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| 1 event, - The Story of Gracey Manor Gabbie (Rosario Dawson), a widowed doctor, is ready for a new chapter. After losing her husband, she leaves the busy streets […] $5 – $10 | 0 events, | 2 events, - Yoga With Areta Join Areta for a traditional Vinyasa Flow yoga class. This one-hour, bi-weekly practice blends poses, breathwork, and meditation. Each session helps release tension, […] - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WATCH YOUR EMAIL FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON NEWLY RESCHEDULED DATE. A Live Presentation with Dwight Cleveland: Uncover the Hidden Stories of […] | 3 events, - Space is limited to 100 attendees. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! In Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want, Marc Brackett, Ph.D. (FAN ’19), […] - Calling all Mahjong enthusiasts! Join us for Open Play Mahjong — a fun and social opportunity to enjoy the game you love in a relaxed, informal […] - The Kindermusik curriculum blends music, movement, pretend play, storytelling, and community building. Each element works together to create a rich and engaging experience for your child. […] | 1 event, - Mothers’ Circle is a monthly class that supports and empowers modern moms. Together, we focus on conscious parenting and raising authentic, resilient kids. You’ll find a […] | 3 events, - Get Ready to Move with SALSArobics! Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan every Friday for a dynamic workout that blends fun, rhythm, and full-body movement. This class isn’t […] Private Fascial Stretch Therapy Sessions with Josh Watson of Lake Shore Fit@Home! Are you struggling with chronic pain, limited mobility, or reduced flexibility? Looking for a […] - Guitar & Bass Lessons with a Professional Musician Take Your Playing to the Next Level! Are you looking to refine your technique, explore new styles, or […] | 3 events, - Reiki Accelerated Class 1 and 2 Discover the Healing Power of Reiki Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice that supports physical, emotional, and mental balance. […] - POSTPONDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Please contact Gary Feracota at 312-953-0912 for ticket refund for the November 1, 2025 performance. The Sons of Chicago: A Tribute to […] |
| 0 events, | 3 events, - Give the Gift of Life at Gorton’s Monthly Blood Drive Join us at the Gorton Center for our monthly blood drive, proudly hosted in partnership with […] - Jeff Selingo on Rethinking the College Admissions Journey Join us for an evening with Family Action Network and Jeff Selingo, author of Dream School: Finding the […] - Fundamentals of Pencil Drawing: From Observation to Finished Work This course is a clear and approachable introduction to pencil drawing. It is designed for beginners, but […] | 2 events, - Yoga With Areta Join Areta for a traditional Vinyasa Flow yoga class. This one-hour, bi-weekly practice blends poses, breathwork, and meditation. Each session helps release tension, […] - Cookie Decorating with The Cookie Garden Join us for a fun, hands-on cookie decorating class made just for little bakers! Little Sprouts is designed for children […] | 4 events, - An American Trailblazer Join us for an inspiring evening with Becky Calder, the first female graduate of the U.S. Navy’s elite Top Gun program. As a […] - Calling all Mahjong enthusiasts! Join us for Open Play Mahjong — a fun and social opportunity to enjoy the game you love in a relaxed, informal […] - Do you have a budding artist in the family? Give their creativity room to grow in this engaging after-school art class designed specifically for students in […] - Draw & Paint with Joalida Please Note DATES - Wednesday, November 5 Wednesday, November 12 Tuesday, November 18 Tuesday, November 25 Come hang out in a […] | 4 events, - Learn from Top Interior Designers Join us for an inspiring Interior Design Lunch & Learn at Gorton with three top designers – Katy Evans, Maggie Getz […] - Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was Formula 1’s brightest star in the 1990s. A crash on the track nearly ended his career and left him drifting for […] $5 – $10 - Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was Formula 1’s brightest star in the 1990s. A crash on the track nearly ended his career and left him drifting for […] $5 – $10 - AI is Here Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. It is here, and it is changing fast. ChatGPT and other AI tools have seemingly come […] | 4 events, - Winter Wonderland Celebrate the magic of the season with a joyful day of music, movement, and storytelling! Winter Wonderland brings kids together to explore snowy settings, […] $110 - Mr. V's Day Off - Institute Day Sign up your child to spend District 67 Institute Day with Mr. V. on the Gorton theater stage! Award-winning […] - Get Ready to Move with SALSArobics! Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan every Friday for a dynamic workout that blends fun, rhythm, and full-body movement. This class isn’t […] - Palette & Pours: Hiroshige, Japanese Landscape - A Wine & Paint Night for Adults Get ready for Palette & Pours - a lively, adults-only night where […] | 6 events, - Fan Favorite Griffin House Returns to Gorton! “If you are looking to be blown away by raw talent, then look no further than Griffin House.” – […] $29 – $39 - Learn Soccer with Soccer Shots Mini – A Fun & Engaging Class for Toddlers! Looking for an exciting way to introduce your little one to the […] - Learn Soccer with Soccer Shots Classic – A Fun & Engaging Class! Looking for an exciting way to introduce your little one to the game of […] - Learn the Art of Cookie Decorating! Curious about cookie decorating? This class is the sweetest place to start! No experience? No problem. We’ll guide you step […] |
| 1 event, - Shake Up Your Holidays with a Festive Cocktail Class Get into the holiday spirit with our hands-on cocktail class! This fun, fast-paced experience invites adults to […] | 2 events, - Get ready to dive into color, sparkle, and creativity! In this hands-on workshop, every child will design and decorate a one-of-a-kind photo frame. Using bright resin […] | 2 events, - Yoga With Areta Join Areta for a traditional Vinyasa Flow yoga class. This one-hour, bi-weekly practice blends poses, breathwork, and meditation. Each session helps release tension, […] - Take a moment to pause and reflect on what you are grateful for with Art Impact Project. Studies have shown that feeling thankful can improve sleep, […] | 4 events, - Do Not Submit – Lake Forest: A Monthly Night of Storytelling Looking for a welcoming space to share your story—or just listen to others tell theirs? […] - Join Chef Thierry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for an unforgettable evening of fine food, wine, and culinary inspiration! This engaging and delicious cooking […] - Ready to take your painting to the next level? This class is ideal for artists who already have some experience painting in Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, or […] | 2 events, - Stories are etched into the very structure of our brains, coded so deeply that the impulse for storytelling survives and even surges after the most devastating […] - Come Home to Yourself: A Creative Embodiment Workshop Take time to reconnect with your inner wisdom. In this 90-minute moving meditation workshop, we’ll explore the healing […] | 2 events, - True Colors Baroque Period Step into the moment when chamber music was just beginning to find its voice. This program traces the rise of the string […] - Get Ready to Move with SALSArobics! Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan every Friday for a dynamic workout that blends fun, rhythm, and full-body movement. This class isn’t […] | 2 events, |
| 1 event, - Restorative Yoga with Live Guitar & Sound Bath - A Mind/Body Experience This is the inner revolution release your body has been craving. Immerse yourself in […] | 3 events, - Register for free. Walk-ins welcome too! Join speakers Megan Carroll Himmer and Alan Himmer as they share powerful stories from their recent humanitarian aid trips to […] - In this festive mixed-media workshop, young artists will create their own handmade holiday cards and gift tags, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Using an […] - Musical Theater Workshop In this fun and supportive 4-week musical theater workshop, students will build skills in singing, dancing, acting, and character creation while learning focus, […] $200 | 4 events, - In Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Ph.D., argues that rigid goal setting is out of step with the […] - Find Your Flow with Areta’s Vinyasa Yoga Class Discover balance, strength, and serenity in Areta’s traditional Vinyasa Flow yoga class — a one-hour, bi-weekly practice designed […] - Theater Basics for Kids This fun, beginner-friendly class introduces students to the fundamentals of acting, singing, and dancing through a rotating structure that keeps every session […] $150 Acting for Adults In this four-week acting class for adults, you’ll explore Method Acting, work on scripted material, and engage in both short-form and long-form improvisation. […] $200 | 2 events, - An Evening of Art & Fashion Meet seven creative entrepreneurs from Lake Forest and Lake Bluff who have come together to host an exclusive shopping event celebrating contemporary art and fashion. Enjoy […] - One World Cultural Journey by Lake Forest College International Students The International Students Association (ISA) invites the Lake Forest College community and friends beyond campus to […] $15 | 1 event, - Author Dr. Michael Greger is Coming to Gorton! Join us for an engaging evening as Dr. Michael Greger presents groundbreaking insights from his newest book, How […] | 2 events, - Enjoy a Night of Smart, Self-Deprecating Comedy with Matthew Broussard Join us for an unforgettable evening of comedy with Matthew Broussard, a stand-up comedian known for […] - Get Ready to Move with SALSArobics! Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan every Friday for a dynamic workout that blends fun, rhythm, and full-body movement. This class isn’t […] | 2 events, - Neal Page is an advertising executive who just wants to fly home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his family. But all Neal Page gets is […] $5 – $10 |
| 1 event, - It's Mad-Good Experience a night of world-class jazz with The Alyssa Allgood & Chris Madsen Quintet. Allgood and Madsen's collaboration began in 2017 with regular appearances […] | 0 events, | 2 events, - Celebrate Thanksgiving with Tony Cannoli at Gorton Center! This Thanksgiving, add a sweet twist to your celebration with freshly filled cannoli-themed pastries! On Tuesday, November 25, […] - Yoga With Areta Join Areta for a traditional Vinyasa Flow yoga class. This one-hour, bi-weekly practice blends poses, breathwork, and meditation. Each session helps release tension, […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Bring your family to see Home Alone on the big screen! Eight-year-old Kevin McAllister is ready for Christmas, but his family is in chaos. Relatives fill […] $10 – $15 | |
| 0 events, | 1 event, - Celebrate creativity and gratitude in this hands-on workshop! In the Vase & Bookmark workshop, children are invited to make personalized gifts for their teacher - perfect […] | 4 events, - Yoga With Areta Join Areta for a traditional Vinyasa Flow yoga class. This one-hour, bi-weekly practice blends poses, breathwork, and meditation. Each session helps release tension, […] - Cookie Decorating with The Cookie Garden Join us for a fun, hands-on cookie decorating class made just for little bakers! Little Sprouts is designed for children […] - Discover Your Creative Potential Come develop your artistic skills and creativity in the way that works best for you! Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, […] - Discussing Death Dying Well sparks honest, engaging conversations about death and dying. This seminar allows participants to examine how society talks about - and often avoids […] | 2 events, - Special shopping from 2:30-3 pm for kids with sensory needs only! Give your child a chance to surprise the whole family this season A beloved community […] $5 - Do you have a budding artist in the family? Give their creativity room to grow in this engaging after-school art class designed specifically for students in […] | 3 events, - Echo In The Canyon celebrates the explosion of popular music that came out of LA’s Laurel Canyon in the mid-60s as folk went electric and The […] $5 – $10 - Get ready for a wonderfully messy and magical Christmas-themed arts and crafts workshop designed especially for children aged 3–5! This hands-on session invites little makers to […] - Get ready to sew, create, and celebrate! Join our fun and festive holiday sewing class with Ciao Bella Sewing - made just for kids ages 7 […] | 3 events, - Young creators, come Make Your Own Christmas Cards! In this festive, hands-on workshop, children will dive into a world of color, texture, and imagination as they […] - Palette & Pours: Paint Your Pet - A Wine & Paint Night for Adults Get ready for Palette & Pours - a lively, adults-only night where […] - Grab Your Boots and Get Ready to Line Dance! Kick the dust off those boots. Pop on that cowboy hat. Slide into your favorite jeans. It’s […] | 7 events, - Join Us for a Heartwarming Adoption Event with PAWS Chicago! Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Whether you're dreaming of a playful puppy […] - Making the Movie: Home Alone - A Docu-story produced by the Winnetka Historical Society Enjoy a captivating docu-story on the making of the movie "Home Alone" […] $10 – $15 - Sign Up Now for Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) Certification Class Prepare for babysitting success with the Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from MEDIC First […] $75 - Learn the Art of Cookie Decorating! Curious about cookie decorating? This class is the sweetest place to start! No experience? No problem. We’ll guide you step […] |
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