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Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini yoga is often referred to as the “Yoga of Awareness”. It is a blend of postures, conscious breathing, mantra, music and meditation. Class typically begins with […]
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Kindermusik Level 1-2: 16 month – 3.5 years
Kindermusik Level 1-2: 16 month – 3.5 years
Imagine twirling around the room, marching with happiness, and singing out with joy! You’ll nurture your child’s blossoming awareness and independence as they dance, sing, play […]
$180
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Kindermusik Foundations (Babies To 16 Months)
Kindermusik Foundations (Babies To 16 Months)
Treasure every giggle as your baby anticipates the next lift, bounce, and tickle! Babies/early walkers and their grown-ups will enjoy dancing, singing, bonding, socializing, exercise, massage, […]
$180
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Lush Ladies: Women in the Alcohol Business
Lush Ladies: Women in the Alcohol Business
Throughout history, women have played important roles in the production, and the consumption, of alcoholic beverages around the world. In this class, we’ll walk through the […]
3 events,
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Chip Leighton: Texts From Your Teenager
Chip Leighton: Texts From Your Teenager
Join us for an evening of humor and storytelling with author and social media star Chip Leighton (@the_leighton_show)! Chip’s stories about marriage and parenting teens will […]
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
This gentle flow class is warm and light, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class. We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion […]
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Breath & Meditation
Breath & Meditation
Learning to breathe is an art form. Allowing the breath to center and rebalance the body & mind is a practice. Meditation helps to focus our […]
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Burns Supper 2025
Burns Supper 2025
Gather your friends and join us for Burns Night where we'll honor the life and works of this legendary Scottish poet with supper, haggis, whisky and […]
5 events,
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Henhouse Prowlers
Henhouse Prowlers
Founded two decades ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this Chicago-bred quartet now finds themselves at the intersection of performance, diplomacy, […]
Salsarobics
Salsarobics
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
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Etiquette: Dining with the Stars
Etiquette: Dining with the Stars
Manners matter. These little life lessons like saying please and not talking with your mouth full bring huge benefits for kids such as social success, confidence […]
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
$15
1 event,
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Beginner Graphite Pencil with Phil Schorn
Beginner Graphite Pencil with Phil Schorn
This class is for students wanting to learn how to create a finished rendering with a graphite pencil. Students will focus on how to get outlines […]
3 events,
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JOIN OR DIE
JOIN OR DIE
Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. In this feature […]
$5 – $10
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Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini yoga is often referred to as the “Yoga of Awareness”. It is a blend of postures, conscious breathing, mantra, music and meditation. Class typically begins with […]
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Getting Started with Color Pencil
Getting Started with Color Pencil
Explore the beauty of drawing with colored pencil in this course for beginners. Learn everything you need to get started - types of paper, pencils, how […]
2 events,
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Adult Art With Joalida Smit
Adult Art With Joalida Smit
Join Joalida in her art studio at the Gorton Center for structured art classes over 5 weeks. Participants will start with mark-making (charcoal, pen, ink), exploring […]
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Teen Art Class With Joalida Smit
Teen Art Class With Joalida Smit
Paint and draw with Joalida in her art studio at the Gorton Center! In this on-going class Joalida works with teens exploring different mediums, techniques and […]
3 events,
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Wisteria (Adult Art Class)
Wisteria (Adult Art Class)
Be inspired by spring while you learn brushstrokes and techniques to paint these lantern-shaped flowers in watercolor. During this class, participants will learn brushstrokes and color […]
2 events,
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Victor Garcia Latin Jazz Quintet
Victor Garcia Latin Jazz Quintet
Victor Garcia is a dynamic and versatile musician whose mastery of the trumpet has earned him international recognition. Known for his vibrant Latin Jazz performances, Garcia […]
$15 – $25
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Palette & Pours: Jim Dine, Heart
Palette & Pours: Jim Dine, Heart
Grab a friend and join other adults for a fun evening of wine and painting. Sandie Bacon and Lezlie Lenz will be leading this inspiring and […]
3 events,
Salsarobics
Salsarobics
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
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Valentine Heart Collage
Valentine Heart Collage
Create a mixed media Valentine with a collage of paper, lace, and fabric on canvas. This project will use acrylic paint accents and feature lots of […]
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
$15
1 event,
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Grandmother-Mother-Daugther Tea
Grandmother-Mother-Daugther Tea
While wearing hats or fascinators we sip Black tea and Rooibos (a tisane) as we enjoy tea sandwiches, scones, cakes and other tasty treats from South […]
2 events,
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Art Impact Project: Heart Paintings
Art Impact Project: Heart Paintings
Show us what’s in your heart by picking up a paintbrush and expressing your inner-feelings with acrylic paint on canvas. This project is a great opportunity […]
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Connect, Visualize & Create + Bevies: Connection
Connect, Visualize & Create + Bevies: Connection
