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Upcoming In Person Events

Event—In Person

Studs Terkel: The Early Years, 1912-1957 (FULL)

Taught by Chris Stacey

Weekly on Tuesdays, Oct 27–Nov 24, 2026

6:00pm–7:30pm

At the Newberry

Event—In Person

Scalpels and Skyscrapers: The Surgical History of Chicago (FULL)

Taught by Matthew Carmichael

Weekly on Wednesdays, Oct 28–Nov 18, 2026

5:30pm–7:30pm

At the Newberry

Event—In Person

London Calling: Murder, Mystery, and the City (FULL)

Taught by Thomas Irvine

Weekly on Tuesdays, Nov 03–Dec 08, 2026

6:00pm–7:30pm

At the Newberry

Event—In Person

In Pursuit of Color: How Obsession with Dyes and Pigments Drove Civilizations—Section 1 (FULL)

Taught by Nina Wieda

Weekly on Wednesdays, Nov 04–Dec 16, 2026

2:00pm–4:00pm

At the Newberry

Event—In Person

Broom Making: Preserving Craft Traditions (FULL)

Taught by Liv Koreman

Nov 05, 2026

5:00pm–7:00pm

At the Newberry

Event—In Person

Ellis Island: The Immigrant Experience (FULL)

Taught by Bill Cellini Jr.

Nov 07, 2026

10:00am–1:00pm

At the Newberry

Event—In Person

In Pursuit of Color: How Obsession with Dyes and Pigments Drove Civilizations—Section 2

Taught by Nina Wieda

Weekly on Saturdays, Nov 07–Dec 19, 2026

1:00pm–3:00pm

At the Newberry

Event—In Person

Songwriting as Poetry: A Workshop for Songwriters Who Love Lyrics

Taught by Chris Rawlins

Weekly on Saturdays, Nov 07–Nov 14, 2026

3:00pm–4:30pm

At the Newberry

Event—In Person

Till the Gods Speak Again: Folklore, Esotericism, and Romantic Nationalism in Nineteenth-Century Europe

Taught by Dell J. Rose

Weekly on Tuesdays, Nov 10–Dec 08, 2026

2:00pm–4:00pm

At the Newberry

Event—In Person

Richard III: Monstrous Villain or Slandered King (FULL)

Taught by Carole Levin

Nov 12, 2026

2:00pm–4:00pm

At the Newberry

Event—In Person

Pasticceria 101: Holiday Edition

Taught by Kelsey Trotta

Dec 12, 2026

12:30pm–2:00pm

At the Newberry