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Prayer Nation Conference is a conference that reaches across demographic barriers of people and is focused on offering powerful life solutio
We live in a divided world, and prayer is the force that brings us together. Prayer Nation Conference is a conference that reaches across demographic barriers of people and is focused on offering powerful life solutions to our communities. We are pursuing the goal that we should be a house of prayer for all nations! Prayer Nation Worldwide focuses on The Prayer Experience, Training and Impartation, and The PNW Solutions Marketplace.
Saturday, 24, 10.00 -
Saturday, 24, 14.00
Chicago,
IL
_$25
Celebrate Latina leadership, innovation, and culture with panels, products, networking, and empowerment.
Latina Expo 2026 – Chicago is back for its 8th annual celebration of empowerment, innovation, and culture! Join thousands of Latinas from across Chicagoland for two full days of programming designed to uplift, inspire, and connect.
What to expect:
✅ Empowerment panels & workshops
✅ Resources for Latina entrepreneurs
✅ Exhibitor marketplace with Latina-owned brands
✅ Beauty, health, and wellness experiences
✅ Career growth, networking & community
✅ Live demos, performances & giveaways
✅ Family-friendly & multigenerational space
🎉 Be part of a movement that honors Latina identity, creativity, and economic power.
Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, community leader, or just looking to be inspired, this is your space.
Friday, 23, 10.00 -
Friday, 23, 16.00
Chicago,
IL
_$25
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Join us for the Spotlight Latina Awards Brunch & Fashion Show — an exclusive celebration honoring the leadership, innovation, and resilience of Chicagoland’s most influential Latinas.
🌺 This elegant brunch is part of the Spotlight Latina initiative and aligned with Latina Expo 2026. It highlights powerful Latina voices across business, politics, health, education, the arts, and beyond.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕛 Time: 11:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Walnut Room at Macy’s | 111 N. State Street, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL
Valet parking available
✨ What to expect:
Recognition of Latina leaders shaping the future of our communities
Gourmet Mimosa Brunch
Networking with thought leaders, influencers, and change-makers
A sophisticated celebration during Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us for an unforgettable brunch—
A toast to Latina excellence with mimosas, networking, and inspiration.
TICKET PRICE:
$75
Includes:
Gourmet Mimosa Brunch
Fashion Show
Beauty Bar
Gift Bag with Gift Card
Table of 10 available for $700.00
Thursday, 22, 11.00 -
Thursday, 22, 14.00
Chicago,
IL
_$25
The annual Christian Century lecture and reception with speaker Randall Balmer
The push to anoint the United States as a “Christian nation” distorts history and ignores America’s best idea for ensuring a vibrant and healthy religious culture: the First Amendment. Current attempts to level the historic wall of separation between church and state not only threaten the nation’s political stability but also compromise the “free marketplace” of religion guaranteed by the First Amendment.
Dr. Randall Balmer, who has authored more than a dozen books on America’s religious history, holds the John Phillips Chair in Religion at Dartmouth College.
Lecture and reception with wine and dessert bar.
Thursday, 01, 19.00 -
Thursday, 01, 21.00
Chicago,
IL
_$25
Get ready to recharge your batteries at "The Sunday Recharge" event - it's the perfect way to kickstart your week with good vibes!
Join RESTORE Her Wellness for The Sunday Recharge, our signature summer experience and the kickoff to Juneteenth Week.
This curated wine trail experience across Southwest Michigan is designed for women who are ready for a full day of connection, ease, laughter, and elevated enjoyment. We’ll journey together to three thoughtfully selected winery stops — Dablon Vineyards, Tabor Hill Winery, and Round Barn Estate — creating a beautifully paced day that flows from elevated to grounded to lively.
From welcome mimosas and light breakfast before departure to wine tastings, lunch at Tabor Hill, curated RESTORE Her touches, and a special gift bag, every detail is designed to help you relax and enjoy the day without having to plan a thing.
Whether you’re coming for the wine, the sisterhood, the scenery, or simply the chance to get away for the day, The Sunday Recharge is your invitation to pour back into yourself.
Event Details
Sunday, June 14
Departure: 10:00 AM from Tinley Park
Return: Approximately 7:30 PM CST
Day-of Arrival: 9:30 AM for welcome mimosas and light breakfast
Winery Stops:
Dablon Vineyards
Tabor Hill Winery
Round Barn Estate
What’s Included
Round-trip transportation
Welcome mimosas + light breakfast
Wine tastings at 3 wineries
Lunch at Tabor Hill
Curated RESTORE Her experience throughout the day
Elevated gift bag with exclusive items
Gift Bag Includes
RESTORE Her tote
RESTORE Her tumbler
African print fan
Smartfood popcorn
Hand sanitizer
Coupon toward a future class or service
Dress Vibe
Shades of yellow, gold, or sunlit tones encouraged.
