Friday, April 4
Aspire at Calvary Assembly of God. Aspire is a one-night women’s event full of laughter, learning, stories and music with one Bible teacher, one comedian and one musician that will be hosted by Calvary Assembly of God at 18620 Governors Highway in Flossmoor. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $30, VIP are $40. Tickets available here.
Trail Mix: Nathan Graham. Trail Mix Productions will host Chicago-based blues singer Nathan Graham and his band in Cooper’s Hall at the Thornton Distilling Co., 400 E. Margaret St. in Thornton. Falling Stars will open. Doors open at 6 p.m. Falling Stars will perform at 7 p.m. and Graham will hit the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance. Day of show tickets are $30.
Saturday, April 5
Southland Spring Cleanup. Volunteers can join the Flossmoor Green Commission and Flossmoor Public Works staff for the annual cleanup day from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Meijer store parking lot, 3800 Vollmer Road. Sign up here.
Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. Riders of all experience levels can join the group, which leaves at 8 a.m. from GoodSpeed Cycle, 2125 183rd St. in Homewood. There is a no-drop group that rides about 20 miles and stronger riders sometimes go farther. Helmets required, daytime lights strongly recommended.
Off-leash Ride. A leisurely just-riding-around nine-mile ride every Saturday. Route includes Butterfield Creek bike path, Rovers Run, and Izaak Walton Preserve. Starts at GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 183rd St. at 8:30 a.m. sharp, ends back at the shop 9:45ish for donuts.
Gold Star Saturday. Flossmoor Veterans Wall of Honor will honor Gold Star Families and the 80th anniversary of the dedication of Flossmoor’s first veterans honor roll at The Rock Shop, 18109 Dixie Highway in Homewood at 2 p.m.
Spring Youth Makers Market. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host a Spring Youth Makers Market from noon to 3:30 p.m. Explore unique creations from local young artists and entrepreneurs. From handmade jewelry to one-of-a-kind crafts, you’ll find something special while supporting the next generation of creators.
Sunday, April 6
National Library Week ‘Drawn to the Library.’ In honor of this year’s National Library Week theme of “Drawn to the Library,” Homewood Public Library is accepting drawings from patrons that answer the question, “What draws you to the library? Is it books? Programs? Art activities? Book club? Storytime? Computers?” This is not an art contest and one winner will be “drawn” randomly from each age group, from young kids to seniors over 60, but all drawings will be on display during the month of April. Gallery of drawings will be open from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
‘With a Voice of Singing’ Concert. Grande Prairie Choral Arts will present an afternoon of choral classics with music by Martin Shaw, Ola Gjeilo, Felix Mendelssohn, Haydn, Handel, Brahms and Brunner. No tickets required but free will donations accepted. Starts at 3 p.m. at 1131 Douglas Ave., Flossmoor.