‘HAIR’ — Remember the 60s? The Drama Group will take you back when it presents “Hair” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10, with 2 p.m. performances Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and 11. The musical about anti-war protest and the world of 60s hippies. Shows are at the Drama Group’s Milord Theatre, 330 202nd St., Chicago Heights. Tickets can be purchased online at dg.booktix.com or by calling 708-755-3444.
RIDGEWOOD GRAND OPENING — The newly renovated The Ridgewood, 2059 Ridge Road, formerly the Ridgewood Tap, is holding its grand opening starting at 4 p.m. Free tacos from 5 to 7 p.m. Live music from Xtra Xtra.
GROWN UP NIGHT AT THE SPLASH PAD — From 7 to 9 p.m. adults get to take over the Splash Pad at Millennium Park in Homewood.
I LOVE HOUSE MUSIC — Music by DJ Hula Malone, DJ Lil’ John, and DJ Maurice Joshua hosted from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Hazel Crest Park District, 2600 W. 171st St., Hazel Crest.
DOG ADOPTION — South Suburban Humane Society will have some dogs available to adopt, plus information about pet foster programs, from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. in Flossmoor.
HOMEWOOD FARMERS MARKET — Fresh produce, artisan foods, handcrafted personal care item vendors plus live music will all be available on Martin Square between Ridge Road and Chestnut Road from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Liz Smith will offer a free yoga for kids session. No mats are needed. Serendipity Yoga will provide all materials.
BARB AND DAN’S ROAD RIDE — Weekly bike ride starts at 8 a.m. Saturday from GoodSpeed Cycle, 2125 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. There are two groups. One is a no-one-gets-dropped group that follows a 20-mile route. Another group goes on a longer ride. Helmets required. Lights encouraged. Riders of all experience levels are welcome.
OFF-LEASH BIKE RIDE — A nine-mile ride every Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. at GoodSpeed Cycle, 2125 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. The route includes Butterfield Creek bike path, past Rover’s Run and through Izaak Walton Preserve. No registration. Donuts upon return.
CENTENNIAL HOUSE WALK — The village of Flossmoor will celebrate the centennial of the Flossmoor Park neighborhood with a self-guided tour of nine 100-year-old homes anchored by a block party at FCC Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. The event from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday will also include a cookie bake-off. Donations to the Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History will help the organization approach its goal of raising $500,000 in its capital campaign.
DISTRICT 153 OPEN SEAT — The Homewood District 153 School Board is accepting applications from district residents interested in the filling an open seat until the April 5, 2025, election. Candidates must be a United States citizen, be at least 18 years old, be a resident of the State of Illinois and the district for at least one year immediately preceding appointment, be a registered voter, and cannot be a child sex offender. To be considered, send a letter of interest and a resume to the district office in person or via email to [email protected] no later than Monday, Aug. 12. Anyone who has questions about the responsibilities of a board member, contact Superintendent Scott McAlister at 708-647-2320.
