The always-popular compilation of global short films returns to the John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton—come watch and vote for your favorite! Film lovers unite […]
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2 events, - The always-popular compilation of global short films returns to the John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton—come watch and vote for your favorite! Film lovers unite […] $5 – $10 - | 0 events, | 3 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, […] - Come Home to Yourself: A Creative Embodiment Workshop Take time to reconnect with your inner wisdom. In this 90-minute movement meditation workshop, we’ll explore the healing […] - Pure Vines: A Harvest Wine Tasting Celebration Where clean winemaking meets the harvest season! Celebrate fall with a curated wine tasting hosted by Oakwood Vines of […] | 2 events, - 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 […] - Draw & Paint with Joalida Come hang out in a space where creativity comes alive. Artist and educator Joalida Smit invites teens to join her ongoing […] | 4 events, - Trailblazing food writer Ruth Reichl examines the precarious state of America's food system. A Sundance Film Festival premiere. Director: Laura Gabbert Stars: Grant Achatz, Reem Assil, […] $5 – $10 - Trailblazing food writer Ruth Reichl examines the precarious state of America's food system. A Sundance Film Festival premiere. Director: Laura Gabbert Stars: Grant Achatz, Reem Assil, […] $5 – $10 - Mind-Body Connection Join Jennifer for a meditative yoga series that gently guides you back to yourself. In this class, you will slow down, breathe deeply, and […] - Calling all creative kids! Join Ciao Bella Sewing for an exciting sewing class made just for ages 7 to 12. Whether you're brand new to sewing […] | 3 events, - Spice Up Your Week with Latin Dance! Get ready to dance with Esther and Walt in a playful, energizing Latin dance class that sparks joy and […] - Palette & Pours: Autumn Still Life - A Wine & Paint Night for Adults Get ready for Palette & Pours - a lively, adults-only night where […] | 4 events, - The always-popular compilation of global short films returns to the John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton—come watch and vote for your favorite! Film lovers unite […] $5 – $10 - THIS SESSION HAS SOLD OUT! PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SESSION ON DECEMBER 6 Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) Certification Class Prepare for babysitting success […] $75 - * THIS IS A HYBRID COURSE! 1.5 or 4.5 HOURS ONLINE @ HOME AND 2.5 HOURS IN-PERSON! This blended learning style Basic CPR and AED class […] |
3 events, - Manners Matter Good manners help kids shine. Simple things - like saying “please” or waiting their turn -can lead to big rewards. These small habits build […] - Manners Matter Etiquette is an important life skill that helps children thrive in any setting. Simple actions - like saying “please,” listening respectfully, or waiting their […] - Native New Yorker Guest Conductor: Benjamin Firer In our first "Postcards from America" concert of the 2025-2026 season, we explore works by New York and New […] $20 | 2 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 […] - Discover the Art of Colored Pencil Drawing Whether you're a complete beginner or simply curious to explore a new artistic medium, this engaging course is designed […] | 3 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 […] - Explore the Unique Beauty of Watercolor Pencil Watercolor pencil is a versatile, yet often overlooked, medium. It combines the vibrant flow of watercolor with the precision […] | 3 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? […] - 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 […] | 1 event, - Mind-Body Connection Join Jennifer for a meditative yoga series that gently guides you back to yourself. In this class, you will slow down, breathe deeply, and […] | 1 event, - Woodwind Celebration! Rendezvous Arts’ Season 6 opens with the kind of energy that sets the tone for the year: the Woodwind Celebration is back! What began […] | 5 events, - Who says science can’t be slimy? RoboThink’s Slime Lab Workshop gives kids ages 5–12 a chance to explore chemistry in the most hands-on, fun way possible. […] - 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 […] - 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, - 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 […] | 2 events, - Mr. V's Day Off Kids! Join Mr. V. on the Gorton Theater stage for a celebration of fall through music, movement, and story. Kids will love […] $110 - Once Upon a Stage Step into a storybook world where classic fairy tales and fresh new fantasies come to life on stage! In Once Upon a […] $110 | 1 event, - 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, […] | 4 events, - 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 […] - 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 […] - 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 […] | 4 events, - Mind-Body Connection Join Jennifer for a meditative yoga series that gently guides you back to yourself. In this class, you will slow down, breathe deeply, and […] - Get into the Halloween spirit with this fun and festive kids' watercolor art class! Young artists will use watercolor paints to create spooky and colorful Halloween […] - Join us for a special screening of Hereditary, the breakout debut from writer-director Ari Aster, at the Gorton Center. Known for its haunting visuals and deeply […] $5 – $10 - Come Home to Yourself: A Creative Embodiment Workshop Take time to reconnect with your inner wisdom. In this 90-minute movement meditation workshop, we’ll explore the healing […] | 0 events, | 3 events, - One Ticket, One Great Cause Join us for Gorton Center’s annual Oktoberfest fundraiser. No auctions. No paddle raises. No extra asks. Just a fantastic evening of […] - Reiki Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice that promotes physical, emotional, and mental balance. In Introduction to Reiki, you will learn techniques for self-care, relaxation, […] |
3 events, - Calling all musicians! Beginners, hobbyists, and seasoned pros are all welcome. Our Open Jam Nights give you the chance to play, sing, and share your love […] - Coping with the Loss of a Pet Join Jessica from the Animal Hospital of West Lake Forest for a heartfelt session on understanding pet loss. This […] | 0 events, | 3 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, […] - 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 […] - Generative AI is growing fast. Every week, new websites and apps appear. It can feel overwhelming. But with the right guidance, you can learn to use […] | 2 events, - 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 […] - YOU’RE INVITED — No Other Land: Award-Winning Documentary Screening + Panel Join us for a screening of the Academy Award-Winning documentary No Other Land — a gripping, unforgettable story of […] | 3 events, - Mind-Body Connection Join Jennifer for a meditative yoga series that gently guides you back to yourself. In this class, you will slow down, breathe deeply, and […] - Bewitched Spellbound Wine Tasting Calling all Wine Witches & Warlocks! Join us for a spooky guided tasting hosted by Oakwood Vines of Lake Forest, featuring exceptional […] | 1 event, - Heroes & Villains Who will you be for the day—a fearless hero, a misunderstood villain, or something in between? In Heroes & Villains, kids dive into […] $110 | 3 events, - Join us for a fun-filled morning of autumn excitement- it's Trunk or Treat! We’re bringing families together to celebrate the season with sweet treats, creative activities, […] - 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. […] |
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, […] - A Live Presentation with Dwight Cleveland: Uncover the Hidden Stories of Cinema Step into the world of vintage movie posters with renowned collector and author of […] | 4 events, - Sing, Dance, and Play with Your Toddler in this Kindermusik Music and Movement Class Join your toddler in a joyful, energetic Kindermusik class designed just for […] - 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 […] - Music and Movement Get ready to laugh, play, and connect like never before! In this joyful baby-parent music class, every moment becomes a memory to treasure. […] - 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, - Mind-Body Connection Join Jennifer for a meditative yoga series that gently guides you back to yourself. In this class, you will slow down, breathe deeply, and […] | 0 events, | 2 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. […] - The Sons of Chicago: A Tribute to Springsteen – Live at Gorton Center A powerful night of classic rock as legendary 8-piece band Sons of Chicago […] |
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