When We cycle

Arne Gielen, Gertjan Hulster/2024/62 Min/Sustainability, Transportation

Teens and young adults are encouraged to attend.

Accessibility Note: A live captioner will be present during this event.

Film Description: From the makers of the international proclaimed films Why We Cycle and Together We Cycle. When We Cycle is a feature-length documentary considering different developments in society and the role of cycling in these possible futures. It takes a look into the great unknown, asking whether the fast and efficient cyclist gets priority or are other scenarios conceivable? In the documentary, various experts and everyday cyclists take you on this journey through different imaginable futures for cycling.

We will also be screening one of the One Earth Young Filmmakers winning films Understorey by Claire Riverland, Lily Newcombe, Isabella Sanderson, Spencer Cameron.

Stay after the film for an enlightening facilitated dialogue with relevant experts and advocates.

ADA-compliant accessible venue. The Kehrein Center for the Arts is the product of a years-long effort to restore an architecturally-significant but unused auditorium into a vibrant fine and performing arts center, complete with a 900-seat storytelling theater, art gallery, and community gathering place. Original construction was in 1954 by Belli & Belli.

Saturday, April 26, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. CDT

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. to purchase food/drink and visit with action tables.
Kehrein Center for the Arts
5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644. Free with a suggested $8 donation.

Doors open at 5:30P to check in, visit with cycling and alternative transportation advocacy groups, and purchase standard and plant-based food, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (21+). The film program begins promptly at 6:30P. Please stay tuned for information about a family-friendly pre-event bike ride from an offsite location on the Westside, leading to the screening event at Kehrein Center, likely beginning at 5P.

We'll center the voices, expertise and experiences of the BIPOC cycling community, though all are welcome.

Panelists:

Christina Waters, Founder, Workout Warriors; Board Member, Kinfolk CoLab

Jose Almanza, Director of Advocacy & Movement Building, Equiticity

Sophia Calvo, Community Liaison & Mechanic, Working Bikes

Facilitator:

Reesheda Graham Washington, Founding Executive Director, Kehrein Center for the Arts

Saturday, April 26, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. CDT

Doors open at 5:45 for action tabling and seating
Park Ridge Community Church
100 Courtland Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Free with a suggested $8 donation.

Go Green Park Ridge will be hosting a panel discussion following the film. Our focus will be on the positive impacts of cycling in Park Ridge - where we stand on our Cycling Plan (what needs to be done), and how we can connect to other communities.

Our Facilitator for the evening will be Jim Haried.