"THE WEDDING SINGER" - 8:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
Saturday October 2nd
PLEASANT HOMES TOUR - 9 AM - The Pleasant Home
Foundation is sponsoring A Tour of Oak Park Arts & Crafts
Interiors. The tour will include Six Arts & Crafts Period
Homes. Pleasant Home Foundation established as a
non-profit organization in 1990, is entrusted with the
restoration, preservation and operation of the John Farson
House, known as Pleasant Home, in Oak Park, Illinois. Pleasant
Home, designed in 1897 by renowned Prarie School architect
George W. Maher, is a National Historic Landmark and a Historic
Property of the Park District of Oak Park. Tickets are $35 per
person. For more information call Pleasant Home at 708-383-2654
or visit
www.pleasanthome.org.
"THE WEDDING SINGER" - 8:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
Sunday October 3rd
"THE WEDDING SINGER" -
3:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
CHENEY MANSION APPLE PIE BAKE-OFF - 2:00 to 5:00 PM -
Cheney Mansion, 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, holds their "Apple
Pie Bake-Off." Think you have the best apple pie recipe in the
world? Cheney Mansion's panel of distinguished judges will
decide. Bake two pies–one for judging and one for donating…and
yes, you may keep your family recipe a secret. After the judges
have made their final cuts, purchase pie slices for your own
taste tests, plus They'll have other "apple activities" for all
ages. Entry registration is $10. To sign up on-line (Visa or
MasterCard only) please visit
www.oakparkparks.com
and click on registration. Enter #441185-02. You will be sent an
apple-cation sheet with all the details. For more information
call 708-383-2612 or visit
www.cheneymansion.com.
BUNGALOW ANNIVERSARY BUS TOUR - 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM -
The Chicago Architecture Foundation celebrates the 10th
anniversary of the Historic Chicago Bungalow Initiative with a
special one-time-only tour of bungalows on the northwest side.
Visit Independence Park, where the Women's Club Bungalow is
undergoing restoration to make it an eco-friendly special events
building for the Chicago Park District; the Villa, Chicago’s
premiere Arts and Crafts bungalow district; and North Mayfair,
Chicago’s newest and largest bungalow historic district. This
tour is presented in partnership with the Historic Chicago
Bungalow Association and is limited to only 40 participants.
Tickets are $30 CAF members; $40 non-members. Meet in the
Chicago Architecture Foundation CitySpace Gallery on the first
floor of the Santa Fe Building, 224 S. Michigan Avenue. Please
arrive 20 minutes before departure; the bus departs promptly at
9:30am. To purchase tickets visit
https://caf.architecture.org//Page.aspx?pid=1014&srctid=1&erid=474263.
Monday October 4th
Tuesday October 5th
Wednesday October 6th
CHENEY MANSION WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM -
Cheney Mansion located at 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, Open House.
Light refreshments. No admission fee, but please bring a non-perishable
food item for donating to the OPRF Food Pantry. For more information
call 708-383-2612 or visit
www.cheneymansion.com.
Thursday October 7th
ECONOMY
SHOP - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM -
The Economy Shop, 103 S. Grove Ave.,
Oak Park. Bargains and treasures waiting to be discovered! We
accept Visa & Master Cards. For more information go to
www.economyshop.org or call 708-383-2449.
"DRACULA" AT PLEASANT HOME - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park
Festival Theatre presents acclaimed storyteller Megan Wells in
her annual incarnation of Bram Stoker's Dracula as a benefit for
Festival Theatre at Pleasant Home, 217 Home Ave. in Oak Park.
Only 4 performances. Oak Park's beloved storyteller, Megan
Wells, returns to haunt Pleasant Home with her popular one-woman
performance. An award winning story and theatre artist, Megan
narrates directly from the novel and embodies the famous
characters with fierce charisma and exquisite emotional detail.
As a story experience, Megan has memorized Stoker's original
text and improvises in delivery as if living the novel in
conversation with the audience. Megan's performance is gothic
and intimate in equal measure. This performance is best
appreciated by brave souls 12 and up. Tickets are $20 for adults
and $15 for students and seniors. Because seating is limited,
advance reservations are strongly recommended. Cider and cookies
will be served at intermission. Please see
http://www.oakparkfestival.com for more information and to
purchase tickets.
