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Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
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…
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.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Will You Remember? Digital Imaging Exhibition
Will You Remember? is a group exhibition from students in Loyola University Chicago’s Digital Imaging class that explores how the Internet and digital media seep…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…
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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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Walldrawings | Friedhard Kiekeben and Maria Burundarena at Evanston Art Center
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Walldrawings | Friedhard Kiekeben and Maria Burundarena. The exhibition will…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Thinking Through Tapestry | American Tapestry Alliance at Evanston Art Center
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Thinking Through Tapestry | American Tapestry Alliance. The exhibition will…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Free and Independent: The Declaration of Independence and the Words That Made the United States
A library is the perfect place to explore the origins of a country founded on words. What did Congress mean when they declared that “all…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum
Play For All Saturday, April 5 at 10 am First Saturday of Every Month (through June 2026) Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play For All initiative…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Syndicate Trade Show
This event is a family-friendly trade show centered on trading card games, sports cards, and a wide range of collectibles. Attendees can browse vendors featuring…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Party at Utopian Tailgate: Down & Derby
Enjoy a Kentucky Derby watch party in perfect form at Utopian Tailgate; Old Town’s premier rooftop and high-energy party landscape. Saturday, May 2nd * 3pm to…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Party at The J. Parker: Running of the Roses Party
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with no stakes and high limits at The J. Parker Rooftop. This Lincoln park attraction is sure to impress with its indoor/outdoor…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Party at Parlay: Welcome To The Infield
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with all the right style at Parlay (Lincoln Park). Dress up and throw down at one of the city’s finest indoor/outdoor…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Party at Joy District: Welcome To The Grandstands
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with a “Grand Stand” experience at the Rooftop of JOY District. This picture-perfect setting is sure to deliver a high-roller’s party scene…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Party at Paradise Park
Get ready for a day of big hats, cold drinks, and horse racing! Paradise Park is turning Wicker Park into your Derby Day destination with…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Party at ROOF on theWit: Derby Disco
Watch the Kentucky Derby 27 stories above Chicago at one of the top-rated rooftop bars in the world. ROOF on theWit puts a disco spin…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Will You Remember? Digital Imaging Exhibition
Will You Remember? is a group exhibition from students in Loyola University Chicago’s Digital Imaging class that explores how the Internet and digital media seep…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…
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