Upcoming Events
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes (Copy)
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Garden Club Meetup
First Sunday of the month, 9-11 a.m. Seed / cuttings / perennial exchange, general garden talk. Bring your garden problems for us to discuss, your plant and design questions. Browse our garden books, have some tea, and talk about plants for a bit. Beginners welcome. Houseplants count!
Friday Morning Meditation Classes (Copy)
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Fridays at 10:30am at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Finding True Happiness. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/friday-morning-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Sunday Morning Meditation Classes for Adults and Kids
We have simultaneous meditation classes for adults and kids on Sunday mornings at 10:00.
Each adult class includes clear and practical guidance, two guided meditations, and time for questions. No previous experience is needed, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Each kids' class includes a fun, short lesson about the theme of the week, an interactive activity, and a brief guided meditation. Open to children ages 4-11, no previous experience is required! Everyone is welcome.
https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-meditation-classes-2
French-language In-Person Conversation Café
Join l’Institut français d’Oak Park at our French-only Conversation Café from 2-3pm every first and third Wednesday of the month at Léa French Café (106 N. Marion Street in Oak Park)! Enjoy practicing French conversation, meeting fellow French speakers and learners, and picking up new vocabulary and cultural knowledge! Register on our website to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card ($50).
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
Friday Morning Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Fridays at 10:30am at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Finding True Happiness. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/friday-morning-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Sunday Morning Meditation Classes for Adults and Kids
We have simultaneous meditation classes for adults and kids on Sunday mornings at 10:00.
Each adult class includes clear and practical guidance, two guided meditations, and time for questions. No previous experience is needed, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Each kids' class includes a fun, short lesson about the theme of the week, an interactive activity, and a brief guided meditation. Open to children ages 4-11, no previous experience is required! Everyone is welcome.
https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-meditation-classes-2
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Friday Morning Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Fridays at 10:30am at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Finding True Happiness. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/friday-morning-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Sunday Morning Meditation Classes for Adults and Kids
We have simultaneous meditation classes for adults and kids on Sunday mornings at 10:00.
Each adult class includes clear and practical guidance, two guided meditations, and time for questions. No previous experience is needed, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Each kids' class includes a fun, short lesson about the theme of the week, an interactive activity, and a brief guided meditation. Open to children ages 4-11, no previous experience is required! Everyone is welcome.
https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-meditation-classes-2
French-language In-Person Conversation Café
Join l’Institut français d’Oak Park at our French-only Conversation Café from 2-3pm every first and third Wednesday of the month at Léa French Café (106 N. Marion Street in Oak Park)! Enjoy practicing French conversation, meeting fellow French speakers and learners, and picking up new vocabulary and cultural knowledge! Register on our website to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card ($50).
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Friday Morning Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Fridays at 10:30am at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Finding True Happiness. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/friday-morning-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Board Game Night
The last Friday of the month, 7-9 p.m., join us to relax and play some games! We'll have some on site, and you're welcome to bring your own. We'll usually start with some quick games, and then if people are up for it, we can do a longer game. (If folks are interested in a much longer game, we can schedule a separate time for that!) All are welcome, ages 14+.
Sunday Morning Meditation Classes for Adults and Kids
We have simultaneous meditation classes for adults and kids on Sunday mornings at 10:00.
Each adult class includes clear and practical guidance, two guided meditations, and time for questions. No previous experience is needed, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Each kids' class includes a fun, short lesson about the theme of the week, an interactive activity, and a brief guided meditation. Open to children ages 4-11, no previous experience is required! Everyone is welcome.
https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-meditation-classes-2
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Garden Club Meetup
First Sunday of the month, 9-11 a.m. Seed / cuttings / perennial exchange, general garden talk. Bring your garden problems for us to discuss, your plant and design questions. Browse our garden books, have some tea, and talk about plants for a bit. Beginners welcome. Houseplants count!
French-language In-Person Conversation Café
Join l’Institut français d’Oak Park at our French-only Conversation Café from 2-3pm every first and third Wednesday of the month at Léa French Café (106 N. Marion Street in Oak Park)! Enjoy practicing French conversation, meeting fellow French speakers and learners, and picking up new vocabulary and cultural knowledge! Register on our website to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card ($50).
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
French-language In-Person Conversation Café
Join l’Institut français d’Oak Park at our French-only Conversation Café from 2-3pm every first and third Wednesday of the month at Léa French Café (106 N. Marion Street in Oak Park)! Enjoy practicing French conversation, meeting fellow French speakers and learners, and picking up new vocabulary and cultural knowledge! Register on our website to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card ($50).
