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Performers pose, dressed as nerd culture characters including Spider-Man, Jessica Rabbit, a Sith, a Wookie, and a War Boy.

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Raks Geek: A Nerd Circus Cabaret

2025-07-13 14:00:00 2025-07-13 15:00:00 America/Chicago Raks Geek: A Nerd Circus Cabaret Raks Geek is the premiere world fusion dance, circus and fire performance company by geeks for geeks. R Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Sunday, July 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-13 14:00:00 2025-07-13 15:00:00 America/Chicago Raks Geek: A Nerd Circus Cabaret Raks Geek is the premiere world fusion dance, circus and fire performance company by geeks for geeks. R Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Main Library

Lake Cook Room

Raks Geek is the premiere world fusion dance, circus and fire performance company by geeks for geeks. R

Raks Geek is based in Chicago, but have made waves nationally and internationally on MSN, UK Channel 4 TV, and WGN-TV through their commitment to blend a high degree of artistic and technical mastery with fun, creativity and themes from nerd culture. They broke the internet's collective brain with a viral video of a Wookiee belly dancing to a four-piece Klingon band playing an original song in Shyriiwook. They were featured on UK Channel 4 TV's "50 Funniest Moments of the Year" and voted runner up for "Best Dance Troupe" by the Chicago Reader. "Set phasers to stunning." -The Daily Mail (UK)

Founded by Dawn Xiana Moon in 2012, Raks Geek showcases the talents of performers who are each stars in their own right. They've performed everywhere from Germany to Argentina and dance for hundreds of people every week. 

More information is available at: RaksGeek.com

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

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Phone: 847.459.4100
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Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lake Room
Registration and book pickup begins June 10. The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters tells the story of a Mi’kmaq family from Nova Scotia who travels to Maine to pick blueberries in the summer. R
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Tue, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Launch Pad
Learn how artists create visuals for card games like Pokémon. Then create your own hand-made holographic card. R
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Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Cook Room
Valerie Gugala, portraying Mary Lincoln, recounts her journey from youth to becoming the wife of the sixteenth U.S. president, correcting historical misconceptions along the way. R
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Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Here we go! Power up your summer with Mario-inspired crafts, activities and a snack. R
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Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cook Room
Paint your own trompo, a popular Mexican toy, while presenter Yolanda Prado speaks about its history and cultural significance. R
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Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room I
Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R
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Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Room
Brian Babendererde, a video game developer and artist, will give an overview of the gaming industry and the different avenues you can take to get started. R
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Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room I
Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R
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Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Training Lab
Arrayscape Gaming brings Roblox-based adventures that foster digital literacy, creativity and teamwork while engaging diverse audiences in a fun, safe and educational experience. R

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Launch Pad
Learn jewelry making techniques using our collection of beads and jewelry supplies to create a unique piece to take home. R
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Wed, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cook Room
Join Adult Services staff in an informal craft session to personalize your own deck of playing cards using Sharpie® pens and assorted materials. R
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Thu, Jul 10, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Office Hours with Congressman Brad Schneider's Office Staff

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
A social worker from the Village of Wheeling will be present on the second floor for private meetings with members on the first Thursday of the month in a designated study room. NR

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Cook Room
Vidya Nahar of Vyayam will speak about the benefits and history of yoga and lead a yoga class for all levels of participant experience. R
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Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lobby
Learn about how to properly dispose of medications with Link Together Coalition.

Thu, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Learn to create a quilt block using a sewing machine with our Maker-in-Residence, Mary Beth. Completed blocks will be added to the community quilt. Basic sewing machine experience required. R
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Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Activity Room
Not quite ready for bed? Relax with stories, songs and literacy activities. TR