Mokena, there is something happening every waking minute this weekend in the Chicago Southland!

 

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Saturday, September 14, 2013 SUPER NIGHT Balmoral Park Race Track, 26435 South Dixie Highway, Crete, IL 708-679-1414 Balmoral Park’s biggest night of the year! Special 6:30 PM Post Time Great time to see the best in Illinois harness Racing. Free Admission and parking! Free drawings throughout the night. Check out their site for more details!     GREEN THUMB SATURDAYS Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL 708-206-3393 Putting Garden to Bed – Co-sponsored by University of Illinois Extension Master Gardner Program and The Village of Homewood’s Tree Committee. 9:30-10:15AM

NATURE TALES: MIGRATION CELEBRATON Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL 708-868-0606 Children in grades 1-4 are invited to learn about birds as millions of them get ready to make their annual trip south for the winter. 1:30-2:30PM

WOOFSTOCK Bailey’s Crossing, 9910 South Melvina, Oak Lawn, IL 708-857-2200 4th Annual festival for dogs and people. The event will include: Contests, Dog Fashion Show, Doggie Dashes, Vender Booths and Concessions. 1-4PM

MOKENA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Historic McGovney-Yunker Farm, 10820 LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL 708-479-2468 Join us for our 10th Annual Festival of Food and Wine on the grounds of historic McGovney-Yunker Farm. Taste a variety of wines specially paired with dishes from local restaurants. Enjoy the festival atmosphere, browse the artisan booths and listen to live performances. Ages 21 and over ONLY. ALL TICKET SALES FINAL. (This is an outdoor event. For your comfort please dress accordingly). 12-6PM

SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park, IL 708-235-2222 It’s time for the saucy book that caused a world sensation to get SPANKED! SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is the hilarious new musical that brings all the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life. Your inner goddess will be laughing out loud with this new imagining of the characters as they come to life with sharp-witted comedy, musical numbers, steamy and fun performances from the hunky leading man, plus lots of surprises! Get there early for pre-show cocktails, then stay to meet the cast after the show, and pose for a photo with the fetching star himself. 8PM

NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL EVENT Breidert Green, Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort, IL 815-469-2177 x243 10AM-4PM

CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER TOYOTA PARK, 7000 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 888-MLS-FIRE The Chicago Fire sit one point out of a playoff spot and take on a tough New England Revolution Club. Get their early for your free scarf at Sustainability Night presented by Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program 7:30PM

CREEK PEEK Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 West 111th Street, Lemont, IL 630-257-2045 How clean is the water? Learn how to measure a creek’s quality by what is living in it. 1PM

FLOSSMOOR 5K RUN/WALK Leavitt Park, 1010 Leavitt Avenue, Flossmoor, IL 708-957-0300 9AM

SPORTS COLLECTIBLE SHOW Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 708-403-6200 Sports Cards, Toys, Nascar & More 9AM-2PM

GOODENOW GROVE FALL FEST Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 Dutton Road, Beecher, IL 708-946-2216 Celebrate the arrival of autumn at this annual festival. Live music, children’s activities and vendors are just a few features of this family program. 11AM-5PM

Sunday, September 15, 2013 OLD MILL FALL FEST H.A. Rathje’s Peotone Mill, 427 West Corning Avenue, Peotone, IL 708-258-6797 Explore three floors of this German Windmill built in 1872 filled with antiques, exhibits and demonstrations of old time crafts. 11AM-5PM

ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOUR Begins at Masonic Temple, 12757 Western Avenue, Blue Island, IL 708-371-8546 Our Architectural Walking Tour will begin at the Masonic Temple and progress through the neighborhood on foot. This walk will be just under one mile in distance. Be sure to wear walking shoes. Refreshments will be served. Call for information on pre-sale tickets. 1PM

MONARCH BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens, 7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL 708-361-1873 Butterfly Tent, Live Music, Rock Climbing Wall, Hayrides, Children’s Games and Crafts, Make and Take Garden Activities, Scarecrow Making, Arts and Crafts Fair, Potato Dig, Canoe Rentals, Amateur Photo Contest, Face Painting, Food Vendors, Farm Animals, The Frog Lady, Reptile Road Show, Children in Butterfly Costumes will Receive a Free Gift While Supplies Last 11AM-4:30PM

SEPTEMBER SUNSET MUSIC SERIES Breidert Green, Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort, IL 815-469-2177 x243 5PM

 

 

Looking for 24 hours of fun? Start out with Blues and BBQ in Lansing, then have Lunch with a Raccoon at Irons Oaks in Olympia Fields and the finish it off with an Evening under the Stars at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights.

