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Here's your list of weekly events happening in the Chicagoland Area:

FRIDAY, January 26:

The Book Cellar Presents Madeline Pendleton in Chicago! – Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey) @ 7pm CST: TikTok superstar Madeline Pendleton has garnered over 1.6 million followers with her no-nonsense, viral videos on life, relationships, money, and other lessons for “adulting.” Now she brings that same raw, down-to- earth candor and anti-#Girlboss ethos to I SURVIVED CAPITALISM AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS LOUSY T- SHIRT: Everything I Wish I Never Had to Learn About Money , a bighearted, no-BS memoir about her journey from living paycheck-to-paycheck to creating a multi-million-dollar business that offers a compassionate alternative to capitalism.

SATURDAY, January 27:

2024 Kellogg Business of Healthcare Conference – Kellogg Global Hub @ 8am – 6pm CST- This January, join us at the Kellogg Business of Healthcare Conference to delve deeper into these groundbreaking advancements and more. Together, we will discuss the present state of healthcare, dive into future-defining innovations, and confront our most pressing ethical questions. How will generative AI reshape care? How does women’s health evolve, especially in a post-Roe world? Can we truly democratize access to home-based healthcare? And, as the demand for anti-obesity medications surges, who foots the bill? We are excited for you to be a part of these pivotal discussions shaping the next wave of progress in healthcare.

SUNDAY, January 28:

Afrobeats Every Sunday  – Primary Night Club @  3am CDT: No fitted hats, No hoodies, no slippers , No white/plain tees, No joggers, No fitted hats, No Hoodies, No Slides/Sandals; No Baggy Clothing, No excessive odors (smoke/other)Fashionable Footwear Only: No Timbs; No Air Force Ones; No light Sandals; No flats; No effort; No entry!

MONDAY, January 29:

2024 PUSH Excel Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast – Apostolic Church of God  @ 7:30 – 11am CDT: “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically…Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The 34th annual Martin Luther King Scholarship Breakfast with PUSH for Excellence is returning in person Monday, January 15, 2024, 7:30 A.M. to 11 A.M at a location to be determinate, bringing together leaders, businesses and the community across the country. Join Rev. Jesse Jackson and PUSH for Excellence as we celebrate the service, legacy and ideology of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., while continuing our efforts to raise funding for college students in desperate need of assistance.

TUESDAY, January 30:

Winter Warmers: Spotlight on Pasta e Fagiole – Eataly Chicago @  6 – 7pm CST: During the cold winter months, the Italian kitchen is always brimming with hearty soups to enjoy during a night-in. Join us around the cooktop in La Scuola as our Chef creates classic Italian soups throughout this cooking demonstration series.This cooking demonstration is sure to warm you up as we focus on Pasta e Fagiole. Guests will enjoy an antipasti plate as they watch our chef create Pasta e Fagiole from scratch. After the demo, guests will enjoy the minestrone fresh from the stovetop with a glass of Italian wine.

WEDNESDAY, January 31:

The Sustainable/Upcycle Fashion Basics 101[Class]– Kit Kat Lounge @  6 – 8pm  CDT: This program will discover a unique way of recycling previously un-wearable items or old clothing, creating a more sustainable way of shopping, creating a lifestyle worth living for and thinking about. You will learn the “idea” of upcycled fashion and learn to create sustainable clothing that can save the planet! This class offers the opportunity to step into the world of Sustainable Fashion. Since Sustainable Fashion is the future of retail, our future depends on us to be smarter with our textile waste. With over 16 million tons of clothing landing in our landfills every year (US alone), not only is this class educational but a necessity, worldwide.

THURSDAY,  February 1:

ChiBrrCon IV – Hermann Hall Conference Center, Illinois Institute of Technology @ 8am – 7pm CST: After our biggest year so far ChiBrrCon is back at a new location. Come join us at the Illinois Institute of Technology on February 1, 2024 as ChiBrrCon IV makes its mark. Pre-reserved tickets for official sponsors and partners are now available. Employees of sponsor companies, should ask their organization's representative for your company's unique promo code to get free access to the conference. General Admission tickets will be available mid November, 2023. In order to help encourage attendance of those who do register for a General Admission ticket, we are charging a nominal fee of $20 this year. Refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the event. A processing fee of $2.53 will be deducted from refunds. Our theme this year is FOUNDATION like the epic trilogy of books by Isaac Asimov which focused on Harri Seldon’s algorithm that predicts the future and manages the crises that shaped it. So have fun with your presentations, and how you come dressed.

What are you looking forward to?

📌 Don’t miss these ongoing events:

🌇 Joy District Rooftop (Every Sunday) at 12:00 PM
🍻 Recess Presents: Beer Down NFL Promotion and Soldier Field Shuttle Service at Recess – (Every Sunday) 😎 at 6:00 PM
 

📌 More ongoing events:

📚 “Sisterhood Empowerment Book Club”
🗓️ Dates: Every third Saturday of the month
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.sisterhoodbookclubchicago.com

💼 “Career Advancement Workshops”
🗓️ Dates: Bi-monthly, check website for schedule
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.careerworkshopsforblackwomen.com

🎓 “Lifelong Learning Series”
🗓️ Dates: Weekly, Thursdays
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.lifelonglearningserieschicago.com

💪 “Fitness and Wellness Classes”
🗓️ Dates: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
⏰ Time: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
🌐 Website: http://www.fitnessandwellnessforblackwomen.com

🗣️ “Women's Empowerment Talks and Panels”
🗓️ Dates: Once a month, check website for schedule
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.womenempowermentchicago.com

🎨 “Creative Expression Workshops”
🗓️ Dates: Every other Saturday
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.creativeexpressionworkshops.com

🍲 “Culinary Delights: Cooking Classes”
🗓️ Dates: Monthly, Saturdays
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.culinarydelightschicago.com

🧘‍♀️ “Mindfulness and Meditation Sessions”
🗓️ Dates: Weekly, Tuesdays and Thursdays
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.mindfulnessmeditationchicago.com

📝 “Writing Circles”
🗓️ Dates: Every second Sunday of the month
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.writingcirclesforblackwomen.com

✨ “Personal Development Seminars”
🗓️ Dates: Bi-weekly, check website for schedule
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.personaldevelopmentseminarschicago.com

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