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February 2020
Chicago Flamenco Festival – Opening Night
For more information and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE OPENING NIGHT CHICAGO FLAMENCO FESTIVAL Luna Nueva con Luna Flamenca New Moon with Luna Flamenca Instituto Cervantes of Chicago La Chimi, dancer & artistic director Briseyda Zárate, dancer Oscar Valero, Vocals Jose Manuel Alconchel, guitar General Admission $50. IC students and members $40 Tickets
Find out more »Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island!
It's winter in Chicago - come out and enjoy it! Have fun while enjoying all the wonders of nature at the 14th Annual Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island. Explore Northerly Island and come face-to-face with live animals, engage in winter activities, and create nature-inspired crafts. It's FREE and most importantly, dress for the weather as events take place both outdoors and inside the visitor center. See the full list of amazing activities below! • Tour the new Northerly Island Natural Area during winter…
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco Festival – Luna Nueva con Luna Flamenca New Moon with Luna Flamenca
For more information and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. Saturday, February 29, 7:00 pm Luna Nueva con Luna Flamenca New Moon with Luna Flamenca Instituto Cervantes La Chimi, dancer & artistic director Briseyda Zarate, dancer Oscar Valero, Vocals Jose Manuel Alconchel, guitar General Admission $30. IC students and members $25 (CODIGO DESCUENTO: CFF2020)
Find out more »March 2020
RNRA Public Safety Committee Meeting
The RNRA Public Safety Committee meets regularly to discuss key River North public safety initiatives as well as to prepare for upcoming District CAPS meetings. For more information about the RNRA Public Safety Committee, click here.
Find out more »CPD – 18th District Beat Meeting 1831, 1832, 1833 & 1834
We encourage residents to attend the CAPS Beat Meetings. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE.
Find out more »ZBA Public Hearing March 6, 2020 – Proposed Cannabis Dispensaries in River North
Over the several weeks the River North Residents Association (RNRA) has hosted several community meetings to discuss proposed cannabis dispensary locations within the 42nd and 2nd Wards. The following community meetings were held: Sunnyside (MedMar Lakeview, LLC) held a meeting on January 28th to discuss their proposed location at 436 North Clark Street (formerly, Baton Show Lounge). MOCA – Modern Cannabis (MOCA, LLC) held a meeting on January 29th to discuss their proposed location at 216 West Ohio Street (currently, Municipal…
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco Festival – El ritmo de la tierra. Nino de los Reyes
For more information and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. Friday, March 6, 7 pm Saturday, March 7, 7 pm El ritmo de la tierra. Nino de los Reyes Instituto Cervantes Nino de los Reyes, baile José Cortés, cante José Luis de la Paz, guitarra Instituto Cervantes General Admission $30. IC students and members $25
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco Festival – El ritmo de la tierra. Nino de los Reyes
For more information and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. Friday, March 6, 7 pm Saturday, March 7, 7 pm El ritmo de la tierra. Nino de los Reyes Instituto Cervantes Nino de los Reyes, baile José Cortés, cante José Luis de la Paz, guitarra Instituto Cervantes General Admission $30. IC students and members $25
Find out more »CPD – 18th District Beat Meeting 1821, 1822 & 1823
We encourage residents to attend the CAPS Beat Meetings. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE.
Find out more »Moxy Downtown Chicago – What’s the T-eeling – A River North Cocktail Competition
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Find out more »Chicago Flamenco Festival – Old Town School of Folk Music- World Music Wednesday
For more information and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE. Wednesday, March 11, 8.30 pm Old Town School of Folk Music. World Music Wednesday 4544 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 Flamenco Eñe: José del Tomate Flamenco Festival USA (Miguel Marín)
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Chicago Flamenco – Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company
For more information and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. Friday, March 13, 7 pm Saturday, March 14, 7 pm Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company Instituto Cervantes Omayra Amaya – dance Roberto Castellón – guitar Francisco Orozco “Yiyi” – vocals & percussion General Admission $30. IC students and members $25 (CODIGO DESCUENTO: CFF2020)
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco – Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company
For more information and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. Friday, March 13, 7 pm Saturday, March 14, 7 pm Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company Instituto Cervantes Omayra Amaya – dance Roberto Castellón – guitar Francisco Orozco “Yiyi” – vocals & percussion General Admission $30. IC students and members $25 (CODIGO DESCUENTO: CFF2020)
Find out more »CPD – 12th District Beat Meeting 1214
RNRA encourages residents to attend the CAPS Beat Meetings. CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat officers who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which help the police to monitor crime issues. Unsure of your Beat? To find your District & Beat, click HERE.
