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5 events to check out in Chicago this week

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Published on June 24, 2019
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Looking to mix things up this week? From a fashion panel to a trivia night, here's a roundup of options to help you get social around town.

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Building Futures Together

From the event description:

We are hosting Building Futures Together, our annual fundraiser celebrating and honoring the work City Incite youth have done in disadvantaged communities on Chicago’s south side. We will celebrate the revitalization of two foreclosed southside properties, rehabbed by program youth for low-income individuals and families.

When: Tuesday, June 25, 4-8:30 p.m.
Where: Wells Fargo Corporate Office, 10 S. Wacker Drive
Admission: $30

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Ethical Fashion in Chicago Panel Discussion

From the event description:

Chicago Fashion Incubator is hosting a public panel discussion on Ethical Fashion in Chicago at Siren Betty Design. Hear from apparel designers and manufacturers who are committed to sustainable practices in their work. Topics discussed will include fair trade practices, labor conditions for apparel workers, and local environmentally sustainable design. 

When: Tuesday, June 25, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Siren Betty Design, 401 N. Wood St.
Admission: $15

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Extinction and the Case for Ecological Reparations

From the event description:

Join us for an evening with renowned author and naturalist Drew Lanham for his talk Forever Gone -- Extinction and the Case for Ecological Reparations. A native of Edgefield, South Carolina, J. Drew Lanham is the author of The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature, which received the Reed Award from the Southern Environmental Law Center and the Southern Book Prize, and was a finalist for the John Burroughs Medal. 

When: Tuesday, June 25, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive
Admission: $5

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Free Crash Course 

From the event description:

JavaScript is the language of the browser. Every website you've ever used is built with JavaScript, with interaction powered by the popular jQuery library. Learn how to use JavaScript and jQuery and build a simple web app in this workshop.

When: Tuesday, June 25, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: MakeOffices at River North, 350 N. Orleans St., #9000N
Admission: Free
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Rick & Morty Trivia at Pinstripes Chicago

From the event description:

Rick and Morty Trivia makes sense, family doesn't. What is your purpose, you ask? Joining us at Pinstripes Chicago on Tuesday, June 25, starting 7:30 p.m. for five rounds of infinite adventures, as you try to lead you and your teammates cause mayhem and run into trouble.

When: Tuesday, June 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Pinstripes, 435 E. Illinois St.
Admission: Free

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Parking in Chicago can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of Chicago parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the CTA's website for nearby stations and schedules.


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