Homeowners can join the effort to collect and reuse stormwater by purchasing and installing a rain barrel from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD). Rain barrels are now available for purchase online throughout the...

Hosted By: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

When: All Day

Audrey Brown has worked in watercolor painting and monotypes throughout her career, spanning some twenty years. Artist reception, with Audrey Brown, Saturday, May 26, 2-4 p.m.

Hosted By: Expressions Graphics

When: All Day

The show runs through July 1. A reception for the artist will be held Friday, May 18, from 7-10 p.m.

Hosted By: Harrison Works

When: All Day

The Oak Park Area Arts Council presents artist Janice Elkins artwork is on display at the Forest Park National Bank during the months of May and June. Janice Elkins works in acrylics, oils and encaustic wax. She also creates collages, drawings,...

Hosted By: Forest Park National Bank & Trust Co.

When: All Day

Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19. $75 covers all events on the Dominican campus, meals and receptions, round-trip bus transportation Friday and Saturday evenings and club cover charges. www.dom.edu/blues. bluesandthespirit@dom.edu. 524-6771.

Hosted By: Dominican University

When: All Day

See the art works in Magic Tree's big front window and bid on favorites through the end of May. Art purchasers will be benefiting the Oak Park Education Foundation's Art Start (visiting artists) program. The middle school art teachers outdo...

Hosted By: Magic Tree Bookstore

When: All Day

"The Abyss Series: The Diminishing Black Male". The exhibit brings to light how the plight of African American youth is indicative of a greater social and cultural dilemma. Free.

Hosted By: Oak Park Public Library

When: All Day

Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes with no intermission. Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 5 and 8:30 p.m. $18. With the help of her friends and some enchanting magi, Alicia mines the underworlds of Brujeria, Santeria and Hoodoo for magic...

Hosted By: 16th Street Theater

When: All Day

Fifteen artists sought for mural projects intended to continue the transformation of the railroad retaining walls along the Green Line corridor. Interested artists must submit an application and a rendering of the proposed design. Applications...

Hosted By: Oak Park Area Arts Council

When: All Day

Judy Steed will have a display of her mosaic work in the lobby through May 31. A portion of all sales will go to the Alzheimer's Association with so many families affected by this disease including Steed's mother.

Hosted By: River Forest Public Library

When: All Day

For future Blazers of all ages. All camps run Monday-Thursday beginning June 11. For a complete camp listing go to www.trinityhs.org

Hosted By: Trinity High School

When: All Day

Runs through May 20. The inspiring story of the Fisk University Jubilee Singers. Fisk was the first institution of higher learning for the freed slaves immediately following the Civil War. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m....

Hosted By: Open Door Repertory Company

When: All Day

Registration now open. Expanding the one-week, half-day Intensive Camps and launching a brand new one for kids 11 and up: Apprenticeship Camps. To register go to www.oakparkartsdistrict.com. Sample camps: Manga Mania, Summer Dance Intensive, Fashion...

Hosted By: Oak Park Arts District

When: All Day

This curb to curb van service available to those age 60 and over within the boundaries. Transportation available for appointments and events at the hospital and at the Vanguard River Forest Medical Campus. Weekdays 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. for a $2 fee each...

Hosted By: Vanguard West Suburban Medical Center

When: All Day

The Current Events Discussion Group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month, Brain Builders meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, Senior Dancing Hour meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month, and Drop-In Games meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m.-2:30...

Hosted By: Park District of Oak Park

When: All Day