Every month of the year, whenever you're in the Southland, you can find fun and excitement. Craft shows, holiday festivities and ethnic celebrations are just a few of the events offered in the Southland. More information is just a phone call away. Dial the number provided to find out more about an activity, which appeals to you.

Handicapped Accessible	d Displays/Arts/Crafts	ag Agricultural/Food/Harvest
c Cultural Event	e Expo/Consumer Show	f Fair, Carnival
h Holiday Celebration	o Outdoor Activity	p Parade
s Sports Event	$ Admission Fee

Below are the next 30 upcoming events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form on the right to search for specific events.

Feb 1, 2010-Oct 11, 2010 - BROOKFIELD ZOO PHOTO CONTEST
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, | 708-688-8351
Grab your camera and head to Brookfield Zoo to capture a winning photo to enter in the Chicago Zoological Society's 2010 Photo Contest. Forms and the official photo contest rules may be downloaded from Brookfield Zoo's Web site, www.CZS.org/PhotoContest. Forms are also available at the zoo's north and south information kiosks or by calling (708) 688-8351.
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Mar 2, 2010-Mar 31, 2010 - SOMETHING JAZZY
Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest | 708-748-3377
Join us for an invitational art exhibit on the theme of "Something Jazzy". This exhibit will feature diverse media and styles that interpret sounds, instruments, and musicians related to Jazz. Curated by Cassandra Armstrong, Michele Owen, Janice Pratt and Donna Radcliffe.
Tu-Sa 11AM-4PM
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Mar 3, 2010-Mar 31, 2010 - KIWANIS BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park | 708-403-6200
W 6-10PM

Mar 3, 2010-Mar 31, 2010 - LIVE HARNESS RACING
Balmoral Park Race Track, 26435 South Dixie Highway, Crete | 708-672-1414
View Live Harness racing, simulcast harness and thoroughbred racing from this newly remodeled rustic themed venue.
W, Sa 7:20PM; Su 6:30PM
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Mar 3, 2010-Mar 31, 2010 - SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET
4350 West 129th Street, Alsip | 708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
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Mar 5, 2010-Mar 21, 2010 - THE LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS
Illinois Theatre Center, 371 Artists Walk, Park Forest | 708-481-3510
Take a trip back to the swinging 1960's as a middle aged bachelor tries to join the sexual revolution before it's too late.
W-Sa 8PM; Su 2:30 & 7:30PM
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Mar 12, 2010-Mar 12, 2010 - MVCC JAZZ ENSEMBLE SWING DANCE CONCERT
Moraine Valley Community College, Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, | 708-974-5500
The Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble performs a wide range of jazz styles, including classic swing, soulful blues, vocal jazz, and big band.
7:30PM
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Mar 12, 2010-Mar 12, 2010 - THE CHICAGO WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Business & Career Institute, 58 West 162nd Street, South Holland | 708-596-2000 x2455
Experience the power of women!
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Mar 12, 2010-Mar 31, 2010 - IMAGE ATTITUDE IMPRESSION
Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights | 708-754-2601
Image Attitude Impression is a broad range of works that address and questions identity, role-playing, transformation, masquerade and relationship.
W-Sa 12-4PM; 2nd F 6-9PM
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Mar 13, 2010-Mar 13, 2010 - MOZART LIGHT AND DARK CONCERT, VICTOR YAMPOLSKY, CONDUCTOR
Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center, 19900 South Harlem Avenue, Frankfort | 708-481-7774
Mozart's prolific output included music of exquisite craftsmanship, remarkable melodiousness and the gamut of moods. This program offers Mozart in two extremes, the light face of his "Prague" Symphony and the intense and reverent Requiem, which lay incomplete on his deathbed. Join guest conductor Victor Yampolsky (Northwestern University, Director of Orchestras) for this spectacular contrast of Mozart light and dark.
8PM
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Mar 13, 2010-Mar 13, 2010 - SWITCHBACK
Freedom Hall, Nathan Manilow Theatre, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest | 708-747-0580
Original Americana, traditional Celtic, plus a few nods to genres off the beaten path delivered by two excellent musicians who create a full-band sound. Superb songwriting and harmonies reflect an uncommon grasp on the roots of American music, taking the traditional into the present. Bassist/vocalist Martin McCormack and guitarist/mandolinist Brian FitzGerald have been performing together for 23 years and have released 11 albums to date and have been described as "breath-taking scenery for your ears!" The Irish Music Association has lauded them as Top Duo for 2008.
8PM
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Mar 13, 2010-Mar 13, 2010 - SPRING / SUMMER CHILDREN'S RESALE
St. Christopher School, 14611 Keeler Avenue, Midlothian | 708-612-1255
CASH ONLY SALE! Children's clothing / shoe size infant thru pre-teen everything from A to Z for your child's needs. If interested in registering to sell with us please contact Connie at 708-612-1255.
9AM-2PM

