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Flight of Butterflies
Oct2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Wednesday October 2, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Oct2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Wednesday October 2, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Oct2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Wednesday October 2, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Oct2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Wednesday October 2, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Oct2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Wednesday October 2, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Thursday October 3, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Flight of Butterflies
Oct3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Thursday October 3, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Oct3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Thursday October 3, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Oct3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Thursday October 3, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Oct3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Thursday October 3, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Oct3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Thursday October 3, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Nature on Tap: Critters of the Night
Oct3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature on Tap: Critters of the Night

Kick off Spooky Season by becoming one with the darkness at this 21+ after-hours event! Meet and greet the Museum’s resident snakes, turtles, and other…

Thursday October 3, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
CXW Kickoff Party at Arbella Hosted by Povos, Tala and EarlyWork
Oct3
Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

CXW Kickoff Party at Arbella Hosted by Povos, Tala and EarlyWork

Join Povos, Tala and EarlyWork for a night of dancing to celebrate the start of CXW at Arbella. From 9 pm until 1 am, Blesstonio,…

Thursday October 3, 2024
9:00 p.m.Friday October 4, 2024
1:00 a.m.
Arbella
112 W Grand Ave
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Friday October 4, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Andersonville Arts Weekend
Oct4
Oct6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Andersonville Arts Weekend

Get ready to celebrate creativity in Andersonville like never before! We’re thrilled to bring you the 20th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend, turning our neighborhood into…

Friday October 4, 2024
9:00 a.m.Sunday October 6, 2024
10:00 p.m.
andersonville
1554 W Hollywood
Black Future Newsstand
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Black Future Newsstand

Author of ‘Black Skinhead’ Unveils ‘Black Future Newsstand’ in Chicago: A Bold Discussion on Race and the Power of Media Public Art Installation Brings Black…

Friday October 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Gallery Guichard
436 E. 47th Street
Flight of Butterflies
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Friday October 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Friday October 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Friday October 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Friday October 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Friday October 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Chicago Billiard Cafe Mac Blackout Mural Reveal and Art Exhibit
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago Billiard Cafe Mac Blackout Mural Reveal and Art Exhibit

    WHO: The Chicago Billiard Café is under new management. CBC is proudly a majority woman owned business that is expanding to reach a…

Friday October 4, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
1 west grand
1 West Grand Avenue
Mac Blackout Pop Up Art Show and Mural Reveal
Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Mac Blackout Pop Up Art Show and Mural Reveal

Mac Blackout Mural Reveal and Pop-Up Art Show Reception Friday, October 4, 5-9pm   Chicago Billiard Café 5935 W. Irving Park Road   The Chicago…

Friday October 4, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
5935 W Irving Park Road
Chicago Billiard Cafe
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Saturday October 5, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
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