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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…
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…
Thursday, August 20th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StMuseums, 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…
Thursday, August 20th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.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…
Thursday, August 20th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State StMuseums, 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, August 20th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.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, August 20th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.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, August 20th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StMuseums, 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…
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, August 20th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn StMuseums, 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…
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, August 21st
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StMuseums, 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, August 21st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.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, August 21st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State StMuseums, 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, August 21st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.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, August 21st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.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, August 21st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StMuseums, 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…
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, August 21st
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609Festivals, 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, August 21st
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee AveMuseums, 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, August 21st
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn StMuseums, 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, August 21st
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Zhou B Art Center
1029 West 35th StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Third Friday at Zhou B Art Center
Explore our building. Chat with the artists. Let your curiosity set the pace. Sift through multiple galleries and studios; with 50 artists in residence, each…
Friday, August 21st
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Zhou B Art Center
1029 West 35th StreetMuseums, 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…
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 22nd
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St

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