Upcoming Events
Douglas Nelson at Local Color Fine Arts Showcase
Event Description: Local fine artist, Douglas Nelson will be showcasing his original art and prints EVERY FRIDAY between Nov. 7-28 from 3-7pm. He will also be participating in the Saturday with Santa event on SATURDAY Nov. 22nd.
Douglas Nelson at Local Color Fine Arts Showcase
Event Description: Local fine artist, Douglas Nelson will be showcasing his original art and prints EVERY FRIDAY between Nov. 7-28 from 3-7pm. He will also be participating in the Saturday with Santa event on SATURDAY Nov. 22nd.
Saturday with Santa on Harrison
Join us for Saturday with Santa, a fun-filled day featuring Pictures with Santa and Toy Drive, Letters to Santa and Craft, Candy Cane Walk, Face Painting, Local Art Vendors, Food and Drink Specials and more! Plus the Toddlin’ Around Town Scavenger Hunt along Harrison!
Dance Along Nutcracker
Immerse yourself in the 19th century architecture of the Pleasant Home decked out for the holidays, while viewing vignettes from the Nutcracker! Children will be invited to learn parts of the ballet. Nov 22 11 AM and 2PM. $20. Children five and under $10. Reserve tickets recommended.
French-language Conversation Café (Copy)
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 and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
Douglas Nelson at Local Color Fine Arts Showcase (Copy) (Copy)
Event Description: Local fine artist, Douglas Nelson will be showcasing his original art and prints EVERY FRIDAY between Nov. 7-28 from 3-7pm. He will also be participating in the Saturday with Santa event on SATURDAY Nov. 22nd.
French-language Conversation Café (Copy) (Copy)
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 and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
Art and Wine Walk
Treat yourself to wonderful wines, magnificent art, delicious small bites, and great holiday shopping – all in the historic Oak Park Arts District! Support artists and local businesses all while treating yourself to a fun afternoon out. Shopping Local never tasted so good!
French-language Conversation Café (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
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 and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
French-language Conversation Café (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
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 and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
Douglas Nelson at Local Color Fine Arts Showcase
Event Description: Local fine artist, Douglas Nelson will be showcasing his original art and prints EVERY FRIDAY between Nov. 7-28 from 3-7pm. He will also be participating in the Saturday with Santa event on SATURDAY Nov. 22nd.
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 and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
Douglas Nelson at Local Color Fine Arts Showcase
Event Description: Local fine artist, Douglas Nelson will be showcasing his original art and prints EVERY FRIDAY between Nov. 7-28 from 3-7pm. He will also be participating in the Saturday with Santa event on SATURDAY Nov. 22nd.
The Headless Horsemen - Shadow Puppet Show
The legendary Shadow Puppet work of Tia Etu
is returning to the Oak Park Arts District.
On October 31st, 2025
at 5:30 and 6:30
Tia Jones-Etu is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago whose international art studies and teaching experience reflect her commitment to enhancing human behavior and experience through creative expression. Her puppets have not performed in 20 years so this is a re-entry into the art of puppeteering.
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A Night at the Opera (with Alison Kelly and Teresa Kang)
Alison Kelly is an acclaimed opera singer, whose captivating voice will carry us through a stunning program of opera, cabaret and musical theater favorites.
Enjoy unlimited refreshments and light snacks as you immerse yourself in this unforgettable candlelit concert experience, right here in our shop!
Make Harvest Wreaths with Frick Kids Art
Join Frick Kids Art at Local Color Gallery aka Laura Maychruk Real Estate for Free Harvest Wreath Making. Supplies are provided. Come and make a holiday decoration while exploring the district during Harvest on Harrision.
Harvest on Harrison
Come celebrate Halloween on Harrison!
Get ready to be spooked and thrilled as the retail district gears up for its upcoming Halloween event, Boo on Harrison! Enjoy a ghoulishly good time for all ages, with activities, entertainment, and frightful fun.
Play With Clay! Drink Wine!
Play with clay and drink wine at All Together Now on October 16th from 6:30-8:00. Tickets are $70 per participant. to purchase tickets + more information on this event, please click below:
Pipes
This is a show we are SOOOO Excited about! Cheryl Lynn Tomblin is one of our favorite artists and we are excited to hear her with the band!
This will be a ticketed show and we will make an announcement soon, but we everyone should block this out in their calendar now!
Plein Air Contest Show at Fat Cat
Plein Air Painting
Art Opening - October 10, 2025
Fat Cat Art Gallery will host an exhibition of paintings painted during the recent Plein Air Painting Competition in Oak Park held in September. The festival included over 50 artists painting in the Oak Park area in early September. The paintings from the festival are of some of our favorite local landmarks and locations.
The show will be up at Fat Cat Art Gallery from October 10-26 so with a special opening from 4pm-8pm on October 10th.
Sunday Morning Meditation Class (with simultaneous kids class)
Kadampa Meditation Center - Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
No one turned away for lack of funds. Contact us to request financial accommodations. Members can check the members section for information regarding discounts.
STAN SKORA (“The KIND”)
Stan Skora, co-founder of ’80s Chicago pop/rock band THE KIND will be performing live at Val’s halla Records in Oak Park on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 1:00pm. This is a free event and Stan is bringing some cool stuff with him and is always willing to talk about the Chicago ’80s punk/pop/rock scene. Come out to Val’s and join us!
Neko Case Listening Party
Come on out and hear the new Neko Case album, “Neon Grey Midnight Green” through our concert sound system. We will also be giving away cool SWAG from the record label. This is a FREE event and no tickets are required. The coffees shop and bar at Val’s halla Records will be open, so come start your weekend right by hearing some great music!
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Conversation Café @L'Institut Français d'Oak Park
Join a casual, French-only conversation group online where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary, grammar, and idioms.
2 for $22 Pizza Night at Trattoria225
Come to Trattoria225 Tuesdays or Thursdays for 2 Pizza for $22!
L'Institut Francais d'Oak Park Fall Open House
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Friday at Fat Cat Gallery
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Sizzling Summer Sidewalk Sale
Join us for our Sizzling Summer Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 19. Enjoy special sales, events, pop up shops and other fun in the Arts District along Harrison Street.
What's Blooming on Harrison Street Fest
Our family-friendly Spring Art Festival will take place on Saturday. Harrison Street will be transformed with vendor art fair, children’s carnival, music stage, food, beer garden, makers booths and more! Artist and Vendor applications for the 2026 fair will open in January.