THURSDAY, JAN. 2
Climate Crisis Game Day at Harold Washington Library Center
Learn and play board games based about building ecosystems including Planet, Reef and Terraforming Mars. 5:30-7:30 p.m., 400 S. State St. 312-747-4300
SATURDAY, JAN. 4
Wicker Park Indoor Farmers Market at The Robey
The monthly market features about a dozen vendors selling doughnuts, juice, produce and meat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2022 W. North Ave. 872-315-3057
MONDAY, JAN. 6
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Free Museum Days at Museum of Science and Industry
Illinois residents can check out the Hyde Park museum’s 14 hands-on exhibits including “Science Storms” and “Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze.” 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive 773-684-9844
TUESDAY, JAN. 7
Tuesday Funk at Hopleaf
Catch readings from “Hack: Stories from a Chicago Cab” author and illustrator Dmitry Samarov, poet Cameron McGill and others at the monthly event. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., 5148 N. Clark St. 773-334-9851
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8
Filet of Solo Kick-Off Event at The Teal Room
Former Lifeline Theatre artistic director Dorothy Milne leads a conversation with local storytellers at a preview for the 23rd annual live lit fest, which starts Jan. 10. 7 p.m., 6956 N. Glenwood Ave. 773-761-4477