Looking for top notch music? Black Sabbath and Rascal Flatts play at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre this weekend as well!   Find a Complete List of Festivals and Events Here! Friday, August 16th BLUES & BBQ Lan-Oak Park Plaza – Ridge Road & Grant Street, Lansing, IL 708-474-8552 Enjoy a live blues performance by BMR4 & Toronzo Cannon! Lynnie Ques BBQ will be available for purchase. Don’t forget your blanket or lawn chair. 7-9PM       MOVIES IN THE PARK El Morro Park – 155th & El Morro Drive, Oak Forest, IL 708-687-7270 We will be having multiple movies throughout the summer. Concessions will be available at the concession stand, so be sure to bring an appetite! Make yourself comfortable and bring a blanket or chair sit back and relax and enjoy the show! Dusk

BLACK SABBATH First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre – 19100 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 312-559-1212

Saturday, August 17th   LUNCH WITH A RACCOON Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center – 20000 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields, IL 708-957-0300 11AM   DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Ridge Road between Martin Avenue & Harwood, Homewood, IL 708-206-3393 Enjoy a full day of carnival games, summer fare from Homewood restaurants and live entertainment. The day starts with the annual Pooch Parade. 9AM-7PM

RASCAL FLATTS First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre – 19100 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 312-559-1212

OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET Oak East Field – 10847 LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL 708-390-2401 Sell your old and new wares at this annual flea market. We welcome fresh produce, new and used crafts, clothing, tools, etc. Spend a morning of selling and swapping. 8AM-2PM

EVENING UNDER THE STARS Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens – 7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL 708-361-1873 Spend the evening at Lake Katherine enjoying good food, drinks, music and other live entertainment while raising money for the addition of an outdoor pavilion. 7PM

August 17th – 18th   2013 CITY OF MARKHAM FESTIVAL Roesner Park – 16053 Richmond Avenue, Markham, IL 708-339-3018 Sa 10AM-12AM; Su 12-10PM

Sunday, August 18th SUMMER CONCERTS ON THE GREEN Village Green – 9446 Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 708-636-4400 Grab your lawn chairs and coolers and head down to the Village Green for the sounds of rock, classic, jazz, etc. All concerts run from 7-9:30pm on the Village Green. All concert are FREE! 7-9:30PM

Taste of Orland Park, Rib Cook-Offs and HAMFEST are some of the unique options to create a fun weekend in the Chicago Southland!

Find a Complete List of Festivals and Events Here! Friday, August 2nd Movies On The Green Oak Lawn Movies on the Green Village Green – 9446 Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 708-636-4400 Come out to the Village Green to see Movies on the Green! The movies are free and bring your lawn chairs or blankets! This week, The Hunger Games begins at Dusk

Friday, August 2nd – Sunday, August 4th Taste Of Orland Park Village Complex – 14750 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 708-403-7275 Three day food & entertainment festival. Saturday kid’s day. Sunday-car show 7 American English @ 7PM. Community & sponsor booths. Live entertainment. Orland Park restaurants. F 5-11PM; Sa 1-11PM; Su 1-9PM

Saturday, August 3rd Amateur Rib Cook-Off Breidert Green – Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort, IL 815-469-2177 x243 1-3PM

Blake Shelton First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre – 19100 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 312-559-1212

Family Entertainment Series Irwin Park – 18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL 708-957-0300 6:30PM

Sunday, August 4th   Hamfesters Radio Club Annual Hamfest Will County Fairgrounds – 710 West Street, Peotone, IL 708-598-7524

Summer Concerts On The Green Village Green – 9446 Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 708-636-4400 Grab your lawn chairs and coolers and head down to the Village Green for the sounds of rock, classic, jazz, etc. All concerts run from 7-9:30pm on the Village Green. All concert are FREE! 7-9:30PM

Big Time Rush First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre 19100 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 312-559-1212

Movies in the park, overnight bike rides and great concerts from Moraine Valley create a wonderful weekend for you in the Chicago Southland!

