Uncertain Histories
May3
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…

Sunday, May 3rd
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
May3
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…

Sunday, May 3rd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
May3
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…

Sunday, May 3rd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
May3
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.…

Sunday, May 3rd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Syndicate Trade Show
May3
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…

Sunday, May 3rd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Groundwaves Generations
May3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Groundwaves Generations

Hip-hop for the whole family! Hosted by rap icon and innovator MURS, Groundwaves Generations transforms the typical family museum outing into an intergenerational day party,…

Sunday, May 3rd
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
May3
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,…

Sunday, May 3rd
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
Glow Wild
May3
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…

Sunday, May 3rd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Chicago Water Week
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Water Week

Join Current May 3-9th for a week of water-focused events designed to inspire, educate, and bring people together. From engaging discussions and in-person tours to…

Monday, May 4th
12:00 a.m.
All Over Chicago
Walldrawings | Friedhard Kiekeben and Maria Burundarena at Evanston Art Center
May4
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…

Monday, May 4th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Thinking Through Tapestry | American Tapestry Alliance at Evanston Art Center
May4
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…

Monday, May 4th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Free and Independent: The Declaration of Independence and the Words That Made the United States
May4
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…

Monday, May 4th
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60610
60 W Walton St
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
May4
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…

Monday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Uncertain Histories
May4
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…

Monday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
May4
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…

Monday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
May4
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…

Monday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
May4
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.…

Monday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
May4
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,…

Monday, May 4th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
Chicago Water Week
May5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Water Week

Join Current May 3-9th for a week of water-focused events designed to inspire, educate, and bring people together. From engaging discussions and in-person tours to…

Tuesday, May 5th
12:00 a.m.
All Over Chicago
Walldrawings | Friedhard Kiekeben and Maria Burundarena at Evanston Art Center
May5
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…

Tuesday, May 5th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Thinking Through Tapestry | American Tapestry Alliance at Evanston Art Center
May5
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…

Tuesday, May 5th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Free and Independent: The Declaration of Independence and the Words That Made the United States
May5
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…

Tuesday, May 5th
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60610
60 W Walton St
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
May5
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…

Tuesday, May 5th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Uncertain Histories
May5
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…

Tuesday, May 5th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St