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Chicago Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data) šŸ’»šŸŒāœØ Chicago Connect
Chicago Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data) šŸ’»šŸŒāœØ Chicago Connect
**Join us at our TECH MIXER AND SOCIAL for afterwork drinks, networking with tech workers in Chicago and meet people from Chicago and all over the world šŸŒšŸŽ‰** Tech, AI, Data, and more \~ Whether you're a seasoned tech veteran or just starting out, let's create the ideal afterwork place to meet and chill with other workers in tech - find that new job, expand your network, share ideas, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry. Let's inspire, innovate, and shape the future of technology in Chicago! šŸŗšŸ„ƒ Afterwork drinks šŸ“ **Hopsmith Tavern** \- 15 W Division St\, Chicago šŸ•• **5:30pm** onwards **every** **Friday** šŸŽ« just $4 entry online or $8 at the door! (helps us to run the event inc. Meetup costs etc!) šŸ”— [Link to Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1379224400309?aff=meetup) WhatsApp community in the Eventbrite link above *Chicago tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community career jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup Chicago tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community career jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup*z
February Breakfast
February Breakfast
Join us for a relaxing morning with breakfast, friendly conversation, and lots of laughter. It's an excellent opportunity to catch up, connect, and enjoy each other's company. We can't wait to share this time with you! DATE: Friday, February 13, 2026 TIME: 10:00 am LOCATION: [Southfork Family Restaurant](https://www.southforkfamilyrestaurant.com/breakfast/) 14631 South La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462, back room, 708-460-9999 \*\*Event limited to 15 people (Please put yourself on the wait list as cancellations occur) \*\*Reservations under Laura (Ladies Loving Life) \*\*Bring cash, as separate checks may not be available \*\**Cancellation of your RSVP for restaurant events must be made 72 hours (3 days) in advance.* If you cancel after that time, you will be marked as a "no-show". You are responsible for removing yourself from the RSVP, not the organizer or the event organizer. LLL needs to be considerate of restaurants/venues and their staffing needs. \*\*Please check the website on the date close to the event for cancellations if the weather appears bad. Photo by [Joseph Gonzalez](https://unsplash.com/@miracletwentyone) on [Unsplashed](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/free-images)
LinnƩ Post Drop Off Hang - Mondays/Fridays
LinnƩ Post Drop Off Hang - Mondays/Fridays
Come join other parents after drop off at The People's Cafe! Talk school shop on all the happenings, events and current events. Parents go through very similar experiences and it's great to connect to your school community. Mondays and Fridays after drop off!
Sauna with Community on Fridays at Smith Park, West Town
Sauna with Community on Fridays at Smith Park, West Town
A wood-fired, social sauna seating 16 people, along the lake and inside Chicago's parks, with an Aufguss session to cap off every sauna day. What to bring: \- Water\, preferably with electrolytes/lemon to replenish\. \- Swimsuit/athletic clothes\. \- Towel\(s\) for sitting inside the sauna and for drying off\. There is a changing tent and a shower for rinsing off available. Looking forward to welcoming you! \- Maria Tkacz\, Founder of Harbor & Hoyage @harborandvoyage More info & booking at harborandyoyage.com
FREE Friday Workout!
FREE Friday Workout!
Join us in Millennium Park for a **FREE** workout at The Bean. We are an inclusive workout group with chapters throughout the world. Whether you are a multi-marathon runner or a mom just getting back into the swing of things, and everything in between, we only ask of everyone to **#JustShowUp!**
Friday Night Magic@CLG Dice Dojo
Friday Night Magic@CLG Dice Dojo
 D&D Campaign Day
D&D Campaign Day
Looking for a spot to run your D&D campaign? We have a great table ready to host! We are keeping the time open for you to choose what works for you and your players. Reach out with any questions or suggestions! Zemi Coffee offers a wide range of drink options from coffee, to tea, to hot chocolate. Along with Puerto Rican empanadas and pastries to fuel your players! Email [email protected] with any questions!

