ANNA QUINDLEN LECTURE. Fri, 7:30 pm. Free. Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel. (630) 617-3033; www.elmhurst.edu.

ARTROPOLIS. Fri-Sat 11 am-7 pm; Sun, 11 am-6 pm; Mon, 11 am-4 pm. $20, adults daily ($25 multi-day pass); seniors, students $15 multi-day pass; free, children under 12. Merchandise Mart. www.artropolischicago.com.

BASKIN-ROBBINS 31-CENT SCOOP NIGHT. Wed, 5 pm-10 pm.

BLUE CHIP CASINO. Fri, 11 am: Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament. Sat: $100,000 Cash Splash. Tue, noon: Blue Chip Shootout. Sun, 11:30 am: Blue Chip Sunday Showdown. Michigan City, Ind. (888) 879-7711.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL START! WALKING DAY. Wed. Multiple city parks. (312) 742-PLAY.

CHALET PRESENTS GARDEN FAIR FOR FAMILIES. Fri, 9 am-8 pm; Sat-Sun, 10 am-5 pm. 3132 Lake, Wilmette. (847) 256-0561.

CHARLES SIMIC. United States poet laureate. Sat, noon. Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, 400 S. State.

CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL COIN FAIR. Fri-Sat, 10 am-6 pm; Sun, 10 am-1 pm. $5. Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare, 5440 N. River, Rosemont. www.cicfshow.com.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUBS. Multiple groups taking place. Call (312) 747-4050 or visit www.chicagopubliclibrary.com for more information.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE. Sat, 10 am-4 pm; Mon, 1 pm-7 pm. Near North Branch, 310 W. Division. (312) 744-0991.

CHRIS LIN. Author event. Sat, 1 pm-3 pm. Chicago Kids Bookstore, 3453 N. Southport. (773) 472-6657.

COCKTAIL DINNER AT DRAWING ROOM. Wed, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm. $45. 937 N. Rush. (312) 266-2694.

COMPLIMENTARY HEALTH SCREENING. Thu, 10 am-4 pm. Sam's Club, 6570 Grand, Vernon Hills.

DANCE CENTER CHICAGO COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE CLASS. Begins May 7. Runs Wednesday to June 11. $75. 3868 N. Lincoln. (773) 339-5670.

DAVID HERNANDEZ & STREET SOUNDS. Sat, 8 pm. $10. Blue Line Studio, 2418 W. Bloomingdale. (773) 486-0485.

DRIEHAUS AWARDS FOR FASHION EXCELLENCE. Fri, 6 pm. $125. 700 S. Des Plaines. (312 225-2215.

DUPAGE COLLEGE ACADEMY FOR NON-PROFIT EXCELLENCE WORKSHOP ON ETHICS. Mon, 8 am-noon. $225. 425 Fawell, Glen Ellyn. (630) 942-2412; www.cod.edu/nonprofit.

EARTH DAY CLEAN UP AT ORLAND GRASSLAND. Sun, 9 am-1 pm. 167th and LaGrange. (708) 364-0006.

EVANSTON NORTH SHORE BIRD CLUB. Sat, 8 am: Northwestern University's Lakefill. Sun, 7:45 am: Jackson Park and Lakefront. (847) 568-0160.

FUNDRAISING FOR NON-PROFITS WORKSHOP. Fri, 1 pm-5 pm. $225. College of DuPage, 425 Fawell, Glen Ellyn. (630) 942-2412.

GET MARRIED WITH ALESSI. Sat, 9 am-11 pm. Alessi Chicago, 611 N. State. (312) 274-6500.

HEAVEN ON SEVEN HOT AS A MUTHA DINNER. Mon, 7 pm.$35. 600 Rush. (312) 224-8858; www.heavenonseven.com.

LINCOLN PARK CONSERVATORY'S SPRING FLOWER SHOW. To May 11. Daily, 9 am-5 pm. 2391 N. Stockton. (312) 742-7736.

