Usher in the summer with Oak Park Arts District on Friday, June 19.  Every third Friday, we keep our doors open late so you can join our art party on Harrison Street between Ridgeland and Austin.  Enjoy dinner and then wander the street for art and music.

17 HARRISON - Harrison Works - Join us for the opening night of a new show of photographs, featuring artists Liz Gaylord, David Schutt, Lorelei Sikorski, and more.  Open until 10 PM.  The show runs through July.

19 HARRISON - Art Gecko, Ltd. - Discover a broad selection of contemporary folk, found and outsider art. You’ll especially love the eclectic “Junk Drawer” Jewelry line.

21 HARRISON - Ridge Art - Browse an outstanding collection of Haitian and folk art.  See the show of papier mache masks made by children in Jacmel, Haiti, through the Art Creation Foundation for Children non-profit organization.  

27G HARRISON - Studio Light - Celebrate summer with artist and writer Karen Light. She’ll be sharing her Truthseeker sculptural paintings with accompanying prose, poetry and essays. Additionally, enjoy a showcase of artwork from the children participating in the District’s Art Camp.

Woman in Love - No. 8 by Laura Myntti

29 HARRISON - Expression Graphics - River Forest artist, Laura Myntti, unveils a new body of work called “Women in Love.”  Join us for a reception with the artist from 6-8:30 PM.  This show has traveled from L’Association Pour L’Estampe et L’Art in Paris, France, and will be up until July 5.  

31 HARRISON - Kathy Reller Designs - Sample finger foods and beverages as you browse this beautiful and affordable collection of hand-crafted gemstone jewelry.

102 HARRISON - Eastgate Café -  Enjoy a casual dining environment until 11 PM.  See your future with Leslie Kay, expert Tarot Card reader, and relax to the guitar music of Father & Son .

130 HARRISON - Pamela Penney Textile Arts - Try on some unique “art to wear.” See the expanded collection of hand-painted, hand-dyed silk clothing from Gabrielle.

140 HARRISON - Creative Changes - Drop in on the Process Painting Open Studio from 3-8 PM.   Deepen your connection to your intuition and creativity; experience freedom from your inner critic.  $30 for first time participants; no experience necessary.  All supplies provided, just drop in at your convenience.

145 HARRISON - Bead in Hand - Enjoy relaxed shopping and a chance to see new items. Prepare for Father’s Day on June 21 by making dad a one-of-a-kind bookmark, pendant or keychain.  Expert designers can help with ideas, design and finishing. Open until 8 PM.

905 S. LOMBARD - Buzz Café - Partake in the Buzz’s fabulous organic burgers and your B.Y.O.B while you listen to live music!  From 6- 8:30 PM enjoy “The Foster-Davis Jazz Duo.”  Open until 9 PM.

207 HARRISON - Prodigy Glassworks - Watch a glass-blowing demonstration and browse the colorful selection of hand-blown glass treasures, ranging from jewelry to garden art.

225 HARRISON - Trattoria 225 - Enjoy delicious rustic Italian food, and chill out to the sophisticated and catchy instrumental music of Compass Rose Quintet from 9-11 PM. No cover charge.