Board Game Night
The last Friday of the month, 7-9 p.m., join us to relax and play some games! We'll have some on site, and you're welcome to bring your own. We'll usually start with some quick games, and then if people are up for it, we can do a longer game. (If folks are interested in a much longer game, we can schedule a separate time for that!) All are welcome, ages 14+.
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
Sunday Morning Meditation Classes for Adults and Kids
We have simultaneous meditation classes for adults and kids on Sunday mornings at 10:00.
Each adult class includes clear and practical guidance, two guided meditations, and time for questions. No previous experience is needed, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Each kids' class includes a fun, short lesson about the theme of the week, an interactive activity, and a brief guided meditation. Open to children ages 4-11, no previous experience is required! Everyone is welcome.
https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-meditation-classes-2
Yarn Circle at Serendib House
Event Name: Yarn Circle
Event Description: Bring your yarn, your needles, your hooks -- all textile folks welcome. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving (small!), drop spindle spinning, needle-felting, etc. and so on. Beginners are welcome (though this is not a class, just a hangout). We'll try to help if you get stuck!
Saturdays 9-11 a.m., through February and March -- more details and RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1197014299203450/1197014302536783 -- but you're welcome to just stop in!
Contact Name: Mary Anne Mohanraj
Email: mohanraj@mamohanraj.com
Board Game Night
The last Friday of the month, 7-9 p.m., join us to relax and play some games! We'll have some on site, and you're welcome to bring your own. We'll usually start with some quick games, and then if people are up for it, we can do a longer game. (If folks are interested in a much longer game, we can schedule a separate time for that!) All are welcome, ages 14+.
Friday Morning Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Fridays at 10:30am at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Finding True Happiness. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/friday-morning-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Sunday Morning Meditation Classes for Adults and Kids
We have simultaneous meditation classes for adults and kids on Sunday mornings at 10:00.
Each adult class includes clear and practical guidance, two guided meditations, and time for questions. No previous experience is needed, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Each kids' class includes a fun, short lesson about the theme of the week, an interactive activity, and a brief guided meditation. Open to children ages 4-11, no previous experience is required! Everyone is welcome.
https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-meditation-classes-2
Yarn Circle At Serendib House
Event Name: Yarn Circle
Event Description: Bring your yarn, your needles, your hooks -- all textile folks welcome. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving (small!), drop spindle spinning, needle-felting, etc. and so on. Beginners are welcome (though this is not a class, just a hangout). We'll try to help if you get stuck!
Saturdays 9-11 a.m., through February and March -- more details and RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1197014299203450/1197014302536783 -- but you're welcome to just stop in!
Contact Name: Mary Anne Mohanraj
Email: mohanraj@mamohanraj.com
Friday Morning Meditation Classes (Copy)
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Fridays at 10:30am at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Finding True Happiness. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/friday-morning-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park
French-language In-Person Conversation Café
Join l’Institut français d’Oak Park at our French-only Conversation Café from 2-3pm every first and third Wednesday of the month at Léa French Café (106 N. Marion Street in Oak Park)! Enjoy practicing French conversation, meeting fellow French speakers and learners, and picking up new vocabulary and cultural knowledge! Register on our website to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card ($50).
Sunday Morning Meditation Classes for Adults and Kids
We have simultaneous meditation classes for adults and kids on Sunday mornings at 10:00.
Each adult class includes clear and practical guidance, two guided meditations, and time for questions. No previous experience is needed, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Each kids' class includes a fun, short lesson about the theme of the week, an interactive activity, and a brief guided meditation. Open to children ages 4-11, no previous experience is required! Everyone is welcome.
https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-meditation-classes-2
Hope & Healing in Troubled Times
Discover how it is possible to cultivate hope and healing, despite our chaotic, challenging times. Buddha's practical wisdom helps us understand the origin of hopelessness and pain, and transform it into endless source of healing, hope, and constructive solutions.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Cheney Mansion, 220 N Euclid Ave, Oak Park
Yarn Circle at Serendib House
Event Name: Yarn Circle
Event Description: Bring your yarn, your needles, your hooks -- all textile folks welcome. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving (small!), drop spindle spinning, needle-felting, etc. and so on. Beginners are welcome (though this is not a class, just a hangout). We'll try to help if you get stuck!
Saturdays 9-11 a.m., through February and March -- more details and RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1197014299203450/1197014302536783 -- but you're welcome to just stop in!
Contact Name: Mary Anne Mohanraj
Email: mohanraj@mamohanraj.com
Friday Morning Meditation Classes (Copy)
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Fridays at 10:30am at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Finding True Happiness. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/friday-morning-meditation-class-in-oak-park
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Sunday Morning Meditation Classes for Adults and Kids
We have simultaneous meditation classes for adults and kids on Sunday mornings at 10:00.
