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A night of live comedy, DJ sets, food, chai, and connections for Chicago’s South Asian and Brown women. Come solo, leave connected! Get ready for a night of laughter, music, food, and connection! Brown Girl Chaos brings Chicago’s South Asian and Brown women together for a vibrant social experience celebrating community, culture, and new friendships. Join us for stand-up comedy performances by Pinky Patel and Najah Bhatty, a DJ set, food vendors, chai, and plenty of opportunities to meet new people. Whether you're coming with your girls or showing up solo, this is your chance to step outside your usual circle, share a few laughs, and connect with women who get you. Forget awkward networking. We're creating a welcoming space where conversations flow naturally, the music keeps going, and new connections can turn into lasting friendships. What to Expect Stand-Up Comedy: Performances by Pinky Patel and Najah Bhatty DJ Set & Music: Good music and great vibes Food Vendors: Explore food offerings from event vendors Chai & Conversations: Relax, mingle, and connect Community & Networking: Meet new people and expand your social circle Banterr: Discover new ways to connect beyond the event

Intro to Traditional Mexican Medicine and Rebozo history, to reconnect and reclaim our ancestral ways of healing We will learn the differences between what is a true indigenous rebozo vs. a colonial rebozo; which are clear and proven. We will learn the medicinal vs. spiritual use of the rebozo, as well as non-invasive techniques, and other techniques that require a broad knowledge of the body's anatomy. As well as your emotional and physiological state. The training that will be provided will sensitize us all to use ancestral and traditional therapies with respect, honor and free of cultural appropriation: PLEASE NOTE - this class is fluid and is meant to be driven by both the instructor and attendees. Below are some topics that may be addressed but it not a comprehensive list.* IMPORTANT - All are welcome to this event, but it will be centering BIPOC communities. If this context doesn't feel like a good fit, then this workshop may not be for you. Reciprocity-Based Registration This workshop uses a reciprocity-based registration model. Everyone receives the same training, materials, and hands-on instruction regardless of the registration level selected. The different rates are intended to make the training accessible while also recognizing that accessibility must be sustainable for the person providing the work. Community Access — $230(please be mindful and choose what you can afford) For participants experiencing a meaningful financial barrier. This limited early-access rate is available through October 18. If this rate is financially accessible to you, I invite you to choose Community support or above. Community Supported — $250 For participants who need some financial flexibility but are able to contribute more than the Community Access rate. Sustainable Value — $300 This is the rate that allows this workshop to be offered sustainably. It reflects not only the hours of instruction, but also the preparation, materials, travel from Ohio, transportation, lodging, meals, and the time required to bring this training to another community. Community Sustainer — $350 For participants who have greater financial capacity and would like to contribute beyond the Sustainable Value. This helps offset Community Access registrations and supports my ability to continue bringing this work to other communities. Scholarship sponsor $400. This level is for participants who would like their registration to directly help another person access the training. For every Scholarship Sponsor registration, a partial scholarship will be made available to someone who otherwise could not afford to attend. How the Reciprocity Model Works $225 — Community Access I need significant financial accessibility to participate. $250 — Community Supported I need some financial flexibility. $300 — Sustainable Value I can pay the amount that sustainably supports this training. $350 — Community Sustainer I can contribute beyond Sustainable Value $400 — Scholarship Sponsor I can contribute at a level that directly creates additional scholarship access. Some of the topics that we will learn are: Intro to Traditional Mexican Medicine Frio y calor (cold & hot) Herbal Baths Rebozo Purhepecha Lucia’s Story and the story of her grandmother Stories, and actual situation of the rebozo Daily uses of the rebozo Types of rebozos, how a backstrap loom works, Cultural Appropriation and problems The energy & symbolism behind the rebozo Evidence: Intuition + Science Self-care and client-uses of the rebozo: physical and mental DATE AND TIME: 1st Session **November 12th 5:30 pm -9:00pmCST **** 2st Session ** November 13th 5:30 pm-9:00pm CST *** This is not a certification. My work centers the stories and wisdom of Indigenous People. Its cultural appropiation free. Thanks for your support! ** Please note, payment plans are available to anyone interested in this workshop! Just email and we can figure out something that works for you. Space is limited, but I want this work to be accessible -Lucia Echeri **