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - The Oak
Park Festival Theatre is proud to present a preview
of Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park Performing Arts
Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010 W. Madison in
Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a dangerous, funny,
sexy, and deeply personal journey backward–from the end, to the
beginning of a seven year affair between Jerry and Emma, the
wife of Jerry’s best friend. The play's unique structure, with
Pinter's trademark economy of language and silence, sets the
stage for a thrilling meditation on marriage, passion, trust and
friendship. Preview tickets $15.00. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
ARTRAGEOUS! OAK PARK! - Noon to 10:00 PM - Immerse
yourself in a medley of arts-dance, music, culinary, painting,
architecture, literature - in a diverse array of
formats-workshops, lectures, performances, tours and exhibits at
many locations in Oak Park. For more information call ArtRageous!
Oak Park at 708-902-6402 or visit
www.artoakpark.com.
Friday October 8th
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - The Oak
Park Festival Theatre is proud to present a preview of Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the
Oak Park / River Forest Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010 W. Madison in
Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a dangerous, funny,
sexy, and deeply personal journey backward–from the end, to the
beginning of a seven year affair between Jerry and Emma, the
wife of Jerry’s best friend. The play's unique structure, with
Pinter's trademark economy of language and silence, sets the
stage for a thrilling meditation on marriage, passion, trust and
friendship. Preview tickets $15.00. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
"THE WEDDING SINGER" - 8:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
ARTRAGEOUS! OAK PARK! - 9:00 AM to Midnight - Immerse
yourself in a medley of arts-dance, music, culinary, painting,
architecture, literature - in a diverse array of
formats-workshops, lectures, performances, tours and exhibits at
many locations in Oak Park. For more information call ArtRageous!
Oak Park at 708-902-6402 or visit
www.artoakpark.com.
ARTS & APPETIZERS ON THE AVENUE - 6:00 to 8:00 PM -
The Avenue Business Association in the heart of Oak Park at Lake
St. and Oak Park Avenue presents "Arts & Appetizers on The
Avenue" as part of ArtRageous! Celebrate local culinary art and
local favorite artists all while browsing through your favorite
shops! Retailers have partnered with Avenue eateries for
deliciously fun evening. For more information visit
www.facebook.com/theavenuebusinessassociation.
Saturday October 9th
FARMER'S MARKET - 7 AM - 1 PM -
Elmwood and Lake Streets in Oak Park (in the
Pilgrim Church parking lot, 460 Lake Street, one block west of
Ridgeland and Lake). For more information
visit
www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket.
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - The Oak
Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the
Oak Park / River Forest Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010 W. Madison in
Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a dangerous, funny,
sexy, and deeply personal journey backward–from the end, to the
beginning of a seven year affair between Jerry and Emma, the
wife of Jerry’s best friend. The play's unique structure, with
Pinter's trademark economy of language and silence, sets the
stage for a thrilling meditation on marriage, passion, trust and
friendship. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
"THE WEDDING SINGER" - 8:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
ARTRAGEOUS! OAK PARK! - 9:00 AM to Midnight - Immerse
yourself in a medley of arts-dance, music, culinary, painting,
architecture, literature - in a diverse array of
formats-workshops, lectures, performances, tours and exhibits at
many locations in Oak Park. For more information call ArtRageous!
Oak Park at 708-902-6402 or visit
www.artoakpark.com.
ART RAGEOUS OAK PARK STUDIO WALK - 2:00 to 7:00 PM -
RBC Jewelry Design hosts an Earring Workshop and Jewelry
Demonstration in the Executive Room on the First Floor of the
Oak Park Arms. Kits available for $5. For more information visit
www.rbcjewelry.vpweb.com.
VOCAL TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP - 10:00 AM to 3;30 PM - The
Oak Park Concert Chorale, Paul Lindblad Director, hosts a Vocal
Technique Workshop at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 611
Randolph in Oak Park. Singers can learn the basics of Posture,
Breathing, Sound Production, Resonation and Articulation based
on Emergent Voice and Bel Canto. This workshop is a great
introduction for beginners and a perfect refresher for more
experienced singers. The Workshop is free but Reservations are
required. Please bring a lunch. Drinks/snacks/dessert will be
provided. To reserve your place or for more information call
Paul Lindblad at 708-383-4742 or visit
www.oakparkconcertchorale.org.
