Beat 2221, 7 p.m., Tues., May 6, Christ the King School, 9225 S. Hamilton. 312-745-0620.
Beat 2213, 7 p.m., Thurs., May 8, Ridge Park, 9601 S. Longwood. 312-745-0620.
Court Advocacy/Victim Assistance, 6:30 p.m., Mon., May 12, 22nd District police station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312-745-0620.
Beat 2211, 7 p.m., Thurs., May 15, Mount Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th St. 312-745-0620..
Senior Advisory Committee, 10:30 a.m., Tues., May 27, 22nd District police station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312-745-0620.
District Advisory Committee, Thurs., May 29 22nd District police station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312-745-0620.
Community Meetings
East Beverly Association meeting, 7 p.m., Mon., May 5. World Music Company, 1808 W. 103d St.
Crescent Park Civic Association meeting 7 p.m., Wed., May 21. Walker Branch Library, 11070 S. Hoyne Ave. 773-429-1080.
Film & Stage
BACinema: “The Cry,” Wed., May 7; “It’s a Free World,” Wed. May 14; “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day,” Wed., May 23. All at 7:30 p.m. $7, BAC members $5. Beverly Arts Center, 2107 W. 111th St., 773-445-3838.
Kids & Family
Infant & Toddler music class, Mon. through Sat.; Creative Music for Children with Special Needs, 11 a.m., Sat; Rhythm Band, ages 3 to 5, 5 p.m., Tues. 8-week sessions, start anytime. $80. World Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-779-7059.
Parents’ meeting for those who are willing to volunteer as a coach, team mom/or dad or referee for the 19th Ward nerf football tournament for 3rd and 4th grade children. 7 p.m., Thur., May 8, Mt. Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th St. If interested but unable to attend, contact Matt O’Shea. 773-238-0288 or matthewoshea@wowway.com.
“Sleeping Beauty” continues through May 16, 10:30 a.m selected weekdays and Sat. $10; “Alice in Wonderland,” Wed., May 21 through Aug. 22. Chicago Kids Company, Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. For group sales, call 773-205-9600.
World Music Company classes: Infant & Toddler music class, Mon. through Sat. 8-week session, start any time. $80; Creative Music for Kids with Special Needs, 11 a.m., Sat. 8-week session, start any time. $80; Rhythm Band, ages 3 to 5, 5 p.m., Tues. 8-week session, start any time. $80. 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-779-7059.
Mocha Moms, Inc. open house, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thur., Apr. 10. Morgan Park Church of God, 11153 S. Hoyne Ave. www.mochamoms.org.
Mount Greenwood Branch Library, “Fractured Fairy Tales,” ages 7 and up, 6 p.m., Wed., Apr. 16; “Shelabration,” ages 6 and up, 6:30 p.m., Tues., Apr. 22; Scrapbooking,” ages 9 to 12, 6 p.m., Wed., Apr. 30. 11010 S. Kedzie Ave. 312-747-2805.
Walker Branch Library, Preschool Story Time, ages 3 to 5, 10:30 a.m.,Mon., Apr. 7, 14, 21 and 28; Toddler Time, 6 to 18 months, 10 a.m., Thurs., Apr. 3, 10, 17 and 24; Lapsit Story Time, 6 to 18 months, 10 a.m., Thurs., Apr. 3, 10 and 17; Stories and Craft, ages 6 to 9, “April Fools!,” 3:30 p.m., Tues., Apr. 1; “Earth to Earth: Save Me!” 3:30 p.m. Tues., Apr. 22; “Baseball Cometh,” 3:30 p.m., Wed., Apr. 9; “A Joke a Minute: Tricksters and Best Jokes,” 3:30 p.m., Wed., Apr. 16; “Shelabration: a Poetry Event for the Family Starring Shel Silverstein,” 11 a.m., Sat., Apr. 19. 11071 S. Hoyne., 312-747-1920.
Health
Open house, Family Birth Center, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sat., May 10. Little Company of Mary Hospital, 95th and California, Evergreen Park. 708-423-3070.
Check for Prostate Health, Men’s Health Academy, 5 p.m., Tues., May 6. Free. Little Company of Mary Health Education Centers, 708-423-5774.
What’s Your Risk of Stroke? 11 a.m., Mon., May 19Free. Little Company of Mary Health Education Centers. 708-423-5774.
Meeting & Misc
Comfort for Caregivers, 1 p.m., Sat., May 3. $10 includes massage, footwash, habd massage, relaxation techniques and more. Morgan Park United Methodist Church, 11030 S. Longwood Dr. 773-238-2600.
Personal Stylist, 2:30 p.m., Mon., May 5. Free, open to public. Smith Village, 2340 W.113th Pl. 779-8010 ext. 7309.
Plant Auction, Garden Club of Morgan Park/Beverly Hills, 9:30 a.m., Wed., May 7, 10726 S. Fairfield. 773-238-2737.
Estate Planning, 2 p.m., Sat., May 10, free. Woodson Regional Library. 9525 S. Halsted St.
“How Money Works,” family financial seminar, JeRome Brown, certified finance planner, Sat., May 17. Morgan Park United Methodist Church, 11030 S. Longwood Dr. 773-238-2600.
“Perfect Color for You,” 2:20 p.m., Mon., May 19. Free. Open to the public. Smith Village, 2340 W.113th Pl. 779-8010 ext. 7309.
Shopping Trip, Windmill Acres, Crete, and Crown Point, Ind. Bus leaves from Beverly Arts Center, 9 a.m., Tues., May 20. Garden Club of Morgan Park/Beverly Hills. $25 for members. Reservations: 708-423-8768 or 773-238-2737.
Author visit, Ann Hood, “The Knitting Circle” and “Comfort,” 6 p.m., Wed., May 21. My Sister’s Knits, 9907 S. Walden Pkwy. 773-238-4555.
Art Lecture, Kathleen Gibbons. 2 p.m., Tues., May 27. Free, open to the public. Smith Village, 2340 W.113th Pl. 779-8010 ext. 7309.
Music
“Moon Over Buffalo,” 8 p.m., Fri., May 9 and Sat. May 10, 2 p.m., Sun., May 11. $20. Beverly Theatre Guild at Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
Auditions for “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” Teen Thespians, ages 13 to 19, Tues. and Wed., May 27 and 28; “The Wiz,” PLAYBACK Summer Theatre Camp, ages 10 to 14, Mon., Tues. and Wed., June 2, 3 and 4; Beverly Big Mouths and Chicks’ Improv Alliance, ages 13 to 18, 3 p.m., Sat., June 7. Participation fee, dues or tuition required. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. For information or to audition, call Emily Dugan, 773-445-3838 ext. 216.
Schools
Beverly Montessori School open house, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sun., Apr. 6. 9916 S. Walden Pkwy. 773-239-7635.
Seniors
Golden Kiwanis annual Breakfast, St. Walter Church, 11722 S. Western Ave. Date to be announced. Tickets at Senior office, National City Bank, 10801 S. Western Ave. 773-298-2302. Golden Kiwanis meet every Wed., 10 a.m., National City Bank, 10801 S. Western Ave. 773-298-2302.
“Sentimental Journey,” Senior Prom, Sun., Apr. 6. Marist High School, 4200 W. 115th. Donnellan Seminar, Tues., Apr. 8, Bethany Union Church, 1750 W. 103rd St.
Beverly Bank & Trust Platinum Adventure Club: “Knute Rockne All-American,” musical. Depart 11:30 a.m., Thur., Apr. 10. $80 includes lunch; Four Winds Casino
Resort, New Buffalo, depart 9:30 a.m., Tues., Apr. 22. $30, $15 returned in game/food credits; Reverse Mortgage Seminar, 10 a.m., Wed., Apr. 30. Free. Beverly Bank & Trust, 2400 W. 103rd St. 773-239-2265.
Assistance with Medicare and insurance, Tues., Apr. 15, courtesy desk, National City Bank, 10801 S. Western Ave. 773-298-2302.
Advocate Health Center Arthritis Seminar, 10 a.m., Tues., Apr. 15. Smith Village, 2340 W. 113th Pl. 779-8010 ext. 7309.
Last day for tax assistance, Fri., Apr. 11. National City Bank, 10801 S. Western Ave. For appointment call 773-298-2302.
22nd District Police Senior Advisory Committee meeting, 10:30 a.m., Tues., Apr. 22. Morgan Park Police Station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312-745-0620.
Day trip to Michigan City Blue Chip Casino, Mon., Apr. 28. 773-298-2302.
AARP 55 Alive mature drivers’ classes. Mon. and Tues., Apr. 28 and 29. National City Bank, 10801 S. Western Ave. Registration required. 773-298-2302.
Citizen Safety Seminar by Cook County Sheriff’s office. 10 a.m., Wed., May 7. Free. Beverly Bank & Trust, 2400 W. 103rd St. 773-239-2265.
Long Grove Chocolate Factory tour with lunch. Depart 9:30 a.m., Tues., May 13. $74. Beverly Bank & Trust Platinum Adventures Club. 2400 W. 103rd St. 773-239-2265.
Islands of New England Tour, May 16 through 23. Beverly Bank & Trust Platinum Adventures Club. Reservations at 773-239-2265.