Important Note
All winery times are in Michigan / Eastern Time Zone.
Who This Is For
This experience is for women who want to:
enjoy a beautifully curated day out
sip, relax, and reconnect
experience great wine and beautiful scenery
enjoy meaningful connection and good energy
recharge in a way that feels feminine, elevated, and fun
Sunday, 20, 11.30 -
Sunday, 20, 19.30
Chicago,
IL
_$25
United in Prayer – “In the Name of Jesus!” Philippians 2:10-11
Experience this Captivating, Soul-Stirring Conference:
· Inspiring keynote messages and breakout sessions
· Powerful worship, transformative Word, and fervent prayer
· Divine healing, breakthrough, and deliverance
Joyful fellowship with believers from around the world
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
WESTIN LOMBARD
70 Yorktown Center ~ Lombard, IL. 60148 ~ 630.719.8000
SOLD OUT- Angie Ray Ministries Room Block - SOLD OUT
Rates are based on hotel availability and Pricing
TOWNPLACE SUITES
455 E 22nd Street ~ Lombard, IL 60148 ~ 630.932.4400
SOLD OUT - Angie Ray Ministries Room Block - SOLD OUT
Rates are based on hotel availability and Pricing
ADDITIONAL AREA HOTELS
Courtyard Marriott Chicago - Oakbrook Terrace, IL - Ph. 630-691-1500
Staybridge Suites Chicago - Oakbrook Terrace, IL - Ph. 630-953-9393
Homewood Suites - Downers Grove, IL - Ph. 630-852-1500
Holiday Inn Chicago - Oakbrook, IL - Ph. 630-833-3600
Embassy Suites - Lombard, IL - Ph. 630-969-7500
Hyatt House Chicago / Oak Brook - Oakbrook, IL - 630-590-1200
CONTACT US
Phone: 708.503.1140
Thursday, 03, 13.00 -
Sunday, 06, 13.00
Lombard,
IL
_$25
A once-in-a-lifetime concert event celebrating Vietnamese American heritage starring Carol Kim and a talented ensemble from New Orleans
Step back in time with us! Saigon Jazz Revival features legendary Vietnamese singer Carol Kim with a talented jazz ensemble from New Orleans for a live performance. This event kicks off the Vietnamese Association of Illinois 50-year anniversary celebration! HAI QUÊ, MỘT HỘI (Two homes, one VAI) honors those that carried this community forward and uplift those who will continue leading it into the future.
This collaborative project brings together artists across oceans and generations to celebrate jazz and its influence on Vietnamese and Chicago culture.
Rooted in the sounds and spirit of old Saigon and reimagined in New Orleans, this performance celebrates our diverse backgrounds, expansive homelands, and shared love of timeless songs.
Starring Vietnam’s Queen of Soul, Carol Kim, this concert features musicians from Vietnam, Honduras, Cuba, Mexico, Japan, and New Orleans and will showcase original collaborations with various Vietnamese diasporic artists as well as dynamic re-creations of Vietnamese folk songs.
Saigon Jazz Revival is not just a moment of nostalgia; it is a living collaboration celebrating our Vietnamese American community past and present. Join us for a one-night only portal into the electric nightlife and emotional landscape of Old Saigon celebrating continuity, migration, cultural memory, and our collective joy.
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR: MARION HOANG NGOC HILL
MUSIC DIRECTORS: STEVE LANDS, OSCAR ROSSIGNOLI
VOCALISTS: CAROL KIM, TRACE LE
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Visit our website or follow us on Instagram to be the first to know of our future 50th anniversary celebrations!
Interested in sponsoring Saigon Jazz Revival? Please contact Tran Ma or call (331) 806-3155 for more information.
ABOUT THE VIETNAMESE ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS
The Vietnamese Association of Illinois (VAI) is one of the largest and oldest Southeast Asian refugee organizations in the United States. This year is VAI’s 50th anniversary in solidarity with our community.
Since its founding in 1976, VAI has been shaped and sustained by the efforts of community members from different generations and waves of migration—each with their own distinct connection to the community. The first wave of Vietnamese refugees began to organize and help people resettled in Illinois following the Fall of Saigon and created an organization to help fellow Vietnamese people, anticipating the influx of those who were to come. Today, we continue to serve our community to fit changing needs through direct service and community organizing.
Saturday, 29, 18.00 -
Saturday, 29, 21.30
Chicago,
IL
_$25
A festival celebrating Bronzeville’s legacy & Black Chicago through performances, exhibitions, games, health & wellness, and community.
