Events in Arlington Heights today

Angel Gown Studio welcomes volunteers to support the creation of angel gowns in a variety of hands-on roles. Volunteers who sew at an intermediate level or higher are needed to construct gowns and are asked to bring a portable sewing machine. There are plenty of ways to help for those who do not sew, including tracing and cutting pattern pieces, ironing fabric, assembling sewing kits, cutting ribbon, deconstructing wedding dresses, checking in donated gowns, pre-packing angel gowns for delivery, and photographing wedding dresses and completed gowns, along with other similar tasks. A break is provided with bottled water and snacks, and bringing your own lunch is welcome. Participation is flexible, whether for the entire session or just part of it.

Connect with other professionals during two hours of open networking at one of the newest dining spots in the area. The restaurant brings together Mediterranean culinary heritage with a modern twist, drawing inspiration from Italy, Greece, Spain, Morocco, Turkey, and beyond. Its menu features premium ingredients, bold flavors, and carefully prepared dishes that honor tradition while introducing fresh ideas. Warm hospitality, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere create a comfortable setting to meet new contacts, strengthen existing relationships, and enjoy a memorable meal.

This peaceful community meditation at Sacred Ground focuses on welcoming the healing angels. Guided by Jill Kempner, an Angel Coach and author of the debut book Receiving From Your Angels: Four Practices to Heal Your Pain with Angel Love, the gathering encourages participants to slow down, breathe and relax so loving guidance can be received. The emphasis is on the understanding that angelic support is available to everyone, regardless of religious background. Each sacred circle offers space to share an intention with the group, a guided healing angel meditation, and a personal angel card message. Love donations are welcome, with a suggested offering of $10 to $20.

Enjoy a night of pub trivia at Mug's Pizza and Ribs Schaumburg. It is hosted by Joe Cool Trivia, with trivia services provided by Pub Trivia USA.

An open mic on a professional stage features a dedicated sound engineer and a full backline with drum kit, bass, and guitar amps. Artists can perform solo or with a band, sharing originals or covers for an encouraging audience. Sets are about 15 minutes, and a livestream with videos of each performance is available. Hosted by Rob Rosenberg, Ambassador of Good Will. Performers can take the stage or guests can relax with something to eat while discovering local talent. This event is open to everyone.

Chandler’s offers a 10.00 burger with the purchase of a beverage. Each order includes your choice of fries or tater tots. Customize it with extra toppings for 1.00 each, and add bacon or avocado for 2.00.

Put your knowledge to the test with Pub Quiz by Sporcle.

Test your knowledge in a competitive trivia session led by a live host, with food and drinks to enjoy alongside friends. Prizes are awarded to the top three finishers, covering first, second, and third place.

Created and performed by Chicago actor and mentalist Fred Zimmerman, this evening offers entertainment that leans into performance art and psychological illusion rather than standard magic or mentalism. Drawing on an actor’s toolkit, he uses sharp observation, character study, emotional empathy, and an understanding of human nature to create the feeling of real-time mind reading, with a twist. The result is an experience rooted in story, character, and meaningful human connection, featuring moments that feel intimate, unplanned, and astonishing. Come for laughter and amazement, then leave with a refreshed perspective.

Enjoy a relaxed Bingo night with a free-to-play setup. Each participant receives one card that covers ten games. There are chances to win prizes, making it a fun midweek game night for anyone who loves a little friendly competition.

Enjoy baby back ribs paired with mashed potatoes and coleslaw, plus your choice of soup or salad. Choose a full slab for 23.99 or a half slab for 18.99. Another option features an 11 ounce center cut, bone in pork chop from Seaboard Farms, served with salad and mashed potatoes for 18.99.

Thursday Nights Live features Dry County Line in a free plaza concert. Formed in 2014 in Chicago, the band has played a range of venues since then and offers an upbeat mix of country and western with standout vocals. Food and beverage options are available from local restaurants, and bringing your own chair is recommended.

DC Ervin appears at Chicago Improv Comedy Club for a 21 and up show. Tickets are priced between $0 and $20. Electronic tickets are released only within the 48 hours before the event, and purchases must be made through the official Improv site. Resale is not allowed, and orders suspected of being for resale may be canceled at the venue’s discretion. Each guest must purchase at least two items in the showroom. Most seating is general admission on a first come basis, with reserved options for groups and premium booths. Late entry is permitted only during the first 15 minutes, after which seating stops to avoid disruptions and refunds are not offered. Phone use, photography, and video recording are not permitted during the performance. All sales are final. Groups can inquire about reserved seating and special menu options, and additional information is available from the venue.

This live, in-person, one-hour program, presented in partnership with Schaumburg District Library, features world traveler Brian Michalski as he recounts a five-week journey across Japan. He traces a route on the Shinkansen high-speed train and follows the season of cherry blossoms while exploring the nation’s distinctive cuisine, deep history, and vibrant culture. Through conversations with locals and vivid original photography, Michalski provides an immersive look at Japan and explains why it was the most difficult place for him to leave.

Madcats turns the spotlight on karaoke night, a chance to show off your strongest vocals and enjoy some fun.

Experience a lively open-air marketplace in the parking lot of the Trickster Cultural Center at Schaumburg Town Square, where local growers and makers bring a wide array of goods. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables, organic selections, microgreens, cheeses, flowers, garden plants, and meat from pasture raised animals, plus treats for dogs. In addition to farm-fresh items, find on-site knife sharpening, handcrafted body care, and plenty of ready-to-enjoy options such as pizza, breakfast sandwiches, empanadas, pierogies, crepes, lemonade, kettle corn, coffee, and Italian ice. For a safe and pleasant visit, pets, bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, and scooters are not permitted within the market.

