Exploring Black Space: An Introduction to Afrofuturism & Character Creation

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Forest Park Public Library Community Room

What is Afrofuturism? Why is it important? Afrofuturism is an artistic movement that explores elements of Black history and culture through the lens of fantasy and science fiction in literature, music and art. In this workshop, learn about the fascinating history behind Afrofuturism and how you can use it as a design instrument to create new worlds, exciting characters and mesmerizing heroic mythology. Join artist Keaton Belle for a hands-on workshop. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

Angelina Weld Grimke and the Theatre of the Harlem Renaissance

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Forest Park Public Library

Forest Park Theatre’s reading of Rachel by Angelina Weld Grimke. follows a discussion of Black artists of the Harlem Renaissance. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

Jeff Mauro & The Jewel Bags

Saturday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m., Robert’s Westside

Cook County’s hottest dad band play righteous originals and all the songs you forgot you loved. There will be limited seating open and it will be first-come, first-served. Doors at 6:30, music at 8 p.m. Purchase your tickets at robertswestside.com. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park.

Make your own kaleidoscope

Saturday, Feb. 10, 3 – 4 p.m., Forest Park Public Library

Create your own fun kaleidoscope. Ages 8 to 10. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

Shrinky Dinks

Friday, Feb. 9, 4 – 5 p.m., Forest Park Public Library

Decorate and create your own mini art that you can use for whatever you like. Ages 8 to 13. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

Galentine’s Brunch

Sunday, Feb 11, 8:45 – 9:45 a.m., Let’s Play Work

After you get your sweat on at Body Ignite, join a heartwarming Galentine’s brunch exclusively for the mothers in your life. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with treats from Broken Tart, mini-yogurt parfaits with Greek yogurt and berries, as well as coffee from Kribi. For tickets, visit: www.tinyurl.com/ptzkuwtc. 7228 Circle Ave., Forest Park.

Tellers’ Night

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m., Robert’s Westside

Arts Alliance Forest Park will host Tellers’ Night. Tellers this month are Jonathan Broeker, Tracy Fowler, Anne Beall, Paul Teodo, James Petersen and Susan Rohde. Doors open at 6:30 pm.  Tickets $15 / $10 for FPAA members.  For more information visit www.forestparkarts.org. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park.