Black & Bronze is more than a festival—it's an intentional celebration of Bronzeville’s legacy as a national epicenter of Black history, creativity, and cultural power. Held in the heart of the neighborhood, this day-long gathering pays homage to Black Chicago's unmatched contributions to American music, art, sports, and activism—while shining a light on the next generation carrying that torch forward. Join us for a vibrant day of performances, workshops, health & wellness sessions, sports, vendors, and community fun rooted in spirit and storytelling.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Bring your people. Bring your love for the South Side. This is our moment. This is our music. This is Black & Bronze.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
🎵 MUSIC PERFORMANCES
Experience unforgettable musical tributes, where today’s artists honor the pioneers who put Bronzeville and Chicago on the map—from Nat King Cole to Earth Wind & Fire, Sam Cooke to Common:
A Tribute to Chicago Soul & R&B ft. Jessica Lá Rel and Vee Armstrong
A Tribute to Chicago Hip Hop ft. A.J.IV, Da' Lightbeam, Moyana, and Dai Raps
A Tribute to Chicago Gospel ft. Monica Anissa, Tramaine Parker, Skii George, Apollo Robinson, Marquetta Jackson, 3DC, and David Wilson.
A Tribute to Chicago Jazz ft. Khrys Royalle
🗣 SPOKEN WORD
Our spoken word poets will share the rich, layered history of Bronzeville while drawing powerful connections to the issues shaping the South Side today. Featuring: Eros The Poet • Faith Overallat & Nuff Said • Josh Paul • T'Aura The Poet
💃🏿 MOVEMENT & DANCE PERFORMANCES
"Prime Time With Lime" Footwork Dance Battle
Battle of The Bands
Dance Performance by ChiBuck Movement, 3DC, and JC4U
African Drumming & Dancing by Victoria Djembe & Dancers
Line Dancing Tutorials
Fashion Show with Swag The Runway
🏀 WELLNESS & COMMUNITY
Basketball Tournament & Dunk Contest by The Denard Bros
Hip Hop Dance Workshop with Diva Dance Studio Bronzeville
Pilates Session with Melanin Matters
Roller Skating with Party Movers
HIIT Training with Coach Julius
Yoga with Spiritchill Wellness
👦🏿 KIDS ZONE
Story Time Tent with Caught By A Tale
Bounce Houses, Gaming Truck & Face Painting with Bright Star Community Outreach
Frozen Treats with Citypoint Church
Beat Making with Intonation Music
Innovation Station STEM Activities with Project Exploration
👵🏾 SENIOR SEATING
Elders are welcome to relax in our Legacy Lounge, where they can receive shaded seating.
🏛️ HISTORY & EXHIBITIONS
Experience our archival walkway exhibition, documenting the history of Bronzeville and Black Chicago at large. Shop with local businesses in our Black Metropolis Market, and buy delicious food from our Sam Cooke Food Court.
Black & Bronze is rooted in historical reverence and creative resurgence. It uplifts local independent artists and storytellers, connects generations, and turns a neighborhood park into a portal of pride, memory, and movement.
By registering for this event, you grant permission to Black & Bronze to use photographs and/or video of you taken in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications related to the mission of Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest.
Saturday, 29, 13.00 -
Saturday, 29, 19.00
Chicago,
IL
_$25
A day to connect, empower, and celebrate community coming together to build brotherhood and uplift the community.
The Birmingham BLK Male Summit and the Chad Wright Jr. Collective proudly present the 1st Annual BLK Male Summit x Brotherhood Summit – Chicago.
This first-of-its-kind collaboration brings together two impactful organizations, two cities, and a shared commitment to strengthening our communities. The summit will convene men from all backgrounds, along with advocates, allies, community leaders, and change-makers, for a day centered on connection, empowerment, leadership, and collective impact.
Our mission is simple: create a space where people can come together to build relationships, access resources, engage in meaningful conversations, and explore solutions that improve the quality of life in our communities. No agendas. No divisions. Just brotherhood, community, opportunity, and action.
Attendees can expect inspiring speakers, engaging discussions, valuable networking opportunities, community resources, free food, giveaways, and more.
We are honored to bring this experience to Chicago and look forward to welcoming you on August 15th for a powerful day of learning, fellowship, and community building.
Join us as we invest in people, strengthen communities, and build a brighter future—together.
Saturday, 15, 10.00 -
Saturday, 15, 17.00
Chicago,
IL
_$25
Please join Circle Ruth Women's Ministry for our 14th Annual Prayer Fellowship Brunch.
