Perry Pollack: Opened, through July 15. Gallery hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon. through Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., and noon to 5 p.m. Sun. Free. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
The Drawing Show, opening reception, Fri., July 18, 6 to 8 p.m., exhibit through Aug. 17. Gallery hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon. through Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., and noon to 5 p.m. Sun. Free. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
Digital Photography, winners and finalists in Digital Photography Competition sponsored by BAC Young Adult Board, opening reception, Fri., July 18, 7 to 9 p.m., exhibit through Aug. 17. Gallery hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon. through Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., and noon to 5 p.m. Sun. Free. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
Summer Exhibit, Fri., July 18 and Sat., July 19. Cornerstone Gallery, 2412 James St., Blue Island. 708-389-0011.
CAPS
Beat 2213, 7 p.m., Thurs., July 10, Ridge Park, 9601 S. Longwood. 312-745-0620.
Court Advocacy/Victim Assistance, 6:30 p.m., Mon., July 14, 22nd District police station, 1900 W.
Monterey. 312-745-0620.
Beat 2211, 7 p.m., Thurs., July 17, Mount Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th St. 312-745-0620.
Senior Advisory Committee, 10:30 a.m., Tues., July 22, 22nd District police station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312-745-0620.
District Advisory Committee, Thurs., July 24, 22nd District police station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312-745-0620.
Subcommittee on Domestic Violence, 6 p.m., Mon., July 28, 22nd District police station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312-745-0620
Film & Stage
BACinema: “Leatherheads,” PG 13, Wed., July 9; “Then She Found Me,” R, Wed., July 16; “Son of Rambow,” PG 13, Wed., July 23; “The Year My Parents Went on Vacation,” PG, Wed., July 30. All at 7:30 p.m. $7, BAC members $5. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
Kids & Family
Summer Reading Program: Smart Spaces, 3 p.m., Tues., July 8; Butterflies Flutter By!, 2 p.m., Thurs., July 10; Junior Book Club, 10:30 a.m., Sat., July 12 and Sat., Aug. 2; Peace Tales, 2:30 p.m., Mon., July 14; All Aboard the Green Express!, 2 p.m., Thurs., July 17; Digging in the Dirt, 3:30 p.m., Mon., July 21; Mad Science: the Dirt on Garbage!, 2 p.m., Wed., July 23; Our Bountiful Earth with World Music Company, 2 p.m., Thurs., July 24; Bike Ambassadors, 3 p.m., Mon., July 28; Professor Marvel’s Flea Circus & Magic Show, 4 p.m., Wed., July 30. Fish Tales, 2 p.m., Thurs., July 31. Beverly Branch, Chicago Public Library, 2121 W. 95th St. 312-747-9673.
Children’s Choir “High School Musical” Summer Camp, ages 4 to 11. July 21 to 31. $110. World Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-779-7059.
Rock Band 1-Week Intensive, 12 to 3 p.m., July 14 to 17. $250. World Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-779-7059.
Summer Berry Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat., July 26. Morgan Park United Methodist parking lot, 110th Pl. and Longwood Dr.
Start any time: Rhythm Band, 8-week session, ages 3 to 5, 9:30 a.m., Mon. $90; Infant & Toddler Music Class, 8 week session, Mon. through Sat, $90; Infant & Toddler bilingual music class, 4:30 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 8-week session. $90. World Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-779-7059.
Cool Kids Cook Day Camp, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mon., July 28 through Fri., Aug. 1. Beverly’s Pantry, 1907 W. 103rd St. 773-238-8550.
Health
Health Education: Hypnosis for Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation, Panic and Anxiety and Migraine Relief. Advance registration required. Little Company of Mary Hospital Health Education Center, 2800 W. 103rd St. Call for more information, dates and times. 708-423-5774.
Free Yoga class, all levels, 10 a.m. Sundays, Crescent Park, 108th and Bell. Donations welcome. Erin Kelly. 773-569-1015.
Free Yoga classes, 9 a.m., Sat. in June. Beverly Yoga Center, Ridge Park tennis court, 9625 S. Longwood. 773-239-9642.
Prostate Cancer Screening, Aug. 11 through Sept. 20. Reservations limited. Little Company of Mary Hospital Health Education Center. 2800 W. 103rd St. 708-423-3070.
Health Programs: “Heat Stress and Summer Safety,” 11 a.m., Mon., July 21, free, registration required; “Women and Urinary Incontinence,” 5 p.m., Wed., July 23, free, registration required; Red Cross Certified Baby Sitting class, ages 11 to 14, 9:30 a.m., Wed., July 30, $42. Little Company of Mary Hospital Health Education Center 708-423-5774.
Meeting & Misc
Weekly bike rides, all levels. 6:15 p.m., Tues. and Thurs. Leave from Starbucks, 103rd and Longwood Dr. Beverly Bike Club. Beverlybikeclub@yahoo.com.
“Life With a Meaning,” motivational speaker, 10:30 a.m., Tues., July 8. Free. Smith Village, 2340 W. 113th Pl. 773-779-8010 ext. 7309.
Summer Safety Seminar, Advocate Health Centers, includes free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. 10 a.m., Tues., July 15. Smith Village, 2340 W. 113th Pl. 773-779-8010 ext. 7309.