Mar 13, 2010-Mar 13, 2010 - SHOW TELL
Village of Hazel Crest Municipal Board Room, 3000 West 170th Place, Hazel Crest | 708-335-3340
This is your chance to be part of our program. Bring something historical to share with the rest of the group - our own "Antiques Roadshow".
10-11:30AM
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Mar 13, 2010-Mar 13, 2010 - MORAINE CHORALE AND CHAMBER SINGERS - OPERA-AGAIN AND AGAIN!
Moraine Valley Community College, Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills | 708-974-5500
The Moraine Chorale celebrates its 12th season performing five themed concerts, including Broadway music, operatic, patriotic and holiday selections with small chamber orchestra. The Chorale is a community-based choir numbering more than 60 members. The Chamber Singers is an ensemble featuring Moraine Valley students.
7:30PM
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Mar 13, 2010-Mar 13, 2010 - SPORTS COLLECTIBLE SHOW
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park | 708-403-6200
9AM-2PM
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Mar 14, 2010-Mar 14, 2010 - NEIL BERG'S 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park | 708-235-2222
The Broadway musical history on stage performed by many of the artists who actually played these roles on Broadway. As a presenter, too often in this business our surprises are not pleasant ones, what we expect from a show just isn't there. This show delivers more than you can possibly imagine. My audience flipped ... The word of mouth is incredible! We can repeat the show easily anytime. Bravo!!!"
4PM
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Mar 16, 2010-Mar 16, 2010 - BROOKFIELD ZOO SPRING LECTURE SERIES: GREAT PLAINS: AMERICA'S LINGERING WILD
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield | 708-688-8971
The Great Plains are a dynamic but often forgotten landscape-overlooked, undervalued, misunderstood, and in desperate need of conservation. Today, the Plains are the most endangered and least protected ecosystem in North America. Join Dan O'Brien an accomplished author, wildlife biologist, and bison rancher and Michael Forsberg a conservation photographer recognized for his work on the Great Plains as they inspire people to recognize the Plains' wild spirit and splendor. The lecture, which is followed by a wine and cheese reception, is $16 ($13 for zoo members). For more information or to make reservations, go to www.CZS.org/LectureSeries or call (708) 688-8971.
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Mar 17, 2010-Mar 17, 2010 - THE NEVERLY BROTHERS
Northwoods @ Coyote Run G.C., 800 Kedzie Avenue, Flossmoor | 708-957-5600
"The Neverly Brothers are not an "oldies cover band," nor are they a tribute act. They are a very unique and exciting retro-sonic concept...AND ABOVE ALL THEY ARE TRUE ENTERTAINERS! Their enthusiastic stage show will transport you back in time on a virtual tour of one of the most exciting unexplored phases in rock history: the transition from its American Rockabilly roots to the British Invasion."
6:30-9:30PM
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Mar 17, 2010-Mar 24, 2010 - HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION
Moraine Valley Community College, Robert F. DeCaprio Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills | 708-974-5500
This annual exhibition showcases work created by students from local high schools.
M-F 9AM-5PM
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Mar 18, 2010-Mar 18, 2010 - HORSESHOE HOOPLA
The Venue, Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN | 219473-6060
9:30AM
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Mar 18, 2010-Mar 18, 2010 - CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE - COMEDY OF ERRORS
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park | 708-235-2222
Each year, our abridged Shakespeare production, first staged at the Theater's home on Navy Pier, tours for five weeks to area schools. The full 13-member cast, accompanied by a crew of light and sound operators, a dresser, and stage managers, meet early every morning and head out to school auditoriums across a tri-state area. This 90-minute abridged production includes a discussion with the cast following each performance. Morning and afternoon performances can be scheduled to accommodate a school's own needs. The performance can be staged in any school auditorium equipped with a full stage, lighting, and sound systems, and is recommended for groups of 300 or more.
10AM
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Mar 20, 2010-Mar 20, 2010 - THE NEVERLY BROTHERS
Hackney's, 9550 West 123rd Street, Palos Park | 708-448-8300
The Neverly Brothers are not an "oldies cover band," nor are they a tribute act. They are a very unique and exciting retro-sonic concept...AND ABOVE ALL THEY ARE TRUE ENTERTAINERS! Their enthusiastic stage show will transport you back in time on a virtual tour of one of the most exciting unexplored phases in rock history: the transition from its American Rockabilly roots to the British Invasion.
8-11PM
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Mar 20, 2010-Mar 20, 2010 - ST. BALDRICKS FUNDRAISER EVENT
Balmoral Park Race Track, 26435 South Dixie Highway, Crete | 708-672-1414
Event to support kid's cancer research. Head shaving, live music, live & silent auctions. Live horse racing at 7PM.
3-10PM

