Community Calendar of Oak Park Events, January 2019
There are events in Oak Park this month that will stimulate your mind, reconnect you with your community, and provide inspiration to your own artistic growth. Consider attending some of these community events in Oak Park and Forest Park this month to discover what's happening in your area. If you know of an important event happening in Oak Park such as concerts, readings, art galleries, or community forums that people should know about, please contact contact us and let us promote your show or event. We believe that attending local events is important to fostering a vibrant community. Let us know if you'd like someone to attend one of these local shows with you. One of our staff members would be happy to join.
image from Oak Park Art League
MOTION/COMPOSURE Figures In Movement and Stillness
January 10th 7-9PM, 720 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL
On Friday, January 10th, from 7pm - 9pm the Oak Park Art League is hosting a reception for their open call gallery event “MOTION COMPOSURE Figures In Movement and Stillness”, which focuses on “figurative artwork expressing states of motion, rest, or both”. The exhibition will be open to the public from January 10th - January 31st.
image from Compound Yellow
image from Fitzgerald’s
Poetry Foundation Forms and Features: Ode
Monday, January 20th 6-8 PM, 244 Lake St, Oak Park
Join Compound Yellow for their monthly collaboration with The Poetry Foundation’s Forms and Features reading and discussion series on January 20th from 6-8PM. Hosted by Maggie Queeney, this month’s series explores the ode across its long history and diversity of uses. This event is free and open to the public.
Opportunity Knocks Chili Cook-Off: hosted by Fitzgerald’s
January 12th 12-5pm, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn
On January 12th from noon-5 pm at Fitzgerald’s on 6615 Roosevelt Road, sample chili, enjoy appetizers, desert and live music, raffle and a kid friendly event area as chefs compete to win this year’s Chili-Cook off title. Individual and team competitors will vie for the title of best chili while we share a Sunday Funday and revel together for a great cause. Admission is $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Kids 12 and under are free. Proceeds go towards Opportunity Knocks, dedicated to providing opportunities and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they may pursue their educational, occupational and social interests.