Beverly Hills Cycling Classic, 6 p.m., Fri., July 11. 107th and Longwood Dr. 773-233-3100.
Longwood 100 Big Wheel Race, ages 2 to 7. 5:15 p.m., Fri., July 11. Free. 773-233-3100.
“Party on the Hilltop,” bike race party, 5 to 9 p.m., Fri., July 11. $40 RHS members/$50 general public. Ridge Historical Society 10621 S. Longwood Dr. 773-881-1675, 2 to 5 p.m. Mon. through Fri.
Tour de Beverly Family Ride, 9 a.m., Sun., July 13. $25 per family/$10 per person. Register at www.bapa.org.
Unity in the Community Picnic, 12 to 4 p.m., Sun., July 27. Graver Park, 1518 W. 102nd Pl. Bring dish to share. 773-779-7494 or 773-233-1420.
Beverly Art Feast, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun., July 27, 103rd Street, Longwood Drive to Hale Avenue. Art, food and activities.
Play for Maeve, 4th annual fundraiser, 1 to 6, Sat., Aug. 2. Beverly Park, 103rd and Maplewood.
Seniors
Continuing Senior Seminar Series, National City Bank. For information call 773-298-2302 or 773-298-2305.
Golden Diners Mon. through Fri., $1.50. Mt. Greenwood Salvation Army, 11355 S. Central Park. 773-445-4377.
Golden Kiwanis meet 10 a.m. every Wed. National City Bank, 10801 S. Western Ave. All welcome. 773-298-2302.
Long Term Care Seminar, 10 a.m., Thurs., July 10, Beverly Bank &Trust Platinum Adventures. Free. Beverly Bank & Trust, 2400 W. 103rd St. 773-239-2265.
Seniors in the Neighborhood, Courtesy desk at National City Bank, assistance with Medicare and insurance. Call for appointment. 773-298-2302.
Overview of Recorder of Deeds office and how it affects you, 10 a.m., Wed., July 16. Beverly Bank &Trust Platinum Adventures. Free. Beverly Bank & Trust, 2400 W. 103rd St. 773-239-2265.
22nd Police District Advisory Committee meeting, 10:30 a.m., Tues., July 22. 22nd District police station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312-745-0620.
Trip to Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City, Ind., Wed., July 30. Bev-Mor Senior Services, National City Bank. 773-298-2302.
Debbie Reynolds at Drury Lane Oakbrook, Thurs., July 31. $87 show, lunch and transportation. Beverly Bank &Trust Platinum Adventures. Beverly Bank & Trust, 2400 W. 103rd St. 773-239-2265.
Square Dance Lessons/Workshop at the plus level, 7:30 p.m., every Thurs. through Aug. 21. Swing’n Sugar Squares Square Dance Club, Evergreen Park Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St., Evergreen Park. 773-285-5496 or 708-458-1880.
Candy/Confectionary: Mondays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, Cakewalk 3; Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23 & 30, Cakewalk 2; Fri., July 11, Kids Create, Having a Ball; Fri., July 18, Icing Flowers; Sat., July 12, Birthday Cake Boot Camp; Sat., July 19, Gluten Free Baking; Sat., July 26, Cupcake Madness. Cakewalk Chicago, 1741 W. 99thSt.
773-233-7335.
Cooking/Culinary: Daddy/Daughter Night, Thurs., July 10; Bastille Day Cooking, Tues., July 15; Beach Party, Wed., July 16; Food Trip - Spain, Thurs., July 17; Hands on Grilling, Tues., July 22; Japanese Style Barbecue, Wed., July 23; Lobster, Thurs., July 24; National Lasagna Day, Tues., July 29; Baking Series #3, Wed., July 30. 20% discount on July and Aug. classes. Beverly’s Pantry, 1907 W. 103rdSt.
773-238-8550.
Needlework: Beginning Knitting, 6:30 p.m., Wed., July 19, 16 and 23. $60. My Sister’s Knits,
9907 S. Walden Parkway
. 773-238-4555.
“Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See, Reading on Walden Discussion Group, 9:30 a.m., Sat., July 19. Beverly Branch Library, 2121 W. 95th St. 773-233-7633.
Cool Jazz in the Courtyard, Pat Noland Group, 7 to 9 p.m. every Mon. through Aug. 25. Indoors in case of rain. Free. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
Beverly All Stars, 7:30 to 10 every Wed., $3. World Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-779-7059.
Open Stage (Acoustic), 7 p.m., Fri., July 11. World Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-779-7059.
Courtyard Concerts: Classic Act Ensemble, 6 p.m., Sun., July 13; Renee Wilson, harpist and Beverly resident, 6 p.m., Sun., July 20; David Reyes on violin & cello with Corelli Strings and students of the Beverly Violin Conservatory, 6 p.m., Sun., July 27. Trinity United Methodist Church, 9848 S. Winchester. 773-445-5300.
Music Under the Stars, 6 to 10 p.m., Sun., Aug. 3. Morgan Park Academy grounds, 2153 W. 111th St. $15 per person/$25 per family/seniors $10. For tickets call BAPA, 773-233-3100.
Teen Thursdays, movies, improve comedy, perform and socialize every Thurs. through Aug. 21.British Movie Night, July 10; open mic night, July 17; “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” BAC Teen Thespians, July 24; teen improve troupe, July 31. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.