Join Ayurvedic Wellness Coach & Move Yoga Instructor, Megan Xidas for a specialty class about the basics of Ayurveda.

Ayur- Life, Veda- Science. Ayurveda encourages us to cultivate deep awareness of our own rhythms and learn how we are each unique expressions of nature.
Through engaging discussions about nature’s elements, guided reflections, and practical exercises, you will leave with actionable tools to enhance your life-force and overall well-being.

Event URL: http://movetherapyandwellness.com/yoga/

Makom Shalom Mitziut is hosting a special Kabbalat Shabbat service with special guest cantor Adam Gottlieb.

Event URL: http://www.makomshalom.com/

Come and see our HAWKS in action! Visit St Josaphat School and experience how we ENLIGHTEN, EMPOWER, and EXCEL throughout our incredible community that is nestled in the heart of Lincoln Park, Chicago.

Event URL: http://www.stjosaphat.net/apps/form/form.STJOS.sCYnjpG.JH

Lane Tech High School presents: The SpongeBob Musical

“When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!” (concordtheatricals.com)

Performances:

Wednesday, February 12th  3:45 pm

Thursday, February 13th     3:45 pm

Friday, February 14th          7:00 pm

Saturday, February 15th      7:00 pm

$10 General Admission

CASH ONLY

Tickets are sold at the door before each show.

Lane Tech Auditorium

2501 W Addison St.

Enter through parking lot door M.

Lane Tech High School presents: The SpongeBob Musical

“When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!” (concordtheatricals.com)

Performances:

Wednesday, February 12th  3:45 pm

Thursday, February 13th     3:45 pm

Friday, February 14th          7:00 pm

Saturday, February 15th      7:00 pm

$10 General Admission

CASH ONLY

Tickets are sold at the door before each show.

Lane Tech Auditorium

2501 W Addison St.

Enter through parking lot door M.

Join Move Yoga Instructor, Helena for a self-love yoga flow and meditation!

This class will focus on stimulating the heart chakra through chest openers and backbends, followed by a meditation to help you appreciate all that you are. A special playlist with empowering music will help you cultivate calmness and confidence that you can take off the mat!

Event URL: http://movetherapyandwellness.com/yoga/

Lane Tech High School presents: The SpongeBob Musical

“When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!” (concordtheatricals.com)

Performances:

Wednesday, February 12th  3:45 pm

Thursday, February 13th     3:45 pm

Friday, February 14th          7:00 pm

Saturday, February 15th      7:00 pm

$10 General Admission

CASH ONLY

Tickets are sold at the door before each show.

Lane Tech Auditorium

2501 W Addison St.

Enter through parking lot door M.

Lane Tech High School presents: The SpongeBob Musical

“When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!” (concordtheatricals.com)

Performances:

Wednesday, February 12th  3:45 pm

Thursday, February 13th     3:45 pm

Friday, February 14th          7:00 pm

Saturday, February 15th      7:00 pm

$10 General Admission

CASH ONLY

Tickets are sold at the door before each show.

Lane Tech Auditorium

2501 W Addison St.

Enter through parking lot door M.

Join for an Admissions Open House! You'll tour campus, engage with students, and there will be coffee and donuts.

http://www.alphonsusacademy.org

Cello and piano, chamber music with Christopher Ferrer, cello - Cacie Miller, piano. In our neighborhood a great concert Debussy, Schostakovich, Tchaikovsky, Ravel! Don't miss it. After concert part.

Event URL: http://www.fineartsmusic-performanceandscholarship.org/concert/114

Starting a new business? Join us for a free educational course designed to help you understand how to make your business.
Limited Seating

Event URL: http://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wintrust-bank-roscoe-village-money-smart-series-tickets-1096759971599?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios__;!!McZBpqUsJQ!qreWV0g3OsjCHErpWcDKnjqQtBqZHu3Ytf0aRqyTjUIGkbjNJ9wyBbYTQb-l-PMsGdmRzKb1nAlvTgOuOEBLxDnD9q4$

Join Move Yoga Instructor, April Falcon for a 75 minute specialty class. April will introduce crystals as a source of healing and guide you through a gentle yoga practice, breath work, and meditation to help you establish serenity and calm to relieve anxiety.

Event URL: http://movetherapyandwellness.com/yoga/

Feeling stuck in a frustrating cycle with food where nothing seems to stick long-term is the pits!

You eat well overall, but then find yourself emerging from the pantry after devouring 7 snacks in 10-minutes and don’t even remember walking into the pantry to begin with. You beat yourself up for eating when you weren’t even hungry, feel an immense amount of guilt, and then commit to tomorrow being a better day where you’ll be more intentional around your food choices.

