Where: Lillstreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood, Chicago
When: Friday, August 8, 6:00 – 9:00 pm (opening reception); Exhibition runs through August 28.
What else: This exhibition features the work of Lillstreet Art Center’s 2008 resident artists in ceramics, metals, textiles, printmaking and painting, bringing together a diverse group of artists in one exhibition. Check out the free exhibition and opening reception, then come back and read Oy! next week when resident metalsmith Rebecca Zemans will be featured in the arts section. 

Where: Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway, Chicago
When: August 13 - 14, 8 - 11pm
What else: Catch The Refugee Girls Revue, an America Girl parody, before the show heads to the New York International Fringe Festival. Written by Stand Up Comedian Jena Friedman and directed by Scott Illingworth, with music by Boaz Reisman and Lauren Maul, The Refugee Girls Revue is a dark comedic parody inspired by American Girl Dolls. Tickets are $10, $8 with a valid student ID.

Where: Green Dolphin Street, 2200 N Ashland Ave
When: Thurs., August 14, 9pm
What else: Celebrate Tu B'av, Israel's Day of Love, at Green Dolphin Street. $15 in advance/$20 at the door.

Where: Temple Sholom, 3480 N. Lake Shore Drive
When: Friday, August 15th at 8:00 p.m.
What else: Celebrate Shabbat in the great outdoors! We'll gather at at Temple Shalom *LINK* and enjoy a Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Taron Tachman. A festive Oneg will follow. There is no charge for this event, but please register by Wednesday, August 12th at 773-435-1538 or jessica@sholomchicago.org.

Where: Victory Gardens Biograph Theatre, 2433 N Lincoln Ave
When: August 16-24
What else: Celebrate Israel's 60th Anniversary with OnStageIsrael, a festival of staged readings of cutting edge plays. $10 per show, $32 for a five-show festival pass

Where: The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive
When: August 21, 8pm-11pm
What else: Join JUF's Young Leadership Division for a summer night under the stars with music, drinks and friends! A minimum gift of $55 to the 2008 Jewish United Fund-Israel Emergency Fund is required to attend. Cost to attend is $45 per person and includes an open bar and light appetizers. Register here!

Where: The Gage, 24 S. Michigan, Chicago
When: August 27, 6p.m.
What else:

The Anti-Defamation League Presents Dr. Patrick Clawson, Deputy Director for Research at the Washington Center for Near East Policy. Dr. Clawson is the author of 24 books and monographs, and more than seventy articles about the Middle East and international economics. He will discuss Iran’s nuclear program and ways in which the world can effectively deter and contain this growing threat.
6:00 p.m. Appetizers & Cash Bar, 7:00 p.m. Program, $20
RSVP: Jenna Benn via Roberta Becker at rbecker@adl.org or 312-782-5080 ext 225

Where: Anshe Emet, 3751 North Broadway, Chicago
When: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 6:30pm-9:30pm
What else: 1 in 5 Ashkenazi Jews is a carrier of a “Jewish” genetic disorder – and may not even know it. With a simple blood test, find out if you’re at risk for passing on a debilitating, if not fatal, genetic disorder. $90 per person or $36 for students includes dinner, educational presentation, and screening for 9 disorders. These tests usually cost over $3,000! Pre-registration required. Contact Rachel at 312-357-4988. The Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders is a cooperative effort of the JUF/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and Children's Memorial Hospital.

Where: Navy Pier
When: Saturday, September 27, 8 p.m.
What else: The friends of the Israel Defense Forces along with Dinner Chairmen Israel Levy and Craig Bernfield invite you to attend a gala dinner honoring the brave men and women of IDF. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact the FIDF office at 312-372-8500 or info@cfidf.org.