Aikido:
Learn moves derived from ancient samurai traditions combining dance and martial arts, with a focus on flexibility and relaxation; open end. 5:45 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:15 p.m. Thu.-Fri.; 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. Sat.; 5:45 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:15 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; $100 for month of unlimited classes, $70 for six weeks. Japanese Culture Center, 1016 W. Belmont Ave.; 773-525-3141
Capoeira:
Learn the African-Brazilian martial art that combines dance, fighting and gymnastic elements. Adults welcome both hours of each class; children ages 5 and up welcome to the first hour of class; open end. 6:30 p.m. Fri.; 2:15 p.m. Sun.; $17, monthly and student discounts available. Three Pillars Wellness Center, 1516 E. 53rd St.; 773-363-7607
Capoeira:
Learn the African-Brazilian martial art that combines dance, fighting and gymnastic elements. Wear loose-fitting pants and a nonbaggy T-shirt (white clothing is preferred, but colors are OK); open end. 7:15 p.m. Fri.; 5 p.m., 7 p.m. Sat.; 8 p.m. Mon.; 7:15 p.m. Wed.; $20 per class, $125 per month. Rumble Arts Center, 3413 W. North Ave.; 773-469-9565
Container gardening:
Make a mini-garden to take home. Includes supplies. 9 a.m. Sat.: shady containers; 9 a.m. Tue.: sunny containers; $90-$100. Lincoln Park Zoo, 2200 N. Cannon Drive; 312-742-2000
Go-go:
Krista Ortgiesen, one of the creators of all-female go-go dance troupe the Janes, leads a cardio-dancing class that incorporates classic go-go moves to the sounds of ’60s-style rock ‘n’ roll. Wear workout attire and comfy shoes; open end. 7:30 p.m. Mon.; 6 p.m. Tue.; $12 per class, $60 for six-class package. Flamenco Arts Center, 3755 N. Western Ave.; 773-208-3995
International Capoeira Angola Foundation:
Learn the art of Capoeira Angola, a danced fight and playful, rhythmic sparring with African and Brazilian roots. Shoes, pants and T-shirts (no tank tops) are required. Note the beginners class meets at Voice of the City Studio (3429 W. Diversey Ave., 2nd floor); open end. 7 p.m. Thu., Mon.-Tue.; 3 p.m. Sat.; $95 per month, $75 five-week beginner session. Quilombo Cultural Center, 1757 N. Kimball Ave.; 773-227-8879
Introduction to golf:
Learn the basics of the game including grip, posture, swing and more. Includes balls and club rentals; open end. 1 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; 6 p.m. Mon., Wed.; $20, RSVP: getagripchicago.com. Diversey Driving Range and Mini-Golf, 141 W. Diversey Parkway; 773-592-6405
Introduction to tennis:
Learn the basics of the game. Includes racket rental and a bottle of water; open end. 6 p.m. Thu., Tue.; 3 p.m. Sat.; $10, RSVP: getagripchicago.com. Hamlin Park, 3035 N. Hoyne Ave.; 773-592-6405
Introductory aikido:
A beginner’s approach to the nonviolent martial art. Includes a question-and-answer session. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing; open end. 6 p.m. Wed.; free. Chicago Aikikai, 1444 W. Chicago Ave.; 773-935-2334
Jazzercise:
An hourlong class combines aerobics, jazz dance, pilates, yoga and kickboxing. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes and bring water. Ask about new student deals; open end. 5:30 p.m. Thu., Mon., Wed.; 8:15 a.m. Sat.; $15, monthly packages available. Evanston Arts Depot, 600 Main St., Evanston; 954-554-0336
Mixology:
Learn how to make summer cocktails. Includes mini-hot dogs. 6 p.m. Thu.; $5, RSVP required. Stretch Run, 544 N. La Salle St.; 312-644-4477
Music yoga flow:
Practice vinyasa (“flow” yoga) poses to the sounds of rock, reggae, hip-hop, blues and world beat. All levels welcome; open end. 8 a.m. Thu.; 10:30 a.m. Fri.-Sun., Tue.; 4:05 p.m. Wed.; $22. Exhale Spa, 945 N. State St.; 312-753-6500
Open yoga:
Practice with other beginning and intermediate students in a sunny studio with hardwood floors. Additional classes include ashtanga, beginning yoga, primary series, mysore and yin yoga (call for days and times); open end. 3:30 p.m. Thu.; 5:30 p.m. Fri.; noon, 5:30 p.m. Sun.; 5:30 p.m. Mon.; 3:30 p.m. Tue.; 10 a.m. Wed.; $17 per class, $75 for five classes within eight weeks. Chicago Yoga Center, 3047 N. Lincoln Ave., suite 320; 773-327-3650
Roller skating:
Group sessions. All levels welcome. Stick around after class for a half-price open skate. Private sessions available; open end. 12:45 p.m. Sat.; $5. Fleetwood Skating Rink, 7231 W. Archer Ave., Summit; 708-458-0300
Spring bird walk:
Experts show you the best spots in the garden to locate bird residents. 7:30 a.m. Sat.; $19. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe; 847-835-5440
Strictly ballroom night:
Two 30-minute ballroom lessons: basic (8 p.m.) and intermediate/advanced (8:30 p.m.). Open dancing follows from 9 p.m.-midnight; open end. 8 p.m. Sat.; $10-$15, prices may vary for theme parties. May I Have This Dance, 5246 N. Elston Ave., 2nd floor; 773-635-3000
Sunday salutations yoga:
Stretch and strengthen for free at this weekly class hosted by lululemon and sometimes partnered by various pilates studios; open end. 10 a.m. Sun.; free. lululemon, 2104 N. Halsted St.; 773-883-8860
Swing on Sundays:
Basic and intermediate 30-minute dance lessons in hustle (6 p.m.) and West Coast swing (6:30 p.m.), followed by open dance (7-9 p.m.). No partner necessary; open end. 6 p.m. Sun.; $5-$10. May I Have This Dance, 5246 N. Elston Ave., 2nd floor; 773-635-3000
Tai chi:
Practice the Chinese movement art in the church’s social hall; open end. 1 p.m. Sat.; $5. Tinley Park United Methodist Church, 6875 W. 173rd Place, Tinley Park; 708-532-2960
Tango basics:
Learn the fundamentals of this Argentine dance (7:30-9:30 p.m.), then show off your skills until midnight. No partner necessary; open end. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Tue.; $25 joining fee, $15 per class, registration required: al@tango
chicago.com. TangoChicago, 610 W. Roosevelt Road; 312-788-3408
Yoga:
Conducted in a 105-degree room with 50 percent humidity, this 90-minute beginning yoga class follows the same sequence of poses each session. Bring a mat, towel and water bottle or rent them for $1-$2 each. First-timers get one month of unlimited classes for $29; open end. 6 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:15 p.m. Thu.; 6 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Fri.; 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Sat.; 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Sun.; 6 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:15 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; $15 per class. Bikram Yoga Lincoln Park, 2736-A N. Clark St.; 773-348-9642.
Yoga:
Certified instructors conduct classes at various levels; through July 3. 9 a.m. Sat.; free. Lucy, Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie Boulevard and Old Orchard Road, Skokie; 847-673-6800
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