ART ON HARRISON - our annual fall art show
Sat, 3/07/10 – 18:52 | Comments Off

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th
The street will be lined with luminaries as galleries & stores stay open with special guests and events.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th
More than 50 artists will be exhibiting along the sidewalk.
Live Music and Dance performances …

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1. Businesses / Galleries

Descriptions of the businesses, galleries, and restaurants you’ll find in the arts district.

2. Street Events

We have many district-wide events – Art Festivals, Third Friday Gallery Walks, Celebrations and Retreats!

3. What's Going On

Many of our member galleries and business have exhibitions, events, and classes throughout the year.

4. In the News

Read what the press has to say about the Oak Park Arts District and our members.

5. Announcements

Public announcements and notices from our individual members and/or association.

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Be sure to check out our Calendar of Events for upcoming activities in the Arts District!
Eastgate Café Hosts “Working Class” Ukulele - 10/2
Monday, 21 Sep, 2009 – 12:30 | Comments Off

Steve Petergal plays the music of John Lennon on the ukulele at Eastgate Café at 7 PM. Free admission.

Generate Business with Creative Marketing Workshop at Creative Changes - 10/1
Monday, 14 Sep, 2009 – 15:03 | Comments Off

In this 90-minute workshop, small business owners will learn how to use creative communication tools to boost new business opportunities. Call Terry Mueller at Creative Changes to register at 708 805 2441.

ArtRageous! Oak Park Is 10/2-11
Monday, 14 Sep, 2009 – 13:15 | Comments Off
ArtRageous! Oak Park Is 10/2-11

This celebration will showcase Oak Park as a destination for people in the Chicago area to experience the arts – see art, create art, meet authors, enjoy music, dance & more!

Children’s Fall Art Classes
Thursday, 10 Sep, 2009 – 23:39 | Comments Off
Children’s Fall Art Classes

Expand your child’s creativity through classes with Calypso Moon, Creative Changes, Bright Olive Gallery, Pamela Penney Textile Arts, INTUIT Dance and Bead in Hand.

Sarah’s Inn Open House - 9/30
Thursday, 3 Sep, 2009 – 16:05 | Comments Off

Please join Sarah’s Inn in celebrating their new location in the Oak Park Arts District! You can see their new space and learn more about their programs that promote freedom from domestic violence. The open house is from 5-8 PM.

Harrison Street Ukulele Players Perform on 9/8 in Elgin
Monday, 31 Aug, 2009 – 19:32 | Comments Off
Harrison Street Ukulele Players Perform on 9/8 in Elgin

The Harrison Street Ukulele Players, will be performing at the upcoming Blockbuster Release Party for The Beatles Rock Band Game on September 8 in Elgin.

Say Good-Bye to Summer on 8/21
Thursday, 20 Aug, 2009 – 1:50 | Comments Off

Celebrate the last days of summer with Oak Park Arts District this Friday, August, 21, from 6-9 PM.  Join us for our Third Friday Gallery Walk, when we keep our doors open late so you …

Reception at Newly Remodeled Gallery Pink - 8/27
Tuesday, 18 Aug, 2009 – 22:22 | Comments Off
Reception at Newly Remodeled Gallery Pink - 8/27

Come to a Reception for the newly remodeled Gallery Pink at 149 Harrison, Oak Park, IL, on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 5 – 8 pm.

Art Dans La Rue in Downtown Oak Park
Monday, 3 Aug, 2009 – 14:00 | Comments Off

Art dans la Rue  - Ooh la la!

Downtown Oak Park will host the Oak Park Arts District and the Oak Park Area Arts Council in a mini-celebration of the arts on Thursday, August 6, from 5-9pm on …

Buzz Cafe August Events
Monday, 3 Aug, 2009 – 13:11 | Comments Off

Saturday 1st
7 -8:30pm
Smoke—Belly dancing troupe
Monday, 3rd
6-8pm
Stitch and Bitch knitting group—all are welcome
7-9pm
Open Mic with Buzz—All are welcome to perform!
Tuesday, 4th
6am
Bible Study, all are welcome
Wednesday 5th
7-9pm
Spirituality Cafe
Interfaith Discussion on
Religion, Politics and the Baha’i’s Unique Perspective on
Transcending …