Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, NY
Shorebirds Birder Boot Camp at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge on August 17 from 9am to 11am. Led by Beaver Meadow Audubon. Search for shorebirds like sandpipers and plowers. Binoculars available. $7. Meet at Cayuga Pool Overlook. Pre-registration is requiredRead more
1610 Welch Road, North Java, NY
Botany Walk at Beaver Meadow Audubon on August 17 from 10am to Noon. Survey plant habitats from Hidden Valley Trail to Long Trail to Old Woods. Long hike. $5. Pre-registration is required – call 585-457-3228.
50 Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago
Dance for Life is August 17 at 6pm at the Theatre of Roosevelt University and features Chicago’s major dance companies. Tickets are $15 to $75. Giordano Dance Chicago — Ray Leeper’s SOUL Chicago Human Rhythm Project — Dani Borak’s Movement 11 A work by Robyn Mineko WilliamsRead more
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Bit Bash at Chicago Museum of Science on August 17-18 when you get to play more than 50 indie games. Tickets are $25, and $15 for kids 3-11, members $10. Saturday – 9:30am to Midnight Sunday- 9:30am to 4pm
100 N. Marion Street, Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park Micro Brew is August 17 from 3pm to 7pm with 80 brews and live music. Tickets are $45 to $60.
6169 Elm Flats Road, Mayville, NY
Mayville Bluegrass Festival is August 17 from 11am to 10pm at Big Inlet Brewing, 6169 Elm Flats Road, Mayville. Tickets are $20. Featuring: Doug Yeomans and Mountain Run Creek Bend feat. the Panfil Brothers The Blue Mule Band TheRead more