Chicago Cultural Center Open House 2025
The Open House series continues in September and December at the historic Chicago Cultural Center. Open House offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the Chicago Cultural Center after hours, reimagined as a hub of global traditions, contemporary creativity and community connection.
The September event will tie into the World Music Festival: Ragamala programming with highlights including live music and dance in G.A.R. Hall featuring Ethnic Dance Chicago, Mandala Arts, and an Arab folktale presented with Bellydance by Phaedra. Cultural experiences continue throughout the building with South Asian artist listening sessions and shopping in Buddy, henna and garland-making in the G.A.R. Rotunda, and live participatory rangoli making in the Learning Lab with artist-in-residence Indira Johnson.
The December Open House will be a family-friendly celebration in time for the holiday season on Dec. 13.
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Learn more about the area
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Theater & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions, Architectural/Cultural Tours, Museums, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Chicago Cultural Center
Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it…
Neighborhood
Loop
This city center is home to some of Chicago’s most iconic attractions and architecture.
