2,129 things to do in Harvard, IL this weekend, Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15. On the first page: 11 talks + ideas, 10 community, 5 art, 5 food & drink. Among them: Giving tree at St. John's Lutheran Church (Thursday 11 a.m.); 5 Session Photography Course - October/November Session 2026 at Art's Cameras Plus (Wednesday 5 p.m.); Dragonsocks & Queen of the Universe at Broom Street Theater (Friday 7:30 p.m.); Mommy Issues Comedy Show at The Lincoln Lodge (Saturday 7 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
Harvard, IL · Central Time
11 a.m. Central Time
St. John's Lutheran ChurchEvansville, WI42 mi
Community
Runs across the dates shown. A donation drive where you can pick an ornament from a tree to see which supplies are needed for a bazaar.
Limited run.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 312 South Third Street, Evansville, WI
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m. Central Time
Family
Runs across the dates shown. A hands-on craft session where kids make one-of-a-kind creations and try out activities, with an adult alongside.
Limited run.
Lakeshore Learning Store, 1403 North Rand Road, Palatine, IL 60074
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m. Central Time
Lakeshore Learning StoreBrookfield, WI49 mi
Family
Runs across the dates shown. A free event where children ages 3 and up make one-of-a-kind crafts and explore hands-on activities. Each child must come with an adult.
Limited run.
Lakeshore Learning Store, 16900F West Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI 53005
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m. Central Time
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. Design your own one-of-a-kind Turkish mosaic lamp in downtown Chicago, with Turkish coffee and baklava alongside.
Limited run.
Venue at 4422 N Ravenswood Ave, 4422 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m. Central Time
Venue at 5084 S Bend RdRockford, IL31 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. A special group tour for your own group of friends and family.
Limited run.
Venue at 5084 S Bend Rd, 5084 South Bend Road, Rockford, IL 61109
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time
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5 p.m. Central Time
Art
Runs across the dates shown. Five-session photography course for learning your camera and taking better photos.
Limited run.
Art's Cameras Plus, 4981 South 76th Street, Greenfield, WI 53220
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. Central Time
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7:30 p.m. Central Time
Broom Street TheaterMadison, WI59 mi
Theater
Runs across the dates shown. A play written by Brendon Smith and directed by Suzan Kurry.
Limited run.
Broom Street Theater, 1119 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Central Time
For those of you with Eventbrite tickets, please arrive at the theater by 10 minutes before start time .From bstonline.org, Oct 18, 2026
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7:30 p.m. Central Time
FCCU PAC at Fort Atkinson High SchoolFort Atkinson, WI36 mi
Community
Runs across the dates shown. Fort Atkinson High School stages "Hadestown," the Tony-winning musical retelling the myths of Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone.
Limited run.
FCCU PAC at Fort Atkinson High School, 925 Lexington Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m. Central Time
Runs across the dates shown. The Mommy Issues Comedy Show, a standup showcase about childhood and the women who shaped us.
Limited run.
The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m. Central Time
bim bom studiosChicago, IL56 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. Movement Philosophy, a weekly gathering of moving, reading and creative exploration of academic texts, poetry and essays alongside community.
Limited run.
bim bom studios, 5226 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m. Central Time
Runs across the dates shown. The Apiary, about two lab workers racing to save the bees.
Limited run.
Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 North Clark Street, #2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60640
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m. Central Time
Concordia University ChicagoRiver Forest, IL56 mi
Theater
Runs across the dates shown. Essie's Christmas, a brand new musical written for Concordia's theater program with a cast of Concordia University students: in 1947 rural Illinois, families face a harsh Christmas Eve storm. Tickets are free.
Limited run.
Concordia University Chicago, 7400 W. Augusta, River Forest, IL 60305
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time
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8 a.m. Central Time
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. Thanksgiving Holiday Lodging Meals | November 26 at DePAW Pet Resort in Geneva, Illinois.
Limited run.
DePAW Pet Resort, 100 S Glengarry Drive, Geneva, IL
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time
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8 a.m. Central Time
Other
Runs across the dates shown. NEW!!! Taking Pre-Orders for your Pets Holiday Meal at DePAW Pet Resort in Geneva, Illinois.
