Community Events Calendar
April, 2012

Sunday April 1st - April Fool's Day

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

OAK PARK MAKES ART! HELP STAMP OUT MENTAL ILLNESS STIGMA - 3:30 to 6:30 PM - Collaborate with Lill Street Art Center and Thresholds Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center artists at Buzz Cafe 905 S. Lombard Street in the Oak Park Arts District to make clay tiles representing all aspects of stigma of mental illness. The artists will magically assemble the tiles into one large mosaic suitable for framing. Can we wipe out stigma through this collaborative creative activity? Maybe and maybe not, but we will have a good time, good company, and good food. For more information call Nesha Breshears at 773-572-5231 or visit www.thresholds.org/explore-thresholds.

Monday April 2nd

Tuesday April 3rd

Wednesday April 4th

Thursday April 5th

ECONOMY SHOP - 9 AM to 4 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.

4th ANNUAL BROOKS JAZZ NIGHT & ART SHOWCASE - 7:00 to 9:00 PM - BRAVO! Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School proudly presents the 4th Annual Brooks Jazz Night & Art Showcase at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School, 325 S. Kenilworth Ave. in Oak Park, with guest artists, The Mark O'Connor Quintet & Vocalist, Typhanie Monique. The event will also feature jazz and vocal students from the music program. Tickets $8 adults, $6 students 16 yrs/under. Tickets can be purchased in advance by going to www.brooksbands.blogspot.com or calling the BRAVO hotline at 708-524-5621.

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

Friday April 6th

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

Saturday April 7th

“SUGAR! SUGAR! HOW SWEET IT IS!” - 10:00 AM to Noon - The Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield, in Oak Park hosts “Sugar! Sugar! How Sweet It Is!”. Come to the FREE Exploration Station on Saturdays in April between 10:00 am - noon. Sugar in the sugar bowl comes from sugar cane or sugar beets. But what about honey, molasses, raisins or maple syrup? Learn more about all kinds of sugar. Presented by Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory, www.fopcon.org. For more information about this event call Jane McDonald at 708-386-4700 or visit www.oakparkconservtory.com.

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

PRINCESS CLOSET DREAM DAY EVENTS - 2:00 to 6:00 PM - Prom season is upon us.... The choice of what dress to wear to the prom is something that most girls fantasize about in elementary school. In these current economic times, realizing the fairy tale prom night may not be possible for some girls. The Princess Closet Fairy godmothers are here to help you receive a FREE dress. The Princess Closet Dream Day Event will be held at Boys & Girls Club, 3400 S. Emerald Ave. in Chicago every Saturday until May 5th. For more information call Maria Davalos at 312-203-5392 or visit www.princess-closet.org.

Sunday April 8th - Easter

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 5:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

Monday April 9th

Tuesday April 10th

EAT AT FUEGO LOCO TO SUPPORT OAK-LEYDEN - 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM - Bring friends, relatives, or coworkers and enjoy a delicious Mexican meal at Fuego Loco, 722 Lake Street, in Oak Park, for lunch or dinner & they’ll donate 15% of your total bill to Oak-Leyden. Attendees need only to print the event flyer (available on www.oak-leyden.org) & give it to their server. To RSVP on Facebook or share this event with others, go to: Facebook. For more information call Valerie Plomin at 708-524-1050 ext102 or visit www.oak-leyden.org.

OP - RF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS -
5 - 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 April 11th

Thursday April 12th

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

Friday April 13th

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

Saturday April 14th

ECONOMY SHOP - 9 AM to 3 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.

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

PRINCESS CLOSET DREAM DAY EVENTS - 2:00 to 6:00 PM - Prom season is upon us.... The choice of what dress to wear to the prom is something that most girls fantasize about in elementary school. In these current economic times, realizing the fairy tale prom night may not be possible for some girls. The Princess Closet Fairy godmothers are here to help you receive a FREE dress. The Princess Closet Dream Day Event will be held at Boys & Girls Club, 3400 S. Emerald Ave. in Chicago every Saturday until May 5th. For more information call Maria Davalos at 312-203-5392 or visit www.princess-closet.org.