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šŸŽŸļø šŸŽ¶Theater Week Stop 3: $30 tix-Trial in the Delta: Murder of Emmett TillšŸŽ­
šŸŽŸļø šŸŽ¶Theater Week Stop 3: $30 tix-Trial in the Delta: Murder of Emmett TillšŸŽ­
**šŸŽŸļø šŸŽ¶Theater Week Stop 3: $30 tix-Trial in the Delta: Murder of Emmett TillšŸŽ­** *Chicago Theater Week 2026 Play #3 - $30 Tix-* *Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till @Kimball Arts Center* **Chicago Theater Week Play #3** šŸŽ¶ *Trial in the Delta: the Murder of Emmett Till* šŸ“… **Saturday Feb 14, 2025** ā° **7:30 PM** šŸ“ **The Kimball Arts Center \|** 1757 N. Kimball Ave, Chicago, **šŸŽŸļø General Admission Seating** Our **3rd & final stop** for Chicago Theater Week is **Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till**, a powerful, award-winning live docu-drama presented by **Collaboraction** in their brand-new **House of Belonging** in Humboldt Park. This immersive production brings the **1955 murder trial of Emmett Till** to life using the **recently unearthed trial transcript**, placing audiences inside the courtroom for a **deeply human, radically honest** examination of a case that changed America forever. Actors sit among the audience, taking the stand as witnesses for both the defense and prosecution — including **Mamie Till-Bradley** — creating a stunning, immediate, and unforgettable experience. New this year! Tickets are available on Hottix, no special codes needed! šŸŽŸ **Theater Week Deal via Hot Tix** • **$30 tickets + fees (normally $55.00)** — no special code • **Limited quantity — WILL sell out** šŸ‘‰ Buy here: https://hottix.org/shows/collaboraction-in-the-kimball-arts-center/trial-in-the-delta-the-murder-of-emmett-till/ āœ”ļø Select **2/14/25 General Admission – 7:30 PM** \| **The Kimball Arts Center** **-reg price $55.00 for $30! so $25.00 savings!** Any issues calls Hot tix helpdesk at Phone: **(312) 977-9483 or** Email: **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])** āš ļø **Important Ticket Rules** Ā· You must buy your own ticket Ā· **DO NOT RSVP YES until ticket is purchased** Ā· GA seating — we’ll meet in the bar & sit together Ā· High probability of value-priced tickets selling out!! - buy asap! I’ll arrive around **7:00 PM to grab seats as general admission.** *I may grab a meal nearby earlier & I will post a comment of where I will go for those who wish to meet & grab a bite. Check back for updates* šŸ· **Food & Drinks** • No food served and no outside food allowed • Full bar available (wine, spirits, non-alcoholic drinks allowed in theaters) • If you want to eat, plan to do so before the show — many nearby options • Some of us may grab a bite. I’ll post updates closer to the date **Trial in the Delta: the Murder of Emmett Till** šŸŽ¶ About the Production On September 20, 1955, testimony began in the murder trial of two members of Emmett Till’s lynch mob. What happened during that trial — and in the weeks and months surrounding it — would help ignite the Civil Rights Movement. Written by Willie Round & G. Riley Mills, directed by Anthony Moseley & Dana Anderson, this production is drawn directly from The State of Mississippi vs. Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam trial transcript. It plays as a live courtroom reenactment, featuring top Chicago actors seated among the audience. Join us as we witness this vital story — and stay to discuss its impact and legacy. **šŸ›ļø About Collaboraction & the Kimball Arts Center** Collaboraction celebrates **30 years** of innovative, socially conscious theater and opens its new **House of Belonging** in Humboldt Park. The space includes: • šŸŽ­ 99-seat flexible studio theater • šŸ· 50-seat cabaret with cafĆ©/bar • šŸ™ļø Located next to the **606 Trail**, where Logan Square meets Humboldt Park Collaboraction’s work is grounded in **KEDA** — *Knowledge, Empathy, Dialogue, and Action* — theater for social change. **Kimball Arts Center** Kimball Arts Center is a hub of Chicago creativity located next to the 606 Trail, where Logan Square meets Humboldt Park. Home to a collection of independent businesses for over 15 years. Always inclusive. Always open-minded. šŸš— Parking: Metered street parking nearby; SpotHero/ParkWhiz recommended šŸš‡ CTA accessible https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/ ā— **No-Show Policy** 3 no-shows without RSVP updates = 3-month event freeze. šŸŽ­āœØ **This is a true Theater Week steal — grab your ticket before it’s gone!**
Boxing For Breakfast