MIDLANE GREEN-TO-TEE DOME. An indoor golf green with over 40 hitting stations, professional golf instruction and the latest in video and digital technology from Green To Tee Training and Consultation. Newly added climbing wall, $5 for first 10 minutes; batting cage, $2 for 13 pitches. Mon-Fri, 9 am-9 pm; Sat-Sun, 7 am-9 pm. $9, $11 for every half hour. Highland Park Golf Learning Center, Illinois 41 and Park, Highland Park. (847) 432-7398.

MOM'S PLACE. Provides a supportive community for mothers and young children. Fri, 9:15 am. Peace Lutheran Church, 21W500 Butterfield, Lombard. (630) 627-1101.

NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT INDOOR PUBLIC ICE SKATING. Mon, 10:30 am-noon; Wed, 10:30 am-noon, 4 pm-5:15 pm; Fri, 10:30 am-noon; Sat, 4 pm-5:15 pm; Sun, 3 pm-4:15 pm. Adults, $4; children, $3; skate rental, $2. Sports Center, 1730 Pfingsten, Northbrook. (847) 291-2993.

O'DONOVAN'S BRUNCH BUFFET. Sun, 10 am-2 pm. $12.95. 2100 W. Irving Park Rd. (773) 478-2100.

PARADISE RACEWAY. Slot car racing. Car rental and 15 minutes of track time is $6. 295. N. NW Hwy, Palatine. (847) 221-2277.

PARENTHESIS KITCHEN WALK. Sat, 10 am-5 pm. $40. Parenthesis, 405 S. Euclid, Oak Park. (708) 848-7175.

PBR RIDERS KODY LOSTROH AND CORD McCOY. Sat, 11 am-1 pm. Lowe's, 101 N. Barrington, Schaumburg.

PETTRINO'S SUNDAY BRUNCH. Sun, 11 am-2 pm. 150 N. Dearborn. (312) 422-0150.

POETRY FOUNDATION. Sat, 6 pm: Charles Simic. Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State. Thu, 6 pm: Frank Bidart. Free. Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan.

RARE ART OF BUDDHIST GRAND MASTER SHINJO ITO. To Thu. Free. Chicago Illuminating Company, 19 E. 21st. (312) 326-9500.

RICHARD J. DALEY URBAN FORUM. Tue, 9 am-3:30 pm. $25. UIC Forum Building, 725 W. Roosevelt. www.rjdurbanforum.uic.edu.

SANTINO RICE DOES STYLE STINT AT LE PASSAGE. Fri, 9 pm. $20. Le Passage, 937 N. Rush. (312) 255-0022.

SHAW SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET. Sun, 10 am-2 pm. To June 15. Multiple locations. www.shawscrabhouse.com.

STEVEN GREENHOUSE. Signs and discusses his new book. Wed, 6 pm. Free. Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State. (312) 747-4050.

TAI-CHI FOR HEALTH AND DEFENSE. Individual and group sessions available. Flexible hours and locations. Call for details. (773) 375-5620.

TIM HEIDECKER AND ERIC WAREHEIM APPEARANCE. Sun, 2 pm-3 pm. FYE Store, 26 E. Randolph.

TRICKSTER FEST. Sun, noon. Trickster Galery, 190 S. Roselle, Schaumburg. (847) 301-2090.

TO BE JOYFUL AGAIN. A non-denominational support group for anyone who has lost a significant other. Meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Holy Family Parish, 2515 W. Palatine, Inverness. (847) 359-0042.

YOUNG CARTOONISTS IVAN BRUNETTI, JOHN HANKIEWICZ AND ONSMITH. Thu, 6 pm-8 pm. Free. Columbia Library, 624 S. Michigan, 3rd floor. (312) 344-7355.

MOTHER'S DAY

10PIN. 330 N. State. (312) 644-0300; www.10pinchicago.com.

ARIA. 200 N. Columbus. (312) 444-9494; www.ariachicago.com.

BIN 36. 339 N. Dearborn. (312) 755-9463; www.bin36.com.

BIN WINE CAFE. 1559 N. Milwaukee. (773) 486-CAFE; www.binwinecafe.com.

CAFE BA-BA-REEBA! 2024 N. Halsted. (773) 935-5000.