Each adult class includes clear and practical guidance, two guided meditations, and time for questions. No previous experience is needed, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Each kids' class includes a fun, short lesson about the theme of the week, an interactive activity, and a brief guided meditation. Open to children ages 4-11, no previous experience is required! Everyone is welcome.
https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-meditation-classes-2
Yarn Circle at Serendib House
Event Name: Yarn Circle
Event Description: Bring your yarn, your needles, your hooks -- all textile folks welcome. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving (small!), drop spindle spinning, needle-felting, etc. and so on. Beginners are welcome (though this is not a class, just a hangout). We'll try to help if you get stuck!
Saturdays 9-11 a.m., through February and March -- more details and RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1197014299203450/1197014302536783 -- but you're welcome to just stop in!
Contact Name: Mary Anne Mohanraj
Email: mohanraj@mamohanraj.com
QUADRIVIUM
QUADRINIUM Immerse yourself in the creative expressions of four distinct artists who are redefining the concept of creativity.
Friday Morning Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Fridays at 10:30am at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Finding True Happiness. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/friday-morning-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park
French-language In-Person Conversation Café
Join l’Institut français d’Oak Park at our French-only Conversation Café from 2-3pm every first and third Wednesday of the month at Léa French Café (106 N. Marion Street in Oak Park)! Enjoy practicing French conversation, meeting fellow French speakers and learners, and picking up new vocabulary and cultural knowledge! Register on our website to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card ($50).
Garden Club Meetup
First Sunday of the month, 9-11 a.m. Seed / cuttings / perennial exchange, general garden talk. Bring your garden problems for us to discuss, your plant and design questions. Browse our garden books, have some tea, and talk about plants for a bit. Beginners welcome. Houseplants count!
Yarn Circle at Serendib House
Event Name: Yarn Circle
Event Description: Bring your yarn, your needles, your hooks -- all textile folks welcome. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving (small!), drop spindle spinning, needle-felting, etc. and so on. Beginners are welcome (though this is not a class, just a hangout). We'll try to help if you get stuck!
Saturdays 9-11 a.m., through February and March -- more details and RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1197014299203450/1197014302536783 -- but you're welcome to just stop in!
Contact Name: Mary Anne Mohanraj
Email: mohanraj@mamohanraj.com
Board Game Night
The last Friday of the month, 7-9 p.m., join us to relax and play some games! We'll have some on site, and you're welcome to bring your own. We'll usually start with some quick games, and then if people are up for it, we can do a longer game. (If folks are interested in a much longer game, we can schedule a separate time for that!) All are welcome, ages 14+.
Yarn Circle at Serendib House
Event Name: Yarn Circle
Event Description: Bring your yarn, your needles, your hooks -- all textile folks welcome. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving (small!), drop spindle spinning, needle-felting, etc. and so on. Beginners are welcome (though this is not a class, just a hangout). We'll try to help if you get stuck!
Saturdays 9-11 a.m., through February and March -- more details and RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1197014299203450/1197014302536783 -- but you're welcome to just stop in!
Contact Name: Mary Anne Mohanraj
Email: mohanraj@mamohanraj.com
Yarn Circle
Event Name: Yarn Circle
Event Description: Bring your yarn, your needles, your hooks -- all textile folks welcome. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving (small!), drop spindle spinning, needle-felting, etc. and so on. Beginners are welcome (though this is not a class, just a hangout). We'll try to help if you get stuck!
Saturdays 9-11 a.m., through February and March -- more details and RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1197014299203450/1197014302536783 -- but you're welcome to just stop in!
Contact Name: Mary Anne Mohanraj
Email: mohanraj@mamohanraj.com
Galentines Craft Night
Grab your best gal and join us in the studio for a Galentine’s Craft Night. You’ll rotate through three playful DIY stations: marbled picture frames, embroidered postcards, and mini block prints. No experience needed, everything is designed to be approachable and whimsical.
We’ll have light snacks and drinks on hand while you craft, chat, and make something special to take home (or gift to a friend). Come solo or with a friend!
Intro To Handbuilding
Join us for a creative and hands-on morning of exploring ceramics through handbuilding. This workshop is for beginners and enthusiasts alike. This workshop offers a relaxed and supportive environment where you’ll learn the fundamental techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab construction to create functional ceramics.
You'll gain practical skills while tapping into your creativity, whether you're shaping a small planter, a decorative vase, or a set of nesting bowls. All materials and tools are provided, and no prior experience is necessary.
By the end of the workshop you’ll have one-two finished pieces ready to be glazed and fired. Details on pickup time provided during the session. Bring a friend or make a friend!