Sunday April 15th

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 5:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

"ALL ABOUT THE WOMEN" - 4:00 to 6:00 PM - Chicago a cappella presents "All About The Women" at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 Lake Street in Oak Park. From the sweetest love songs to the most raucous spoofs, we pay homage to the fair sex. In a concert both sassy and sublime, Chicago a cappella will sing songs from every point of view, with styles ranging from a plaintive folk song and down-home blues to operatic drama. Acclaimed Jeff Award-winning actress Barbara Robertson is our guide for this charming musical journey through a lifetime of female experiences…definitely not just for the girls! For more information visit www.chicagoacappella.org/concerts/event/all_about_the_women/.

Monday April 16th

Tuesday April 17th - Tax Day

Wednesday April 18th

Thursday April 19th

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

Friday April 20th

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

Saturday April 21st

DEPOT MONSTER MINI-GOLF PUB CRAWL - Noon to 6:00 PM - Join Berwyn Development Corporation and the Depot District as we hold the 8th Annual Mini-Golf Pub Crawl at various locations throughout the Depot District, on Windsor & Stanley Aves, between East & Harlem Avenues in Berwyn. Grab your putter and three friends and join us for an afternoon of fun, food and refreshments. For more information call Berwyn Development Corporation at 708-788-8100 or visit www.berwyn.net/bdc-community-events/monster-mini-golf-pub-crawl.

ECONOMY SHOP - 9 AM to 3 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.

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

PRINCESS CLOSET DREAM DAY EVENTS - 2:00 to 6:00 PM - Prom season is upon us.... The choice of what dress to wear to the prom is something that most girls fantasize about in elementary school. In these current economic times, realizing the fairy tale prom night may not be possible for some girls. The Princess Closet Fairy godmothers are here to help you receive a FREE dress. The Princess Closet Dream Day Event will be held at Boys & Girls Club, 3400 S. Emerald Ave. in Chicago every Saturday until May 5th. For more information call Maria Davalos at 312-203-5392 or visit www.princess-closet.org.

Sunday April 22nd - Earth Day

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 5:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

Monday April 23rd

Tuesday April 24th

Wednesday April 25th

Thursday April 26th

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

Friday April 27th - Arbor Day

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

COMPASS ROSE SEXTET - 9 PM - Oak Park's own Compass Rose Sextet performs at Maya Del Sol Restaurant. Come enjoy the music, food and drinks. For more information visit www.mayadelsol.com.

Saturday April 28th

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 8:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

PRINCESS CLOSET DREAM DAY EVENTS - 2:00 to 6:00 PM - Prom season is upon us.... The choice of what dress to wear to the prom is something that most girls fantasize about in elementary school. In these current economic times, realizing the fairy tale prom night may not be possible for some girls. The Princess Closet Fairy godmothers are here to help you receive a FREE dress. The Princess Closet Dream Day Event will be held at Boys & Girls Club, 3400 S. Emerald Ave. in Chicago every Saturday until May 5th. For more information call Maria Davalos at 312-203-5392 or visit www.princess-closet.org.

Sunday April 29th

"BEYOND THE FRINGE" - 5:00 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "Beyond the Fringe" staring Jack Hickey, Mark Richard, Maggie Graham, and Chris Ballou; directed by David Mink at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison Street in Oak Park. A classic, iconoclastic, hilarious and historic brilliant satirical revue which forever changed sketch comedy. The whip smart hilarity of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Benet, and Jonathan Miller was, according to Eric Idle of Monty Python, “[t]he most significant moment of my life… I didn’t realize you could be that funny.” John Cleese states, “[t]heir influence could hardly, hardly be exaggerated.” Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets call the box office at 708-445-4440 or click here.

RANDALL THOMPSON S THE PEACEABLE KINGDOM - 4:00 PM - The Oak Park Concert Chorale, Paul Lindblad - Director, presents Randall Thompson's The Peaceable Kingdom at Grace Lutheran Church at 7300 West Division Street in River Forest. Highlighting their spring concert will be Randall Thompson s The Peaceable Kingdom which has become the benchmark in American choral a cappella literature. This iconic work was inspired by an Edward Hicks painting of the same name. Just as Hick s painting contrasts different elements of content and lighting, this concert will showcase contrasts of color, texture, tempo and dramatic portrayals. General Admission is $15; Seniors/Students are $8 - Early Bird Ticket Sale Discount through March 15, 2012 Online sales only. (Normally $18 and $10). Tickets are available online at http://oakparkconcertchorale.org/activities/April292012TicketSales.php. For more information: call: 708.383.4742 or email: info@OakParkConcertChorale.org.

Monday April 30th