Open Mic 

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6 – 10 p.m., Robert’s Westside

Join us for Open Mic hosted by Donnie Biggins at Robert’s Westside. Sign-up begins at 6 p.m. The venue opens at 3 p.m. Enjoy $5 pints on all drafts. Find tickets at https://tinyurl.com/mryues5p. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park

Bobby’s Bluegrass Jam Night

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 6 – 10 p.m., Bobby’s Eastside

Join us for Bobby’s Bluegrass Jam Night. Sign-up begins at 6 p.m., with the house band
performing at 7 p.m. and open stage starting at 8 p.m. Enjoy $10 house cocktails.
Free to attend. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park

Food Aid Festival 2024

Friday, Aug. 23 – Saturday, Aug. 24, Robert’s Westside

Join Robert’s Westside and WBEZ for the 3rd Annual Food Aid Music Festival. With music as our inspiration and everyday working-class people our heroes, Food Aid envisions a transformed America where no one experiences hunger and everyone has access to fresh, healthy food. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park

Pray. Girl. Pray Picnic & Link-Up

Saturday, Aug. 24, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.,
Roos Recreation Center

If you’re looking to grow in faith and Kingdom connections, join us to meet like-minded women who can support you in your spiritual journey. Discover potential connections that might help you reach your destiny. 7329 W. Harrison St., Forest Park

Pour Painting

Friday, Aug. 23. 4 p.m., Forest Park Public Library

Create a unique work of art. The art will need to dry, so please be prepared to take it home in a day or two. Designed for ages 8 to 13. Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/2uhsnyku. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park

Eat the Neighborhood Mushroom Foraging Walk & Lunch: Carnivore Oak Park  

Sunday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Carnivore Meats and Seafood

Join Dave Odd, a professional forager, for a 2-hour neighborhood and woodland walk to discover over 50 species of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms. The tour is followed by a picnic lunch featuring foraged ingredients, prepared by chefs Brad Knaub & Erik Williams. Find tickets at https://tinyurl.com/4yzxnf4n. 1042 Pleasant St., Oak Park

Hand-Lettering Workshop

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m., Forest Park Public Library  

Jez Layman will teach the basics of hand-lettering to create custom cards, signs, and gifts. Learn modern and classic techniques and discover how to use everyday pens for beautiful effects. Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/mr432chp. 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park