You may be able to string a couple of “good” days together before something else takes you “off track,” or you find yourself being pulled to the pantry over and over again without knowing why. So, why does this happen?!?

You’ve tried diets, discipline, and determination, but you keep finding yourself in the same patterns. Maybe you struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, or emotional eating, and your efforts to “fight harder” only leave you feeling more worn out and out of control.

This workshop will help you uncover the secret you didn’t know: your relationship with food is deeply connected to your core beliefs. If you’re not sure what that means yet but are curious, that’s OK. We love and welcome curiosity!

By gaining self-awareness and understanding why you turn to food for comfort, stress relief, or control, you can break free from the endless cycle of constantly thinking about food, binge eating, and guilt.

Through guided exploration, therapist Kristen Jacobsen and health coach, Laura Folkes will help you:

* Recognize the beliefs driving your eating habits that lead you to the pantry and how they contribute to emotional triggers.
* Understand why you turn to food for comfort, stress relief, or a sense of control. (There’s a deeper reason why you polish off a bag of chips when you’re bored, beyond the boredom itself)
* Learn practical tools to break the patterns that leave you feeling stuck and depleted. (No white knuckling required!)

This isn’t about willpower or another diet. It’s about self-awareness, self-trust, and creating lasting change. By understanding what’s beneath your eating patterns, you’ll finally have the freedom to move forward without judgment, anxiety, or exhaustion.

This workshop will help you reconnect with yourself, rebuild self-trust, and create a healthier, more balanced relationship with food and your emotions.

Event URL: http://emotionaleatingunwrapped.eventbrite.com

Feeling stuck in a frustrating cycle with food where nothing seems to stick long-term is the pits!

You eat well overall, but then find yourself emerging from the pantry after devouring 7 snacks in 10-minutes and don’t even remember walking into the pantry to begin with. You beat yourself up for eating when you weren’t even hungry, feel an immense amount of guilt, and then commit to tomorrow being a better day where you’ll be more intentional around your food choices.

You may be able to string a couple of “good” days together before something else takes you “off track,” or you find yourself being pulled to the pantry over and over again without knowing why. So, why does this happen?!?

You’ve tried diets, discipline, and determination, but you keep finding yourself in the same patterns. Maybe you struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, or emotional eating, and your efforts to “fight harder” only leave you feeling more worn out and out of control.

This workshop will help you uncover the secret you didn’t know: your relationship with food is deeply connected to your core beliefs. If you’re not sure what that means yet but are curious, that’s OK. We love and welcome curiosity!

By gaining self-awareness and understanding why you turn to food for comfort, stress relief, or control, you can break free from the endless cycle of constantly thinking about food, binge eating, and guilt.

Through guided exploration, therapist Kristen Jacobsen and health coach, Laura Folkes will help you:

* Recognize the beliefs driving your eating habits that lead you to the pantry and how they contribute to emotional triggers.
* Understand why you turn to food for comfort, stress relief, or a sense of control. (There’s a deeper reason why you polish off a bag of chips when you’re bored, beyond the boredom itself)
* Learn practical tools to break the patterns that leave you feeling stuck and depleted. (No white knuckling required!)

This isn’t about willpower or another diet. It’s about self-awareness, self-trust, and creating lasting change. By understanding what’s beneath your eating patterns, you’ll finally have the freedom to move forward without judgment, anxiety, or exhaustion.

This workshop will help you reconnect with yourself, rebuild self-trust, and create a healthier, more balanced relationship with food and your emotions.

Event URL: http://emotionaleatingunwrapped.eventbrite.com

Join for a Family Mass led by Alphonsus students + school choir at 9am, then visit the school for an Admissions Open House! Coffee and donuts will be served.

Event URL: http://www.alphonsusacademy.org

Join Move instructor Helena Baron for a yoga class focusing on relaxing the pelvic floor. This class will focus on intentional breathing, longer asana holds and a longer prop-supported meditation and savasana.
Open to students of all genders and stages of life!

This 75 minute class is open to all genders and stages of life. No previous yoga experience required.

Event URL: http://movetherapyandwellness.com/yoga/

Join Konbini and Kanpai on January 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for a FREE Wine Tasting. They’ll be pouring free samples throughout the time frame so feel free to drop in at any time to wine down in style. RSVP here:

http://lakeview.konbiniandkanpai.com/product/lakeview-wine-wednesday/7034?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2ZD7UTAI7CE6ZRGISWM2XHKO

The Bloc and Urban Initiatives are hosting a FREE boxing class for youth on Saturday, January 18th, from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM at The Bloc, located at 1345 N Karlov, Chicago.

