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Pathway to Possibilities Post-Secondary Fair
Today at 5:30 PM
Richton Park · Southland High School
Pathway to Possibilities Post-Secondary Fair
Today at 5:30 PM
Richton Park · Southland High School
Give Back Friday
Fri, Nov 27, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Emmanuel Baptist Church
Give Back Friday
Fri, Nov 27, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Emmanuel Baptist Church
Selling fast
TURKEY BURNOUT FITNESS
Fri, Nov 27, 11:00 AM
Lynwood · Sandridge SD 172
Selling fast
TURKEY BURNOUT FITNESS
Fri, Nov 27, 11:00 AM
Lynwood · Sandridge SD 172
Sales end soon
5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Wendell Smith School
Sales end soon
5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Wendell Smith School
Sales end soon
Forever I AM Women's Gathering. Friday, November 13th, 2026, 6:30-8:00 pm
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM
Munster · Family Christian Center
Sales end soon
Forever I AM Women's Gathering. Friday, November 13th, 2026, 6:30-8:00 pm
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM
Munster · Family Christian Center
Almost full
Riverdale Library Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 28, 5:00 PM
Riverdale · 208 West 144th Street, Riverdale, IL, USA
Almost full
Riverdale Library Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 28, 5:00 PM
Riverdale · 208 West 144th Street, Riverdale, IL, USA
Give Thanks for Resources & Networking Connections
Wednesday at 9:00 AM
Hazel Crest · Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce
Give Thanks for Resources & Networking Connections
Wednesday at 9:00 AM
Hazel Crest · Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce
The Work: A Journey of Experiential Therapy and Rites of Passage for Men
Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago State University Library, 4th floor Auditorium
The Work: A Journey of Experiential Therapy and Rites of Passage for Men
Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago State University Library, 4th floor Auditorium
The Senior Recital
Thu, Nov 19, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Douglas Hall
The Senior Recital
Thu, Nov 19, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Douglas Hall
Sales end soon
Health & Wellness Resource Fair
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Hamilton Park Cultural Center Fieldhouse
Sales end soon
Health & Wellness Resource Fair
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Hamilton Park Cultural Center Fieldhouse
Almost full
Line Dance Class (adults)
Thu, Nov 19, 1:15 PM + 2 more
Riverdale · 208 West 144th Street, Riverdale, IL, USA
Almost full
Line Dance Class (adults)
Thu, Nov 19, 1:15 PM + 2 more
Riverdale · 208 West 144th Street, Riverdale, IL, USA
A DAY OF GIVING
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00 PM
Chicago · 11218 S Bishop St
A DAY OF GIVING
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00 PM
Chicago · 11218 S Bishop St
Meet Up & Read Up at The Land School
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Land School
Meet Up & Read Up at The Land School
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Land School
Selling fast
CRYSTAL CHAOS AFFAIR
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago State University
Selling fast
CRYSTAL CHAOS AFFAIR
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago State University
R&B Sip & Paint Series at B’z | Free RSVP
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · B'z Sports Bar & Grill
R&B Sip & Paint Series at B’z | Free RSVP
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · B'z Sports Bar & Grill
The All-New Audi Q7 & First Ever Q9 Launch Party
Thu, Nov 19, 4:00 PM
Tinley Park · Audi Orland Park
The All-New Audi Q7 & First Ever Q9 Launch Party
Thu, Nov 19, 4:00 PM
Tinley Park · Audi Orland Park
Black Women's Health Summit: The Right To Thrive in Every Season
Sat, Dec 5, 10:00 AM
Chicagi · Kennedy King College - U Building
Black Women's Health Summit: The Right To Thrive in Every Season
Sat, Dec 5, 10:00 AM
Chicagi · Kennedy King College - U Building
Almost full
Black Women and Femmes Self Care Recharge
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Little Black Pearl
Almost full
Black Women and Femmes Self Care Recharge
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Little Black Pearl
N. Finite Hands Charity 12th Annual Joy of Giving Volunteer Days
Thu, Dec 17, 6:00 PM
Harvey · Thorton Township High School
N. Finite Hands Charity 12th Annual Joy of Giving Volunteer Days
Thu, Dec 17, 6:00 PM
Harvey · Thorton Township High School
Sales end soon
Twelve: In Remembrance of Tamir
Saturday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · The Land School
Sales end soon
Twelve: In Remembrance of Tamir
Saturday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · The Land School

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Give Back Friday

TURKEY BURNOUT FITNESS

5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival

Riverdale Library Friendsgiving

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Pathway to Possibilities Post-Secondary Fair

Meet Up & Read Up at The Land School

R&B Sip & Paint Series at B’z | Free RSVP

Forever I AM Women's Gathering. Friday, November 13th, 2026, 6:30-8:00 pm

Pathway to Possibilities Post-Secondary Fair

Pathway to Possibilities Post-Secondary Fair

Give Back Friday

Give Back Friday

TURKEY BURNOUT FITNESS

TURKEY BURNOUT FITNESS

5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival

5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival

Forever I AM Women's Gathering. Friday, November 13th, 2026, 6:30-8:00 pm

Forever I AM Women's Gathering. Friday, November 13th, 2026, 6:30-8:00 pm

Riverdale Library Friendsgiving

Riverdale Library Friendsgiving

Give Thanks for Resources & Networking Connections

Give Thanks for Resources & Networking Connections

The Work: A Journey of Experiential Therapy and Rites of Passage for Men

The Work: A Journey of Experiential Therapy and Rites of Passage for Men

The Senior Recital

The Senior Recital

Health & Wellness Resource Fair

Health & Wellness Resource Fair

Line Dance Class (adults)

Line Dance Class (adults)

A DAY OF GIVING

A DAY OF GIVING

Meet Up & Read Up at The Land School

Meet Up & Read Up at The Land School

CRYSTAL CHAOS AFFAIR

CRYSTAL CHAOS AFFAIR

R&B Sip & Paint Series at B’z | Free RSVP

R&B Sip & Paint Series at B’z | Free RSVP

The All-New Audi Q7 & First Ever Q9 Launch Party

The All-New Audi Q7 & First Ever Q9 Launch Party

Black Women's Health Summit: The Right To Thrive in Every Season

Black Women's Health Summit: The Right To Thrive in Every Season

Black Women and Femmes Self Care Recharge

Black Women and Femmes Self Care Recharge

N. Finite Hands Charity 12th Annual Joy of Giving Volunteer Days

N. Finite Hands Charity 12th Annual Joy of Giving Volunteer Days

Twelve: In Remembrance of Tamir

Twelve: In Remembrance of Tamir

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