SUNDAY
African American heroes: Naper Settlement will hold a History Speaks lecture on African American heroes hosted by storyteller Linda Gorham at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7.
Register for a Zoom link at www.napersettlement.org.
MONDAY
Sweet homemade gifts: The Naperville Public Library will host a do-it-yourself tutorial on how to make a sweet treats jar at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, on its YouTube and Facebook pages.
For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
Open Discussion Project: Anderson’s Bookshop’s Open Discussion Project will discuss Beth Macy’s book, “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8.
To register, go to www.andersonsbookshop.com.
TUESDAY
Zero waste workshop: Kate Caldwell, interpretative naturalist for the Forest Preserve District of Will County, will talk about how to reduce waste during a virtual workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Register to receive a Zoom link at www.naperville-lib.org.
Lisi Harrison book event: Author Lisi Harrison will talk about her book, Girl Stuff,” in a virtual book event at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9.
To register, go to www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Demonization and Dehumanization: Dr. Jon Mueller, North Central College psychology professor, will present a lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, on implicit and explicit biases and the effect on law enforcement, Black Lives Matter protests and the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
Register to receive a Zoom link at naperville-il.aauw.net.
WEDNESDAY
Playscape Readers: Naper Settlement will host a Playscape Readers program on the story of “The Little Red Hen” at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, on Facebook. Naperville’s farming history will also be discussed.
For more information, go to www.napersettlement.org.
History at Home: The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host a History at Home webinar on baking methods in the 18th century at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. A recipe was used in the 1700s will be provided.
Register to receive a Zoom link at www.reconnectwithnature.org.
Faith Ringgold lecture: Art historian Jeff Mishur will talk about the works of artist and author Faith Ringgold in a virtual lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Register to receive a Zoom link at www.naperville-lib.org.
Nick Bruel book event: Author Nick Bruel will talk about his book, “Bad Kitty Goes on Vacation,” in a virtual book event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10.
To register, go to www.andersonsbookshop.com.
THURSDAY
History of Undergarments: The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host a webinar on the history of undergarments, including what people wore in 18th century Illinois, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11.
Register to receive a Zoom link at www.reconnectwithnature.org.
Baby animals Bingo: A Knoch Knolls naturalist will talk about local wildlife and lead a virtual Bingo game featuring baby animals at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11.
Register to receive a Zoom link at www.napervilleparks.org.
Pepakura craft class: A limited number of seats are available to learn pepakura, a type of paper craft, in a virtual workshop at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11.
Register to receive a Zoom link at www.naperville-lib.org.
Birding in the preserves: The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host a free virtual lecture on birds found in local forest preserves at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11.
Register to receive a Zoom link at www.reconnectwithnature.org.
FRIDAY
Animal courtships: The Forest Preserve District of Will County will hold a program on the mating habits of animals during its Nature Date Night webinar at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, and its Crazy Courtships webinar at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12.
Register to receive a Zoom link at www.reconnectwithnature.org.
SATURDAY
Lions blood drive: The Naperville Noon Lions will conduct a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Dr.
Walk-ins will be accepted but scheduling an appointment at www.versiti.org/il is preferred. For more information, email info@napervillenoonlions.org.
Family cooking workshop: A limited number of seats are available for an online family cooking class on learning new cooking skills and making oatmeal fruit bars at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13.
Register to receive a Zoom link at www.naperville-lib.org.
Naperville Plays: Naper Settlement, Naperville Public Library, Naperville Park District and the DuPage Children’s Museum will host an online program on the importance of kindness at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13.
The program is geared for families with young children and can be viewed on the settlement’s Facebook page. For more information, go to www.napersettlement.org.
SUNDAY
Sunday Serenade Series: The DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s ZAZZ Jazz trio will perform a free livestream concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14.
Register at www.eventbrite.com to receive a link. For more information, go to www.dupagesymphony.org.
Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies: Louisiana band Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies will perform a free virtual concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11.
Registration is required to receive a link. Virtual access and unlimited viewing will be available through Feb. 14.
For more information, go to North Central College Fine & Performing Arts.