Find a Complete List of Festivals and Events Here! Friday, July 26th Movie In The Park Main Park – 10925 LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL 708-390-2401 Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and come out to enjoy Pixar’s WALL*E under the stars! In case of inclement weather, please visit our website. 7:00PM

Oak Lawn Movies on the Green Movies On The Green Village Green – 9446 Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 708-636-4400 Come out to the Village Green to see Movies on the Green! The movies are free and bring your lawn chairs or blankets! This week, the movie will be Pixar’s Toy Story 3 Begins at Dusk

The Loop! (Lansing Overnight On Pedals) Downtown Lansing – 3404 Lake Street, Lansing, IL 708-474-4170 A midnight “Three Hour Tour” of Lansing, highlighting fun things along the way. T-shirts, goodies and breakfast will round out the overnight journey. 9:30PM-5:00AM

MVCC Jazz Ensemble – Hot Summer Jazz Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center – Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL 708-974-5500 The Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble performs a wide range of jazz styles, including classic swing, soulful blues, vocal jazz, and big band. 7:30PM

Saturday, July 27th Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre – 19100 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 312-559-1212Over 20 heavy metal and hard rock bands take over First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre. Headliners include Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon and Amon Amarth.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Flea Market St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Parking Lot – 11007 South 76th Avenue, Worth, IL 708-448-6555 This flea market is held the last Saturday of months April through September. A wide variety of vendors are offered and booth space is still available. The August fair also features a family fair for children with games, prizes, face painting and much more. 8:00AM-2:00PM

Moraine Chorale and Chamber Singers Moraine Chorale And Chamber Singers – Summer Patriotic Concert Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center – Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL 708-974-5500 The Moraine Chorale celebrates its 15th season performing five themed concerts, including Broadway music, operatic, patriotic, and holiday selections with a small chamber orchestra. The Chorale is a community-based choir with more than 60 members. The Chamber Singers is an ensemble featuring Moraine Valley students. 7:30PM

Music In The Plaza Summer Concert Series Zabrocki Plaza – 17375 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 708-444-5678 The Music in the Plaza Concert Series includes bands that play classic rock, country, pop & more. Check our website for the schedule of bands playing! 7:00-10:00PM

Sports Collectible Show Orland Park Civic Center – 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 708-403-6200 Sports Cards, Toys, Nascar & More 9:00AM-2:00PM

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Movies On The Green July 12, 2013 Village Green 9446 Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 708-636-4400 Come out to the Village Green to see Movies on the Green! The movies are free and bring your lawn chairs or blankets! Begins at Dusk

Family Game Night July 12, 2013 Dining on the Green – 349 Main Street, Park Forest, IL 708-283-5621 Bring your whole family and join us as we compete as families for prizes, whether it is Taboo, Spades, Uno, or Wii. We will have a variety of games, pizza and lots of fun. If you have a traditional game in your family and would like to share, bring that along as well. Come out and let’s just have some FREE fun. For more information, call Evelyn Sterling at 708.283.5621, email esterling@vopf.com or visit our Community Relations tab at http://www.villageofparkforest.com. 7PM

Bluegrass On The Green Fest July 13-14, 2013Breidert Green – Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort, IL 815-469-6321 The Frankfort Bluegrass Fest is a FREE 2 day event for the whole family highlighting national touring and regional bluegrass bands performing this great style of acoustic American music. Vendors, kids activities, food & more.   Green Thumb Saturdays July 13, 2013 Village Hall – 2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL 708-206-3393 Butterfly Gardening – Co-sponsored by University of Illinois Extension Master Gardner Program and The Village of Homewood’s Tree Committee. 9:30-10:15AM

Sports Collectible Show July 13, 2013 Orland Park Civic Center – 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 708-403-6200 Sports Cards, Toys, NASCAR & More 9AM-2PM

A Little Garden Art – 9th Annual Garden Walk July 13, 2013 Union Street Gallery & Studio Complex – 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, IL 708-754-2601 Tickets $20 in advance, $25 on July 13. Showcasing 10 inspiring gardens in Chicago Heights, Flossmoor, Homewood and Park Forest. 9AM-3PM

Music In The Plaza Summer Concert Series July 13, 2013 Zabrocki Plaza – 17375 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 708-444-5678 The Music in the Plaza Concert Series includes bands that play classic rock, country, pop & more. Check our website for the schedule of bands playing! 7-10P   Head In The Right Direction July 13, 2013 South Holland Community Center – 501 East 170th Street, South Holland, IL 708-331-2940 A free community event to inform the public on the symptoms, treatment and recovery of concussions. Otis Wilson and a panel of medical experts will provide information. Activities for kids and cookout included. Pre-register by July 1 for raffle entry. Adults, kids, coaches, parents, teachers, teams, athletes and non-athletes, all are invited. 11AM-3PM M

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What better way to welcome June than with some fun festivals and events in the Chicago Southland? From free movies to fun runs, art fairs and the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, there is something for everyone this weekend!

Here are some of the events happening this weekend in the Chicago Southland:

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Memorial Day weekend is an exciting and busy time in the Chicago Southland! From Irish Fest to the home opener for the Windy City ThunderBolts and Memorial Day events, there is something for everyone this weekend.

Here are some of the events happening this weekend in the Chicago Southland: