Explore Blue Island History & Architecture at the 34th Annual BIHS House Walk, Plus Eagles Fest, Open Mic, & Live Music at Van's Maplewood Inn!

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News & Events - September 15, 2022

34th Annual Blue Island House Walk

Sunday, September 18, 2022 | 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Begins at Blue Island Historical Society

13018 Maple Ave.

Blue Island Historical Society's Annual House Walk returns for its 34 edition this Sunday! This year's walk features 3 residences, 1 mixed use commercial/residential, and the incredible renovation of the Lyric Theater. Blue Island Bonus: House Walk Attendees are invited to the Lyric Theater after the event for a special after party!

Purchase your ticket online by clicking the image above.

Upcoming Events | September 15-21, 2022

SEP.15

Bring Your Own Open Mic

6:00 p.m.

Blue Island Beer Company

13357 Olde Western Ave.

Karaoke Night

9:00 p.m.

Front Row Olde Western

13312 Olde Western Ave.

SEP.16

Support Eisenhower Speech Team Drain The Keg

4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Rock Island Public House

13328 Olde Western Ave.

"Blues Brothers"

7:30 p.m.

Lyric Theater

12952 Western Ave.

Click here for tickets.

Open Mic Jam Session

9:00 p.m.

Front Row Olde Western

13312 Olde Western Ave.

Live Music: The Country Night

9:00 p.m.

115 Bourbon Street

3359 W. 115th St. Merrionette Park

SEP.17

Eagles Fest

2:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Blue Island Eagles

2427 Grove St.

Live Music: The American Hustle

7:00 p.m.

Van's Maplewood Inn

12432 Maple Ave.

Karaoke

9:00 p.m.

Cuzin's

2825 W. 127th St.

Live Music: The Hair Band Night

9:00 p.m.

115 Bourbon Street

3359 W. 115th St. Merrionette Park

SEP.18

34th Annual House Walk

12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Blue Island Historical Society

13018 Maple Ave.

SEP.20

Bocce League

6:00 p.m.

Rock Island Public House

13328 Olde Western Ave.

Drive In Movie

"Sheena"

9:00 p.m.

Rock Island Public House

13328 Olde Western Ave.

SEP.21

Skateboarding Clinic

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Memorial Park

12804 S. Highland Ave.

SINGO

7:00 p.m.

Van's Maplewood Inn

12432 Maple Ave.

Lunch & Learn with Blue Island Robbins Neighborhood Network

Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mario's Tacos

13325 Olde Western Ave.

Tour of BIRNN Offices following lunch.

13315 Olde Western Ave.

This event is Members-Only and free to attend. Click the image above to RSVP by email.

Front Porch Concert

Saturday, September 24, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Emma & Morris Breese House

128738 Greenwood Ave.

Oktoberfest

Sunday, September 25, 2022

Rock Island Public House

13328 Olde Western Ave.

Community Scarecrow Contest

Celebrate fall with the City of Blue Island & the Blue Island Park District, and help decorate Boo! Island for the season by signing up your residence, business, club, or organization to decorate a scarecrow! This event is free and sign up is limited – registration deadline is October 16.

Click the image above for more information and to register.