Limited run.
DePAW Pet Resort, 100 S Glengarry Drive, Geneva, IL
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time
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8 a.m. Central Time
BDI ChicagoDes Plaines, IL48 mi
Fitness class
Runs across the dates shown. A BDI FiberOptiX Bootcamp for the CFOT, CFOS/T and CFOS/S certifications, in one of the largest fiber and broadband markets in the country.
Limited run.
BDI Chicago, 2175 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time
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8 a.m. Central Time
McChesney’s Pub & GrillWest Chicago, IL42 mi
Food & drink
Fish fry at Prairie Landing Golf Club. The $20 platter is beer-battered fried or broiled cod with french fries, tartar sauce, hush puppies, and coleslaw. A draft is $6.
McChesney’s Pub & Grill, 2325 Longest Drive, West Chicago, IL 60185
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time
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8 a.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
Other
Free Play Day at The Little Village Play Cafe in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
The Little Village Play Cafe, 6505 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m. Central Time
St. John's Lutheran ChurchEvansville, WI42 mi
Community
Runs across the dates shown. St. John's merch store at St. John's Lutheran Church in Evansville, Wisconsin.
Limited run.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 312 South Third Street, Evansville, WI
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m. Central Time
The Goddard School of Deerfield (Northbrook)Deerfield, IL44 mi
Community
Runs across the dates shown. RJD jBaby Musical Movement – Suburbs Fall 2026 at The Goddard School of Deerfield (Northbrook) in Illinois.
Limited run.
The Goddard School of Deerfield (Northbrook), 475 Lake Cook Road,, Deerfield, IL 60015
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m. Central Time
Hidden Oaks Nature CenterBolingbrook, IL57 mi
Family
Runs across the dates shown. LEGO Brick Nature Creations, an ongoing program at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. The name LEGO comes from a Danish phrase that means play well.
Limited run.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m. Central Time
Mahjong
Runs across the dates shown. The November Mahjong Social Club: regular practice and social play with other mahjong lovers.
Limited run.
à la main | apothecary and refillery | Glen Ellyn, 532 Pennsylvania Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m. Central Time
Round Lake Area Public LibraryRound Lake, IL27 mi
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. Easy tips and tricks to navigate computers like a pro and boost your digital know-how.
Limited run.
Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake, IL 60073
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
RAM DowntownRacine, WI47 mi
Art
Markets
Runs across the dates shown. Awesome Art Sale 2026: one-of-a-kind artwork, antiques and collectibles donated to support RAM programs and collections care.
Limited run.
RAM Downtown, 441 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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9 a.m. Central Time
CAWCChicago, IL59 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. A 40-hour training session providing an overview of ways to build support for survivors of domestic violence. Required for advocates under Illinois law to ensure confidential communication is protected.
Limited run.
CAWC, 1116 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time
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9 a.m. Central Time
La Casa de Esperanza's Center for Financial StabilityWaukesha, WI45 mi
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. Hybrid homebuyer education classes in English, with advice from your homebuying team and a certificate of completion for those eligible for down payment assistance.
Limited run.
La Casa de Esperanza's Center for Financial Stability, 202 E Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time
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9 a.m. Central Time
Bartlett Community CenterBartlett, IL38 mi
Community
Runs across the dates shown. Winter programs at Villa Olivia, including winter sports, open for registration.
Limited run.
Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL 60103
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time
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9 a.m.–2 p.m. Central Time
Whitewater High SchoolWhitewater, WI28 mi
Community
A free, bilingual summit where older adults, caregivers and health professionals share practical ways to prevent falls and stay independent.
Whitewater High School, 534 S Elizabeth St, Whitewater, WI 53190
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time
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9 a.m. Central Time
Milton Public LibraryMilton, WI29 mi
Community
Milton Public Library, 430 E High St, Milton, WI 53563
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time
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9 a.m. Central Time
Blumen GardensSycamore, IL31 mi
Other
The Blumen Gardens Holiday Open House, a three-day celebration kicking off the holiday season at the historic garden center.
Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St., Sycamore, IL 60178
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time
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9 a.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
EagleEagle, WI33 mi
Other
A discounted day on the range for adaptive shooters, $5.
Eagle, 100 Walters Rd, Eagle, WI 53119
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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3:15 p.m. Central Time
Frassati Catholic AcademyWauconda, IL27 mi
Food & drink
Runs across the dates shown. A holiday bake-off where you make festive treats alongside a group and share a few laughs.
Limited run.
Frassati Catholic Academy, 316 W. Mill Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:15 p.m. Central Time
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3 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
Side Street Studio ArtsElgin, IL34 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. Solo ceramics exhibition by Andrés Dominguez Fernandez, on view November 6 to 28.
Limited run.
Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m. Central Time
Chef Shangri-LaNorth Riverside, IL58 mi
Mahjong
Runs across the dates shown. A beginner-friendly class in Traditional Chinese Mahjong with guided gameplay. Appetizers and refreshments are complimentary.
Limited run.
Chef Shangri-La, 7930 West 26th Street, North Riverside, IL 60546
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m. Central Time
Idea Box Integrated ArtsChicago, IL57 mi
Food & drink
Runs across the dates shown. An arts happy hour with coloring pages hand-drawn by professional artists, not generated by AI. November's artist is Echo Chernik.
Limited run.
Idea Box Integrated Arts, 5419 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m. Central Time
Venue at 2227 E Hartford AveMilwaukee, WI58 mi
Dancing
Runs across the dates shown. An in-person dance class in Milwaukee with Unique & Prance. No partner needed.
Limited run.
Venue at 2227 E Hartford Ave, 2227 East Hartford Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m. Central Time
PecatonicaPecatonica, IL39 mi
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. A 16 hour concealed carry course from instructors teaching since 2014.
Limited run.
Pecatonica, 403 Main Street, American Legion - Side Door entrance, Pecatonica, IL 61063
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time
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9 p.m. Central Time
Runs across the dates shown. Will Clinger and Bill Larkin sing funny, sometimes ribald and occasionally offensive songs, old and new, alone and together.
Limited run.
Stars & Garters Theater, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60613
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 p.m. Central Time
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12 p.m. Central Time
Evanston MadeEvanston, IL55 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. 12th Annual Evanston Made Member Group Show in Illinois.
Limited run.
Evanston Made, 822 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. Central Time
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12 p.m.–3 p.m. Central Time
NIU Art MuseumDeKalb, IL35 mi
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. Twenty-five colossal artist-designed works at the NIU Art Museum, inspired by the Olmec heads carved from basalt in ancient Mexico.
Limited run.
Northern Illinois University
NIU Art Museum, 595 College Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time
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6:30 p.m. Central Time
Posh Plants & CuriosBarrington, IL31 mi
Bingo
Runs across the dates shown. Plant BINGO at Posh Plants and Curios. BYOB and bring your own snacks.
Limited run.
Posh Plants & Curios, 122 East Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Central Time
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6:30 p.m. Central Time
Inspire Yoga & Wellness StudioElk Grove Village, IL43 mi
Fitness class
Family
Runs across the dates shown. A four-week program for teens on working with stress, emotions, thoughts and self-doubt through yoga and breathwork, offered by donation.
Limited run.
Inspire Yoga & Wellness Studio, 1100 Nerge Rd. suite#208, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Central Time
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6:30 p.m. Central Time
Idea Box Integrated ArtsChicago, IL57 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. A class on sewing machine basics, including threading, tension adjustment and troubleshooting. Bring your own machine or borrow one.
Limited run.
Idea Box Integrated Arts, 5419 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Central Time
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8 p.m. Central Time
Venue at 3658 N Pulaski RdChicago, IL57 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. Uncle Don's Bum Ticker: Don Shroeder's true story of heart healing, from harrowing trials to comedic accidents.
Limited run.
Venue at 3658 N Pulaski Rd, 3658 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60641
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 p.m. Central Time
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9:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time
Talks + ideas
Limited run.
