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Saw: “You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world and you have to do it all the time.” This lovely quote from Angela Davis graffiti’d on Broadway

Heard: “I can always cast a spell for you.” Waiting to cross the street at Broadway & Balmoral

Smelled: My own stink after yoga 😅

Tasted: Delicious sweet potato chili I made with my neighbor (hi Emily!)

Touched: The handle of the “emergency exit only” door of the Berwyn red line stop (hot tip: there’s no alarm)

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Monday, October 12

  • Baby Music with Miss Ruby, 10:30 AM: "Join Miss Ruby for a 30-minute class full of silly songs, scarves, fingerplays and more for little musicians." Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N Broadway.

  • Monday Matinee: Obsession (2026), 2:00 PM: "After breaking the mysterious 'One Wish Willow' to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for." Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N Broadway.

  • Pokemon League Challenge, 6:00 PM: Dice Dojo, 5550 N Broadway.

  • Banned Books Book Group, 7:00 PM: "The Banned Books book group reads a mix of books that have been challenged or banned." This month: Beloved by Toni Morrison. Women & Children First, 5233 N Clark St.

  • Dungeons & Dragons Night, 6:00 PM: "Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or have never rolled a d20, everyone's welcome." Gracie O'Malley's, 6334 N Clark St.

Tuesday, October 13

  • Coffee & Conversation, 9:00 AM: "Moderators will facilitate the discussion as the group explores interesting and sometimes controversial topics." This week's topics: "Tenant Rights in Chicago" and "The upcoming Chicago School Board election: the candidates and the issues." Broadway Armory, 5917 N Broadway.

  • LT the Medium, 3:00 PM: "LT is a medium who wants to share the love they receive with the world." Free readings. Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.

  • LEGO® at the Library, 4:00 PM: "Drop in for some open play time with our collection of LEGO bricks! Afterwards, we will display your creation in the library." Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N Broadway.

  • Miniature Making Workshop: Living Room, 6:00 PM: "We'll learn how to build with simple materials like cardboard, balsa wood, and scrap fabric to bring your room to life with a tiny couch, bookshelf, coffee table, rug, or whatever your heart desires!" No experience necessary; pay what you can. Francine's, 1210 W Granville Ave.

Wednesday, October 14

  • One Story Time, One Chicago, 10:30 AM: "3-2-1… Blast off with us on a space-themed story time adventure for young explorers." Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N Broadway.

  • Tres Raíces Wine Dinner, 6:00 PM: "An evening celebrating Mexican gastronomy, cultural heritage, and the artistry of Mexican wine!" Five courses paired with wines from the Tres Raíces winery in Guanajuato. Más Allá del Sol, 5848 N Broadway.

  • Block Printing Workshop, 6:00 PM: "Learn to carve out your own relief stamp using your own design or with image transfer techniques, and print on paper, fabric, or bring your own apparel!" All materials provided; pay what you can. Francine's, 1210 W Granville Ave.

  • Fiber Craft Night, 6:00 PM: "Bring in a current project, a new project, an old project and grab a drink from the bar. Meet and mingle with fellow crafters." Rivers & Roads Cafe, 1259 W Devon Ave.

  • One on Wednesdays: Always, Sometimes, Maybe, 7:30 PM: "Always, Sometimes, Maybe follows Lou, a janitor who feels so lonely she makes friends out of trash." Pay-what-you-can. Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave.

Thursday, October 15

  • Reiki with Megan, 11:00 AM: "Megan is an intuitive energy healer and member of the International Association of Reiki Professionals." Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.

  • Tech Talk, 1:00 PM: "This monthly program helps older adults and new users understand their personal computer, phone or tablet." October is an open forum for your tech questions. Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N Broadway.

  • Chess on the Edge, 5:30 PM: "Come join us for open chess play, game analysis and tactical problems." Ages 8 to 80, all skill levels. Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N Broadway.

  • Berger Park Cultural Center Community Meeting, 6:30 PM: "What events, activities and gardening opportunities are available to volunteers? Come find out!" Sponsored by the Berger Park Advisory Council. Berger Park, 6205 N Sheridan Rd.

  • "On The Road" live music, 6:30 PM: "Always free, espresso/tea bar open, snacks available, good vibes, great original music." Rivers & Roads Cafe, 1259 W Devon Ave.

Friday, October 16

  • Edgewater Memory Café, 11:00 AM: "Our monthly Memory Café offers a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers." Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N Broadway.

  • Senn-toberfest: Movie on the Lawn, 6:00 PM: "Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, dress up in your witchiest garb and join Senn for a screening of Hocus Pocus!" No RSVP required. Senn High School front lawn, 5900 N Glenwood Ave.

  • Lorcana: Hyperia City Prerelease, 6:00 PM: Dice Dojo, 5550 N Broadway.

  • King Hedley II, opening night, 7:30 PM: "Revisiting characters established in August Wilson's Seven Guitars, this play returns to Pittsburgh's Hill District in 1985." City Lit Theater, 1020 W Bryn Mawr Ave.

Saturday, October 17

  • Socialism: What It Is, What It Is Not, 10:00 AM: "We invite you to join us in a discussion of socialism and capitalism in their different forms." Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N Broadway.

  • Drinking & Dragons: Quester's Guild, 10:00 AM: "Join us for a one-shot tabletop roleplaying game session run by a professional Game Master." No prior experience needed. Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.

  • Wreathmaking Workshop w/ Emmy, 10:00 AM: "We will start with a tutorial, then you can craft from there. Go for a more classic design or bring on the whimsy!" All tools and supplies provided. Roots & Ritual, 1052 W Bryn Mawr Ave.

  • Balloon Art with Showtime Tony at the Fall Pumpkin Patch, 10:00 AM: "More fun on Saturdays!" Face painting and pumpkin painting too. Gethsemane Garden Center, 5739 N Clark St.

  • Vedgewater Community Garden Work Day, 10:30 AM: "Join us for a Vedgewater Volunteer Day promoting ecological resilience and community led outdoor systems!" Vedgewater Community Garden, 6300 N Broadway.

  • Black Bear Island, closing night, 8:00 PM: "When her estranged childhood sweetheart mysteriously dies, Amitra returns home after a long absence to Black Bear Island, which legend says is haunted by a monstrous man-killing bear." Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 N Clark St.

Sunday, October 18

  • Edgewater Historical Society Museum: Open House Chicago hours, 10:00 AM: "The Edgewater History Museum provides a compact, self-guided visitor experience. Docents are available to answer questions and provide guidance." Open until 5 PM instead of the usual 1–4. Edgewater Historical Society, 5358 N Ashland Ave.

  • Fall Mosaic Fest, 11:00 AM: "FALL Mosaic Fest will include all your favorite mosaic making activities, cozy fall beverages, and more!" Drop in until 6 PM; Francine's mini pop-up and tarot from Pharaoh. Chicago Mosaic School, 1127 W Granville Ave.

  • Spooky Bog Making Workshop, 11:00 AM: "Bogs… but make them spooky! What's creepier than a plant that eats bugs?" Gethsemane Garden Center greenhouse, 5739 N Clark St.

  • Park 559 Monthly Volunteer Day, 11:00 AM: "Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference?" Park 559, 6151 N Sheridan Rd.

  • Tiny Trinket Shelf Workshop, 1:00 PM: "Learn how to assemble tiny shelves and personalize them with paint, marker, and charms to make tiny shelves that give your precious trinkets the attention they deserve." Pay what you can. Francine's, 1210 W Granville Ave.

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