517 listings in and around Woodstock, IL, Thursday, November 12 through Wednesday, November 18. Soonest: 5 Session Photography Course - October/November Session 2026 at Art's Cameras Plus (Wednesday 5 p.m.); Craft Kit-Pumpkin Turkey at Acorn Public Library (Monday 8 a.m.); Fall Undergraduate Exhibition at SAIC Galleries Lower Level 1, School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Friday 11 a.m.); Where the Sun is Lifted: Andrés Dominguez Fernandez Solo Exhibition at Side Street Studio Arts (Friday 3 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
Woodstock, IL · Central Time
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
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
Twin LakesTwin Lakes, WI18 mi
Art
Community · Family
Teen Art Club is a weekly time and space for teens 13 to 19 to express creativity in a safe environment.
Twin Lakes, 401 Lincoln Dr, Twin Lakes, WI 53181
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–6 p.m. Central Time
Art
Cookies and Crafts: make a craft while enjoying a sweet treat.
Schroeder Room, Antioch Public Library District, 757 Main Street, Antioch, IL 60002
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
An evening of art and discovery, exploring the beauty and stories hidden in nature and everyday moments.
NVISION Gallery, 987 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL 60714
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
SAIC Galleries Street LevelChicago, IL51 mi
Art
An exhibition showcasing the culminating work of graduating seniors from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
SAIC Galleries Street Level, 33 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m. Central Time
Chicago Lawn BranchChicago, IL52 mi
Art
Family · Game night
Tweens and teens ages 10 to 19 use gaming systems, make art and try tech like a 3D printer, Cricut and green screen, with a light snack.
Chicago Lawn Branch, 6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
Art
A mending evening with Kristine Brandel at the Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange, for giving worn clothes a second life through creative reuse.
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange, 2124 W 82nd Pl, Chicago, IL 60620
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time
The Local MakeryWauwatosa, WI56 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. A hands-on class in which participants choose wax, wicks and essential oils to make one custom candle. All materials are included and no experience is needed.
Limited run.
The Local Makery, 2289 Ludington Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time
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8 a.m. Central Time
Acorn Public LibraryOak Forest, IL60 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. Craft Kit-Pumpkin Turkey at Acorn Public Library in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Limited run.
Acorn Public Library, 15624 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m. Central Time
SAIC Galleries Lower Level 1, School of the Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL51 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. Graduating seniors show their final work at SAIC Galleries, mixing art, design and scholarship across disciplines.
Limited run.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
SAIC Galleries Lower Level 1, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 36 S Wabash, Chicago, IL 60603
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Central Time
Bucktown-Wicker Park BranchChicago, IL47 mi
Art
Cruelty Free You + Me's story and art program for little ones and their grown-ups, focused on animals, the environment and kindness.
Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch, 1701 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
CinespaceChicago, IL49 mi
Art
Serial Killer: The Exhibition, the world's largest private collection of authentic serial killer artifacts, at Cinespace Film Studios Chicago.
Cinespace, 1501 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60608
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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11 a.m.–6 p.m. Central Time
Broadway PaperMilwaukee, WI57 mi
Art
Markets
A One-Day Pop-Up Exhibition at Broadway Paper in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Broadway Paper, 191 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time
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3 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
Side Street Studio ArtsElgin, IL22 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
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Central Time
Caldwell Woods Wellness CenterChicago, IL40 mi
Art
Hand-dip candles over an open fire while learning about beeswax.
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center, 6350 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time
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3 p.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Art
Talks
A special gallery talk on George Morrison’s Landscape in Homelands, led by curator Thomas Busciglio-Ritter.
Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3 p.m. to 4 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
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time
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1 p.m. Central Time
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures MuseumChicago, IL56 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. Anna Berlekamp, a PhD candidate in Near Eastern Archaeology, leads a tour of the Hartapu exhibition at the ISAC Museum.
Limited run.
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum, 1155 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1 p.m. Central Time
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1 p.m.–5 p.m. Central Time
Art
A keepsake ornament made from a child's hand or foot print pressed into clay, then fired, glazed and fired again. It costs $25.95 plus tax, with a two to three week turnaround.
Ceramics For You, 6695 Grand Ave Suite D, Gurnee, IL 60031
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time
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1 p.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Art
"BITE: The Etched Mark" Art Exhibition in Elmhurst.
