Events to consider starting Feb. 19

Let us know about events and news you know about and remember you can post community events in the calendar. Register under the "Event Calendar" red bar on the right, or log in if you are already registered. Then add an event.

Day of Dance
Dance and movement classes shared from around the world and lear simple ways to stay healthy, enjoy music, participate in health screenings and be inspired to change your life
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Price:FREE
Location: Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Boulevard

Candidate Forum
1st Ward Alderman is hosting a forum for a few candidates running for various offices
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: 2058-B N. Western Ave.

Guardian Angle Self Defence Training
"Ethnic Heritage Ensemble" featuring Kahil El Zabar-Percussionist, Ernest Dawkins-Sax and Corey Wilkes-Trumpet along with a few other guest performers
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Champions Tae Kwon Do Institute, 2142 N. Milwaukee

For the Love of Dogs -- Wicker Park Dog Park Fundraiser
"Feel the love" with every pint purchased of Three Floyds beer as well as silent auction and raffle tickets.
Time: 7 - 11 p.m.
Location:Twisted Spoke, 501 N. Ogden Ave.

Crowded House -- Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale sparked by Taylor Bibat
Audience members will freely explore an environment of jealousy, rage, death, love, and life.
Time: 7; 7:30; 8:15 and 8:45 p.m. on Feb. 11, 17 and 18
Price: $15 Tickets
Location: Begins at Blue Line Lounge & Grill, 1548 N. Damen then travels to the Wicker park Art Center, 2215 W. North Ave.

Sunday, February 19

Logan Square Farmers Market
Farmers Market - Logan Square
Indoor winter market includes thirty farmers, processed and prepared foods
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m (Early close)
Price: FREE
Location: Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave.

2nd Annual Meeting and Open Hous -- Polish American Librarians Assn.
Brigid Pasulka, Polish-American author is keynote speaker
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m (Early close)
Price: FREE
Contact: Website
Location: Polish Museum of America, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Presidents' Day
In 1971 the celebration of Washington's Feb. 21 birthday and Abraham Lincoln's Feb. 12
birthday were put together as Presidents' Day, a Federal holiday. Illinois has wonderful
resources to learn about both presidents. Check out the Chicago History Museum or
journey down to Springfield to visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
That is a museum to be experienced!

Tuesday, February 21

Chicago Park District Program Registration
First day for new online registration which requires first signing up for an account
Contact: Website

Bucktown Community Organization (BCO)
Candidate Forum
Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30)
Location: American Legion Hall, 1824 W. Cortland St.

Wednesday, February 29

The Chicago Parks Legacy of Walter Netsch, present by Ed Uhlir
President of the Chicago Park District, Netsch was appointed by Harold Washington. He was
tasked with reforming CPD from a political patronage system to a professionally managed agency.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Price:FREE
Location: The Cliff Dwellers Club, 200 S. Michigan Ave., 2539 N. Kedzie Boulevard

Revolution 2012: An Exposition on Change Around the World
Artwork from around the world inspired about world happenings
Price: FREE
Exhibit runs through February 26
Location: Jackson Junge Gallery, 1389 N. Milwaukee Ave

Heaven+Hell
Hell is presented at INTUIT and Heaven at Loyola
Thru June 30
Contact: Website
Location: INTUIT: Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, 756 N. Milwaukee Ave and LUMA: Loyal University's Museum of Art, 820 N. Michigan Ave.

"Dark play or stories for boys"
Hell is presented at INTUIT and Heaven at Loyola
Thru March 11
Contact: Website
Location: Collaboraction, Flat Iron Arts Bldg., 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Cell Phone & Battery Recycling
Working and non working cell phones, batteries from power tools, laptops, cameras, cell phones.
Items can be dropped off Mon. - Fri.
For more info, call 773.384.2672 or email Clover at WPB
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, 1414 N. Ashland Ave.