to Friday, Dec. 26
Live folk rock
Pat and Marty, folk-rock guitarists and singers, are the headliners this week for Burgers, Beers and Bands night at the Buzz Café. In the Oak Park Arts District at 905 S. Lombard. 660-0894, www.thebuzzcafe.com
to Friday, Dec. 26
Live music on Pleasant Street
Chris Greene on piano, bass, drums and sax at Philander’s restaurant. The Carleton
Hotel, 1110 Pleasant, Oak Park. 848-5000
Friday, Dec. 26
Live rock by Oak Parkers hitting the bigtime
Ascension and OPRF classmates Patrick Creedon and Martin Farrelly along with two buddies from the western suburbs are Liquor Boxx, a band just back from a 16-month, 220-show national tour. They’re playing FitzGerald’s tonight. $8, TicketWeb.com, 866-468-3401. At
Saturday, Dec. 27
Bunny Appreciation Day
If you don’t have a pet rabbit, you can get advice on rabbit care and adoption. If you do have one, bring it in for a free brushing, nail trim and massage. Animal Care League shelter, 1013
Saturday, Dec. 27
Live jam on Oak Park Avenue
From Here to
Saturday, Dec. 27
One Tank Willy and the Shaggers
At The Cellar at La Bella Bistecca. No cover. 410 Circle Ave.,
Sunday, Dec. 28
Live jazz with champagne brunch
The weekly champagne brunch at Hemmingway’s Bistro comes with jazz.
to Sunday, Dec. 28
Italian Grill cooking class
Demonstration of Italian-inspired fare on an indoor grill: chicken Caesar salad, rosemary pork, new potatoes with blue cheese vinaigrette, and polenta cake with grilled apples. $50.00, www.flavourcookingschool.com. At Flavour Cooking School, 7401
Monday, Dec. 29
Storytime about therapy dogs
Maizy, a canine volunteer with Therapy Dogs International, will be standing proud as Nicole, her handler, tells stories of how specially certified and registered dogs can provide support for hospital patients. Unlike guide dogs that provide assistance, Maizy and her colleagues help people emotionally. No registration necessary. In the storytime room on the first floor of the library’s main branch, 834
Monday, Dec. 29
Game day at the library
Board games and video games available all afternoon at the River Forest Public Library. Enjoy such classics as Twister, Risk, Jenga, Dance Revolution, Rock Band and Monopoly.735 Lathrop Ave. 366-5205, www.riverforestlibrary.org
9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, and Tuesday, Dec. 30
Winter Break Art Camp
Progressive work and play among two shops and a dance studio in Oak Park’s Arts District: from Pamela Penney Textile Arts to Bead in Hand to Intuit Dance. The shops are at 130 Harrison, 145 Harrison and 237 Harrison, respectively. $85 a day or $160 for both days. A $10 savings for siblings. $6 extra for lunch from Buzz Café. To register, call Pamela Penney at 785-7782 or e-mail pam@pamelapenney.com.
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10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30
Prairie School architecture in cookie dough
A daylong Gingerbread House Workshop at Unity Temple for third to fifth graders. As part of Unity Temple Restoration Foundation’s Prairie School Adventures, kids will learn to use Frank Lloyd Wright’s signature design and construction methods to build Prairie-style gingerbread houses. Also on the schedule from will be a Froebel forum, to cover Wright’s favorite building blocks, and a tour of Unity Temple with a local architect. $50 for restoration foundation members; $65 or others. Art supplies and snack, but not lunch, included. Space is limited to 15 students. To reserve a spot, call Jessamyn at 383-8873 or e-mail jmiller@utrf.org. 875 Lake St., Oak Park.
