Brushwood Center will be closed December 24th- January 1st. Happy Holidays!

Events

 

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

Featured Featured

Convergence: Health Equity in a Changing Climate

Jack Benny Center for the Arts 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan, Illnois, United States

​Convergence: Health Equity in a Changing Climate Tickets on Sale Now for Waukegan performance!  Join us for the second performance of the Summer! Convergence, Brushwood's newly premiered signature concert experience, translates data on health equity in our community to art.  What is the number one predictor of health in the United States? Your zip code.​Across our […]

$5.00

BASE: Open Art Workshop

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

BASE: Open Art Workshop You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies from BASE · Get Help When You Need It Want to learn to knit? Need to repair a mosaic? Want to try your hand at oil paints, but don’t know where to start? There’s no need to sign up for a formal […]

Free

Nature Photography for Veterans and Families

Jackson Park 6401 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago, Illinois

Nature Photography for Veterans and Families Learn about the basics of photography this Summer while exploring the natural beauty of Chicago with your fellow Veterans. DSLR cameras are provided for participants. You can also use your own cameras or cell phones if preferred. Families and all ages are welcomed. Saturday, August 31st: Jackson Park Activity […]

Free

Event Series ¡Hola! Wiggleworms

¡Hola! Wiggleworms

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

¡Hola! Wiggleworms This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too! ¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world, the class is alive with singing, dancing, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while […]

Free

Growing Together: Down & Dirty Fertilizers

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

Growing Together with From Hood to Table Join us on select Saturdays this Summer for this family-friendly and science-based nature and food class series with Chef, Urban Farmer, and Sustainability Teacher Jeffrey Williams with From Hood to Table! Learn about the importance of working with nature to nourish our health and community. Families will enjoy […]

Free
Event Series Paint and Photograph the Prairie

Paint and Photograph the Prairie

Iron Bridge Trailhead Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, Elwood, Illinois, United States

Paint and Photograph the Prairie Join Brushwood Center's At Ease initiative in a special program at the Midewin Tallgrass Prairie to enjoy four hours of painting and photographing the prairie with U.S. Veteran artists and photographers. Increase your skills while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow Veterans! Cameras will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! […]

Free
Event Series Art Impact Project

Art Impact Project

​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center, Dunbar Recreation Building ​ ​888 Dunbar Road, Mundelein, Illinois, United States

Art Impact Project Art Impact Project facilitates supportive art projects designed to provide participants a different way to express themselves through art-making.  With a focus on emotional wellness through creative expression, Art Impact Project's small-group environment gives participants the chance to self-reflect and safely share their observations.  Each 90-minute session involves the completion of an art project from start to finish.  Projects will vary from week to week, exploring various art mediums […]

Free
Event Series Women Veterans and Families Watercolor Painting

Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families Develop your unique artistic expression through watercolor painting. We will delight in the colorful, transformative nature of the watercolor while also sharing factual information about the natural world and flowers. Student input and discussion are welcome! Class taught by Gabrielle Tufano.--Art materials will be mailed to your home. […]

Free

Radical Hope: Interactive Exhibition

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

Radical Hope Radical Hope: Building Climate Resilience for Healthy Communities, the companion exhibition of the Smith Nature Symposium, opens in the Brushwood Gallery on Saturday, September 14th. Community connection and resilience are key to navigating an uncertain climate future, but what makes a community resilient? What could a healthy future for all look like, and […]

Free
Event Series ¡Hola! Wiggleworms

¡Hola! Wiggleworms

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

¡Hola! Wiggleworms This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too! ¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries […]

Free
Event Series BASE: Create & Sip

BASE: Create & Sip – Felt Flowers

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

BASE: Create & Sip - Felt Flowers ​As you craft away, enjoy the company of fellow art enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere while listening to a craft-themed musical soundtrack. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage (BYOB 21+) and some snacks to enjoy as you immerse yourself in the creative process.  At the […]

$20.00

Nature Hike and String Art for Veterans

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

Nature Hike and String Art for Veterans Enjoy a walking tour through the beautiful Ryerson Woods and participate in a string art class at Brushwood Center. Activity Expectation: Outdoors and walking on unpaved trails. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing and dress for the weather. Bringing water is recommended. Sensory Expectations: Outdoors in uncovered sun. Available Accommodations: No language […]

Free

 

Get the latest events, concerts, exhibits, and insights straight to your inbox.