“Jersey Boys,” depart 11:30 a.m., Wed., May 28 from Ridge Academy, 2501 W. 103rd St. $150 includes lunch. Beverly Bank & Trust Platinum Adventures Club. 2400 W. 103rd St. 773-239-2265.
Alpha Course, informal class for new Christians, Christians who want to brush up on the basics and couples preparing for marriage, continues 7 p.m., Wed. Morgan Park United Methodist Church, 11030 S. Longwood Dr. 773-238-2600.
Cake Decorating: Mondays, May 5, Writing in Icing; May 12, Garden of Roses. Saturdays, May 12, Doll Cakes; May 19, Fondant Fundamentals; May 29, Chocolate Artistry. Cakewalk, Chicago, 1741 W. 99th St. 773-233-7335.
Cooking: Tuesdays, May 6, Cookbook Club; May 13, Party Appetizers; May 20, Plant Your Herb Garden; May 27, Beverly Pantry Cooking. Wednesdays, May 14, Knife Skills; May 21, Great Salads; May 28, Baking Series. Thursdays, May 8, Mother’s Day Brunch Menu; May 15, Cooking for the Season; May 22, It’s Grilling Time; May 29, Build a Better Burger. Sat., May 17, Cool Kids Cook, Build a Burger. Beverly’s Pantry, 1907 W. 103rd St. 773-238-8550.
Beginning Knitting, 6:30 p.m., Wed., May 7, 14 & 28. My Sister’s Knits, 9907 S. Walden Pkwy. 773-238-4555.
Adult Book Discussion, One Book, One Chicago, “The Long Goodbye,” by Raymond Chandler, 7 p.m., Wed., Apr. 16. Mt. Greenwood branch, Chicago Public Library, 11010 S. Kedzie. 312-747-2805.
Reading on Walden Book Discussion Group, “The Long Goodbye” by Raymond Chandler, 9:30 a.m., Sat., Apr. 19. Beverly Branch, Chicago Public Library, 2121 W. 95th St. 773-233-7633.
Monday, May 5, 4 p.m., “Cinco de Mayo;” May 19, 4 p.m., “Chinese Lantern Craft.” Tues., May 13, 5 p.m., Teen Volume. Wed., May 7, 14 and 21, 2:30 p.m.., Preschool Storytime . Thur., May 8 and 15, 10:30 a.m.,. Preschool Storytime. Sat., May 3, 11 a.m., Cambodian Folk Dance; 1:30 p.m., Junior Book Club. Beverly branch, 2121 W. 95th St. 312-747-9673.
“From the River Harvey,” Lorna Goodison, book signing. 7:30 p.m., Thur., May 8. Border’s, 2210 W. 95th St. 773-773-445-5471.
“Once Upon a Project,” Bettye Griffin, 7 p.m., Fri., May 9.Border’s, 2210 W. 95th St. 773-445-5471.
Authors Julie Hyzy (“State of the Onion“) and Michael A. Black (“Random Victim) discuss and sign their books, 7 p.m., Thur., May.15. Co-sponsored by Beverly Branch library and Reading on Walden. Beverly Branch library, 2121 W. 95th St.
Performances: Beverly All Stars, 7:30 to 10 p.m. every Wed. $3; Cinco de Mayo Celebration, all ages. 9 a.m., Mon., May 5, $5.; Concert for Mothers, 2 p.m., Sat., May 10, $8;Gan Bua, progressive Celtic music, 8 p.m., Sat., May 10, $10; Kaiju Daiko Japanese Taiko Drummers, 8 p.m., Sat., May 17, $25; Willis Family Band, 8 p.m., Sat., May 31, $20. World Music Company , 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-779-7059.
The Ventures, 8 p.m., Sat., May 17. $40. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838 or buy tickets online, www.beverlyartcenter.org.
Beverly All Stars, 7:30 to 10 p.m. every Wed. World Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-779-7059.
World Music Company: “Across the Universe,” faculty concert, 2 p.m., Sun., Apr. 6. $5; Open Stage (Acoustic), 7 p.m., Fri., Apr. 11. $3; Munnelly Flaherty & Masure, Irish superband, 8 p.m., Sat., Apr. 19. $25; Earth Day in Stories and Song with Anna Stange, for grades preK to 3, 10:a.m., Tues., Apr. 22. $5; Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 10 a.m., Mon., May 5. $5. 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-779-7059.
Notre Dame Glee Club concert, 4 p.m., Sun., Apr. 20. $20. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
Saint Xavier University Senior Guitar Recital, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Apr. 25. $6; $5 seniors and visiting students; free SXU students, faculty and staff. Saint Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St. 773-298-3241.