CAFE MATOU. 1846 N. Milwaukee. (773) 384-8911; www.cafematou.com.

FIREPLACE INN. 1448 N. Wells. (312) 664-5264.

GABRIEL'S RESTAURANT. Reservations will be taken starting at 4 pm. 310 Green Bay Road, Highwood. (847) 433-0031; www.egabriels.com.

GEJA's CAFE. 340 W. Armitage. (773) 281-9101.

GREAT STREET RESTAURANT. One W. Wacker. (312) 372-7200.

GREEN ZEBRA. 1460 W. Chicago. (312) 243-1000; www.srgchicago.com.

HEAVEN ON SEVEN. Multiple locations. www.heavenonseven.com.

HYATT REGENCY McCORMICK PLACE. 2233 S. Martin Luther King. (312) 528-4140.

HYATT REGENCY O'HARE. 9300 Bryn Mawr. (847) 663-4690.

LOCKWOOD. 17 E. Monroe. (312) 917-3404; www.lockwoodrestaurant.com.

McCORMICK & SCHMICK'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT. 41 E. Chestnut. (312) 397-9500; www.mccormickandschmicks.com/chicago.

O'DONOVAN'S. 2100 W. Irving Park. (773) 478-2100.

POPS FOR CHAMPAGNE. 601 N. State. (312) 266-7677; www.popsforchampagne.com.

ROSEBUD OLD WORLD ITALIAN. 1370 Bank Drive, Schaumburg. (847) 240-1414.

SAM & HARRY'S. 1551 Thoreau, Schaumburg. (847) 303-4050; www.samandharrys.com.

SAM HOUSTON'S CHARHOUSE. 1175 W. Lake, Bartlett. (630) 830-7200.

SHAW'S CRAB HOUSE. 21 E. Hubbard. (312) 527-2722. www.shawscrabhouse.com.

SIXTEEN. Trump International Hotel & Tower, 401 N. Wabash. (312) 588-8000; www.trumpchicagohotel.com.

VIAND. 155 E. Ontario. (312) 235-8505; www.viandchicago.com.

ZEST. 505 N. Michigan. (312) 321-8844; www.icchicagohotel.com/dining/zest_restaurant.cfm.

ANNUAL CYSTIC FIBROSIS WALK-A-THON. May 17-18. Multiple sites. www.cff.org.

ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY BARK IN THE PARK. May 3, 9 am. Lincoln Park at Montrose Harbor. (312) 329-8726; www.anticruelty.org.

ARTHRITIS WALK 2008. Sat: Liberyville. May 17: Chicago. May 31: Naperville. (312) 372-280; www.chicagoarthritiswalks.org.

BIKE ACROSS THE HEARTLAND TO CREATE A WORLD FREE OF MS. June 21-22, 6 am. $40. Northern Illinois University. www.rideforms.org.

CHICAGO CHAMBER MUSICIANS' GALA. May 28, 6 pm. $350-$500. Women's Athletic Club of Chicago, 626 N. Michigan. (312) 819-5800.

CHILDSERV CHARITY WINE TASTING. Wed, 6 pm-8 pm. $60. Maggiano's Little Italy, 1847 Freedom, Naperville. (773) 867-7360; www.childserv.org.

CHICAGO STORIES BENEFIT. May 9, 6 pm. $300. Four Seasons, 120 E. Delaware. (773) 549-5788 ext. 2140.

DERBY DAY AT DANADA. May 3, 1 pm-6 pm. 3 S. 507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton. (630) 668-6012.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS/STROLL AND SHOP DAMEN AVENUE. May 8, 5 pm-8 pm. (773) 528-8856.

FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS VISION WALK. June 8, 10 am. Soldier Field, 1600 S. Lake Shore. (847) 680-0100; www.visionwalk.org.

GROWING HOME SIXTH ANNUAL BENEFIT. June 10, 6 pm-9 pm. GAR Hall and Rotunda, Chicago Cultural Center. www.growinghomeinc.org.

HOW VERY STELLAR GALA DINNER AND AUCTION. Fri, 6 pm. $150. Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore. (773) 465-5770.

