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

FRIDAY, July 5:

Whiskey, Wine, & Women – A Tasting Event! – Whiskey Girl Tavern @ 6 – 11pm CST: Join us for Whiskey, Wine, & Women – A Tasting Event! Calling all whiskey and wine enthusiasts! Get ready for a night of indulgence and discovery at our exclusive tasting event. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your journey into the world of spirits, this event is perfect for you.

SATURDAY, July 6:

Winter Wellness Workshops in Chicago – Artifact Events  @ 8am – 3pm CST. We've done fitness, we've done meditation, we've done networking. You have asked for more workshops and intentional space to reflect and move, so now we are doing it! STRENGTH IN THE CITY is proud to announce our first festival geared towards low impact movements, connecting with oneself, and more than anything, collaborative workshops to bring you masterclasses for the ages.

SUNDAY, July 7:

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, July 8:

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, July 9:

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, July 10:

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,  July 11:

Awareness to Action: The 2024 Success Network Conference – Moraine Valley Community College, Building  @ 8am – 4:30pm CST: Join us Thursday, February 29, 2024, for the Illinois Education and Career Success Network‘s 11th annual conference, themed Awareness to Action: Promoting Equity in Education and Careers. This year's in-person, one-day conference will be held at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois.

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 (Oct 13 – Sun Jan 😎 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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