Connection: Cultivate an Open Heart Join Joalida and Susan on a monthly meditation and art evening where we will use visualisation to connect with your inner […]
4 events,
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Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Storytelling Open Mic-WALK-INS WELCOME DNS takes place the second Wednesday of every month. No Cover Charge! Do Not Submit Lake Forest takes place in a cozy […]
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After School Art Club With Lezlie
After School Art Club With Lezlie
Do you have a budding artist in the family? Then sign them up for this after-school class where they will create with an art history story! […]
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Women’s Self Defense with Fit 2 Defend Academy
Women’s Self Defense with Fit 2 Defend Academy
This women's self defense workshop will teach participants how to defend themselves in multiple ranges of self defense, the importance of awareness and on the golden […]
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Cooking at Froggy’s: Fish
Cooking at Froggy’s: Fish
Join Chef Theirry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for a wonderful evening with friends a delicious food! Guests will enjoy two glasses of wine […]
2 events,
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Breath & Meditation
Breath & Meditation
Learning to breathe is an art form. Allowing the breath to center and rebalance the body & mind is a practice. Meditation helps to focus our […]
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Sips & Sweets: Valentine Wine & Chocolate Experience
Sips & Sweets: Valentine Wine & Chocolate Experience
Celebrate love and friendship with pink and red wines from Napa Valley and Burgundy, paired with decadent chocolates and Valentine’s sweets. Discover how wine complements different […]
3 events,
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2025 OSCAR SHORTS
2025 OSCAR SHORTS
For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar®-nominated short films. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – […]
$5 – $10
Salsarobics
Salsarobics
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
$15
2 events,
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Tea with Mrs. B – Etiquette Class for Preschool & Kindergarten
Tea with Mrs. B – Etiquette Class for Preschool & Kindergarten
Manners matter. Little life lessons like saying please and not talking with your mouth full bring huge benefits for kids such as social success, cooperation, confidence […]
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Creative Cooking Camp: South Africa
Creative Cooking Camp: South Africa
Creative chefs “visit” parts of the world while learning a little about different traditions and culinary arts, as well as playing games and doing activities associated […]
1 event,
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Mr. V’s Day Off – President’s Day
Mr. V’s Day Off – President’s Day
Presidents Day (Monday, Feb. 17) Step onboard a train ride through history with Mr. V. as we celebrate our nation’s greatest leaders and folk heroes. We’ll […]
$49
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Overture STEAM Music Class
Overture STEAM Music Class
Learn Music Through Video Games! How cool would it be if your child could learn music while playing video games? Overture Games offers a STEAM based […]
3 events,
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Divorcing with Dignity
Divorcing with Dignity
Are you or someone you know contemplating a divorce? This workshop will help you to understand the best options for you and your family. If a […]
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Financial Literacy: Credit, Budget & Savings
Financial Literacy: Credit, Budget & Savings
Credit, Budget & Savings Health, wealth and happiness are inter-related components to a successful life. This trio indicates not only how we live, but how long […]
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The Mothers’ Circle: Find Your Tribe & Tools
The Mothers’ Circle: Find Your Tribe & Tools
The monthly Mothers’ Circle is a supportive and empowering class for modern-day moms who are looking to parent consciously and raise authentic, resilient children. This class […]
2 events,
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BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE
BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE
The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green Stars: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, […]
$5 – $10
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Rendezvous Arts: Haymarket Opera Company
Rendezvous Arts: Haymarket Opera Company
Chicago’s Haymarket Opera Company will make their Rendezvous debut this month - and we couldn’t be more excited […]
$15 – $35
5 events,
Salsarobics
Salsarobics
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
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Babysitting & Child Safety
Babysitting & Child Safety
The new Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from MEDIC First Aid gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful […]
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Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
A Magical Journey for the Whole Family with "Goodnight Moon" & "The Runaway Bunny" Join us for a heartwarming theatrical experience as the beloved stories of […]
$15
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
$15
2 events,
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-timePlease note, pre-registration is mandatory and only takes a few minutes - please click the link. If you want to donate blood, make sure to eat […]
1 event,
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Shaken or Stirred: In Search of the Ideal Martini
Shaken or Stirred: In Search of the Ideal Martini
The Martini – a magnificent cocktail made with gin and vermouth. Unless you use vodka instead, or you add olive brine, or orange bitters, or both. […]
1 event,
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Breath & Meditation
Breath & Meditation
Learning to breathe is an art form. Allowing the breath to center and rebalance the body & mind is a practice. Meditation helps to focus our […]
1 event,
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2025 OSCAR SHORTS
2025 OSCAR SHORTS
Since 2006, ShortsTV has proudly brought the Oscar® Nominated Short Films to audiences across the globe. This special release features the year's most spectacular short films […]
$5 – $10
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