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Indian Boogie Night- Bollywood vs. Bhangra
Friday, October 26th
6-8pm
Get in the Groove. Learn the moves. Bollywood or Bhangra--you don't have to choose. A professional instructor and DJ will lead a loud and rollicking dance party. Bring the whole family to Kovler Gym on the Historic Campus for dancing and yummy Indian appetizers and refreshments.
100 slots, $30/person
Sponsored by:
The Desi Culture Crowd
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Story and a Movie
Saturday, October 13th
5-7pm
Adults only
Join Lab parent and author Frances de Pontes Peebles for an evening exploring "The Serrambi Case," her published story based on true events that was made into an award-winning short film by Australian director Emily Avila. We will screen the film, then discuss the story and analyze how it was translated into visual media. We'll also explore the facts of the actual unsolved criminal case, how Frances adapted it into fiction, and how the filmmaker took a Brazilian story and made it an Australian one. There will be popcorn and wine, and lots of lively discussion!
30 slots, $40/person
Sponsored by:
Frances Peebles and James McLaughlin
Meggan Friedman and Sam Valenzisi
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Murder at the Opera
Friday, September 28th
6-9pm
Adults only
Lab parents are invited to a Murder Mystery Party to DIE for! Prepare to be immersed in an evening of treachery, murder, blackmail, intrigue and backstabbing! Dinner, dessert and plenty o' bloody drinks will be served. The crime scene will be at Lyric Opera's private Graham Room.
60 slots, $150/person
Sponsored by:
Evelyn and Robert McCullen
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Book Club with Author Samira Ahmed
Thursday, May 24
6pm-8:30pm
Adults only
Join us for an evening of conversation, lite fare and wine while we hear from first time author and Lab Schools mom, Samira Ahmed, on her new book "Love, Hate and Other Filters" (January 2018).
"She wants to make films & kiss boys- her Muslim parents forbid both. Will a terrorist & Islamophobia shatter her dreams?"
Location: The Copans' house in Lincoln Park
25 slots, $40 per person
Hosted by:
Rich and Vanessa Copans
Mike and Catherine Rosenberg
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Backyard Family Concert with the Okee Dokee Brothers
SOLD OUT
Saturday, May 12th
11am
Fun for the whole family!
Join the Jessen Family at their home in Hyde Park for a private backyard concert with Grammy Award Winning duo the Okee Dokee Brothers. Winners of the Grammy for Best Children’s Album in 2012 for their album ‘Can You Canoe’, the Okee Dokee Brothers were nominated again for Best Children’s Album in 2014 and 2016. Heavily influenced by folk, old-time and bluegrass music, the music and lyrics of their ‘Adventure Albums’ encourage families to explore the outdoors and find their own adventures. Read more about them and hear the music at okeedokee.org. After the concert, stay for lunch with friends.
100 slots, $40 per person
Sponsored by:
The Jessen Family
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Intelligentsia Roasting Works Tour
Saturday, May 5th
5-7pm
Adults only
Get an insider's look at how Intelligentsia Coffee works during a private tour of Intelligentsia's Chicago Roasting Works. Led by Lab Parent and Intelligentsia CEO James McLaughlin, you will learn how Intelligentsia creates award-winning coffee. We will visit the Quality Control lab, see the vintage Gothot roasters, and have an interactive discussion about the history of coffee and Intelligentsia's Direct Trade sourcing program. There will be plenty of coffee and tea, along with wine and light snacks.
40 slots, $50 per person
Sponsored by:
Intelligentsia Coffee
Frances Peebles and James McLaughlin
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All About Dance
SOLD OUT
Saturday, April 28th
6-8pm
Adults only
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to dance your heart out and get a killer workout! Join a group of Lab parents for a cardio dance party at Chicago's premier dance studio, All About Dance (501 W. North Avenue). Exercise your body and your mind as you learn a dance, get your groove on and sweat like crazy! This one-hour dance party will be followed by drinks, appetizers and socializing. Have Fun, Be Young and Dance Forever!
20 slots, $60 per person
Sponsored by:
Jennifer Keller
Beebe Roh
Veronica Votypka
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Bowling at Lucky Strike
Sunday, April 22nd
3-5pm
Second grade students and their parents
Second grade students and parents are invited for a bowling party at Lucky Strike in Streeterville. While students compete in a bowling competition, parents will have a separate ping pong party. Pizza and drinks will be served and parents get to enjoy an open bar.
24 children plus parents or guardians, $35/person (each attendee - parents and child - must purchase a spot)
Sponsored by:
Lucky Strike
Evelyn and Robert McCullen
Vanessa Copans
Catherine Rosenberg
Cheryl Rudbeck
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Flywheel 80s and 90s Teen Movie Music Ride
Saturday, April 21st
2:30pm
Adults (Kids 13+ can participate along with a parent or guardian)
Relive your glory days while getting a great workout. You know you want to wear your back up Dewey Dance outfit from last year, so while costumes aren't required, if you want to get your Flashdance on, you won't be alone. Afterwards, take the 500 calories you burned and enjoy some healthy (or not) snacks with friends.
50 slots, $40 per person
Sponsored by:
Meggan Friedman and Sam Valenzisi
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Bugs Alive and Special Butterfly Haven Tour
Friday, April 20th
1pm
Grades N3-1st grade
Observe live insects from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum's collections! Students will learn more about the ways that these animals move, eat, and protect themselves from danger. Each student will have the opportunity to compare and contrast several different live insects and have fun getting up close and personal (or just personal enough) with these insects. Following bug exploration, students will get to be a part of the magic of the Butterfly Haven, experiencing over 40 species of exotic butterflies and watching as newly emerged butterflies and moths take flight for the very first time during the butterfly release.
30 slots, $30 per child
Sponsored by:
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
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