Find out more »CARA Friends’ Night Out presented by Aon
Bring your bracket for an afternoon of camaraderie and friendly competition! You're invited to Friends’ Night Out presented by Aon. This year, our typically evening event is getting an afternoon March Madness twist. Join us at Recess at City Hall for great food, drinks, raffles, and sporting friendship all in support of our motivated job seekers. Tip off is at 12 pm! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco – Manuel Gutierrez con José Cortés y Andrés Vadin
For more information and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE. Friday, March 20, 7 pm Manuel Gutierrez con José Cortés y Andrés Vadin Instituto Cervantes Manuel Gutierrez, Baile José Cortés, cante Andrés Vadin, guitarra General Admission $30. IC students and members $25
Find out more »Reach for the Stars – Friends of Galileo Annual Fundraiser
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Find out more »Ignite the Spirit Presents “Flappers & Gents”- Support our First Responders!
Tickets will be on sale from January 13 through March 13. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
Find out more »Chicago Flamenco Closing Night – Manuel Gutiérrez
For more informatoin and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE Saturday, March 21, 7 pm CLOSING NIGHT Manuel Gutiérrez Instituto Cervantes General Admission $50. IC students and members $40 (CODIGO DESCUENTO: CFF202010)
Find out more »April 2020
International Music Foundation 2020 Spring Event
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with the International Music Foundation Enjoy a cocktail reception and revel in concert performances by exceptional artists FEATURING: Kenneth Olsen, Assistant Principal Cello, CSO Yuan-Qing Yu, Assistant Concertmaster, CSO Elliot Wuu, Piano Robbie Ellis, WFMT Host, Master of Ceremonies Where: The Union League Club of Chicago, Crystal Room 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604 TICKETS: $125 BUY TICKET
Find out more »The 5th Annual Cara Gala
Our signature event, the Cara Gala presented by Jim & Kay Mabie and The Kadens Family Foundation is a chic evening of great entertainment and even greater company as our closet supporters, donors, and friends celebrate our mission to unlock the power and purpose within our communities and ourselves. Purchase Tickets
Find out more »Earth Day Clean-Up – Join us in cleaning Ward Park – Register Below
Register Today to Celebrate the 50th Global Anniversary of Earth Day! The Friends of the Parks Annual Chicagoland Earth Day Parks and Preserves Clean-Up will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Join the River North Residents Association and Friends of the Parks for a Ward Park Clean-up in celebration of the 50th global anniversary of Earth Day. Fifty years ago Earth Day prompted the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of…
Find out more »May 2020
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation – Run to Remember – Join Team 018 Blue for Bauer!
Join RNRA members in running or walking in the 16th Annual Run to Remember on May 2, 2020. Make sure to register under “Join a Team” – Team 018 Blue for Bauer Also, after you register, send an e-mail to Info@RNRAChicago.org with your name and e-mail address. We'll keep you posted on where RNRA is meeting on RACE day so we walk and run together! Register by January 31st and save $5! The Run to Rmember is May…
Find out more »Erie-LaSalle Body Shop’s Wheels in Motion Foundation presents “A Night at the Disco”
To Purchase Tickets CLICK HERE. Join Erie-LaSalle Body Shop's Wheels In Motion Foundation's 7th Annual Fundraiser: A Night at the Disco Benefiting Gilda's Club Chicago and Teach For America! Enjoy an evening of live entertainment, charitable casino gaming, gourmet food, and premium cocktails from the open bar! Plus, incredible prizes await you at the silent auction, live auction, and casino raffle!
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