Beer and Board Games, Movies and More:The Week Ahead

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MONDAY

Chess Open Play

Located at the main branch of the Oak Park Public Library, players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come in for a game of chess. Games start at 5:30 p.m.

Chicago on Screen

A $10 ticket gets you into the Nineteenth Century Club's Chicago on Screen series. Historian Sarah Marcus views the history of Chicago through television and film, noting how producers of popular culture have depicted the city and its residents.  Using a variety of clips from Scarface (1932) and The Blues Brothers (1980) to His New Job (1915) and High Fidelity (2000), this presentation follows the camera’s focus and reflects on lasting impressions created by flashing images on the screen.

Watercolor Exhibit

Susan Becker’s second installment of art at the Oak Park Conservatory during the months of January and February is The Beauty of Nature in Watercolors.  The cost is free and the installment opens at 10 a.m.

TUESDAY

Game Night at Kinderhook Tap

You know what goes great with a cold beer—boardgames! This free event runs from 8 p.m. to close.

WEDNESDAY

Short Story and a Chat

The River Forest Public Library hosts Fireside Chat. Literature fans come together to read a short story around the fire and then hold a discussion. This week, the group talks about Killings by Andre Dubus. 

THURSDAY

Film Screening of Band of Sisters

Dominican University will host a film screening and discussion of the documentary Band of Sisters, a film by Mary Fishman, tells the story of Catholic nuns and their work for social justice after Vatican II. Admission for members of the public is $5.

Children's Music Time

Wonder Works hosts Music Time at 11:15 a.m. It's a great way to introduce young children to the magic of music. Admission in $6.

FRIDAY

Jazz and Wine Night

Head over to House Red Vinoteca for wine, food and Jazz. Reservations are recommended.

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