It's All Happening in the Oak Park Arts District! Head to Harrison Street on January 16th for the first Third Friday Gallery Walk of 2015. A predicted

         
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It's All Happening in the Oak Park Arts District! Head to Harrison Street on January 16th for the first Third Friday Gallery Walk of 2015. A predicted high of 35 makes for a perfect winter's evening out!

Did this last week of winter get you down? What you need is the perfect beach apparel – that’s right – an ukulele. Last chance to get a handmade uke or four-string guitar made by Larry Vitalo. All instruments are on sale. “Original Cigar Box Ukuleles” by Larry Vitalo, 6-10pm at Liz Gaylord's Harrison Works, 17 Harrison. Hawaiin shirts optional.

Dancing Krow Studio and Third Friday Gallery presents "Seriously Funny." The artist collective believes in the healing power of laughter; and raises it, from the belly, with funny and provocative art. Start 2015 with the power of the guffaw! 6-10pm, 41-43 Harrison St.

Get your creative juices flowing at Bead in Hand. The first Third Friday Workshop of 2015 will teach you how to weave a Caterpillar Bracelet. Working with beads and chain, you'll be sure to learn the technique and marvel at all the colorful possibilities! To register for your spot at the back table click HERE. $10 plus materials, 6-8pm, 145 Harrison St.

Janice Elkin's Gallery PINK continues the Holiday Show featuring the fab ceramic work of Angela Dieffenbach and the exquisite paper art of Laurie Le Breton. Affordably priced pieces by Robert Koppel, Dianne Martia, Barbara Moline, Mary Jo Parker O'Hearn, John Padour, Kristi Sloniger and Linda Abrams fill the gallery. The show runs through February 14th. 6-9pm, 149 Harrison St.

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Prophets of the Elk headline an evening of "Burgers, Beers and Bands" at Buzz Cafe. What could be more warming than organic burgers, live music and BYOB? The band plays at 6:30pm. To reserve a table phone 708.524.2899. 905 S. Lombard Ave

Chicago band FUE makes its first appearance at Val's Halla Records. The band presents an all-ages acoustic show featuring songs from its latest album, "Gray Matters." On the stage at 7pm. Free! Don't miss it! 239 Harrison St.

"The Marvelous Wonderettes" a smash off-Broadway hit begins at the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts. In the course of this over-the-top show more than 20 classic ‘50’s and ‘60’s songs are performed. Catch the preview performance at Open Door Theater! To purchase tickets click HERE. Showtime is 8pm. 902 S. Ridgeland Ave.

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Mark Your Calendar!

Thank you for your continued support of the Oak Park Arts District! Are you an artist, food vendor, sponsor of all things artistic? Click HERE to learn how you can be a part of our annual art fair and street festival, What's Blooming on Harrison... coming this May!

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