Chicago/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on January 22, 2020
Here's what to do in Chicago this weekPhoto: Sam Howzit/Flickr

From a laser workshop to a website webinar, there's plenty to enjoy in Chicago this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.

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Laser Cutter Workshop

From the event description:

Lasers are rad, and so is this workshop! Participants will learn: Proper safety operations. Software set up. Different degrees of laser burning, etching and cutting.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: Idea Realization Lab, 247 S. State St., Room 310
Admission: Free
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Democrats: Whose Party is it Anyway?

From the event description:

As Democrats choose a candidate to run against President Trump in 2020, one key question has shaped the primary: should the Democratic Party embrace policies like Medicare for All and a Green New Deal, or should it stay near the ideological center?

When: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Where: Ida Noyes Hall, 3rd Floor Theater, 1212 E. 59th St.
Admission: Free
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Live Music at Raised Bar

From the event description:

Join us at Raised for live music by local artist Rebecca Brunner. Discover unique sounds and hand-crafted cocktails amidst our ecletic, industrial bar while taking in premium views of Chicago's cityscape.

When: Thursday, Jan. 23, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Raised, an Urban Rooftop Bar, 1 W. Wacker Drive
Admission: Free
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Percolate: A Community Open Mic

From the event description:

Humans make cool stuff. As humans, we write songs and tell stories, we paint and sculpt, and we brew coffee — and we share all of it.

When: Thursday, Jan. 23, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Helix Cafe, 6237 N. Clark St.
Admission: Free
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Thinkful Webinar | Intro to HTML & CSS: Build Your Own Website

From the event description:

Curious about coding, but don’t know where to begin? This workshop is the perfect place to start.

When: Thursday, Jan. 23, 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: Thinkful Webinar, Online
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets


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