Mar 20, 2010-Mar 20, 2010 - 2010 CHILDREN'S ONCOLOGY INVITATIONAL
The Venue, Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN | 219-473-6060
12PM
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Mar 20, 2010-Mar 20, 2010 - LOS LOBOS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS, THE MOJO DADDIES
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park | 708-235-2222
At this stage in their illustrious career, a new album by the East Los Angeles rock band Los Lobos is a highly anticipated event. Since they began as Los Lobos Del Este Los Angeles in 1973, they have evolved into a respected artistic entity searching for themes and topics that are an interpretive pulse of our times. Tired of trying to find something new on the radio that is written for you? The Mojo Daddies(TMD) play Rock and Roll, Blues and Pop. We have a growing list of originals written by us "40 somethings" that you may actually be able to relate to.
8PM
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Mar 20, 2010-Mar 20, 2010 - KIDS EXPO
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 18501 South Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park | 708-444-1100
Over 150 Booths. Checkout everything there is to do with kids! Toddler to teens can enjoy crafts, face painting, costume characters, climbing wall, cover search and much more. Enter to win tons of prizes and giveaways.
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Mar 21, 2010-Mar 21, 2010 - THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW
The Venue, Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN | 219-473-6060
7PM
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Mar 24, 2010-Mar 28, 2010 - THE JUNGLE BOOK
The Drama Group Studio Theatre, 330 West 202nd Street, Chicago Heights | 708-755-3444
The Drama Group Children's Theatre is a must-see for day-care centers, school groups and scout troops - a rich experience that includes activity guides and Q & A sessions as well as photo opportunities with the cast. Tickets are only $6.00 each or $5.00 each for groups of 25 or more. Seating is limited.
W-F 9:30AM & 12PM; Sa 10AM & 1PM; Su 1PM
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Mar 25, 2010-Mar 25, 2010 - AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ZOOKEEPERS SPAGHETTI DINNER
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, | 708-688-8911
Bring the family to Brookfield Zoo's Discovery Center for an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner featuring spaghetti with vegetarian and meat sauces, salad, bread, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages. Throughout the evening event, which is from 4:00 to 7:45 p.m., there will also be music, door prizes, costumed characters mingling with diners, and a silent auction. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 5 to 12. Children under 5 eat for free. Proceeds from the dinner will go toward one of the Chicago Zoological Society's conservation partners: The Vital Ground Foundation. This nonprofit organization works to reconnect fragmented grizzly bear landscapes in the U.S. and Canada that are critical to wildlife movement and biodiversity. For further information and to purchase tickets online, go to www.CZS.org/czs/AAZK or call (708) 688-8911. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the dinner.
4-7:45PM
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Mar 26, 2010-Mar 26, 2010 - FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT
Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields, | 708-481-2330
Someone has left eggs full of goodies along our trails! We'll make a basket together. Bring a flashlight and find some of those eggs to take home. An egg limit/child will be set and groups will be formed based on age. Pre-register by March 24.
7:30-8:30PM
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