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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…
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.…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Casey Stanberry Artist Residency at Pendry Chicago Hotel
Pendry Chicago is opening its Michigan Avenue-facing Billiards Gallery for an artist residency with artist Casey Stanberry from October 18th – October 20th. Stanberry’s fine line drawings…
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…
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,…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Snoozeum at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Join us overnight for a new and improved Snoozeum experience! Spend the evening exploring the Museum: participate in a scavenger hunt and other science activities,…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Eerie Evening at the Bridgehouse Museum
Creep, crawl, and have a ball as you haunt the halls of our 104-year-old landmark, five-story McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum on Chicago’s Riverwalk…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Edgar Arceneaux, Until, Until, Until . . .
Edgar Arceneaux is a contemporary artist working in Los Angeles, whose primary materials are histories and memories marred by gaps in logic, clichés, and erasures.…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Costume Council Golden Jubilee
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to be a part of a historic evening as we enjoy a first look at the…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Walking Tour | Paseo Boricua & Humboldt Park
Join professional guide and local resident Eduardo Arocho on a walk through Humboldt Park. Located on Chicago’s Northwest Side, the Division Street area (a.k.a. Paseo Boricua), with…
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…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Open House Chicago 2024
Open House Chicago, hosted by the Chicago Architecture Center, is a free public festival providing access to places of architectural, historical, and cultural significance, across…
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.…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Casey Stanberry Artist Residency at Pendry Chicago Hotel
Pendry Chicago is opening its Michigan Avenue-facing Billiards Gallery for an artist residency with artist Casey Stanberry from October 18th – October 20th. Stanberry’s fine line drawings…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour
Calling art enthusiasts and Ferris Bueller fans! Get ready to step into the iconic world of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on our popular 90-minute guided walking tour…
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,…
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