LANSING, Ill. (July 30, 2023) – The items listed below are public events compiled from a variety of community sources. They represent a diversity of ways to be involved this week.
Monday, July 31
5:30–7:30 p.m. – Brides through the Decades
Mondays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., through August 19
A summer exhibit at the Lansing Historical Society Museum, featuring photos and commentary about fashion trends and traditions through the eras.
- Lansing Public Library, lower level
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing - Barb Dust, Museum Curator
(708) 474-7497
Tuesday, August 1
5 p.m. – National Night Out at Fox Pointe
National Night Out is a nationwide effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie. Food, entertainment, raffle prizes, and other activities will take place at the free Fox Pointe event.
- Fox Pointe
18138 Henry Street, Lansing
5:30 p.m. – Library hosts South Suburban College’s Highway Construction Careers
South Suburban College will present its pre-apprenticeship programs, with a focus on highway construction. This event is for individuals interested in any of SSC’s construction pre-apprenticeship programs.
- Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Wednesday, August 2
9:30 a.m. – Pop-Up Pantry
Mt. Zion UFL Center partners with Illinois Partners In Hope to distribute a variety of donated food once or twice a week. These pop-up pantries are open to anyone, and no ID is required.
- Mt. Zion UFL Center
2340 177th Street, Lansing
708-394-3555
9:30 – Crochet & Knitting Group
Bring your own supplies and learn some techniques. This is not a library-sponsored group, but it meets in the library’s Brick Room.
- Lansing Public Library, Brick Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
6 p.m. – Too Much Molly
Fox Pointe’s free Wednesday night summer concert series continues with Too Much Molly. Michael Young will open the night. Gates open at 6 p.m., with Too Much Molly taking the stage at 7:30.
- Fox Pointe
18138 Henry Street, Lansing
Thursday, August 3
4:30 – 6 p.m. – Library on the Go
Weather permitting, the library’s book bike will be riding around the community, giving families easy access to books and services.
- 4:30–5 p.m. – Lan-Oak Park
18000 Arcadia Avenue, Lansing - 5–5:30 p.m. – El Encanto Food Truck
17829 Burnham Avenue, Lansing - 5:30–6 p.m. – Schultz Park
3340 N Schultz Drive, Lansing
7 p.m. – Trivia at Kasey’s
Trivia with Nick At Night Entertainment happens every week on Thursdays. The restaurant opens at 5 p.m. Nick will start the show around 7 p.m.
- Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge
17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
Friday, August 4
4 – 7 p.m. – Thornton Township Days in the Park at Fox Pointe
“Food, fun, and entertainment” are in store for Thornton Township’s visit to Fox Pointe. Attendees must present a Lansing ID for entry.
7 p.m. – Kasey’s karaoke
Karaoke with Joe Sibley takes place every week on Fridays at Kasey’s Banquet Hall.
- Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge
17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
Saturday, August 5
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Free shredding event at Lansing Municipal Center
Local residents can safely dispose of documents and paperwork at this shredding event.
- Lansing Municipal Center
3141 Ridge Road, Lansing
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Community Prayer Breakfast at First United Methodist
“A village that prays together stays together” says a Facebook page for this event. A continental breakfast will be available for participants.
- First United Methodist Church
18420 Burnham Avenue, Lansing
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Brides through the Decades
Mondays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., through August 19
A summer exhibit at the Lansing Historical Society Museum, featuring photos and commentary about fashion trends and traditions through the eras.
- Lansing Public Library, lower level
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing - Barb Dust, Museum Curator
(708) 474-7497
1 – 4 p.m. – Harry Potter Wizarding Party
The Lansing Library’s Youth Department is hosting a Harry Potter-themed event. The event description says, “Here you will be sorted into your House, choose your wand, and even put your name in the Goblet of Fire! Join us for the magic!”
- Lansing Public Library, lower level
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
4 – 8 p.m. – LACE Cruise Night
The third cruise night of the summer will take place on Ridge Road.
6 p.m. – Free Lois Kaye concert at Kasey’s Beer Garden
Gates open at 5 p.m. The concert is free, and food and drink will be available for purchase.
- Kasey’s Banquet Hall
17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
708-895-7720
8 p.m. – Fifty One Lincoln Band at Fox Pointe
This free concert follows Cruise Night in Downtown Lansing. Gates open at 7:30, with Fifty One Lincoln taking the stage from 8–10 p.m.
- Fox Pointe
18138 Henry Street, Lansing
If your business, school, church, or organization is having a community event that you’d like to include in our “Things to do this week,” feel free to email the information to The Lansing Journal: [email protected].