Elmhurst University
Old Main, Room 101, Elmhurst University, 190 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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1 p.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Noyes Cultural Arts CenterEvanston, IL42 mi
Art
Oil painting class covering landscape, still life and portraits.
Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St, Studio 215, Evanston, IL
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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1 p.m.–5 p.m. Central Time
Candace Hunter's exhibition Intentionality, 1960: Whose Dreams? at the University of Chicago's Arts + Public Life.
University of Chicago
Arts Incubator, Washington Park, University of Chicago, 5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time
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1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Central Time
Capitol BranchMilwaukee, WI58 mi
Art
Community
Adults visit and make arts and crafts. Summer projects use recycled materials, or you can bring your own.
Capitol Branch, 3969 N. 74th St., Milwaukee, WI 53216
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central Time
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6:30 p.m. Central Time
Idea Box Integrated ArtsChicago, IL44 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
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Central Time
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9 a.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Goodnight Moon exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: step into the Great Green Room, inspired by Margaret Wise Brown's story and Clement Hurd's illustrations.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time
Cream City ClayWest Allis, WI54 mi
Art
Adults with some prior experience take the basics of throwing further on a potter's wheel. 7 weeks. $292.
Cream City Clay, 7105 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time
MakerspaceAlgonquin, IL11 mi
Art
Sewing: Bottle Gift Bag, stitch a stylish wine bag for gifting or bringing a bottle to a holiday gathering.
Makerspace, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
RAM DowntownRacine, WI44 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
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Central Time
Memorial SiteChicago, IL55 mi
Art
Community
Weaving Our Community Together at Memorial Site in Chicago, Illinois.
Memorial Site, 5526 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m. Central Time
Art
Haggerty Museum of Art exhibitions of American prints that use satire and history to explore American identity, plus Revolutionary-era prints from Britain and America.
Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University Campus, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee, WI57 mi
Art
Free admission at the Milwaukee Art Museum, with art making, live performances and film screenings. No tickets or registration needed.
Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee, WI57 mi
Art
A free day where local artists and makers share their work, with craft activities, a holiday market and a screening of Wisconsin animated shorts.
Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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12 p.m.–12:30 p.m. Central Time
Huntley Area Public LibraryHuntley, IL9.9 mi
Art
Family
A preschool art program where children and caregivers explore art and artists and get creative together.
Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Rd, Huntley, IL 60142
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Time
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2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Central Time
The 815 Artisan CollectiveBelvidere, IL21 mi
Art
Beginner embroidery workshop for tweens and teens, generally ages 11 and up, with all materials included. $14, advance registration required.
The 815 Artisan Collective, 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL 61008
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central Time
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2 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
NIU Art MuseumDeKalb, IL31 mi
Art
Twenty-five colossal artist-designed works at the NIU Art Museum, inspired by the Olmec heads carved from basalt in ancient Mexico.
NIU Art Museum, 595 College Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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2:30 p.m.–5 p.m. Central Time
Linda Z's Sewing CenterArlington Heights, IL29 mi
Art
Multi-Needle Side Hustle, a hands-on class for people who don't own a multi-needle embroidery machine and want to explore what's possible for a small business, side hustle or creative hobby.
Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time
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3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Central Time
La Grange Public LibraryLa Grange, IL45 mi
Art
Third to fifth graders hang out, drink hot cocoa, and work on their own craft projects or make a pompom wreath with provided materials. Free.
La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt, La Grange, IL 60525
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time
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3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Central Time
Mitchell Street BranchMilwaukee, WI55 mi
Art
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics, a library makerspace session using fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn.
Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time
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3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Central Time
Washington Park BranchMilwaukee, WI57 mi
Art
A fiber arts session creating accessories, decor and giftables with felt, flannel, wool roving and yarns.
Washington Park Branch, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53208
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time
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3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Central Time
Martin Luther King BranchMilwaukee, WI59 mi
Art
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics, a library makerspace session using fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn.
Martin Luther King Branch, 2901 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53212
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Central Time
The 815 Artisan CollectiveBelvidere, IL21 mi
Art
Crochet plush workshop for tweens and teens who know chaining and single crochet, generally ages 11 and up. All materials included. $18, advance registration required.