Whether you're new to boxing or looking to boost your confidence, this event offers:

• A FREE boxing class

• Snacks

• A swag bag filled with goodies

Let’s unite, build skills, and have fun on Chicago's West/Northwest Side! RSVP now by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visit http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds4n94SvqW67dJBPZmqRj9ErjKG5o0-cMTAI4SbviPU61t4Q/viewform.

Join The Music Playhouse of Chicago for singing, dancing, instrument play, learning, and fun!

This interactive and energetic music class will have you and your little ones moving and grooving while developing music skills!

Studies have shown that early childhood music classes have developmental benefits, and the earlier you start, the better!

For children ages 0-6 to enjoy with a parent or caregiver.

Sibling discount of 20% off applies when siblings sign up together, and sibligns under 6 months old are FREE when signing up with an older sibling.

Event URL: http://www.hisawyer.com/the-music-playhouse-of-chicago/schedules/activity-set/1213905?day=2025-01-18&view=cal&source=semesters

Come and see our HAWKS in action! Visit St Josaphat School and experience how we ENLIGHTEN, EMPOWER, and EXCEL throughout our incredible school community that is nestled in the heart of Lincoln Park, Chicago.

Event URL: http://www.stjosaphat.net/apps/form/form.STJOS.sCYnjpG.JH

Opening up to intentional and vibrant energy, join Gracie for a 75 minute candlelit specialty class centered around meditation, breath work, and simply being.

This class will support you in feeling grounded and held as we move into the New Year. You will be guided through a 30 minute meditation with support of blankets, bolsters, and blocks, and 30 minutes of gentle restorative movements followed by a breath work exercise to move energy forward and cultivate new experiences in the body. You will end this practice with a 15 minute journaling exercise with a prompt provided for you.

Come in comfortable clothing and prepare to be held in a space that promotes security and freedom for you.

Class is $55

Event URL: http://movetherapyandwellness.com/yoga/#/

Celebrate the New Year at eden with an unforgettable evening! Make a reservation at eden for a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration featuring exclusive specials, including luxurious seafood towers, fresh vegetarian dishes, and delectable desserts. Eden's standard à la carte menu will also be available.

Event URL: http://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=264022&restref=264022&experienceId=389973&utm_source=external&utm_me

Take time to align with the winter season ahead with Helena! This Winter Solstice class will help you tune inward and reflect with slower-paced flows, restorative yoga poses and a meditation to help you embrace the season ahead.

Event URL: http://movetherapyandwellness.com/yoga/

Tim Hort, a Roscoe Village resident singer and songwriter, will be performing at Transistor Chicago. Stop by for some live music and to do some Holiday shopping. Support your local small business and local musician.

Join for ornament-decorating fun at Itoko! Each ticket includes an ornament, all the decorating supplies you need to unleash your creativity, and a delicious bento box to keep you fueled, and a special meet + greet with Hello Kitty!

For the Adults: Enjoy a classic bento with a maki roll (chef's choice), 3-piece gyoza, miso soup, rice, and your choice of Negima, Skirt, or Salmon skewers.

For the Kids: Choose from Shrimp or Chicken Katsu, Yakitori don, or a sushi set – perfect for our little artists!

Spots are limited, so grab your tickets and let’s get into the Holiday spirit!

Event URL: http://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1266505&restref=1266505&experienceId=380820&utm_source=Itoko-Southport-Chicago-Holiday-Ornament-Decorating-Class-Reserve-Your-Spot-Today-BRG-Happenings&utm_medium=BRG-Happenings&utm_campaign=Itoko-Southport-Chicago-Holiday-Ornament-Decorating-Class-Reserve-Your-Spot-Today-December-2024&utm_id=Itoko-Southport-Holiday-Ornament-Decorating-Class-Reserve-Your-Spot-Today-BRG-Happenings

The Chicago Art Girls are thrilled to announce the 13th Annual Holiday Pop Up Shop, an inspiring marketplace showcasing the creativity and talent of over 40 women artists. Join us on December 14 and 15 at Bell Elementary, located at 3730 N. Oakley in Chicago, from 11 AM to 5 PM. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet friends and shop for unique, handmade holiday gifts for everyone on your list—including yourself!

Event URL: http://chicagoartgirls.com/

Holiday Japanese Whisky & Wine Tasting

Embrace the holiday season with a festive whisky and wine tasting at Konbini & Kanpai Lakeview location! Sip and savor a curated selection of premium Japanese whiskies and wines, including our exclusive NEW single barrel Japanese whisky, available only at Konbini & Kanpai.

Event URL: http://lakeview.konbiniandkanpai.com/product/lakeview-whisky-wine-tasting/6969?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2ZD7UTAI7CE6ZRGISWM2XHKO

RSVP here

Feel free to share to your neighbors and business owners in the 44th Ward, and I hope to see you there!