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Biodynamic Breathwork + Movement
Dec
20
7:00 PM19:00

Biodynamic Breathwork + Movement

During this workshop, Stephanie Rae will guide you through a journey into your consciousness through your Breath that supports you to release and unlock emotions, chronic tension, trauma and energy that have been suppressed and hidden deep within our muscles and fascia system.

Integrating conscious breathing, movement, touch and meditation empowers your body’s natural process for healing. This deep healing allows you to experience greater aliveness on a cellular level, true freedom to live your truth and a more in tune connection to yourself and others. You will walk out of this workshop being able to recognize and feel the full range of emotions and sensations that we are capable of feeling and a newfound passion to live life to the fullest.

No experience necessary. Mats and props will be provided at Wildlight Yoga, 4140 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Admission is $50 in advance. $60 day off. Members receive 10% off. No refunds or credits. Buy tickets here.

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Dinner with the Grinch
Dec
17
5:00 PM17:00

Dinner with the Grinch

Guests are invited to Culver's for a gathering with everyone's favorite holiday villain "The Grinch"! During the event, kids meals will be at the discounted price of $3.99 and guests have the opportunity to take pictures with the Grinch while various versions of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" will be playing in the dining room. We will also have a limited edition "Green Grinchmas" Mixer available for purchase.

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Family Yoga
Dec
15
5:00 PM17:00

Family Yoga

Kiddos got cabin fever? Enjoy a playful and informal yoga class taught to the whole family. Best for kids of walking age and up, but all are welcome.

No experience necessary. Mats and props will be provided at Wildlight Yoga, 4140 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Admission is $5/person. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. No refunds or credits. Buy tickets here.

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Yoga + Holiday Crafts
Dec
14
2:00 PM14:00

Yoga + Holiday Crafts

Wildlight Yoga encourages your holiday spirit with a one hour gentle Vinyasa class followed by an hour of crafting. Becky Mocarski will guide your practice and teach you to make a holiday art canvas to hang on your wall or give as a gift.

Standard size 8 x 10 blank canvas will be provided, but feel free to bring the size of your choice. All other materials provided including tea and hot chocolate.

No experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothes. Mats and props will be provided by Wildlight Yoga. No refunds or credits. Purchase your ticket here.

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Live Music: Axons (Single Release)
Dec
14
2:00 PM14:00

Live Music: Axons (Single Release)

Axons celebrates the release of the first single from their upcoming album I Object to Everything, which tells the true story of how two prisoners escaped from a federal prison in downtown Chicago. (This awesome art was provided by Joseph Jose Banks, one of the subjects of the record!)

Jessica Risker / Deadbeat plays delicate psychedelic folk songs from her 2018 record I See You Among the Stars along with new tunes.

Alt-country troubadour Thomas Comerford and his band pay tribute to the Velvet Underground on the 50th anniversary of VU's self-titled The Velvet Underground and their live recordings from The Matrix in San Fran that year.

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Perkolator Holiday Walk
Dec
14
10:00 AM10:00

Perkolator Holiday Walk

Visit Perkolator for their annual Holiday Walk, Saturday December 14th! Santa will visit Perkolator from 1pm-3pm to take photos. Enjoy a hot cocoa bar, crafts and storytelling while you wait!

Get 2 bags of Naughty or Nice holiday blend coffee for $25, and get an additional $5 for every $20 you load onto a gift certificate! Check-in on social media, and be entered into a raffle!

BONUS: Thrift & Thrive will hold their annual Buy One Get One FREE sale for their 8th annual Holiday Walk, Saturday December 14th! Also, get an additional $5 for every $20 you load onto a gift certificate! Check-in on social media, and be entered into a raffle!

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Breakfast with Santa at Irving Park YMCA
Dec
14
8:00 AM08:00

Breakfast with Santa at Irving Park YMCA

Help spread the holiday cheer and bring a toy to donate to support the Irving Park Pantry Toy Drive!

On December 14th, come out to Irving Park YMCA’s Large Gym and Program Center for a wonderful breakfast spread for all to enjoy, pictures with Santa, and games and crafts for the kids.

Share this event with your family! The fee is $5 per person and there is no day of registration so be sure to do so beforehand. Children under 2 years of age are free. Call Irving Park YMCA at 773-777-7500 to register today!

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Spinal Health + Yoga
Dec
13
5:00 PM17:00

Spinal Health + Yoga

Learn to access the range of motion your spine was designed for by highlighting 3D planes of movement and preventing injury by preparing the body for movement. Engage mobility drills to maximize spinal mobility then learn to stabilize with core exercise with Unbroken Rehab.

Wildlight Yoga's, Gena Cielak, will then lead students in a 60-minute Hatha class sequenced for back and spinal health.

No experience necessary. Mats and props will be provided at Wildlight Yoga, 4140 N. Milwaukee Ave. Admission is $20. Memberships, class packs, and Drop In classes may be used. No refunds or credits. Buy tickets here.

