American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Jul30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Thursday, July 30th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Nathaniel Mary Quinn: A Love Letter to My Mother
Jul30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nathaniel Mary Quinn: A Love Letter to My Mother

Nathaniel Mary Quinn’s first solo museum show in Chicago explores the artist’s formative years growing up in public housing, which he describes as “my first…

Thursday, July 30th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground
Jul30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground

Imagine walking inside the thunderous sound of a taiko drum or feeling enveloped by the sinuous sounds of a saxophone, cello, or bass. What if…

Thursday, July 30th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
The National Sports Collectors Convention
Jul30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The National Sports Collectors Convention

The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention returns to the Donald E Stephens Center July 29 – August 2, 2026. The National is an annual gathering…

Thursday, July 30th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
5555 N River Rd
Ink & Outrage: 18th-Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin
Jul30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Ink & Outrage: 18th-Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin

Ink & Outrage: 18th-Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin explores the devastating wit and graphic brilliance displayed by English caricature artists such as James…

Thursday, July 30th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Art Exhibition: Sharing Space
Jul30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Art Exhibition: Sharing Space

Eight artists invite you to an exhibition of refined and personal work. Hosted in the historic gallery of the Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine…

Thursday, July 30th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
Dinos!
Jul31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Dinos!

Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…

Friday, July 31st
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Alberto Aguilar: I just really want to tell you this one thing
Jul31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Alberto Aguilar: I just really want to tell you this one thing

I just really want to tell you this one thing explores themes of communication, response, transmission, and translation across two distinct periods of artist Alberto…

Friday, July 31st
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
American Writers Museum
Jul31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence

This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…

Friday, July 31st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Jul31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Friday, July 31st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Jul31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Friday, July 31st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Nathaniel Mary Quinn: A Love Letter to My Mother
Jul31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nathaniel Mary Quinn: A Love Letter to My Mother

Nathaniel Mary Quinn’s first solo museum show in Chicago explores the artist’s formative years growing up in public housing, which he describes as “my first…

Friday, July 31st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground
Jul31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground

Imagine walking inside the thunderous sound of a taiko drum or feeling enveloped by the sinuous sounds of a saxophone, cello, or bass. What if…

Friday, July 31st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
The National Sports Collectors Convention
Jul31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The National Sports Collectors Convention

The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention returns to the Donald E Stephens Center July 29 – August 2, 2026. The National is an annual gathering…

Friday, July 31st
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
5555 N River Rd
Ink & Outrage: 18th-Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin
Jul31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Ink & Outrage: 18th-Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin

Ink & Outrage: 18th-Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin explores the devastating wit and graphic brilliance displayed by English caricature artists such as James…

Friday, July 31st
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jul31
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, July 31st
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Art Exhibition: Sharing Space
Jul31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Art Exhibition: Sharing Space

Eight artists invite you to an exhibition of refined and personal work. Hosted in the historic gallery of the Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine…

Friday, July 31st
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
Dinos!
Aug1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Dinos!

Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…

Saturday, August 1st
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Alberto Aguilar: I just really want to tell you this one thing
Aug1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Alberto Aguilar: I just really want to tell you this one thing

I just really want to tell you this one thing explores themes of communication, response, transmission, and translation across two distinct periods of artist Alberto…

Saturday, August 1st
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
American Writers Museum
Aug1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence

This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…

Saturday, August 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Aug1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Saturday, August 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Aug1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Saturday, August 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Nathaniel Mary Quinn: A Love Letter to My Mother
Aug1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nathaniel Mary Quinn: A Love Letter to My Mother

Nathaniel Mary Quinn’s first solo museum show in Chicago explores the artist’s formative years growing up in public housing, which he describes as “my first…

Saturday, August 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground
Aug1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground

Imagine walking inside the thunderous sound of a taiko drum or feeling enveloped by the sinuous sounds of a saxophone, cello, or bass. What if…

Saturday, August 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St