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Violin and Cello Duo: Jonathan Kuo and Alexei Romanenko

Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Enjoy a concert of rarely heard violin/cello duets by Maurice Ravel, Reinhold Gliere, Friedrich Kummer, and Adrien-François Servais-Joseph Ghys.

Free tickets will be given out to those present starting at 2:30 pm.

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Orchard Village Standing Ovations Theater Group

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Standing Ovations, a theater group for adults with developmental disabilities based at Orchard Village, will perform an original theater piece.

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Nikki O'Neill Band

Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

An Americana/Soul singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Nikki O’Neill has been described by music journalists as an artist who can “shout like a 1960's soul diva and purr a slow bluesy tune with spine-tingling subtlety,” while also craftin

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Learn Basic Amharic

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Learn a few Amharic letters and enjoy activities that celebrate East African culture and the Ethiopian-Eritrean New Year in this fun-filled event designed for families with kids in preschool through middle school. 

Registration Required
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Design Your Skokie Village Flag

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

On March 17, the Skokie Village Board of Trustees adopted a new Village seal, which replaced the previous seal design us

Registration Required
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Third Space Thursday

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

Play with beads and make bracelets and other bead masterpieces at this month's Third Space Thursdays. Supplies and snacks may be limited. Drop-in event.

This event is in the "Teens" group
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Artist Reception

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

See and hear about the artwork in the current exhibit by local artist John Wangendo. Drop-in event. Light refreshments will be served.

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Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a nostalgic and intimate interview with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as "Steve" from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Culture and Craft: Piñatas

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Hispanic Heritage Month
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the history of piñatas and make and fill your own mini piñata. Supplies will be provided.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
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Raices Latin Jazz Sextet

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Hispanic Heritage Month
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Enjoy a performance paying homage to originators of Latin Jazz such as Cal Tjader and Mongo Santamaria, as well as original music in the same style. 

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This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Celebrate Black Hair

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Celebrate the beauty and diversity of Black hair. This interactive storytime is designed for families with children in PreK-grade 5 to explore the rich culture surrounding Black hair through stories, songs, and hands-on activities.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Huichol Yarn Painting

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Hispanic Heritage Month
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Learn about the history of Huichol yarn painting and extraordinary Wixárika artists while creating your own artwork. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Art Exploration

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Hispanic Heritage Month
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Explore a new artist and create a project inspired by their work. We'll learn about Victoria Villasana, a Mexican textile-artist known for her use of yarn and embroidery techniques.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

KAIA String Quartet

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Hispanic Heritage Month
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrating its 15th season, the KAIA String Quartet bridges traditions, celebrates underrepresented voices, and brings us the vibrant musical heritage of numerous Latin American composers.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Music Monday

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

The American folk music revival brought us artists such as Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Odetta, Bob Dylan, and many others whose music defined the 1960s.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Adventure Club for Homeschoolers

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Hispanic Heritage Month
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Learn about Chile's culture, traditions, foods, and fun.

Drop-in event for age 5-10. Caregivers optional. This is a special edition of Adventure Club designed for children who are homeschooled.

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This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Adventure Club

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Hispanic Heritage Month
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Learn about Chile's culture, traditions, foods, and fun. 

For kids in grade K-5. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group

Color and Chill

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

Creativity meets calm in this relaxing family time. Together, we’ll explore mindfulness through coloring, breathing exercises, and peaceful moments that everyone from kids to grown-ups can enjoy.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Learn Basic Spanish

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Hispanic Heritage Month
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Learn some phrases in Spanish and enjoy activities that celebrate Hispanic culture in this fun-filled event for families with kids in preschool through middle school. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Origins of Origami: A Beginner's Guide

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

We'll start with a brief history of the craft of Origami, and then we'll work on a couple of folds. We'll have instructions and paper for you to try the art of paper folding.

Keyword: Adult Learners

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Doctor De Soto Preview Party

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Enjoy a scene, make a craft, and meet cast members as we celebrate Northwestern University's Imagine U's theater production, Doctor De Soto. Based on the award-winning picture book, this modern-day fable proves that ev

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group

BollyGroove Dance Fitness

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5, Teens, Grade 6–8

Whether you secretly dance to Jai Ho or you've never heard of Bollywood before, this event will provide endless fun and a great workout. 

For kids in grade 3-8.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Experience the Seven-String Russian Guitar (Seven of Them!)

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

In a concert of English, Polish, Ukrainian, and Russian music, Oleg Timofeyev and Dan Caraway will showcase their seven historical seven-string guitars, ranging in age from 100 to 250 years.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn About Indigenous Peoples' Day

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Let's explore Indigenous Peoples' Day. Drop by to learn more.