‘More Dangerous Than a Thousand Rioters’: Lucy Parsons
Thursday, March 28, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Forest Park Public Library – Austin Room
Lucy Parsons, known as the widow of one of the Haymarket martyrs, was a giant in the labor movement. Considered “more dangerous than a thousand rioters” by the Chicago police, her story is complex and nuanced and still being debated to this day. Amy Binns-Calvey, a volunteer at the Forest Park Historical Society, will give an hour-long presentation on Lucy’s life and work. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.
Corey Dennison
Thursday, March 28, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m., Robert’s Westside
Robert’s Westside presents the Corey Dennison Band. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park.
Birds of Prey
Friday, March 29, 6:30 p.m., Robert’s Westside
Robert’s Westside presents Birds of Prey, the Chicago Funk Supergroup featuring members of Neal Francis & Nasty Snacks. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park.
Take a Poem/Leave a Poem
Monday, April 1, Forest Park Public Library
Celebrate Poetry Month by stopping by our poem “dispenser” at the Youth Services desk to collect a pocket poem or write one of your own to leave for someone else for the first two weeks of April. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.
Social Circle: Creative Mindfulness
Wednesday, April 3, 11:00 a.m.- 1 p.m., Forest Park Public Library – Austin Room
All older adults (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week. You will talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep yourselves active, engaged, and well-informed. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.