A comedy night, a sip-and-paint and other ways to unwind both mentally and physically this week in Chicago
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Saturday, Jan. 15 – Enjoy a night of laughter at the Red Room Comedy Club (7442 N. Western Ave.) featuring comedians Khaleel The Comedian, Ziad Fouzi and many more! The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Purchase your tickets here.
Saturday, Jan. 15 – Sip and paint a winter forest landscapes this Saturday with artist Desiree Salpietro-Gigl at the Trickster Cultural Center (190 S. Rochelle Rd., Schaumburg)! You will be guided step-by-step, so no art experience needed! The in-person session starts at 1 p.m. Registration includes materials and non-alcoholic beverages. Get tickets here.
Sunday, Jan. 16 – Check out the film screening of Courage, a documentary on the ongoing uprising in Belarus, at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (2320 W. Chicago Ave.) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and masks and proof of vaccination are required.
Recurring – Stretch, rest and reflect from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the next four consecutive Sundays in the comfort of your home. The Immigrant Action Alliance is offering virtual relaxation sessions for you to focus on trauma-informed gentle movement, breathwork and meditation. Contact bud@immigrantactionalliance.
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