Relax, Renew & Focus on You : Jan. 25, 6-9 p.m.; for women 21 and over; $40 per person includes yoga, a tea station, detox waters, sangria, appetizers, make-your-own sugar scrubs and refreshing spritz bottles and an opportunity for reflection; mini-spa services, massage and shopping will also be available for additional fees; details and registration are available at www.reshs.org or at 773-775-6616 ext 112.
Playoff party : Jan. 20, doors open an hour before the games; part of the 150th anniversary celebrations for Nativity of Our Lord Parish; in the church hall at 653 W. 37th St.; $30 includes food and drinks; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 14172; for information contact the rectory at 773- 927-6263 .
"Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones Band" : Jan. 26, 5:30 p.m.; Rick Lindy performs jukebox hits at Our Lady of Victory Parish Hall, 4434 N. Laramie Ave.; dinner and show $30; for tickets visit ricklindyolv.brownpapertickets.com or call 773-286-2950.
"Inspirational Love and Your Just Desserts" : Feb. 20, 1-3 p.m.; sweet table and live performance by the Purple Shirts Ensemble hosted by the Sisters of the Living Word as part or their peace and justice series; free-will offering; registration required by emailing mmei@slw.org, visiting slw.org or calling 847-577-5972.
Mardi Gras : Feb. 23, 5-9 p.m.; at Divine Savior Church, 7740 W. Montrose, Norridge; all ages; $15/adults, $5/12 and under; adult admission includes swag bag with a mask, beads and complimentary gift basket raffle ticket; children’s admission includes beads and a mask to decorate at the event; food, games, entertainment; for information call 708-456-9000 or visit divinesaviornorridge.org.
St. Patrick Party : March 2, after 4:30 p.m. Mass; hosted by the St. Margaret of Scotland Alumni Association in the old School Hall, 99th and Throop streets; $30 admission includes corned beef dinner, other refreshments, and unlimited beer, wine and soda; to make reservations, email the Alumni Association at jcataldo69@smoschicago.org, call or text 773-858-1462 or follow us on Facebook, St Margaret of Scotland Alumni Chicago.
National Catholic Sisters Week Movie Night : March 11, 7-9 p.m.; view a documentary on the diverse lives and ministries of young women religious including Sr. Belinda Monahan, OSB; discussion follows; facilitated by Sr. Belinda at St. Scholastica Monastery, 7430 N. Ridge Blvd.; for information, visit osbchicago.org/programs; RSVP with Sr. Belinda at 773-338-7063 or bmonahan@osbchicago.org.
"St. Catherine of Siena – A Woman for Our Times" : March 24, 2:30 p.m.; Adrian Dominican Sister Nancy Murray, OP, performs one-woman show at Our Lady, Mother of the Church Parish, 8701 W. Lawrence Ave.; $20: call 773-625-3369 for tickets.
Musica Lumina Orchestra and Niles Metropolitan Chorus DIY "Messiah" : Upcoming events include March 31, 3 p.m.; Bach's "St. Matthew Passion": June 2, 3 p.m., Beethoven's "Ode to Joy"; in St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N. Harlem Avenue, Niles; email newmru@hotmail.com or call 702-806-8421 for details.