Upcoming Events
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.
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!
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:
https://www.exploretock.com/alltogethernow/event/569925/play-with-clay-drink-wine
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.
A Night at the Opera (with Alison Kelly and Teresa Kang)
Join us on Sunday, October 26th for a magical night filled with music, ambiance, and warmth.
We are honored to welcome Alison Kelly!
Alison 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!
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!
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!
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.