Boxing For Breakfast
Join Golden Glove Champ and Pro Judge Andrew for a fun and informative group boxing class at a real MMA gym. It takes a couple minutes to prep, so try to arrive no later than 8:45am sign-in! $20 for meetup members ($30 normally)
ā›ŖšŸ”” Bells, Stone & Sky: Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Carillon Tower Tour šŸ›ļøāœØ
ā›ŖšŸ”” Bells, Stone & Sky: Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Carillon Tower Tour šŸ›ļøāœØ
ā›ŖšŸ”” **Bells, Stone & Sky: Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Carillon Tower Tour** šŸ›ļøāœØ 🌿 *An extraordinary afternoon inside one of Chicago’s most iconic Gothic landmarks* ✨ Join us for a rare and unforgettable guided visit and **carillon tower tour** at **Rockefeller Memorial Chapel**, one of the most magnificent collegiate Gothic buildings in the world and a crown jewel of the University of Chicago campus. This special experience begins with an introduction to the chapel’s history and architecture before taking us **inside the tower itself** — offering an up-close look at the mighty carillon bells, the inner workings of the instrument, and breathtaking views from above. This is a **stationary guided visit and tower tour** (not a walking tour), but it *does* involve stair climbing — allowing us to focus deeply on **architecture, engineering, music, and vertical exploration** in a truly unique setting. Expect soaring stone vaults, massive bronze bells, mechanical marvels, a live music demonstration, and panoramic skyline and lake views. ✨ *** **šŸ•°ļø Schedule, Meeting Info & Cost** šŸ“… **Sunday, February 15, 2026** ā° **1:00–3:00 PM** šŸ“ **Rockefeller Memorial Chapel** 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago ā±ļø **Visit length:** \~90 minutes šŸŽ¤ **Private guided chapel & carillon tower tour** šŸ’° **$15 per person** šŸ’µ Cash strongly preferred (Zelle / Venmo / PayPal accepted) āš ļø All attendees must **check in with me at the start** and submit payment directly so I can provide **one group donation** to the chapel. šŸ“ø Photography is allowed — please be respectful and follow any guidance from our hosts. *** **🌟 What We’ll Experience** ⛪ Rockefeller Memorial Chapel’s awe-inspiring Gothic interior šŸ”” Introduction to the chapel’s history, architecture, and musical legacy šŸ—ļø Behind-the-scenes access to the carillon tower šŸ•°ļø The tower’s mechanical room and historic regulator clock šŸ”” Up-close views of the **72-bell carillon** (over **100 tons of bronze**) šŸŽ¶ A live demonstration of how the carillon is played šŸ›ļø The playing cabin where the carillonist performs šŸŒ† Seasonal **360-degree views** from the top of tower *(weather/university permitting)* *** **šŸ”” Stair Climbing & Accessibility Note** This tour involves climbing **271 steps**, roughly equivalent to **20–22 stories**. The staircase is a **narrow spiral with no elevator**, and the experience may not be suitable for those who are afraid of heights or claustrophobic, or for anyone with knee issues, mobility concerns, or difficulty with stair climbing. We ascend at a **leisurely pace with multiple breaks**, and there is no pressure to reach the top. Participants are welcome to turn back at any point. Guests who choose not to climb (or who stop early) may remain on the main floor and still enjoy the **carillon playing demonstration via live video and audio feed**. *** **šŸ“– About Rockefeller Memorial Chapel** Rockefeller Memorial Chapel was funded by **John D. Rockefeller Jr.** as a memorial to his father, **John D. Rockefeller Sr.