Public Events

City of Big Songs: Songs about Chicago & The Stories about the Songs

Thursday, October 22nd at 7pm Elmhurst Public Library Elmhurst IL

Americana in the Morning: A Celebration in Song

Wednesday, November 11th at 11:30am Prairie Trails Public Library Burbank IL

The CDs "Sunspots & Despots," "Blue Island," "Don't Fret" and "Bob and Mark Yen for a Buck" are out and available at shows.

*Zoomcast (You must register at the host facility's website,

and then please check your junk/spam folder for your invitation/registration)

Hail to the Chief: Chicago and the Presidency

Thursday, November 5th at 6:30pm Evergreen Park Public Library Evergreen Park IL

The Ballot & The Bullet: How the Murder of the President Changed Racial Policy

Saturday, November 7th at 2pm Whiting Public Library Whiting IL

After Al: The Mob Moves Into the Modern Era (Murder, Mayhem, and da' Mob Part 2)

Tuesday, November 10th at 7pm Prairie Trails Public Library Burbank IL

It's Christmastime in the City: Chicago's Yule Time Contributions and Traditions

Monday, December 7th at 7pm Bartlett Public Library Bartlett IL

Tuesday, December 8th at 7pm Lake Villa Public Library Lindenhurst IL

An Offer You Can't Refuse: The Mob's Influence on Popular Culture

Thursday, December 10th at 2pm Indian Trails Public Library Wheeling IL

A Killer Among Us: Killers, Fiends, & Weirdos of Chicago's Gilded Age

Tuesday, December 15th at 7pm Rolling Meadows Public Library Rolling Meadows IL

Look for me on The History Channel, NBC Chicago, and WTTW!

My book, "Nerd Avenue," is available at my presentations and tours!