The 815 Artisan Collective, 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL 61008
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m. Central Time
Opening reception at the South Gallery of the Wright Museum of Art for Everyday Heaven, a transhistorical exhibition about rural America and rural Wisconsin, pairing Rafael Francisco Salas and Charles Van Schaick.
Beloit College
South Gallery, Wright Museum of Art, Beloit College, 700 College St, Beloit, WI 53511
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m.–5 p.m. Central Time
Des Plaines Public LibraryDes Plaines, IL34 mi
Art
Community
A club in The Commons where students in 7th through 12th grade learn basic embroidery stitches.
Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m. Central Time
Austin BranchChicago, IL45 mi
Art
Maker Mania: hands-on craft projects for kids, from quirky sculptures to colorful masterpieces.
Austin Branch, 5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m.–5 p.m. Central Time
North Riverside Public LibraryNorth Riverside, IL45 mi
Art
Seasonal art projects for older artists; this session is crayon rubbing of autumn leaves. Free.
North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. Desplaines Ave., North Riverside, IL 60546
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m. Central Time
Sulzer Regional BranchChicago, IL45 mi
Art
Sulzer Regional Maker Lab Open Shop: drop in to work on personal projects with the Cricut electronic cutter, 3D printer and sewing machine.
Sulzer Regional Branch, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Central Time
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4:30 p.m. Central Time
An introduction to contemporary art with Betty Briceño, an expert advisor who explains collecting and the global art market over cocktails.
Barrington's White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Central Time
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4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Central Time
AR Healing ArtsKenosha, WI37 mi
Art
A Kenosha community for people in health and wellness, designed around what that work is really like.
AR Healing Arts, 604 57th Street, #2D, Kenosha, WI 53140
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time
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4:30 p.m. Central Time
Art
A nature-themed watercolor painting session inspired by the work of Indigenous illustrator Michaela Goade. For ages 6 and up.
Independence Branch, 4024 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Central Time
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4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Central Time
Manning BranchChicago, IL49 mi
Art
Family
Teens and tweens make their own mousepad, something to personalize a desk or give as a gift.
Manning Branch, 6 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time
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4:30 p.m. Central Time
Chicago BeeChicago, IL53 mi
Art
Family
An hour of games, activities and crafts for kids 6 to 13. Children 11 and under need an adult with them.
Chicago Bee, 3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Central Time
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5:30 p.m. Central Time
Aspen Drive LibraryVernon Hills, IL24 mi
Art
Service Craft: create Cricut printed crafts that can be used by others in the community.
Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Central Time
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5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
WomanspaceRockford, IL30 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. Mixed styles and media, from painting and photography to sculpture, in the Loretta & William Reif Gallery at Womanspace. Free and open to the public through December 20.
Limited run.
Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Dr., Rockford, IL 61114
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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5:30 p.m. Central Time
Art
Film
A screening of Frybread Face and Me for Native American Heritage Month: two Navajo cousins bond over a summer herding sheep on their grandmother's ranch in Arizona.
Sulzer Regional Branch, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Central Time
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5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Central Time
Arts and Letters HallChicago, IL48 mi
Art
A 60-minute Narcan use training for students in an addiction counseling course.
Arts and Letters Hall, 2315 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central Time
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5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Central Time
BanderasMilwaukee, WI56 mi
Art
Community
A networking event for Milwaukee Makers and those who like to support local.
Banderas, 408 West Florida Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central Time
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5:30 p.m. Central Time
Artists Working in Education, Inc.Milwaukee, WI56 mi
Art
Artists Working in Education's 3rd annual Maker|Mentor exhibition, celebrating mentorship, creativity and community.
Artists Working in Education, Inc., 4315 West Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
Hoof Woof & Meow Animal RescueElgin, IL18 mi
Art
A hands-on class decorating animal-themed sugar cookies while helping homeless animals get a second chance, and you leave with three.
Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue, 440 Airport Rd., Elgin, IL 60123
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
The 815 Artisan CollectiveBelvidere, IL21 mi
Art
Hands-on workshop to make a crocheted plush to take home, for crocheters comfortable with chaining and single crochet. All materials included. $25, advance registration required.
The 815 Artisan Collective, 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL 61008
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
Art
An hour-long art session meant to connect mind and body, with an anonymous survey on feelings and heart rate before and after. Open to all ages 18 and up, including people who don't think they're creative, and all supplies are provided.
DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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