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Open House: Backyard Axe Throwing League
Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00

Open House: Backyard Axe Throwing League

  • Backyard Axe Throwing League (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Take some stress off this holiday season one bullseye at a time. Come out to Backyard Axe Throwing League’s Open House. 

Join them on Wednesday, December 11 at their 4842 W. Irving Park location to throw for free anytime between 6-10 pm! No reservations required. Visit batlgrounds.com for more information! 


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Winter Solstice Yoga + Meditation
Dec
9
6:00 PM18:00

Winter Solstice Yoga + Meditation

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Wildlight Yoga. We will gather around a seasonal altar on the longest night of the year to celebrate the return of the sun with intention setting, a mindful yoga flow, and yoga nidra meditation led by Andrea LeVasseur.

No experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothes. Mats and props will be provided by Wildlight Yoga. No refunds or credits. Buy tickets here.

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Holiday Ladies Night
Dec
8
12:00 PM12:00

Holiday Ladies Night

It's that TIME OF YEAR!! We are too excited for The Beauty Crew’s 4th annual Holiday Ladies Night!

This event is sure to have you in the holiday spirit!

  • Botox $10/unit (12pm-4pm) Slots are limited! Email: thecrew@beautycrewchicago to choose slot ($50 non-refundable deposit required)

  • Lip Filler $450 (12pm-4pm) Slots are limited! Email: thecrew@beautycrewchicago to choose slot ($50 non-refundable deposit required)

  • $25 Hair Waves (*with complimentary lash application) (12pm - 4pm)

  • FREE Permanent Makeup Consultations

** PURCHASE ANY INJECTABLE, HAIR SERVICE OR CLASS & RECEIVE AN ELITE RAFFLE TICKET**

Hands on Holiday Makeup Tutorial $45 (Includes Brush Set!): 5pm at Fischman’s (Slots are limited! Email: thecrew@beautycrewchicago to choose slot ($20 non-refundable deposit required)

Distinct Bath & Body will offer 10% OFF For all attendees!

Fischmans will be providing:

* One Complimentarty Cocktail (Per Registrant)

* Complimentary Light Appetizers!

Remember, You Must Be Registered To Win Raffles!

*MUST BE PRESENT AT 7PM @FISCHMAN'S TO WIN!*

Distinct Bath & Body

Distinct Bath and Body specializes in artisan created handcrafted soaps, body butters, bath salts and bombs. Their cold pressed soaps are made at their in-store studio using locally sourced, plant based oils and all natural ingredients.

DBB will have special gift sets on hand just for The Beauty Crew attendees! They make great Christmas gifts!

10% OFF For all attendees
www.distinctbath.com



1 Complimentary Cocktail

& Light Appetizers

Courtesy of

Fischman's Bar & Grill!


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Live Music: Soft Speaker & 8-Bit Creeps
Dec
7
7:00 PM19:00

Live Music: Soft Speaker & 8-Bit Creeps

Tone Deaf Records is proud to have the wonderful local indie-rock/shoegazer band Soft Speaker playing the shop. They are bringing their post-punk/psych rock buddies 8-Bit Creeps with them. Both these bands put on great live shows and we are happy to have them in the shop!!

Soft Speaker - https://softspeaker.bandcamp.com/

8-Bit Creeps - https://8bitcreeps.bandcamp.com/

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A Festival of Lessons and Carols
Dec
7
5:00 PM17:00

A Festival of Lessons and Carols

Saturday, December 7
5:00 p.m. Worship
Presented by the St. John’s Choir and Children’s Choir, celebrating the reason for the season in stories and songs.
6:00 p.m. Festive Dinner in the Parish Hall
Free and open to the public, childcare provided.

About St. John’s Episcopal Church
An inclusive congregation committed to Christian worship and service to the community, St. John’s is a vibrant and diverse group of people of all ages, races, abilities, and identities, engaged in anti-racism and other transformative work. We offer three Sunday services, religious instruction for children, and adult and youth choirs. In addition to free concerts, St. John’s celebrates science and religion on an annual Darwin Day, sponsors a refugee family, is involved in a partnership with Hands to Help Ministries, which serves the local homeless population, and is the drop-off site for Genesis Growers, a Community Supported Agriculture organic farm at www.genesis-growers.com. Established in 1883 in Old Irving Park, the church is located on Chicago’s northwest side, on the corner of Byron and Kostner. For more information visit our website at www.stjohnschicago.com.

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St. Viator Winterfest
Dec
6
to Dec 8

St. Viator Winterfest

  • St. Viator Rec Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

St. Viator is hosting a huge 3 day community event, Winterfest sponsored by Tampico!

This event will include an ice skating rink, Mistletoe Market indoor craft fair, fresh wreath & trees, jumpy house, movies, food plus drinks.

Join us to snack, skate, sip & shop!

If you're interested in participating as a Mistletoe Market vendor, view the form below.

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