Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Start: 2026-01-17T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-17T16:00:00-06:00
Location: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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January 13, 2026: Jan13
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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Tuesday, January 13th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Jan13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…
Loop
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Tuesday, January 13th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Jan13
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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Tuesday, January 13th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jan13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas
Pinkmas at Museum of Ice Cream is officially back for the season, step into the sweetest holiday celebration of the season, happening now through January…
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Tuesday, January 13th
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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435 N Michigan Ave Suite G, Chicago, IL 60611
435 N Michigan Ave. Suite G
January 14, 2026: Jan14
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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Wednesday, January 14th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Jan14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…
Loop
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Wednesday, January 14th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Jan14
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
Wednesday, January 14th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jan14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas
Pinkmas at Museum of Ice Cream is officially back for the season, step into the sweetest holiday celebration of the season, happening now through January…
Event details
Wednesday, January 14th
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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435 N Michigan Ave Suite G, Chicago, IL 60611
435 N Michigan Ave. Suite G
January 15, 2026: Jan15
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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Thursday, January 15th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Jan15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…
Loop
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Thursday, January 15th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Jan15
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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Thursday, January 15th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jan15
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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Thursday, January 15th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jan15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas
Pinkmas at Museum of Ice Cream is officially back for the season, step into the sweetest holiday celebration of the season, happening now through January…
Event details
Thursday, January 15th
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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435 N Michigan Ave Suite G, Chicago, IL 60611
435 N Michigan Ave. Suite G
Jan15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Nature Night Out
Join us on Thursday, January 15th, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM for an adults-only evening at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Guests will enjoy refreshments while exploring the…
Lincoln Park
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Thursday, January 15th
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
January 16, 2026: Jan16
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
Friday, January 16th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Jan16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…
Loop
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Friday, January 16th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Jan16
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
Friday, January 16th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jan16
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
Friday, January 16th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jan16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas
Pinkmas at Museum of Ice Cream is officially back for the season, step into the sweetest holiday celebration of the season, happening now through January…
Event details
Friday, January 16th
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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435 N Michigan Ave Suite G, Chicago, IL 60611
435 N Michigan Ave. Suite G
Jan16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
3rd Fridays Free Admission Night
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6:00 pm…
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Friday, January 16th
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Jan16
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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Friday, January 16th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Jan16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Zhou B Art Center 3rd Friday
Zhou B Art Center opens exhibitions every 3rd Friday of the month with an evening reception from 7pm-10pm hosted by resident artists and galleries. This…
Bridgeport
Event details
Friday, January 16th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Zhou B Art Center
1029 West 35th Street
January 17, 2026: Jan17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Evanston Art Center Announces – Different Strokes
EXHIBITION DATES: January 17 – February 11, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, January 18th, 2026, 1-4 pm GALLERY HOURS: Monday–Thursday, 9 am–6 pm; Friday, 9 am–5…
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Saturday, January 17th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Jan17
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
Saturday, January 17th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.