**, the principal benefactor of the University of Chicago. Designed by renowned architect **Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue**, the chapel was completed in **1928** and stands as one of the finest examples of **collegiate Gothic Revival architecture** in the United States. Conceived as a **non-denominational sacred space**, the chapel reflects medieval English cathedral influences combined with early 20th-century American craftsmanship, serving as a symbolic and spiritual anchor of the university. *** **šŸ“– About the Carillon Tower Tour** Rockefeller Memorial Chapel houses **one of the largest carillons in the world**, consisting of **72 massive bronze bells**. The largest bell weighs **36,926 pounds** and measures **117 inches in diameter**. The tour begins with a **10–15 minute introduction** on the main floor, covering the chapel’s history, architecture, and the role of the carillon. From there, participants ascend the tower via a **271-step spiral staircase**, taken at a relaxed pace with frequent stops. Along the way, we will: • Walk above the chapel’s false ceiling (attic catwalk) • Pass through the mechanical room housing the original regulator clock and pneumatic chime system • Stand beside the largest bells • Enter the playing cabin, where the carillonist performs using hands and feet Beyond the cabin, a short additional staircase leads to the top of the tower, where sweeping views of **Chicago’s skyline, Lake Michigan, northern Indiana, and the University of Chicago campus** are visible *in season and when permitted*. *** **šŸ½ļø Optional Coffee or Late Lunch After the Visit** Those interested are welcome to join me afterward at a nearby Hyde Park favorite such as **Medici**, **Noodles Etc.**, or **Salonica Restaurant**. šŸ½ļø Options will be finalized closer to the date. āš ļø Please bring cash — some venues may not split checks. *** **šŸ‘Ÿ What to Bring / Wear** • Camera • Comfortable shoes (stairs!) • Respectful attire • $15 tour fee (exact change appreciated) *** **šŸš‡ Getting There** Public transportation is encouraged. Use Google Maps or CTA Trip Planner: [https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/](https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/) *** **šŸš— Parking** • Limited street parking nearby (check posted signs) • University area can be busy — arriving early is recommended • SpotHero or ParkWhiz may be helpful *** **šŸ“ RSVP & No-Show Policy** āœ”ļø Please keep your RSVP updated āœ”ļø Cancel promptly if plans change āŒ Repeated no-shows may affect future event participation *** āœØšŸ”” **Join us for a rare opportunity to explore sacred architecture, musical engineering, and sky-high views — all inside one of Chicago’s most extraordinary landmarks.**
"Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who
"Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who
Are you a fan of the sonic rock 'n roll blastings of The Who? Do you think the new boss is the same as the old boss? Meet, greet, and caffeinate with fellow liberty-minded individuals to analyze the themes of The Who's seminal anthem "Won't Get Fooled Again." We'll meet on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, at Colectivo Coffee (2261 N. Milwaukee Ave.) off the Western (O'Hare Branch) Blue Line stop at 3:00 PM. Topic of Discussion: "Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who Suggested Listening: Original Album Version - [https://youtu.be/_NzLs-xSss0?si=_Y1bw2EFhparFFi2](https://youtu.be/_NzLs-xSss0?si=_Y1bw2EFhparFFi2&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExb0g3TDFwd2tGVE92c1VBNHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5sIXGrf0ZLgyHJPG6cjLz7yiTpKzwegM5eM-XsPCrzHSxDkF33bqDh3vImZg_aem_XnCCvAauKf7QL5xoq-fzEw) Shepperton Studios / 1978 - [https://youtu.be/UDfAdHBtK_Q?si=C23AcJRmcG8Ie4Gj](https://youtu.be/UDfAdHBtK_Q?si=C23AcJRmcG8Ie4Gj&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExb0g3TDFwd2tGVE92c1VBNHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5sIXGrf0ZLgyHJPG6cjLz7yiTpKzwegM5eM-XsPCrzHSxDkF33bqDh3vImZg_aem_XnCCvAauKf7QL5xoq-fzEw) Suggested Reading: [https://genius.com/2106579](https://genius.com/2106579) Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect.
Business Strategy Workshop for High Achievers
Business Strategy Workshop for High Achievers
Join us for an interactive workshop tailored for High Achievers looking to elevate their self-understanding. Learn the art of self-empowerment and self-exploration to unlock your full potential in the world. This event will provide valuable insights and tools to help you achieve breakthrough success.