Sunday October 10th
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -
The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present the first
performance of Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park
/ River Forest
Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010
W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a
dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey
backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair
between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The
play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of
language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation
on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25,
Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
"THE WEDDING SINGER" -
3:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
NATURE STORY TIME - 10:30 to 11:30 AM - The Trailside
Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest,
presents "Nature Story Time". Nature-inspired stories, crafts
and activities for ages 3-5 w/adult. $1.00 per child. For more
information call 708-366-6530 or visit
www.fpdcc.com.
AUTUMN BIKE RIDE ON THE SALT CREEK TRAIL - 9:30 to
11:30 AM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher
Ave. in River Forest, presents an "Autumn Bike Ride on the Salt
Creek Trail". Enjoy early autumn on a Naturalist-guided ride in
the Forest Preserves along the paved Salt Creek Bike Trail. For
adults and families; no training wheels, please. Call to
register and to get directions to the starting point. To
register of for more information call 708-366-6530 or visit
www.fpdcc.com.
ARTRAGEOUS! OAK PARK! - 9:00 AM to Midnight - Immerse
yourself in a medley of arts-dance, music, culinary, painting,
architecture, literature - in a diverse array of
formats-workshops, lectures, performances, tours and exhibits at
many locations in Oak Park. For more information call ArtRageous!
Oak Park at 708-902-6402 or visit
www.artoakpark.com.
Monday October 11th - Columbus Day
FAMILY NATURE WALK ON COLUMBUS DAY - 1:00 to 2:30 PM -
The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in
River Forest, presents a "Family Nature Walk on Columbus Day".
Enjoy a guided woodland walk, and learn about the changes that
take in nature during the autumn season. Free! For more
information call 708-366-6530 or visit
www.fpdcc.com.
ARTRAGEOUS! OAK PARK! - 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Immerse
yourself in a medley of arts-dance, music, culinary, painting,
architecture, literature - in a diverse array of
formats-workshops, lectures, performances, tours and exhibits at
many locations in Oak Park. For more information call ArtRageous!
Oak Park at 708-902-6402 or visit
www.artoakpark.com.
Tuesday October 12th
OP - RF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS -
5 to 7 PM . Where else can you get: FREE Food , FREE beverages,
Great conversations, Beautiful settings, Casual environments,
Great business connections. For 2 hours once a month? For more
information call the Chamber at 708-848-8182 or visit
oprfchamber.org.
Wednesday October 13th
"SOMETHING BETTER SOMEWHERE ELSE" - 7:00 to 9:00 PM - The Oak
Park Area Arts Council presents a one-time screening of
"Something Better Somewhere Else", written and directed by Oak
Parker, Ron Lazzeretti, at the Lake Theater, 1022 Lake Street in
Oak Park. Proceeds benefit the OPAAC. Tickets are $10 for OPAAC
members and $15 for non-OPAAC members and are available for
purchase at:
Oak Park Area Arts Council office located at Village Hall of Oak
Park, 123 Madison Street in Oak Park;
Marion Street Cheese Market, 101 N. Marion Street in Oak Park;
and
Boulevard Fine Art, 7416 W. Madison Street in Forest Park.
CHENEY MANSION WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM -
Cheney Mansion located at 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, Open House.
Light refreshments. No admission fee, but please bring a non-perishable
food item for donating to the OPRF Food Pantry. For more information
call 708-383-2612 or visit
www.cheneymansion.com.
Thursday October 14th
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -
The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park
/ River Forest
Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010
W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a
dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey
backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair
between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The
play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of
language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation
on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25,
Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
Friday October 15th
"DRACULA" AT PLEASANT HOME - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park
Festival Theatre presents acclaimed storyteller Megan Wells in
her annual incarnation of Bram Stoker's Dracula as a benefit for
Festival Theatre at Pleasant Home, 217 Home Ave. in Oak Park.
Only 4 performances. Oak Park's beloved storyteller, Megan
Wells, returns to haunt Pleasant Home with her popular one-woman
performance. An award winning story and theatre artist, Megan
narrates directly from the novel and embodies the famous
characters with fierce charisma and exquisite emotional detail.