Annual Prayer Fellowship Brunch
You are warmly invited to join Circle Ruth Women’s Ministry for our 14th Annual Prayer Fellowship Brunch!
Theme: “Rooting & Producing”
Just as a tree must be deeply rooted to bear fruit, this gathering is a time for us to be grounded in God’s presence so we can grow, flourish, and produce in every area of our lives. In this season, we are intentionally planting ourselves in faith, nurturing our spiritual foundation, and preparing to yield a powerful harvest.
As we step into 2026, we are believing God to cultivate something extraordinary within us—strengthening our roots and causing us to produce fruit that remains.
Come expecting:
Spiritual growth and renewal
Meaningful fellowship and connection
Joy, laughter, and uplifting music
Delicious food and exciting raffles
Bring a friend and join us as we grow deeper, stand stronger, and produce greater—together.
🌿 Get rooted. Grow strong. Produce abundantly.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Friday, 07, 18.00 -
Friday, 07, 22.00
Alsip,
IL
_$25
Prayer Nation Conference is a conference that reaches across demographic barriers of people and is focused on offering powerful life solutio
We live in a divided world, and prayer is the force that brings us together. Prayer Nation Conference is a conference that reaches across demographic barriers of people and is focused on offering powerful life solutions to our communities. We are pursuing the goal that we should be a house of prayer for all nations! Prayer Nation Worldwide focuses on The Prayer Experience, Training and Impartation, and The PNW Solutions Marketplace.
Friday, 07, 18.00 - Friday, 07, 22.00
Chicago, IL
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Celebrate Latina leadership, innovation, and culture with panels, products, networking, and empowerment.
Latina Expo 2026 – Chicago is back for its 8th annual celebration of empowerment, innovation, and culture! Join thousands of Latinas from across Chicagoland for two full days of programming designed to uplift, inspire, and connect.
What to expect:
✅ Empowerment panels & workshops
✅ Resources for Latina entrepreneurs
✅ Exhibitor marketplace with Latina-owned brands
✅ Beauty, health, and wellness experiences
✅ Career growth, networking & community
✅ Live demos, performances & giveaways
✅ Family-friendly & multigenerational space
🎉 Be part of a movement that honors Latina identity, creativity, and economic power.
Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, community leader, or just looking to be inspired, this is your space.
Friday, 07, 18.00 - Friday, 07, 22.00
Chicago, IL
23.18
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Join us for the Spotlight Latina Awards Brunch & Fashion Show — an exclusive celebration honoring the leadership, innovation, and resilience of Chicagoland’s most influential Latinas.
🌺 This elegant brunch is part of the Spotlight Latina initiative and aligned with Latina Expo 2026. It highlights powerful Latina voices across business, politics, health, education, the arts, and beyond.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕛 Time: 11:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Walnut Room at Macy’s | 111 N. State Street, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL
Valet parking available
✨ What to expect:
Recognition of Latina leaders shaping the future of our communities
Gourmet Mimosa Brunch
Networking with thought leaders, influencers, and change-makers
A sophisticated celebration during Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us for an unforgettable brunch—
A toast to Latina excellence with mimosas, networking, and inspiration.
TICKET PRICE:
$75
Includes:
Gourmet Mimosa Brunch
Fashion Show
Beauty Bar
Gift Bag with Gift Card
Table of 10 available for $700.00
Friday, 07, 18.00 - Friday, 07, 22.00
Chicago, IL
748.79
Based in Lombard, Illinois, the Federation of Islamic Medical Associations represents a vital network of Muslim healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing medicine through an Islamic ethical framework. Founded in 1981 by senior medical leaders from ten countries, FIMA has grown into a truly global community encompassing 53 member organizations and over 110,000 medical professionals committed to collective welfare and professional excellence. The organization's mission centers on fostering unity among Muslim physicians, promoting healthcare services rooted in Islamic principles, and mobilizing professional resources for humanitarian relief and community healing. FIMA serves its members through educational initiatives, student development programs, and conferences that celebrate both scientific advancement and spiritual values in medical practice. The organization has established landmark initiatives including the Encyclopedia of Islamic Medical Ethics, specialized programs addressing global health challenges from HIV/AIDS to climate health, and emergency response capabilities deployed during humanitarian crises. FIMA's commitment extends beyond professional development to active community service, demonstrated through relief operations, hospital advocacy, and partnerships with international health organizations. Members benefit from a supportive professional community that bridges cultural and geographic boundaries while maintaining rigorous standards for medical ethics and practice. As a non-profit, non-governmental organization, FIMA operates independently to serve the interests of Muslim healthcare professionals and the communities they serve, creating meaningful connections among physicians worldwide who share common values and professional aspirations.
