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What’s Happening in the Garden

Peterson Garden Project @ 2974 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL

Join us for our free class, What’s Happening in the Garden?, taught in at our education demonstration garden at Global Garden. For the month of July, we’ll talk about: tomato trellising (demonstration of a Florida weave) cucumber pests zucchini pests mid-season fertilizing harvest tips (tomatoes start this month!) powdery mildew prevention starting fall crops from seed (yes, July is the month to start broccoli for a fall harvest!)...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Beginning Mask Making

Art Side Out Studio & MASK SHOP @ 4041 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

Students learn fundamental mask construction, making masks in cardboard, Venetian Style papier mache', found objects and plaster gauze. Please note: Most materials are included.

Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$200

8 sessions

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August Expert Gardener Nights

Peterson Garden Project @ 4642 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL

Join us for Expert Gardener Nights in the gardens! This week we’ll have Master Gardeners, experienced gardeners, or a certified horticulturist on hand to help you troubleshoot your garden plot. Wondering if you have powdery mildew or natural variegation on your squash leaves? Is that yellow cucumber past it’s prime? What’s the best way to direct-seed fall crops in hot weather?

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Free

3 sessions

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The 33rd Annual Newberry Book Fair

The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL

Don’t miss our annual Newberry Book Fair, one of the largest used book sales in the country. Browse through more than 120,000 used books, movies, records and more in 70 categories, many of which are priced at $3 or less. Admission is FREE! Everything for sale at the Book Fair is generously donated, and all proceeds help further the Newberry’s mission to build and care for an extraordinary collection and share it—free of charge—with...

(4) All levels 18 and older
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Free

4 sessions

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Mixed Media Painting & Collage

One Strange Bird @ 2124 W Division St, Chicago, IL

Mixed Media Painting & Collage gives you the opportunity to explore the art of the collage, in this relaxed, social environment. Using found papers, images, and paint learn to create a unique piece of art. Learn basics of composition to create intriguing backgrounds to transfer your found images. Recycled papers and personal mementos can take your work to the next level. Play with wax, water color, and acrylic mediums. You will leave with...

(5) Beginner 18 and older
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Intermediate Modern

Lou Conte Dance Studio @ 1147 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

Modern was born in the early 20th century and is a dance style that centers on a dancer's own interpretations instead of structured steps, as in classical ballet dancing. Modern dancers reject the limitations of classical ballet and favor movements derived from the expression of their inner feelings. These dancers favored a more relaxed, free style of dancing. Basic class recommended for students with no prior experience.

(56) Intermediate 14 and older
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Frank Lloyd Wright: Looking Forward and Thinking Back

The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL

This is a one time FREE course. To mark the 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birth on June 8, 1867, John Waters will focus his talk on two important written works by Frank Lloyd Wright, and their connections with his built work. The works are “The Art and Craft of the Machine,” presented to the Chicago Arts and Crafts Society in 1901, and Genius and the Mobocracy, published in 1949. In the first, Wright laid out a way of thinking...

(4) All levels 18 and older
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Breakthroughs to Reduce Pain & Trauma

Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL

Find out about exciting breakthroughs that enable you to reduce the impact of trauma and memory-based pain in your body-mind. Physical and emotional overwhelm can cause the body-mind to freeze pain and perception. It captures the flow of consciousness and stores it for you until you are ready to release it. In the present moment, you can experience optimal health and empowerment.  Many physical and emotional symptoms such as migraine, acute...

(33) All levels 16 and older
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Blows Jobs and Beyond

Pleasure Chest @ 3436 N Lincoln Ave, Illinois City, IL

Want to have him squirming in his seat? Our Sex Specialists will show you how to use your mouth, hands, and more to give mind-blowing blowjobs. We’ll cover male anatomy, tips and tricks, the truths and myths of “deep throat” plus other sexy secrets that are sure to have him begging for more.

(26) Beginner 18 and older
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Hot, Healthy Humiliation

Pleasure Chest @ 3436 N Lincoln Ave, Illinois City, IL

Are you worried that there’s something wrong with you because you want someone to call you stupid, dirty or a slut? We're here to help you find out how to have hotter, deeper scenes and feel better about it afterward!  So many people struggle to make sense of how they can be so woke and yet still want such dirty things.  Whether degradation for you is about being a filthy bitch, a dumb sissy, or a worthless piece of fuck meat you...

