Visit the Oak Park Arts District during Harvest on Harrison to Find Yourself Smiling on Harrison Street! Art from the Smiles Project will be displayed in the windows and some interiors of businesses up and down the District beginning Saturday, October 17th. What’s the Smiles Project? Click HERE for details on how to participate.
Masked up and on the street, help us document the project on social media using hashtags #smilesonharrison and #harvestonharrison. Follow the same tags for up to date information on special events businesses are planning.
Saturday, October 17th – Sunday, October 25th. During shop hours or whenever you feel like taking a walk! www.oakparkartsdistrict.com

Record Store Day(s) 2020 is happening and here’s how Val’s is working it: “In order to follow distancing guidelines, we cannot allow people to line up outside of the store. Instead, we will have 25-minute time slots booked for 8 customers at a time and there will be a lottery for those slots. This is being done in conjunction with guidance from Record Store Day. Visit https://valshallarecords.com/record-store-day-drop-1-08-29-20/ to sign up for a spot in the lottery, The lottery will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 pm. We will send a link to join the live pull and we will try to make this a fun event. If you can’t make it, we will email the results later that evening. We will also have lots of great specials going on to celebrate. If you have any questions, contact us at (708) 524-1004.”

Work on your projects in the company of friends; laughing, talking, relaxing and building community. Best for adults and mature teens. Fiber Fun Night may not run if the date overlaps with a holiday.

Shelter in Place Update:

Meditation and Modern Buddhism class. At a time of economic and social upheaval and uncertainty, spiritual practice can offer immense personal comfort, strength, inspiration, and purpose. Buddhism is a spiritual path that also provides an inner, scientific method to transform your mind, based upon time-tested meditations and special ways of thinking. These classes explore the foundations of Buddhist philosophy and practice, and are open to everyone, regardless of background or belief. Each class will introduce a particular topic of Buddhism and include guided meditation and a chance to ask questions. Taught by Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Zamling, a skilled teacher who is adept at guiding both new and experienced meditators with warmth and good humor.
$12 per class

Teen Conversation Café is open to mature teens ages 12-18 and meets online via Zoom on Thursdays from 7-8pm. Join L’Institut for 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. 10-visit punch card – $30 or drop-in – $5. Click Learn More to register on our site to receive the Zoom link.

For more information about L’Institut français d’Oak Park, visit www.frenchinstitute.net.