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Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Oct12
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…

Saturday October 12, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Family Day | Patterns & Portals
Oct12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Family Day | Patterns & Portals

Explore patterns and portals—and possibilities! To kick off the 2025 Family Day season, take inspiration from Virginia Jaramillo: Principle of Equivalence to play with the…

Saturday October 12, 2024
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Gallery Opening Reception: desde afuera. rapid. chaotic.
Oct12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Gallery Opening Reception: desde afuera. rapid. chaotic.

desde afuera. rapid. chaotic. is a weeklong gallery exhibition dedicated to celebrating the rich history of the Chicago punk scene. Curated by Maya Ortiz Saucedo,…

Saturday October 12, 2024
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Grounded Studios
2570 South Harding Avenue #Suite 111
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Oct12
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.…

Saturday October 12, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Oct12
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…

Saturday October 12, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Oct12
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…

Saturday October 12, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Day of the Dead Exhibition: To Remember
Oct12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Day of the Dead Exhibition: To Remember

Join us for the exhibition opening and artisan market on Saturday, Oct. 12th from 1pm till 4pm. Local artisans selling traditional arts and crafts, sugar…

Saturday October 12, 2024
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
2436 W Madison
2436 W Madison St
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct13
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…

Sunday October 13, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Flight of Butterflies
Oct13
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…

Sunday October 13, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Oct13
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…

Sunday October 13, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Oct13
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.…

Sunday October 13, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Oct13
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…

Sunday October 13, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Oct13
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…

Sunday October 13, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Time Machine Bronzeville
Oct13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Time Machine Bronzeville

Time Machine Bronzeville September 8 – October 27, 2024 Zoom Artist Talk: Philip Mallory Jones, October 16th 6:30pm (RSVP + Link on Gamespace website) Hours:…

Sunday October 13, 2024
1:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Gamespace
2418 W Bloomingdale Ave Apt 101
Store | Meet and Greet with Chelsea B
Oct13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Store | Meet and Greet with Chelsea B

Join local fashion designer and fiber artist Chelsea Billingsley as she celebrates Chicago’s Fashion Week with a pop up event for her new fall/winter line of…

Sunday October 13, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Spooky Sunday at CHM
Oct13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Spooky Sunday at CHM

Join Chicago History Museum to celebrate Spooky Season at CHM with a screening of the Chicago-based horror film Child’s Play (1988, dir. Tom Holland). Following the film, members…

Sunday October 13, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Fall Fête
Oct13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Fall Fête

Join us for a Fall Fête in conjunction with the art exhibition, “Star Stuff” by local artist Jennifer Cronin! All ages are welcome! Guests can…

Sunday October 13, 2024
3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Elephant Room Gallery
704 S. Wabash Ave.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct14
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…

Monday October 14, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Chicago History Museum
Oct14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Chicago History Museum

Don’t miss out on a fantastic opportunity to explore the rich history of Chicago at the Chicago History Museum with free admission for Illinois residents. Learn more and reserve…

Monday October 14, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Oct14
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…

Monday October 14, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Oct14
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…

Monday October 14, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Oct14
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.…

Monday October 14, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Oct14
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…

Monday October 14, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Oct14
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…

Monday October 14, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
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