Week of Events
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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September 27, 2026 -MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2026
MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2026
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 […]
Monday, September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026 -Kickboxing
Kickboxing
Kickboxing Get moving, build strength, and have fun with kickboxing! This high-energy class combines punches, kicks, and footwork with techniques inspired by karate, Muay Thai, and […]
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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September 29, 2026 -Yoga with Areta
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September 29, 2026 -Sing at Gorton – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Hello Penny Lane: An Evening of Elton, Billy and the Beatles
Yoga with Areta
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, […]
Sing at Gorton – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Hello Penny Lane: An Evening of Elton, Billy and the Beatles
Come sing with us! Join us for a trip down the Yellow Brick Road and over to Penny Lane – with a few stops in between. […]
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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September 30, 2026 -Wednesday Afternoons with Mr. V
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September 30, 2026 -Newcomers of Lake Forest & Lake Bluff Present: No Country for Mothers
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September 30, 2026 -Coloring Club
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September 30, 2026 -Vineyard Season: A Taste of California
Wednesday Afternoons with Mr. V
Wednesday Afternoons with Mr. V Attention kids! This fall, join award-winning music educator and composer Bill Vaananen for 8 educational and inspirational Wednesday afternoon sessions of […]
Newcomers of Lake Forest & Lake Bluff Present: No Country for Mothers
No Country for Mothers: No Country for Mothers explores the culture surrounding American motherhood and why both the 'girl boss" and "trad wife" labels ultimately distract us […]
Coloring Club
Leave your to-do list behind and make time to create. Coloring Club is a weekly creative escape designed especially for adults. Come relax, try something new, […]
Vineyard Season: A Taste of California
Vineyard Season: A Taste of California Experience the beauty and flavors of California’s fall harvest. Celebrate California’s fall harvest, one glass at a time, with a […]
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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October 1, 2026 -EV Junior Fashion Workshops
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October 1, 2026 -Comic Lab
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October 1, 2026 -Cozy Afternoon Fall Felt Session
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October 1, 2026 -Choose Paint Colors Like a Designer with Susan Sands
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October 1, 2026 -Mindful Making: Adult Drop In Art Workshop
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October 1, 2026 -Young Washington
EV Junior Fashion Workshops
Calling all future fashion designers! The EV Junior Fashion Workshop is perfect for young fashionistas ready to explore their passion for sewing and fashion design. Students […]
Comic Lab
Comics Lab Bring your ideas to life in Comics Lab! This supportive six-week class gives students the space to start or continue their comics journey. Students […]
Cozy Afternoon Fall Felt Session
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a cozy afternoon of felting. Create a collection of whimsical fall treasures, including miniature felted acorns, apples, and pumpkins. Then, […]
Choose Paint Colors Like a Designer with Susan Sands
Still staring at white paint samples? You’re not alone. Choosing the right paint color can quickly feel overwhelming. However, it doesn’t have to be. Join local […]
Mindful Making: Adult Drop In Art Workshop
Evening Craft Sessions Slow down and spend an evening making something beautiful with your hands. Join us from 7–9pm for a relaxed creative escape. No experience […]
Young Washington
Step into the early life of America’s first president with Young Washington, an engaging historical drama that brings George Washington’s formative years to the screen. Long […]
Friday, October 2, 2026
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October 2, 2026 -Line It Up Line Dancing
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October 2, 2026 -Palette & Pours: Inspired by Hopper
Line It Up Line Dancing
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 […]
Palette & Pours: Inspired by Hopper
Palette & Pours: Whimsical Fish - A Wine & Paint Night for Adults Settle in for Palette & Pours – a relaxed, adults-only painting class where […]
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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October 3, 2026 -Choose Paint Colors Like a Designer with Susan Sands
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October 3, 2026 -Tai Chi for Beginners
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October 3, 2026 -Mutts Gone Nuts
Choose Paint Colors Like a Designer with Susan Sands
Still staring at white paint samples? You’re not alone. Choosing the right paint color can quickly feel overwhelming. However, it doesn’t have to be. Join local […]
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tai Chi for Beginners Discover the gentle, flowing practice of Tai Chi in this beginner-friendly class. Learn simple movements that help you slow down, focus, and […]
Mutts Gone Nuts
We’re unleashing a high-energy, laugh-out-loud experience that audiences of all ages love. Mutts Gone Nuts Unleashed brings together a dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged […]