As a story experience, Megan has memorized Stoker's original
text and improvises in delivery as if living the novel in
conversation with the audience. Megan's performance is gothic
and intimate in equal measure. This performance is best
appreciated by brave souls 12 and up. Tickets are $20 for adults
and $15 for students and seniors. Because seating is limited,
advance reservations are strongly recommended. Cider and cookies
will be served at intermission. Please see
http://www.oakparkfestival.com for more information and to
purchase tickets.
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -
The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park
/ River Forest
Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010
W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a
dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey
backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair
between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The
play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of
language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation
on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25,
Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
"THE WEDDING SINGER" - 8:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
Saturday October 16th
FARMER'S MARKET - 7 AM - 1 PM -
Elmwood and Lake Streets in Oak Park (in the
Pilgrim Church parking lot, 460 Lake Street, one block west of
Ridgeland and Lake). For more information
visit
www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket.
ECONOMY
SHOP - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM -
The Economy Shop, 103 S. Grove Ave.,
Oak Park. Bargains and treasures waiting to be discovered! We
accept Visa & Master Cards. For more information go to
www.economyshop.org or call 708-383-2449.
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -
The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park
/ River Forest
Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010
W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a
dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey
backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair
between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The
play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of
language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation
on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25,
Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
"THE WEDDING SINGER" - 8:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
MORNING FITNESS HIKE - 9:00 to 10:00 AM - The
Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River
Forest, presents a "Morning Fitness Hike". Join us for a brisk
Naturalist-led 1 hour, 2 mile hike while enjoying the beautiful
fall colors of Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve. For adults; free.
For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit
www.fpdcc.com.
Sunday October 17th
"DRACULA" AT PLEASANT HOME - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park
Festival Theatre presents acclaimed storyteller Megan Wells in
her annual incarnation of Bram Stoker's Dracula as a benefit for
Festival Theatre at Pleasant Home, 217 Home Ave. in Oak Park.
Only 4 performances. Oak Park's beloved storyteller, Megan
Wells, returns to haunt Pleasant Home with her popular one-woman
performance. An award winning story and theatre artist, Megan
narrates directly from the novel and embodies the famous
characters with fierce charisma and exquisite emotional detail.
As a story experience, Megan has memorized Stoker's original
text and improvises in delivery as if living the novel in
conversation with the audience. Megan's performance is gothic
and intimate in equal measure. This performance is best
appreciated by brave souls 12 and up. Tickets are $20 for adults
and $15 for students and seniors. Because seating is limited,
advance reservations are strongly recommended. Cider and cookies
will be served at intermission. Please see
http://www.oakparkfestival.com for more information and to
purchase tickets.
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -
The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park
/ River Forest
Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010
W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a
dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey
backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair
between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The
play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of
language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation
on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25,
Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
"THE WEDDING SINGER" -
3:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
CHENEY MANSION HARVESTFEST SUNDAY - 1:00 to 4:00 PM -
Cheney Mansion, 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, holds their "HarvestFest
Sunday." This free community open house offers a relaxing Sunday
afternoon of self-guided tours of the mansion and gardens,
rental event planning area, Scarecrows 101, cooking
demonstration, light refreshments and door prizes. Everyone’s
welcome! For more information call 708-383-2612 or visit
www.cheneymansion.com.
Monday October 18th
Tuesday October 19th
Wednesday October 20th
CHENEY MANSION WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM -
Cheney Mansion located at 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, Open House.
Light refreshments. No admission fee, but please bring a non-perishable
food item for donating to the OPRF Food Pantry. For more information
call 708-383-2612 or visit
www.cheneymansion.com.
Thursday October 21st
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -
The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park
/ River Forest
Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010
W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a
dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey
backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair
between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The
play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of
language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation
on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25,
Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
PERSONAL FINANCE WORKSHOP - 5:00 to 6:00 PM - Morton
College, 3801 S. Central Ave, in Cicero welcomes you to attend a
preview of Morton College's new personal finance course with
Michael McAuliffe, instructor of Personal Finance. In today's
economy, it is easy to question where your money is going but
hard to know how to change its course. Michael McAuliffe will
cover the growing impact of credit bureau reports, where and how
to save, setting financial goals, investing with as little as
$50, and how $5 a day can turn into almost $2,000 in a year. If you don't take control of your financial future who will!
