Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Start: 2026-04-27T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-27T17:00:00-05:00
Location: American Writers Museum

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April 24, 2026: Apr24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 – Trans Media Fashion Show
FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 – The Trans Media Fashion Show Friday, April 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMWater Tower Place – Level…
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Friday, April 24th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Apr24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
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Friday, April 24th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
April 25, 2026: Apr25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Joan Ruppert | Making the Cut
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Joan Ruppert | Making the Cut. The exhibition will be…
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Saturday, April 25th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Apr25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…
Lincoln Park
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Saturday, April 25th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Apr25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Uncertain Histories
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall was built as a memorial to the sacrifices of Union Civil War veterans and their families. According…
Loop
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Saturday, April 25th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Apr25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
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Saturday, April 25th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Apr25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
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Saturday, April 25th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Apr25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit explores the flora and fauna of six different habitats, including the Desert, Ocean, Rainforest, Sky, Woods and City.…
Streeterville
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Saturday, April 25th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Apr25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Spring Into WNDR
Say goodbye to the cold as you escape the last remaining frigid days and “Spring Into WNDR.” As a celebration of a new season approaching,…
West Loop
Event details
Saturday, April 25th
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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wndr museum
1130 W Monroe St.
Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 – A Collective Runway Presentation
FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 – A Collective Runway Presentation Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMWater Tower Place – Level 3835…
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Saturday, April 25th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
Event details
Saturday, April 25th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
April 26, 2026: Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Joan Ruppert | Making the Cut
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Joan Ruppert | Making the Cut. The exhibition will be…
Event details
Sunday, April 26th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Sunday, April 26th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Uncertain Histories
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall was built as a memorial to the sacrifices of Union Civil War veterans and their families. According…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, April 26th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Event details
Sunday, April 26th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, April 26th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit explores the flora and fauna of six different habitats, including the Desert, Ocean, Rainforest, Sky, Woods and City.…
Streeterville
Event details
Sunday, April 26th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Spring Into WNDR
Say goodbye to the cold as you escape the last remaining frigid days and “Spring Into WNDR.” As a celebration of a new season approaching,…
West Loop
Event details
Sunday, April 26th
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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wndr museum
1130 W Monroe St.
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 – The Shoe Show & Evening Wear Collections
FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 – The Shoe Show & Evening Wear Collections Presented by The Mary E. Smith Foundation in partnership with FashionBar LLCSunday,…
Event details
Sunday, April 26th
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
Event details
Sunday, April 26th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
April 27, 2026: Apr27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Monday, April 27th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Apr27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Uncertain Histories
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall was built as a memorial to the sacrifices of Union Civil War veterans and their families. According…
Loop
Event details
Monday, April 27th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
See all events in series
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Apr27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Event details
Monday, April 27th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Apr27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Monday, April 27th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.