Chicago Public Radio Events

7th Annual DIY Trunkshow

Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Chicago Craft Mafia and Chicago Public Radio invite you to a gathering of local artisans selling handmade items such as jewelry, greeting cards, clothing, handbags and more.

The Warrior Poetry Project: A Concert Reading of Poems by Veterans

Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 5:30 p.m.

The Warrior Poetry Project is a free post-show poetry reading featuring poets and veterans Matt Ping, Timothy Brien, A.D. Moore, Tyler Zabel, and other friends of Remy Bumppo.

How Not To Lose Your House Party

Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 5:30 p.m.

Join Chicago Public Radio for the culmination of the Facing the Mortgage Crisis series with a special event, co-hosted with Vocalo.org: "How Not to Lose Your House Party" featuring WBEZ guests and experts.

MusicNOW

Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

MusicNOW is your invitation to some of the most exciting new music around. This performance features Bennett’s "Jazz Calendar" and Turnage’s "Twice Through The Heart."

Chicago Moth StorySLAM: BLUNDERS

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

Come on out for the third Chicago Moth StorySLAM, hosted by Brian Babylon and starring: perhaps YOU? Listen to fellow Chicagoans share tales of BLUNDERS, volunteer to be on a judging team or dive in to share your story!

Chicago Public Radio's Annual Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, December 01, 2009 @ 4:00 p.m.

We invite the public to our Annual Board of Directors Meeting.

Chicago Public Radio Community Advisory Council Meeting

Tuesday, December 01, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m.

Chicago Public Radio invites the public to our regularly scheduled Community Advisory Council meeting.

Enter the Looking for Democracy Short Film & Video Contest

Tuesday, December 01, 2009 @

In this historical moment abuzz with potential, many are grappling with the possibilities for change. As we face economic crisis and calls for racial, environmental, and human justice, how are we creating and sustaining democracy?

Sound Opinions at the Movies: Jesus Christ Superstar

Tuesday, December 01, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m.

Join Sound Opinions co-hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot for a special pre-holiday screening of the classic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.

Jazz at Symphony Center: McCoy Tyner and the Chicago Jazz Orchestra

Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

McCoy Tyner, who rose to fame as a sideman for the John Coltrane Quartet in the 1960s, has influenced generations of improvisers.