Latest Events in Elmhurst(May Updated)

Join Elmhurst History Museum Curator of Exhibits, Sarah Cox, for an exclusive guided tour of the museum’s latest exhibit and discover how early settlers transformed the Elmhurst area into a thriving farming community. Sarah will dive into notable local farming families, the evolution of the Chicagoland farming industry, and reveal how this once-farming town developed into the bustling suburb we know today. Information Source: Elmhurst History Museum | eventbrite

Join us for a one-night, therapist-led book club evening at Brewpoint Craft in Elmhurst! We will be exploring themes of healing, authenticity, and connection from Prentis Hemphill's book What It Takes to Heal . Prentis writes: "This book is for the changemakers. It is a guide to show how we can become people who can live with more feeling, more balance, and more power, to point us in the direction of solutions, and to give us what we need to show up." We look forward to you joining us to be in community with people who want to explore healing in our personal and collective journeys during these times. Led by the Co-Founders of Green Door Therapy (a mental health counseling practice in Elmhurst), the evening will include discussion and activities that promote healing: -An embodiment exercise -A grounding activity -Brief journaling -Group reflection Participants are couraged to read Hemphill's book before the evening, but if you have not read it you are welcome to join and will be able to participate! Who: Adults 18+ are invited to join When: April 24th from 6:30p-8p Where: Brewpoint Craft, Elmhurst, IL Fee: BRING A FRIEND with our 2 for 1 tickets available on Eventbrite for $15 total , with Green Door Therapy donating 75% of amount collected to the Loveland Foundation Therapy Fund , providing access to therapy for Black women and nonbinary individuals. ***All guests will receive an e-mail the week of the book club evening with more details! More information about Prentis Hemphill at https://prentishemphill.com Here’s a video interview with the author and Marc Lamont Hill at the DC Library. Here’s another in-conversation discussion of the book at an Oakland book event. Here’s a podcast interview and transcript with the author. Information Source: Green Door Therapy | eventbrite

In honor of National Historic Preservation Month, Curator of Collections, Dan Lund, examines Elmhurst’s lost architectural landmarks. From retail establishments and churches to private residences, learn more about local buildings originating as early as the late 1800s to structures that remained throughout the 2000s. Information Source: Elmhurst History Museum | eventbrite

Museum Explorers Camp is designed for curious kids who like to engage in a variety of activities with an emphasis on learning, cooperation, fun, and creativity in a respectful atmosphere. The camp format is structured with daily lesson plans incorporating age-appropriate activities with scheduled outdoor playtime and visits to other museums in the area. Parents can be confident that the camp is managed by an experienced museum staff professional with trained assistants. Camp size is limited to 20 participants. Note: Camp activities will require walking, taking bus or Metra train for transportation to off-site locations. Information Source: Elmhurst History Museum | eventbrite

You’ll learn how to set up the tiles, understand the basics of gameplay, and try your hand at assembling winning combinations. All supplies are provided, and Angela Buikema, a Certified Oh My Mahjong Instructor, will guide you step by step. Come enjoy a casual, social learning experience at Rough Edges Confectionery. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the bakery. Information Source: Mahjong Mischief - Angela Buikema | eventbrite

Originally billed as a one-time “Game of the Century,” the first Major League Baseball All-Star game was held on July 6, 1933 as part of the Century of Progress World’s Fair, but it has now become a permanent and much-loved fixture of the baseball season. Join avid sports historian and baseball expert Bruce Allardice to hear the story of the first All-Star Game and learn more about its enduring impact on baseball. Information Source: Elmhurst History Museum | eventbrite

Join Elmhurst History Museum Curator of Exhibits, Sarah Cox, for an exclusive guided tour of the museum’s latest exhibit exploring how the 1933-1934 World's Fair symbolized optimism and hope, while illustrating Chicago as the perfect canvas for showcasing innovation, evolution, and scientific progress. Sarah will share insight into the technological innovations shown during the fair, the unique design aesthetics as well as souvenirs enjoyed by fairgoers, and the overall impact the event had on the City of Chicago. Information Source: Elmhurst History Museum | eventbrite

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