The Illinois stop of a nationwide amateur pickleball state championship series powered by the Carvana PPA Tour arrives at The Picklr Mount Prospect, giving players a chance to compete for state medals and a path to the year-end World Championships in Dallas. Tournaments are being held in all 50 states to determine whose players rise to the top, with medalists from across the country meeting in a Champions Division showdown for ultimate bragging rights. This event welcomes a wide range of competitors with skill levels from 3.0 to 5.0 and age brackets including 18U, 19+, 35+, 50+, 60+, and 70+, along with multiple singles and doubles formats. State gold medalists earn complimentary registration to the 2026 Worlds Championship, silver medalists receive 50 percent off registration, and bronze medalists receive 25 percent off.

Every Friday features a fish fry with hand-breaded, fried haddock. The plate comes with your choice of soup or salad, coleslaw, and either fries or tater tots for 17.99.

Nicholas Psyhogios takes the spotlight for a dynamic solo performance, bringing powerful renditions of songs by Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Elvis, along with a mix of 70s, 80s, and 90s hits. The set also includes some of his own original songs.

Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary, this BINGO night is for adults 18 and older and features regular and special games plus a progressive split-the-pot. The minimum to play is $15. Attendees may bring their own snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Drinks are available at the bar, and pizzas are for sale. Karaoke follows.

Experience an interactive whodunit at Palm Court Restaurant in Arlington Heights, where dinner and live theater come together for a night of clue hunting and surprise revelations. Follow the twists, question the suspects, and piece together the evidence to identify the culprit. No one is beyond suspicion, including members of the audience. The evening includes a three course dinner. It begins with a fresh garden salad and ends with New York style cheesecake. For the main course, choose from two filet mignon medallions finished with bearnaise and Cognac peppercorn sauces alongside a twice baked potato, chicken piccata in a lemon caper sauce with pasta, or linguini primavera with fresh vegetables in a light cream sauce. Some dates highlight rotating themes, including a costumed masquerade in March, a 1930s Old Hollywood mystery in April titled Best Laid Plans, and a 1920s era tale in May called Death of a Gangster.

Celebrate Gujarati culture at a large-scale outdoor Garba featuring Atul Purohit at Wintrust Field. Dance under the open sky to beloved Garba rhythms and take part in an energizing evening filled with music, devotion, and festive spirit.

A relaxed karaoke night at American Legion Post 208 takes place each Friday evening, except on holidays. Attendees can sing favorite songs and share laughs in a low pressure setting focused on simple fun.

At the Schaumburg Convention Center, the UDMA Dance Teacher Expo brings studio owners and their teams together to plan, shop, network, and share ideas in a welcoming setting. Meet favorite vendors, celebrate recent milestones, and explore ways they can support your studio’s goals. The show floor features full costume lines from major brands, giving you the chance to feel fabrics, compare true colors, and see how materials move before choosing recital looks. As you browse, you can talk through themes and music selections that refine your artistic vision and strengthen your studio’s plans. The expo also gathers practical solutions for the year ahead in one place. Find resources for recital and curriculum planning, dance tours, studio improvements, and competition schedules. Speak directly with experts in trip planning, ticketing, flooring, promotional items, photography, and more, and get immediate answers to your questions. It is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, spend time with friends, and create lasting memories while shaping the season to come.

Indulge in a prime rib special centered on a generous 12 ounce cut paired with the day’s vegetable. The meal includes a salad, your choice of potato, and a creamy house-made horseradish sauce. The 12 ounce option is 31.99, and a 16 ounce King Cut is available for 36.99.

Experience an interactive murder mystery dinner that blends present day true crime with plenty of humor. Inspired by real cold cases, The Dinner Detective transforms the dining room into a crime scene as a hidden culprit mingles with the crowd and guests may suddenly find themselves under suspicion. Detectives move from table to table, questioning attendees and piecing together clues as the story intensifies. Enjoy a full dinner while the investigation unfolds, then see who takes home the prize for solving the crime. This event takes place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Arlington Heights.

An acoustic show from A SURE THING with Tim Lavin and special guests brings upbeat pub vibes and fresh tunes to Durty Nellie’s. Expect relaxed live music and a set that includes new songs.

Falguni Pathak brings the spirit of Navratri to Chicago with a high-energy night of Garba and Dandiya at Wintrust Field. The evening features a live performance of her signature songs, vibrant beats, and an atmosphere made for nonstop dancing.

A U2 tribute at Madcats celebrates the band’s music by pairing beloved hits with lesser-known hidden gems.

At Deer Grove East, Shelters 3 and 4, the NF Walk brings together people living with neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis, along with their families, friends, and supporters, for a family-friendly community fundraiser benefiting the Children’s Tumor Foundation. The walk raises awareness of NF conditions that affect more than 4 million people worldwide and helps fund science aimed at delivering treatments to patients more quickly. These gatherings are held in communities across the United States and offer a chance to connect, show support, and move progress forward. Each step supports research, improves care, and advances the search for better treatments and, one day, a cure. Registration is free, and participants can create or join a team and involve friends and family to amplify their impact.

A Sunday special features Chandler’s signature crispy pressure-fried chicken, served with a fresh salad, creamy mashed potatoes with country gravy, and house-made coleslaw. The meal is 16.99, and choosing all white or all dark meat adds 4.00. Preparation may take 20 minutes or longer.

Experience an end‑of‑summer car show fundraiser in support of Wheeling Animal Group Saves. Browse a wide mix of classic, custom, muscle, and performance vehicles, cast your vote for favorites, and see winners announced. Enjoy food, vendors, and activities throughout the day in a family‑friendly setting. Meet adoptable animals hoping to find loving homes. A $10 suggested donation is requested for general entry, and a $20 suggested donation applies for participants entering a vehicle in the show. Cash and cards will be accepted, and all proceeds go directly to helping animals in need.