Tropical Ball Family Dinner and Dance
Friday, Feb. 23, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Administration Building
Grab your sundress, favorite Caribbean shirt and flip flops and join us as we celebrate ocean vibes with our twist on a Tropical Ball. It’s sunscreen and steel drum time here at the Park District of Forest Park. Enjoy a delicious dinner, snacks, your favorite musical tunes, photo backdrop, balloon twister, Hip Hop with Mr. Sidney and more. Registration is limited to 100, so register early. Each family will get their picture taken right away as we will be gifting a framed picture to remember this special occasion so make sure to dress in your fanciest Caribbean attire. Everyone must be registered: http://tinyurl.com/yracndc2. 7501 Harrison St., Forest Park.
The Wenonah Ryders: A Charity for Chicago Run
Thursday, Feb. 22, 6 – 10 p.m., Robert’s Westside
A charity concert for the non-profit Chicago Run, featuring emcee Peter Sagal from NPR’s Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me and live music by The Wenonah Ryders. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park.
‘Rachel’ by Angelina Weld Grimke: Forest Park Theatre Reading Series
Thursday, Feb. 22, 7 – 9 p.m., American Legion
Join us for the fourth of our monthly reading series featuring women playwrights, Rachel by Angelina Weld Grimke. 500 Circle Ave., Forest Park.
Country On Madison: The Menards
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m., Robert’s Westside
Country On Madison at Robert’s Westside presents The Menards. This 21+ event offers free entry with RSVP or $10 at the door, with the option for reserved seating at $10 plus service fees. The bar opens at 3 p.m., featuring $5 Shiner Bock Drafts. Under 21s are permitted with a parent or guardian. General admission tickets do not include reserved seating. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park.
Feature Film Friday: ‘10 Things I Hate About You’
Friday, Feb. 23, 4 – 6 p.m., Forest Park Public Library – Young Adult Lounge
The last Friday of the month is movie night. Let us know what movies you’d like to see for future showings. Today, we’re watching 10 Things I Hate About You: “Social butterfly Bianca isn’t allowed to date until her anti-social older sister Kat does.” 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.