šŸŽ­ Before and After, an instant theatre production (improv drama) šŸŽ­
šŸŽ­ Before and After, an instant theatre production (improv drama) šŸŽ­
*Before and After, an instant drama* **Fridays/Saturdays, 7:30 PM, January 30-February 21** Life is defined in moments. *Before and After* explores the story leading to a life-changing event and the impact of that instant on all that is to follow. Are we truly changed by the big moments in our lives, or are we only revealed? No two performances are ever the same, but every show is an instant drama created before your eyes. Theatre Momentum is the **only** theatre in Chicago dedicated to dramatic improvisation. Join us for a night of grounded instant theatre. Fridays/Saturdays, 7:30 PM (doors open at 7 PM) January 30-February 21 All tickets $5! Studio Momentum, 1541 W Belmont Ave ### **Get your tickets!** **[https://www.theatremomentum.com/shows](https://www.theatremomentum.com/shows)**

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(HYBRID) The Subliminal Ideology of the Capitalist Mind
(HYBRID) The Subliminal Ideology of the Capitalist Mind
This presentation challenges the common tendency to treat ideology as a pejorative label reserved for explicit doctrines or political positions. Instead, ideology is examined as a pervasive and often unavoidable feature of human social life—one that operates largely beneath conscious awareness and shapes interpretation, judgment, and moral reasoning in subtle but powerful ways. The presentation reformulates ideology as a cultural and social phenomenon, offering a more empirically grounded account than conventional, belief-centered definitions. Building on this reformulation, the analysis makes the case for studying capitalism not only as an economic arrangement, but as a pervasive and often subliminal cultural ideology. It introduces original conceptual tools that make visible a cultural process through which market values increasingly displace human values under capitalism’s expansive cultural influence. While it is widely recognized that capitalism affects social and psychological life, this account examines how capitalist ideology spreads through cultural practices, embeds itself within ethical reasoning, and comes to organize moral evaluation around market imperatives. The discussion raises a central question: whether a market-oriented ideological environment can genuinely sustain humane moral frameworks, or whether ethical reasoning must first recognize how capitalist ideology has captured cultural processes in order to reclaim intentionality and reorient moral life around human values and human well-being, rather than relying on the hope that market priorities will incidentally serve them. **Judah Venturi** Judah Venturi is an independent philosopher and writer whose work engages contemporary social and cultural conditions through sustained philosophical analysis. Drawing from philosophy alongside psychology, neuroscience, anthropology, sociology, and economic theory, his writing examines ideology, capitalism, and moral reasoning at a fundamental level, seeking to move beneath surface-level explanations and short-term solutions. He is currently developing a book that introduces original concepts for understanding how capitalism operates as a pervasive cultural force shaping values and ethical judgment. In addition to this work, Venturi is actively publishing essays and presenting his ideas through public lectures and interviews, contributing to a growing body of contemporary philosophical discourse. **Join Zoom Meeting** [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83984283081?pwd=pDQEeWHCvVNPiazdLF34pU1S8gcaQ0.1](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83984283081?pwd%3DpDQEeWHCvVNPiazdLF34pU1S8gcaQ0.1&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2XOMB6Dlz_W0X1cqZUURcz) View meeting insights with Zoom AI Companion [https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=a3d6e67c-ecb3-4486-8205-58ed25a08888](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid%3Da3d6e67c-ecb3-4486-8205-58ed25a08888&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0d9hz5EKd4epEXBuUb0DRM) Meeting ID: 839 8428 3081 Passcode: 005807 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,83984283081#,,,,\*005807# US (Chicago) +13092053325,,83984283081#,,,,\*005807# US --- Join by SIP • [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Join instructions [https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/83984283081/invitations?signature=2zvQs4eN6zUITnjhUTgCE_GZj8uoSVr_kGSKLFYf4N0](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/83984283081/invitations?signature%3D2zvQs4eN6zUITnjhUTgCE_GZj8uoSVr_kGSKLFYf4N0&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3N4X9FCdRBwzgTT0lptQ-f)
Oil Painting Class
Oil Painting Class
* Learn to paint in oils, a sensuous and buttery medium. * Find your creative voice while exploring subject matter such as landscape, still life and abstraction and figure painting. * Topics include underpainting, brushstrokes, texture, and composition. Work in an authentic studio at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center in Evanston, complete with reference materials, high ceilings, and lots of light. Supply list provided upon registration. To see more examples of both student and instructor's work, please visit: * www.studio215.org * www.sarah-kaiser.com
Free Movie Screening: The People vs Climate Change @ Davis Theater
Free Movie Screening: The People vs Climate Change @ Davis Theater
Citizens' Climate Lobby is offering a **free** film screening of **[The People vs Climate Change](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p097sbzc)**, a documentary that follows members of the UK’s first ever Citizens' Assembly on Climate Change, where 108 ordinary Brits are tasked with deciding how the country should meet its climate goals. Through their debates, doubts, and transformations, the film offers an intimate and relatable portrait of the challenges of tackling climate change—as well as a glimpse of what a greener future could look like. After the screening, attendees are invited to the Davis Theater bar for socializing and discussion. CCL Chicago chapter leaders will be present to facilitate conversation. Doors open at **6:00 pm**, screening begins at **6:30 pm**. We encourage guests to arrive early to grab drinks and snacks before heading into the theater! The Davis Theater meets ADA standards for accessible seating (we will be in Theater 3; more info [here](https://davistheater.com/accessibility/)).