Lift Community Learning Center, 315 E St Charles Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
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1 p.m. Central Time
North Chicago Public LibraryNorth Chicago, IL40 mi
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. Hang out and get comfy with computer basics, for anyone looking to boost their tech confidence.
Limited run.
North Chicago Public Library, 2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, IL
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 p.m. Central Time
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2 p.m. Central Time
Waukegan Public LibraryWaukegan, IL41 mi
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. A hands-on session for all levels that builds basic computer skills and digital confidence.
Limited run.
Waukegan Public Library, 128 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2 p.m. Central Time
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2 p.m. Central Time
Community
Runs across the dates shown. Classes for improving basic computer skills and showing off your digital potential.
Limited run.
Zion-Benton Public Library District, 2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion, IL 60099
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2 p.m. Central Time
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2:15 p.m. Central Time
Food & drink
Runs across the dates shown. A two-day holiday baking event with the Kids Cafe Baking Crew.
Limited run.
Prince Of Peace Catholic Church & School, 135 South Milwaukee Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2:15 p.m. Central Time
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6:30 a.m. Central Time
DeKoven CenterRacine, WI47 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. Chicagoland Pilgrimage Weekend #38 in Racine.
Limited run.
DeKoven Center, 600 21st St, Racine, WI 53403
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 a.m. Central Time
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6 a.m. Central Time
Humboldt ParkMilwaukee, WI53 mi
Food & drink
FRIYAY, a morning happy hour in Bay View, at Milwaukee's Humboldt Park. Originally known as South Park, the park was renamed in 1900 for the Prussian naturalist Alexander von Humboldt; the city added its man-made lagoon in 1893.
Humboldt Park, 3000 S Howell, Milwaukee, WI
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 a.m. Central Time
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7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Central Time
Bruce Nichols CampusSouth Beloit, IL22 mi
Talks + ideas
Schools Closed We’re Open at Bruce Nichols Campus in South Beloit, Illinois.
Bruce Nichols Campus, 1161 Dorr Road, South Beloit, IL 61080
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time
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7 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Central Time
Arlington Ridge Center (ARC)Arlington Heights, IL40 mi
Family
A night for sixth to eighth graders at Arlington Ridge Center with open swim, open gym, pizza and SpongeBob the Movie. $16.
Arlington Ridge Center (ARC), 660 N Ridge Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Central Time
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Open Gym at Dan’s Gym in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Dan’s Gym, W228N791 Westmound Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time
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7 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Central Time
Amaranth Bakery & CaféMilwaukee, WI55 mi
Other
Rise and Write at Amaranth Bakery & Café in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Amaranth Bakery & Café, 3329 W Lisbon Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Central Time
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7:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Central Time
UW-Whitewater - Whitewater Campus, University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI29 mi
Live music
High school orchestras each get a 50-minute on-stage clinic with an expert string clinician from UW-Whitewater.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
UW-Whitewater - Whitewater Campus, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 800 W Main St, Whitewater, WI 53190
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time
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7:30 a.m.–9 a.m. Central Time
Community
Free Networking event. Friday 7:30am in Aurora.
Aurora Public Library -Santori Library, 101 South River Street, Aurora, IL
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Central Time
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7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Central Time
Health Sciences CampusMaywood, IL56 mi
Talks + ideas
Health Sciences Campus, 2160S South 1st Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Central Time
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8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
ChurchDarien, IL58 mi
Community
Eucharistic Adoration, a day of prayer before the exposed Eucharist.
Church, 701 Plainfield Rd, Darien, IL 60561
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central Time
Carmelite Spiritual CenterDarien, IL58 mi
Other
A look at some of the most remarkable women of the Church, covering their times, struggles, theologies and mystical experiences. It costs $20 to $35.
Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8419 Bailey Road, Darien, IL
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Time
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8:45 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time
St. Therese Formation CenterMenomonee Falls, WI56 mi
Talks + ideas
A women's faith study group at St. Anthony. Child care is not currently offered.
St. Therese Formation Center, N74 W13604 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
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