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By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec17
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…

Wednesday, December 17th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec18
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…

Thursday, December 18th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec19
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…

Friday, December 19th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3rd Fridays Free Admission Night
Dec19
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…

Friday, December 19th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Dec19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, December 19th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Zhou B Art Center 3rd Friday
Dec19
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…

Friday, December 19th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec20
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…

Saturday, December 20th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec21
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…

Sunday, December 21st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec22
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…

Monday, December 22nd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec23
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…

Tuesday, December 23rd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec24
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…

Wednesday, December 24th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec26
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…

Friday, December 26th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Dec26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, December 26th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec27
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…

Saturday, December 27th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec28
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…

Sunday, December 28th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec29
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…

Monday, December 29th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec30
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…

Tuesday, December 30th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec31
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…

Wednesday, December 31st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Jan1
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…

Thursday January 1, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Jan2
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…

Friday January 2, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jan2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday January 2, 2026
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum
Jan3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum

Play For All Saturday, April 5 at 10 am First Saturday of Every Month (through June 2026)   Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play For All initiative…

Saturday January 3, 2026
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Jan3
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…

Saturday January 3, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Jan4
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…

Sunday January 4, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
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