(26) All levels 18 and older
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Spicing it Back Up

Pleasure Chest @ 3436 N Lincoln Ave, Illinois City, IL

Have you noticed a drop in your or your partner’s, sex drive? Longing to reignite the passion you once had, but not sure how? It’s normal to feel stuck in a rut, and the good news is that with the right information, it’s easy to get out of it! In this comprehensive workshop, sex educator Andrea Renae will teach you everything you’ll need to know to reignite the spark in your relationship and have the type of sex you’ve only ever dreamt...

(26) All levels 18 and older
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Intermediate Pilates

Lou Conte Dance Studio @ 1147 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

Pilates, developed by Joseph Pilates, is a physical fitness method that seeks to develop controlled movement from a strong core. All group classes are mat classes and all LCDS instructors are Romana’s Authentic Pilates certified. Basic class recommended for students with no prior experience.

(56) Intermediate 14 and older
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The 2017 Bughouse Square Debates

The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL

Join the Newberry Library for Chicago’s favorite free speech event! Lively musical entertainment will kick off the program at noon, followed by the Main Debate, soapbox speakers, and the presentation of two awards: the Altgeld Freedom of Speech Award and the Dill Pickle to the champion soapbox orator. In addition, nearly two dozen local organizations and causes will set up information tables in the park, with volunteers to answer your questions....

(4) All levels 18 and older
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Timewave

Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL

During this fascinating expedition into the nature of time itself, many of the world’s experts on mythology, alchemy, astrology, anthropology, and ancient history; Jose Arguelles, Gregg Braden, Riane Eisler, Terence McKenna, Alberto Villoldo, and Jay Weidner are interviewed. They discuss topics such as the shift of the ages, the galactic alignment, global warming, the pervasive role of the media in our lives, and much more.

(33) All levels 16 and older
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Exploring Anal Play

Pleasure Chest @ 3436 N Lincoln Ave, Illinois City, IL

Everyone's got a butt, and experiencing something new as a team can change the way you do everything! Learn why a warm-up is important, why lube is your butt’s BFF, and how building comfort and trust with your partner can dispel common concerns such as pain or cleanliness. We’ll show you our favorite toys, how to use them solo or with a partner, cover the perks of having a prostate, anal G-Spot stimulation, and toy and partner safety. Everyone...

(26) All levels 18 and older
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Munchkin Maestros (4 – 18 months)

Ms. Clara's Mini Musicians @ 9213 Broadway Ave, Brookfield, IL

Munchkin Maestros will love creating their own music using shaker eggs, the triangle, rhythm sticks, and more. There is a strong emphasis on child and parent/caregiver bonding, providing a priceless way to communicate with your little one during this preverbal stage. Fine and gross motor skills are targeted, and we will experience high and low pitch, steady beat, and recognizable rhythms. Registration fee included.

All levels Up to 1 years old
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$169

10 sessions

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Intermediate Mask Making

Art Side Out Studio & MASK SHOP @ 4041 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

Start with casting your own face for two mask making matrices, then learn sculpting and casting your own creations in paper mache'. Note: You should take beginner mask making before this class. Session price includes materials.

Intermediate 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$240

8 sessions

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Acting In Film - Advanced On-Camera Acting

Chicago Actors Studio @ 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

So, you've either mastered the basics of performing for the camera, and you're ready to put your skills to the test, or you need to advance to a more professional level of training under the guidance of an actual film director?  Then this is the workshop for you! This workshop gets you out of the studio so you can experience what it's like on a real film set, plus at the end of the workshop you will get some great footage to add to your demo...

(4) All levels 16 and older
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Italian for Beginners and Travelers

Casa Italia @ 
1621 N 39th Ave, Stone Park, IL

Italian for Travelers and Beginners learn basic pronunciation, how to ask questions, compose basic sentences, and get around Italy while traveling there. We will cover greetings, gender and number of nouns, basic verb conjugation, and some fun idiomatic expressions. This class is a basic language course, perfect for those who wish to speak enough Italian to travel through Italy. The book for this class can also be used to further your knowledge of...

Beginner 16 and older
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$100

6 sessions

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FIRST LOOK: 2017 MoCP Fine Print Party

Museum of Contemporary Photography Colum

Please join the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) Museum Council, staff, and artists for a public unveiling of four new prints that will be added to the MoCP Fine Print Program. Prints will be available for sale. All proceeds will support MoCP exhibitions, public programs and community engagement efforts.

(3) Intermediate 16 and older
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