WALKING GROUP — The walking group continues from 7 to 8 a.m. Friday at Millennium Park, 18600 Harwood Ave. because, as the H-F Park District says, “Walking alone can be boring, so come out and meet new people.” The walk will be about one mile each Friday morning during May. For anyone[Read More…]

NELLIE MCKAY — Trail Mix Concerts will host The Molly Rose Trio opening for Nellie McKay in Cooper’s Hall at Thornton Distilling Company, 400 E. Margaret St. Doors open at 6 p.m. tonight. Concert at 7 p.m. BOURBON NIGHTS — Wiley’s Grill, 800 Kedzie Ave., will host a bourbon history and sipping event[Read More…]

‘URINETOWN’ at H-F — According to Musical Theatre Internation, “Urinetown” is a “musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre.” The musical will be performed in the Mall Auditorium at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, 999 Kedzie Ave., at 7[Read More…]

CICADAS — Green Thumb Saturday, sponsored by the Homewood Tree Committee, will provide information about the impending emergence of two cicada broods. Entomologist Allen Lawrance with the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum will present at 9:30 a.m. in Homewood village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. STEM SATURDAY CANCELED — The weekly STEM play and learning[Read More…]

CICADAS — Green Thumb Saturday, sponsored by the Homewood Tree Committee, will provide information about the impending emergence of two cicada broods. Entomologist Allen Lawrance with the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum will present at 9:30 a.m. in Homewood village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. IPO CONCERT — The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra featuring principal horn Lee[Read More…]

POLAR PLUNGE — Homewood Flossmoor High School has committed along with other schools across the state to participate in the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge via the Cool School Challenge to support the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. The event will be today at the football field, including slip and[Read More…]

FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT — The H-F Park District will host an evening egg hunt in two sessions, 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 to 9:15 p.m. tonight at Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave. Bring a flashlight and basket. A non-paying adult must accompany child. The hunts will start promptly at the registered start[Read More…]

SHAMROCK SCAVENGER HUNT — The first of Homewood’s four scavenger hunts this year will be open today through Sunday, March 17. About 20 Homewood businesses will have a shamrock for participants to find. Take a selfie with the shamrock and email to [email protected]. One winner will receive a $10 gift certificate from each[Read More…]

VIKINGS IN SECTIONAL — The IHSA boys Class 4A sectional championship pits H-F against Bloom High. Game starts at 6 p.m. tonight at Rich Township High School, 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park. Buy tickets here. POOL PASSES ON SALE — Lions Club Pool passes go on sale today. Early-bird rates are in effect until Tuesday,[Read More…]

“AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’” — The 1930s in Harlem come alive in this swinging revue at the Drama Group studio, 330 202nd St., Chicago Heights, celebrating the world of the Cotton Club and honkytonk dives in classic Fats Waller songs. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24; and[Read More…]