This is one hour you will not regret. Light Refreshments will be
provided. RSVP to Marisol Velazquez at
cpp@morton.edu or
(708)656-8000 ext. 468.
Friday October 22nd
"DRACULA" AT PLEASANT HOME - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park
Festival Theatre presents acclaimed storyteller Megan Wells in
her annual incarnation of Bram Stoker's Dracula as a benefit for
Festival Theatre at Pleasant Home, 217 Home Ave. in Oak Park.
Only 4 performances. Oak Park's beloved storyteller, Megan
Wells, returns to haunt Pleasant Home with her popular one-woman
performance. An award winning story and theatre artist, Megan
narrates directly from the novel and embodies the famous
characters with fierce charisma and exquisite emotional detail.
As a story experience, Megan has memorized Stoker's original
text and improvises in delivery as if living the novel in
conversation with the audience. Megan's performance is gothic
and intimate in equal measure. This performance is best
appreciated by brave souls 12 and up. Tickets are $20 for adults
and $15 for students and seniors. Because seating is limited,
advance reservations are strongly recommended. Cider and cookies
will be served at intermission. Please see
http://www.oakparkfestival.com for more information and to
purchase tickets.
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -
The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park
/ River Forest
Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010
W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a
dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey
backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair
between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The
play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of
language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation
on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25,
Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
"THE WEDDING SINGER" - 8:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
Saturday October 23rd
FARMER'S MARKET - 7 AM - 1 PM -
Elmwood and Lake Streets in Oak Park (in the
Pilgrim Church parking lot, 460 Lake Street, one block west of
Ridgeland and Lake). For more information
visit
www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket.
ECONOMY
SHOP - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM -
The Economy Shop, 103 S. Grove Ave.,
Oak Park. Bargains and treasures waiting to be discovered! We
accept Visa & Master Cards. For more information go to
www.economyshop.org or call 708-383-2449.
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -
The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park
/ River Forest
Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010
W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a
dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey
backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair
between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The
play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of
language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation
on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25,
Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
"THE WEDDING SINGER" - 8:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
COUGARS, COYOTES AND WOLVES - 1:00 to 2:30 PM - The
Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River
Forest, presents "Cougars, Coyotes and Wolves". Large predators
are being seen more frequently in our region. Should that be
cause for alarm? Learn about these animal's life history, ranges
and interactions with humans. For adults and interested teens;
call to register. Free. To register or for more information call
708-366-6530 or visit
www.fpdcc.com.
SVENGOOLIE VISITS HURSTS' BERWYN JEWELERS - Hursts'
Berwyn Jewelers, 6418 West Cermak Road in Berwyn, presents the
Jordan Scott Collection ‘Fresh from the Crypt’ in antique
silver, 18 Karat yellow gold and gems. To celebrate, Svengoolie
will be making a personal appearance in their store on October
23 - 2 hours only – call 708.788.0880 or check out their website
for times at
www.hurstsberwynjewelers.com. Autographed tee shirts
available.
ENTREPRENEURS FOR THE FUTURE EXPO - 10:00 AM to 2:00
PM - Dream It Special Events Productions presents
"Entrepreneurs for the Future Expo" at the Charles A.
Hayes Family Investment Center, 4859 South Wabash Ave. in
Chicago. This Expo is a networking event filled with
opportunities to build relationships with business
professionals, potential customers, outstanding sponsors,
entertainers/artists and other like-minded entrepreneurs. These
vendors will be showcasing their businesses from oils to
jewelry, from clothes to hats, etc. For more information call
Adrianne Watson at 773-559-9829.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER - LUNCHEON AND BINGO - 11:00 AM
to 3:30 PM - The Elmwood Park Women's Club will host a
Scholarship Fundraiser - Luncheon and Bingo at Elmcrest Banquet
Hall, 7370 W. Grand Avenue, in Elmwood Park. Enjoy a wonderful
lunch, fun Bingo and a wonderful raffle to raise funds for 4
scholarships. They'd love to sell you tickets for a very worthy
cause. To purchase tickets or for more information call Nancy
Tibbits at 708-453-6212.
