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Two hundred fifty one days
May18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Two hundred fifty one days

Two hundred fifty one days, a solo exhibition by Bryana Bibbs, is an artist’s exploration of loss, ancestry, time, and memory. The show’s title references…

Sunday, May 18th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
May18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Sunday, May 18th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Midwest Bonsai Society 19th Annual May Bonsai Exhibit
May18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Midwest Bonsai Society 19th Annual May Bonsai Exhibit

The Midwest Bonsai Society May Exhibit is pleased to announce that it is going into its 19th year in 2025.  It is known for its…

North Suburbs

Event details
Sunday, May 18th
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May18
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…

Sunday, May 18th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
May18
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, May 18th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy

In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered…

Sunday, May 18th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days

Step into history at the Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days! The Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days is arriving May 17~18, 2025 with a station full…

Sunday, May 18th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pullman National Historic Park
614 E. 113th Street
Stitching Stories: Quilting Trunk Treasures
May18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Stitching Stories: Quilting Trunk Treasures

A trunk show is a special presentation of quilts that honors the rich traditions, cultural significance, and artistic practices of quilting. In this intimate gathering,…

Sunday, May 18th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
The Thirteen Truths of Superman:A Hero’s Guide to Standing for Truth, Justice, and Our Future
May18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Thirteen Truths of Superman:A Hero’s Guide to Standing for Truth, Justice, and Our Future

Superman is more than a superhero. He is a symbol of hope, justice, and resistance against tyranny. Created by the children of Jewish refugees in…

Sunday, May 18th
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Franz West: Millennium Park
May19
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, May 19th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
May19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Monday, May 19th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Flight of Butterflies
May19
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, May 19th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy

In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered…

Monday, May 19th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Franz West: Millennium Park
May20
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…

Tuesday, May 20th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
May20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Tuesday, May 20th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May20
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…

Tuesday, May 20th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
May20
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…

Tuesday, May 20th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Franz West: Millennium Park
May21
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…

Wednesday, May 21st
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
May21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Wednesday, May 21st
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May21
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…

Wednesday, May 21st
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
May21
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, May 21st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy

In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered…

Wednesday, May 21st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey
May21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Fusing floral design and bespoke fashion, global sensation Fleurs de Villes returns to 900 North Michigan Shops May 21-25 with new show Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey – a fresh…

Wednesday, May 21st
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
900 North Michigan Shops
900 North Michigan Avenue
Franz West: Millennium Park
May22
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, May 22nd
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
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