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Elevating Youth Voices Fair

June 01, 2019 - June 01, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

Columbia College

1104 S. Wabash Ave.

Chicago, IL

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Description

Explore interactive and educational displays created by Chicago-area young people ages 8-19 who are trying to bring about positive change in their communities, tackling issues such as youth homelessness, access to mental health services, violence reduction and prevention and more. Attendees can also see the youth perform on the main stage, presenting DJ sets, recording live podcasts and performing original plays. Will also feature free food and a large collaborative art project.

Event Cost: Free.

Event Times: Noon-3 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.brightpromises.org/150thanniversary

Age recommendation: Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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