Sunday October 24th
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -
The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park
/ River Forest
Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010
W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a
dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey
backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair
between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The
play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of
language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation
on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25,
Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
"THE WEDDING SINGER" -
3:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
TREE IDENTIFICATION WALK - 1:00 to 2:30 PM - The
Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River
Forest, presents a "Tree Identification Walk". Join us for a
relaxing autumn walk on our trails as we learn to identify trees
by leaf, bark and bud. For adults; registration is required. To
register or for more information call 708-366-6530 or visit
www.fpdcc.com.
CHICAGO ORIENTAL DANCE WEEKEND: COMPETITION - 5:30 to
8:00 PM - Reina Belly Dance will hold the Chicago Oriental Dance
Weekend: Competition at the Arts Center of Oak Park, 200 N. Oak
Park Ave in Oak Park. Join them for the Chicago Oriental Dance
Weekend main event as a diversity of Oriental dance talent take
to the stage to vie for the chance to attend the Convencion
de Musica y Danzas Arabes (Middle Eastern Music and Dance
Convention) in Buenos Aires, Argentina and perform with
celebrated Middle Eastern music artist Mario Kirlis. Come
celebrate the talent and professionalism of Chicago
international dance! For more information call Kamani at
773-270-2747 or visit
www.reinabellydance.com/reina-belly-dance.html.
Monday October 25th
Tuesday October 26th
Wednesday October 27th
CHENEY MANSION WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM -
Cheney Mansion located at 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, Open House.
Light refreshments. No admission fee, but please bring a non-perishable
food item for donating to the OPRF Food Pantry. For more information
call 708-383-2612 or visit
www.cheneymansion.com.
Thursday October 28th
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -
The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park
/ River Forest
Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010
W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a
dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey
backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair
between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The
play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of
language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation
on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25,
Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
Friday October 29th
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -
The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park
/ River Forest
Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010
W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a
dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey
backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair
between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The
play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of
language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation
on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25,
Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
"THE WEDDING SINGER" - 8:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
Saturday October 30th
FARMER'S MARKET - 7 AM - 1 PM -
Elmwood and Lake Streets in Oak Park (in the
Pilgrim Church parking lot, 460 Lake Street, one block west of
Ridgeland and Lake). For more information
visit
www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket.
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -
The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park
/ River Forest
Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010
W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a
dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey
backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair
between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The
play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of
language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation
on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25,
Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
"THE WEDDING SINGER" - 8:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING - 9:00 AM to 3 PM - The Village
of Oak Park hosts Electronics recycling at he Public Works
Center, 201 South Blvd., in Oak Park. Acceptable items include
computers, laptops, monitors, television sets, cell phones,
rechargeable batteries, printers, fax machines, MP3 players,
portable digital assistants, video game consoles, video cassette
recorders/players, digital video disk players, zip drives and
scanners. For more information call 708-358-5700 or email
publicworks@oak-park.us.
Sunday October 31st - Halloween
CREATURES OF THE NIGHT - 1:00 to 2:00 PM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest, presents "Creatures of the Night". Who's creeping while you're sleeping? Nocturnal animals, of course! Children ages 7 - 12, w/adult, are invited to participate in a fun program and craft to learn about some of our local night creatures. $1.00 per child; registration is required. To register or for more information call 708-366-6530 or visit
www.fpdcc.com.
HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM -
The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park
/ River Forest
Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010
W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a
dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey
backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair
between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The
play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of
language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation
on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25,
Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th.
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office
at 708-445-4440 or visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.
"THE WEDDING SINGER" -
3:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit
www.circle-theatre.org.
"THE WEDDING SINGER" - 8:00 PM - Circle Theatre
Presents "The Wedding Singer" at the Oak Park - River Forest
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. The
totally awesome '80s musical. It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the
life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as
disastrous as his own. Love is a battlefield but Robbie may just
find the greatest love of all. Slip on your parachute pants and
grab your Atari, the '80's are back and better than ever.
Tickets are $26. For tickets or more information call
708-771-0700 or visit 