KIDS FIGHT CANCER BENEFIT CONCERT. Sat, 8 pm. $50-$150. Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River. (847) 671-5100; www.kidsfightcancer.org.

KIDS IN DANGER'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY AND BEST FRIEND AWARD NIGHT. Fri, 6 pm-8:30 pm. $125. Hugo's Frog Bar and Fish Grill, 1024 N. Rush. (312) 595-0694.

LAKE COUNTY WALK FOR LUPUS NOW. May 10, 10 am. Half Day Forest Preserves, Vernon Hills. (312) 542-0002.

LAKE TOUR BIKE TREK. Sponsored by the American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago. June 13-15. (800) LUNGUSA; www.laketourbiketrek.org.

METRO WOMEN'S AUXILARY LUNCHEON. Sun, noon. $50. Lexington House, 7717 W. 95th, Hickory Hills. (312) 829-7555.

NEIGHBORHOOD WRITING ALLICANCE BENEFIT. May 19, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Roosevelt University Library, 430 S. Michigan. (773) 684-2742; www.jot.org.

SERENDIPITY: CELEBRATING CHICAGO'S SENIORS ON STAGE. May 21, 6 pm. $175. Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. (312) 902-1500; www.ticketmaster.com.

STEP OUT STEP UP. May 7, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. The Shops at North Bridge, 520 N. Michigan. (312) 327-2300.

SUDDEN UNEXPLAINED DEATH IN CHILDHOOD FUND-RAISER. May 3, 6 pm-9 pm. Cubby Bear, Lincolnshire. (847) 390-5883; ariannasnight@gmail.com.

TAKE STEPS FOR CROHN'S & COLITIS. June 7. Soldier Field Great Lawn.

WHACKIT! CROQUET 2008. June 7. Team of eight costs $700. Galleria Marchetti, 825 W. Erie. www.vitalbridges.org.

ABBEY PUB. Music. Tue, 8 pm. 3420 W. Grace. (773) 478-3401.

CHICAGO CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. Comedy. Wed, 8:30 pm. 777 N. Green Street. (312) 733-6000.

DAVENPORT'S. Music. Mon, 8 pm. 1383 N. Milwaukee. (773) 278-1830.

ELBO ROOM. Music. Mon, 8:30 pm. 2871 N. Lincoln. (773) 549-5549.

ENNUI CAFE. Music. Thu, 7 pm. 6981 N. Sheridan. (773) 973-2233.

FITZGERALDS. Music. Tue, 9 pm. 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118.

GALLERY CABARET. Music. Sun, Wed, Thu. 2020 N. Oakley. (773) 489-5471.

GENTRY ON STATE. Music. Sat, 9 pm. 440 N. State. (312) 836-0933.

GREEN MILL. Uptown Poetry Slam. Sun, 7 pm. $6. 4802 N. Broadway. (773) 878-5555.

HEARTLAND CAFE. Music and poetry. Wed, 10 pm. 7000 N. Glenwood. (773) 465-8005.

INNER TOWN PUB. Music. Sun, Thu. 1935 W. Thomas (773) 235-9795.

KAFEIN. Poetry and comedy. Mon, 8:30 pm. 1621 Chicago Ave., Evanston. (847) 491-1621.

MERCURY CAFE. Poetry. Third and last Fri of the month. 1505 W. Chicago. (312) 455-9924.

NERO'S PIZZARIA. Music. Wed, 9:30 pm. 300 Eastgate, Algonquin. (847) 458-0282.

NEGRO LEAGUE CAFE. Poetry. Sun, 10 pm. $5. 301 E. 43rd. (773) 536-7000.

PRESSURE CAFE. Comedy. Thu, 8:30 pm. 6318 N. Clark. (773) 746-7665.

RED LINE TAP. Music. Thu, 9 pm. 7006 N. Glenwood. (773) 274-5463.

SILVIES. Comedy. Tue, 9 pm. 21+. 1902 W. Irving Park. (773) 404-0315.

UNCOMMON GROUND. Music. Mon, 7 pm. 3800 N. Clark. (773) 929-3680.

AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL, CLASSES OF 1958-1962. Reunion Oct 3-5. (847) 382-893-8190.

CHICAGO VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1981. Looking for classmates. Email cvs1981@aol.com.

DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, CLASSES OF 1978 and 1988. Looking for alumni for reunions to be held this year. (888) 409-TEAM; www.reunionteam.com.

DUNDEE HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1963. Reunion Aug 16-18. Holiday Inn, Crystal Lake. (847) 741-2737.

DUSABLE HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1985. Looking for classmates. (312) 603-0523 or (773) 544-3086.

ELK GROVE, CLASS OF 1988. Looking for alumni for reunion to be held this year. (888) 409-TEAM; www.reunionteam.com.

FOREST VIEW HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1978. Reunion Aug. 9. (888) 409-TEAM; www.reunionteam.com.

HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1965-1969. Looking for classmates. (773) 507-4669 or (773) 600-8669.

HIGHLAND PARK, CLASS OF 1978. Looking for alumni for reunion to be held this year. (888) 409-TEAM; www.reunionteam.com.

HYDE PARK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1996. Looking for classmates. (773) 718-1507 or (773) 493-1051.

JOHN HAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CLASSES OF 1954-1958. Oct. 2008. (708) 784-1111.

LAKE FOREST, CLASS OF 1983. Aug. 9. Mickey Finn's Brewery. (888) 409-TEAM; www.reunionteam.com.

LORETTO HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1956. Looking for classmates for a 50th reunion. (773) 586-8404.

MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1983. Looking for classmates. Reunion, July 11, 2008. 7717 W. 95th, Hickory Hills. (708) 516-2669.

MORTON HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1958. Reunion Sept. 26-28. Drake Oakbrook. (630) 985-6341.

NEW TRIER EAST, CLASS OF 1978. Looking for classmates for reunion this year. (888) 409-TEAM; www.reunionteam.com.

PARKER HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES OF 1932 TO 1956. Looking for classmates. Contact (708) 424-4009.

ST. CARTHAGE, CLASS OF 1951. Looking for classmates. (708) 352-6477.

USS BOXER CV21/CVA21/CVS/21/LPH4/LHD4. Aug, 20-23. Gaithersburg, Md. (610) 4874.

USS MADDOX DESTROYER ASSOC. REUNION. DD-168, DD-622 & DD731. Sept. 3-7. Oklahoma City, Okla. (337) 616-8450.

USS MOUNT McKINLEY ASSOCIATION. Reunion Sept. 7-11. Reno, Nev. (763) 425-6315.

USS TARAWA REUNION. CV-40 & LHA-1. May 1-4. Charleston, SC. (928) 763-8242.

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE SUMMER REPERTORY THEATER. Holding general auditions for multiple prodictions. April 30, 7 pm; May 3, noon. McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell, Glen Ellyn. (630) 942-2137.

ELGIN FOXFIREFEST. Artists are needed to exhibit at the 49th annual Art Showcase to be held Aug. 2-3. Deadline is May 1. For an entry form send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Art Showcase, 602 Prospect Street, Elgin, IL, 60120.

GARFIELD FARM MUSEUM. Chicken breeding seminar attendees and rare breed exhibitors needed for show May 17-18. (630) 584-8485; info@garfieldfarm.org.

JOHNNY MERCER SONGWRITERS PROJECT SEARCHING FOR TALENTED YOUNG COMPOSERS AND LYRICISTS. Applications are being accepted for the third annual weeklong educational program of workshops and cabarets. Camp wiill be Aug. 9-16. (847) 467-0333; www.amtp.northwestern.edu/mercer.html.

RAVINIA COMPETITION FOR COMPOSERS. Challenges composers to capture the spirit of Abraham Lincoln in new piano trios inspired by the words of the 16th President. Deadline is July 1. More information available at www.ravinia.org.

SKOKIE VALLEY AGUDATH JACOB SYNAGOGUE. Seeking artists for their annual juried Fine Arts Fair. Deadline is May 15. (847) 584-9044; www.svaj.org/artshow.