The Simorgh Cultural Society is bringing together Iranians in Chicagoland for a night of laughs! The Simorgh Cultural Society is a non-profit organization focused on preserving and promoting Iranian cultural heritage through various educational programs. These include Persian language instruction for children, art and music classes, and community events. Their mission is to serve the Iranian community of the Chicagoland area by preserving and promoting Iranian cultural heritage through educational and enrichment programs. We provide Persian language instruction for children, offer art and music classes that celebrate cultural expression, and deliver academic tutoring to support students' educational success. As a non-religious and non-political nonprofit organization, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and culturally enriching environment that supports learning, creativity, and community engagement. Join us for a musical performance from Ali Arshi and Mehrpouya Daneshvar starting at 5pm and a comedy show at 6pm. Lineup featuring: headliner Paul Farahvar, Maya Ghaderi, Sepehr Vakil, & Jerry Hamedi IMPORTANT HOUSE POLICIES: PLEASE READ 📍 All shows take place at 162 E Superior St. The entrance to the venue is on Superior Street, just east of the main entrance to Gino's East. We are located on the 3rd floor. Guests must take the stairs to enter. Guests who require ADA access may use the elevator located inside Gino's East. Most tables seat up to 4 guests. If your group has fewer than four, you may be sharing a table with other guests. This applies to both General Admission and VIP tickets. If you're part of a group that purchased tickets under multiple names, please call or email the box office prior to the show so we can do our best to seat everyone together. This show is all ages. We do not recommend anyone under the age of 15. Valid ID is required at the door. No dress code. Come as you are! 18% auto-gratuity is added to all food and beverage purchases. A credit card is required to start a tab. A temporary pre-authorization charge will be placed on your card and removed within 1–3 business days. If you do not have a credit card, we accept cash, but will need to hold a valid ID on file until you close out. If you purchased VIP tickets, we will hold your seats up until showtime. After that, your seats will be released to another guest. If you're running late, please call the box office so we can assist. Most shows run about 75 minutes. Doors open at 5pm. Seating is first come, first served. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes early to get settled! We have a strict no-call/no-show policy. Tickets will not be refunded for guests who fail to show up, regardless of circumstances. If you're running late or have an emergency, please give us a call. Strict policy against table talk: Guests who disturb the comedians or other tables around them may be asked to leave without refund. Strict no-smoking policy: This includes vaping. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises, including our dining room and patio area, in accordance with City ordinances. No outside food or beverages are allowed. We offer a full bar and have partnered with Gino's East to provide excellent food service! All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be issued. Upon entry of the venue, (i) you hereby irrevocably grant the venue owner ( The Comedy Bar), and its parent(s), affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Owner") the right to photograph, record, film and otherwise capture your image, voice, and likeness (collectively, "Footage") and to own, license, assign and/or use the Footage (and/or any portion thereof) in perpetuity, throughout the world in any and all media including, without limitation, in connection with any productions, programming, advertising and promotion, subject in all respects in Owner's sole discretion.

Rooted in the pioneering spirit of women who transformed the legal profession, the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County (AWALC) stands as a beacon of community service and professional excellence in Waukegan, Illinois. For over 25 years, AWALC has been dedicated to promoting harmonious legal practice while fostering meaningful relationships among members through social interaction and collaborative engagement. Beyond professional development, AWALC distinguishes itself through unwavering commitment to community outreach and charitable work. The organization supports vulnerable populations without discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or criminal history, addressing fundamental human needs including education, literacy, food, shelter, clothing, healthcare access, and personal safety. AWALC has contributed significantly to organizations such as A Safe Place, Mothers Trust, the Northern Illinois Food Bank, and the Lake County Bar Foundation. The organization's charitable committee ensures that members can participate in meaningful giving that directly impacts families and women in need throughout the region. AWALC's mission reflects a deep understanding that the legal profession carries responsibility to serve those most vulnerable in society. By joining AWALC, members become part of a legacy of women and legal professionals dedicated to advancing justice, supporting their community, and creating positive change. The organization remains open to judges and attorneys throughout Lake County and the surrounding area who share these values and wish to contribute to both professional excellence and community wellbeing.

Founded on the principle that everyone can do it and can make it, HACES emerged from the vision of two community leaders in the early 1990s who responded to urgent calls for help from hundreds of immigrant families in Waukegan, IL. Officially established in 2005, the organization has grown into a transformative force within Lake County, dedicated to changing lives and strengthening communities through radical love and unwavering commitment to service. The name HACES itself embodies the organization's core belief in human potential and possibility, reflecting the mission to provide expertise and navigational support that empowers immigrants and citizens alike. What sets HACES apart is its deep roots in the Waukegan community and its comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted challenges facing immigrant families—from legal status and documentation to poverty, healthcare access, and educational opportunities. The organization's impact speaks volumes: thousands of Dreamers have renewed their work permits through DACA scholarships, families have received emergency COVID assistance, and community members have been connected to life-changing resources and benefits. HACES operates with a culture of service embedded throughout its staff and board, prioritizing strategies that advance their mission of creating fully engaged citizens who contribute meaningfully to their community. By combining legal expertise with health education and community advocacy, HACES addresses the full spectrum of needs immigrant families encounter throughout their journey to becoming documented, empowered members of American society in Waukegan and beyond.