Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Get Lit: Speakeasy Rhymes
Start: 2026-04-14T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-14T19:30:00-05:00
Location: American Writers Museum

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April 9, 2026: Apr9
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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Thursday, April 9th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Apr9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
EXPO CHICAGO 2026
EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair returns to Navy Pier this April 9–12 for its 13th edition, featuring over 130 leading galleries from across the United States and the globe, alongside a dynamic program of talks, on-site installations and special events. Tickets start…
Streeterville
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Thursday, April 9th
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Navy Pier
April 10, 2026: Apr10
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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Friday, April 10th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Apr10
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, April 10th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Apr10
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, April 10th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Apr10
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
Friday, April 10th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Apr10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
EXPO CHICAGO 2026
EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair returns to Navy Pier this April 9–12 for its 13th edition, featuring over 130 leading galleries from across the United States and the globe, alongside a dynamic program of talks, on-site installations and special events. Tickets start…
Streeterville
Event details
Friday, April 10th
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Navy Pier
April 11, 2026: Apr11
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, April 11th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Apr11
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
Saturday, April 11th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Apr11
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
Saturday, April 11th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Apr11
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
Saturday, April 11th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Apr11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
EXPO CHICAGO 2026
EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair returns to Navy Pier this April 9–12 for its 13th edition, featuring over 130 leading galleries from across the United States and the globe, alongside a dynamic program of talks, on-site installations and special events. Tickets start…
Streeterville
Event details
Saturday, April 11th
See all events in series
Navy Pier
April 12, 2026: Apr12
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 12th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Apr12
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 12th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Apr12
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 12th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Apr12
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 12th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
EXPO CHICAGO 2026
EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair returns to Navy Pier this April 9–12 for its 13th edition, featuring over 130 leading galleries from across the United States and the globe, alongside a dynamic program of talks, on-site installations and special events. Tickets start…
Streeterville
Event details
Sunday, April 12th
See all events in series
Navy Pier
April 13, 2026: Apr13
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 13th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Apr13
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 13th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Apr13
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 13th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Apr13
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
Monday, April 13th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
April 14, 2026: Apr14
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
Tuesday, April 14th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Apr14
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
Tuesday, April 14th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Apr14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Get Lit: Speakeasy Rhymes
Step back into the glittering, shadowy world of the Roaring Twenties at Get Lit: Speakeasy Rhymes, an evening of clandestine charm, jazz-age flair, and unfiltered artistic…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, April 14th
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.