Event List

Discover the harmony of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy that defines Thai cuisine. In this class, we’ll create dishes like Thai Basil Chicken with Coconut-Lime Jasmine Rice and finish with a refreshing Mango Sticky Rice for dessert.

Industrious, irreverent, humble Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization. His most recent novel, James, earned both the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and the National Book Award.

Enjoy this entertaining and engaging performance by Nashville performer, Bryn Scott-Grimes, as he plays a lively medley of popular songs on harmonica and guitar. All ages. Tickets available 3/10.

This engaging presentation from Discovery Center Museum combines experiments and investigations, making science fun and unforgettable for young minds. All ages. Tickets available 3/11.

This engaging presentation from Discovery Center Museum combines experiments and investigations, making science fun and unforgettable for young minds. All ages. Tickets available 3/11.

Ninety years ago, a plucky detective stepped out of her blue roadster and into the hearts of readers. Nancy Drew proved that a strong heroine with style and bravery could win huge popularity.

Get ready for the Luna Blues Machine! Join us for an unforgettable, high-energy musical journey that delivers a powerful bilingual performance that you won't want to miss.Tickets available 3/13 for Palatine cardholders only.

Grammy-nominated and Award winning Wendy and DB are pioneers of family blues music. Wendy and DB use folk-lore, finger-plays and songs with their high energy and immersive original kids music.

Join Squint and Melly for a presentation of fun, fabulous fairy tales! All ages. Tickets available 3/20.

Japan is the only country among over 60 explored that left world traveler Brian Michalski heartbroken to leave.

Experience the art of handmade pasta with a bright, springtime twist.

Ryan Decker breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies. Learn which factors to consider when, where, and how to save, invest, or aggressively tackle debt.

Owning a home takes a lot of time, money, and energy, so not only is it important to be educated about the process, but also about home ownership.

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

Michael McColly will share stories from his walk along the shoreline, from Rogers Park to Indiana Dunes National Park.

Are you thinking about retirement? Does it seem completely out of reach?

Your guide to making and maintaining a sourdough starter. Using detailed instructions, she will guide you through maintaining a long-term active starter.

Acompáñenos para el Día del Niño, un día para celebrar a los niños con nuestro invitado especial, Mr. Firu el Mago, divertidos globos y actividades. Para todas las edades. Regístrese a partir del 15/4. 

Take a culinary journey to the Mediterranean and discover vibrant, healthy dishes inspired by the sun-soaked flavors of the region.

Bring a blanket as you enjoy a viewing of Zootopia 2. All ages. Snacks will be provided. Tickets available 4/24 for Palatine cardholders only. 

Joyce Haworth takes us through how the American colonies, in less than a year, went from the attitude where most Americans agreed they should remain part of Great Britain to being ready to declare independence.