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Emerson VPA All Class Reunion June 19-21, 2026
Fri, Jun 19, 6:00 PM
Gary · Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Emerson VPA All Class Reunion June 19-21, 2026
Fri, Jun 19, 6:00 PM
Gary · Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Juneteenth Event
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00 PM
Chicago · 3039 E 91st St
Juneteenth Event
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00 PM
Chicago · 3039 E 91st St
Shamicka Toney Book Signing & Talk
Sat, May 30, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Da Book Joint
Shamicka Toney Book Signing & Talk
Sat, May 30, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Da Book Joint
Cocoon Club: Connect & Create Lunch Program (Gary, IN)
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00 PM + 2 more
Gary · Grandma's House
Cocoon Club: Connect & Create Lunch Program (Gary, IN)
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00 PM + 2 more
Gary · Grandma's House
This is Is Life Talent Showcase & Resource Expo
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Hamilton Park
This is Is Life Talent Showcase & Resource Expo
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Hamilton Park
Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park - Saturday 2026
Sat, Jul 25, 9:30 AM + 28 more
Chicago · Pullman Exhibit Hall
Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park - Saturday 2026
Sat, Jul 25, 9:30 AM + 28 more
Chicago · Pullman Exhibit Hall
Almost full
May 24th! Rooftop Sunday Funday Series Downtown!
Sun, May 24, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Reserv
Almost full
May 24th! Rooftop Sunday Funday Series Downtown!
Sun, May 24, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Reserv
Book Talk: Black. Single. Mother. with Jamilah Lemieux
Wed, Jul 22, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Call & Response Books
Book Talk: Black. Single. Mother. with Jamilah Lemieux
Wed, Jul 22, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Call & Response Books
Almost full
Juneteenth Takeoff w/ Odeal & Mannie Fresh
Fri, Jun 19, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Vertiport Chicago
Almost full
Juneteenth Takeoff w/ Odeal & Mannie Fresh
Fri, Jun 19, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Vertiport Chicago
Immigrant Creatives in Conversation: Art, Identity, and Mental Well-being
Sat, May 23, 1:00 PM
Chicago · South Asia Institute
Immigrant Creatives in Conversation: Art, Identity, and Mental Well-being
Sat, May 23, 1:00 PM
Chicago · South Asia Institute
2026 IML - ONYX Dance Party
Sat, May 23, 10:00 PM
Chicago · BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO
2026 IML - ONYX Dance Party
Sat, May 23, 10:00 PM
Chicago · BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO
5th Annual Queens In The City Picnic
Sun, Jul 19, 1:00 PM
Chicago · 3858 S Cottage Grove Ave
5th Annual Queens In The City Picnic
Sun, Jul 19, 1:00 PM
Chicago · 3858 S Cottage Grove Ave
Almost full
Chinatown Walking Tour
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Chinatown Library
Almost full
Chinatown Walking Tour
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Chinatown Library
10th Annual Juneteenth Black Bar Crawl Chicago
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Jerk Villa Bar & Grill
10th Annual Juneteenth Black Bar Crawl Chicago
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Jerk Villa Bar & Grill
Know Your Rights!
Tue, May 26, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Blackstone Branch, Chicago Public Library
Know Your Rights!
Tue, May 26, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Blackstone Branch, Chicago Public Library
Just added
The Exchange @ Bronzeville Soul
Thu, May 28, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Bronzeville Soul
Just added
The Exchange @ Bronzeville Soul
Thu, May 28, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Bronzeville Soul
Almost full
Trash People of Pilsen: Community Clean-Up
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Rosca
Almost full
Trash People of Pilsen: Community Clean-Up
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Rosca
SSCFCU 2026 Juneteenth Vendor Registration
Fri, Jun 19, 9:00 AM
Chicago · South Side Community Federal Credit Union
SSCFCU 2026 Juneteenth Vendor Registration
Fri, Jun 19, 9:00 AM
Chicago · South Side Community Federal Credit Union
The Author's Brunch
Sun, Sep 20, 1:00 PM
Lynwood · Dream Palace Banquet Hall
The Author's Brunch
Sun, Sep 20, 1:00 PM
Lynwood · Dream Palace Banquet Hall
Culture In Bloom
Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 PM
Chicago · 2239 S Michigan Ave
Culture In Bloom
Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 PM
Chicago · 2239 S Michigan Ave

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Emerson VPA All Class Reunion June 19-21, 2026

Juneteenth Event

Shamicka Toney Book Signing & Talk

Cocoon Club: Connect & Create Lunch Program (Gary, IN)

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Chinatown Walking Tour

Trash People of Pilsen: Community Clean-Up

Immigrant Creatives in Conversation: Art, Identity, and Mental Well-being

2026 IML - ONYX Dance Party

Emerson VPA All Class Reunion June 19-21, 2026

Emerson VPA All Class Reunion June 19-21, 2026

Juneteenth Event

Juneteenth Event

Shamicka Toney Book Signing & Talk

Shamicka Toney Book Signing & Talk

Cocoon Club: Connect & Create Lunch Program (Gary, IN)

Cocoon Club: Connect & Create Lunch Program (Gary, IN)

This is Is Life Talent Showcase & Resource Expo

This is Is Life Talent Showcase & Resource Expo

Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park - Saturday 2026

Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park - Saturday 2026

May 24th! Rooftop Sunday Funday Series Downtown!

May 24th! Rooftop Sunday Funday Series Downtown!

Book Talk: Black. Single. Mother. with Jamilah Lemieux

Book Talk: Black. Single. Mother. with Jamilah Lemieux

Juneteenth Takeoff w/ Odeal & Mannie Fresh

Juneteenth Takeoff w/ Odeal & Mannie Fresh

Immigrant Creatives in Conversation: Art, Identity, and Mental Well-being

Immigrant Creatives in Conversation: Art, Identity, and Mental Well-being

2026 IML - ONYX Dance Party

2026 IML - ONYX Dance Party

5th Annual Queens In The City Picnic

5th Annual Queens In The City Picnic

Chinatown Walking Tour

Chinatown Walking Tour

10th Annual Juneteenth Black Bar Crawl Chicago

10th Annual Juneteenth Black Bar Crawl Chicago

Know Your Rights!

Know Your Rights!

The Exchange @ Bronzeville Soul

The Exchange @ Bronzeville Soul

Trash People of Pilsen: Community Clean-Up

Trash People of Pilsen: Community Clean-Up

SSCFCU 2026 Juneteenth Vendor Registration

SSCFCU 2026 Juneteenth Vendor Registration

The Author's Brunch

The Author's Brunch

Culture In Bloom

Culture In Bloom

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