Speaking with Confidence for Latinas
Speaking with Confidence for Latinas
Buffett Book Talk: Pan-African Futurism with Reginold Royston
Buffett Book Talk: Pan-African Futurism with Reginold Royston
From Pan-African independence movements to contemporary tech innovation, Ghana has long been a crucible for imagining African futures. Today, many of Ghana's software engineers and members of Ghana's digital diaspora are rethinking technology not only as an engine of economic growth but also as a tool for political autonomy and social transformation. Join us for a Buffett Book Talk with [Reginold A. Royston](https://african.wisc.edu/staff/reginold-royston/), Associate Professor of African Cultural Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and author of *[Pan-African Futurism: Ghana and the Paradox of Technology for Development](https://www.ucpress.edu/books/pan-african-futurism/paper)*, an ethnographic account of an emerging ethos among technologists working on development projects on the ground in Africa today. Drawing on observation and interviews with software engineers in Ghana and media producers across Ghana's digital diaspora, Royston argues that these actors challenge long-standing NGO-led development paradigms, using technology as a means of reclaiming autonomy and reimagining African political futures in a global digital age. After Royston's talk, [Sean Hanretta](https://history.northwestern.edu/people/faculty/core-faculty/sean-hanretta.html), Associate Professor of History at Northwestern University, will join the conversation to offer historical context and reflections on the book’s themes as well as questions for further investigation. The event will conclude with audience Q&A. *Lunch will begin at 12:15 p.m.* Please register for free at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buffett-book-talk-pan-african-futurism-with-reginold-royston-tickets-1980727275601?aff=PlanitPurple. Act sooner rather than later, while there are still seats left. Please also RSVP here to help us find one another at the event.
Chicago Cashflow Breakfast Club: REI Education & Networking Event - 2/21
Chicago Cashflow Breakfast Club: REI Education & Networking Event - 2/21
**Chicago Real Estate Investors, Agents & Professionals: Welcome to the Chicago Cash-Flow Breakfast Club! [Join](https://www.qualitybuilders.com/events/chicago-cashflow-breakfast-club-feb-2026)** **us for our ongoing series of real estate investor education, networking, and mastermind events.** This is the eleventh session in our 12-part monthly education series. Missed previous sessions? No problem! Each of our monthly meetups covers **stand-alone topics**, ensuring you gain valuable insights regardless of when you join. This **in-person event is free** but has very **limited seating**, and we are limited to the first 50 to **[RSVP](https://www.qualitybuilders.com/events/chicago-cashflow-breakfast-club-feb-2026)! [Join](https://www.qualitybuilders.com/events/chicago-cashflow-breakfast-club-feb-2026)** our growing community and become a part of the action! šŸ“… **Date:** February 21st, 2025 šŸ•’ **Time:** 09:45 AM šŸ“ **Location:** ARK Office, 1000 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 100, Chicago IL, 60642 **What to Expect:** * **Engaging Topics:** 1031 Exchange * **Networking Opportunities**: Connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and build relationships. * **Interactive Discussions:** Participate in open dialogue and share your experiences. **Don't miss out on this chance to learn and connect. [RSVP NOW](https://www.qualitybuilders.com/events/chicago-cashflow-breakfast-club-feb-2026)!** The Chicago Cash-Flow Breakfast Club is NOT just a meet up. It’s the most unique Real Estate Investor Community of Mentors, Coaches & Masterminds. A community of growth oriented, abundance mindset, go-giver individuals with a BARE MINIMUM commitment to become financially free through real estate investing.
Buffett Book Talk | "America’s Middle East: The Ruination of a Region" w/M Lynch
Buffett Book Talk | "America’s Middle East: The Ruination of a Region" w/M Lynch
[Marc Lynch](https://elliott.gwu.edu/marc-lynch), Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Project on Middle East Political Science (POMEPS) at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, will discuss his new book, *[America’s Middle East: The Ruination of a Region](https://global.oup.com/academic/product/americas-middle-east-9780197827857?cc=us&lang=en&)*[. ](https://global.oup.com/academic/product/americas-middle-east-9780197827857?cc=us&lang=en&)Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. From the Gulf War to Gaza, the book discusses how and why Washington ensnared itself in the Middle East and situates US policy towards the Middle East in the broader context of its foreign policy towards the region since the end of the Cold War. This event is hosted by the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs. We from the Geopolitical Forum can continue the conversation and hang out past 1:45, the scheduled end time of the event, perhaps over a coffee. Please register for free at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buffett-book-talk-marc-lynch-on-americas-middle-east-tickets-1716373733039?aff=PlanitPurple. Act sooner rather than later, while there are still seats left. Please also RSVP here to help us find one another at the event.