I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
Apr9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit

I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit explores the flora and fauna of six different habitats, including the Desert, Ocean, Rainforest, Sky, Woods and City.…

Thursday, April 9th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Making History, Making Change with Dr. LaCharles Ward
Apr9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Making History, Making Change with Dr. LaCharles Ward

The Making History, Making Change Lecture Series is a national collaboration between the Smithsonian and 25 Smithsonian Affiliate organizations, including The DuSable Black History Museum…

Thursday, April 9th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
740 E 56th Pl
740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637, United States
EXPO CHICAGO 2026
Apr9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

EXPO CHICAGO 2026

EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair returns to Navy Pier this April 9–12 for its 13th edition, featuring over 130 leading galleries from across the United States and the globe, alongside a dynamic program of talks, on-site installations and special events.  Tickets start…

Spring Into WNDR
Apr9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Spring Into WNDR

Say goodbye to the cold as you escape the last remaining frigid days and “Spring Into WNDR.” As a celebration of a new season approaching,…

Thursday, April 9th
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
wndr museum
1130 W Monroe St.
Glow Wild
Apr9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Glow Wild

The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…

Thursday, April 9th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Joan Ruppert | Making the Cut
Apr10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Joan Ruppert | Making the Cut

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Joan Ruppert | Making the Cut. The exhibition will be…

Friday, April 10th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Sandra Hansen | Our Exquisite Pollution Series: Under the Sea
Apr10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Sandra Hansen | Our Exquisite Pollution Series: Under the Sea

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition,  Sandra Hansen | Our Exquisite Pollution Series: Under the Sea.…

Friday, April 10th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
TEXAS ART NOW: Rhythms and Myths
Apr10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

TEXAS ART NOW: Rhythms and Myths

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, TEXAS ART NOW: Rhythms and Myths. The exhibition will be…

Friday, April 10th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr10
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, April 10th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Uncertain Histories
Apr10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Uncertain Histories

The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall was built as a memorial to the sacrifices of Union Civil War veterans and their families. According…

Friday, April 10th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Apr10
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, April 10th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Apr10
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, April 10th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
Apr10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit

I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit explores the flora and fauna of six different habitats, including the Desert, Ocean, Rainforest, Sky, Woods and City.…

Friday, April 10th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
EXPO CHICAGO 2026
Apr10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

EXPO CHICAGO 2026

EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair returns to Navy Pier this April 9–12 for its 13th edition, featuring over 130 leading galleries from across the United States and the globe, alongside a dynamic program of talks, on-site installations and special events.  Tickets start…

Spring Into WNDR
Apr10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Spring Into WNDR

Say goodbye to the cold as you escape the last remaining frigid days and “Spring Into WNDR.” As a celebration of a new season approaching,…

Friday, April 10th
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
wndr museum
1130 W Monroe St.
Our Streets & Our Stories
Apr10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Our Streets & Our Stories

Enjoy a reception and explore new outdoor interactive audio stations that share Chicago voices from the National Public Housing Museum’s oral history archive. This after-hours…

Friday, April 10th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Apr10
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, April 10th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Glow Wild
Apr10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Glow Wild

The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…

Friday, April 10th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
audio.visual.code
Apr10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

audio.visual.code

Dive into a night where sound, visuals, and code collide for a totally immersive experience you won’t forget. WNDR Museum is proud to present a…

Friday, April 10th
7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
wndr museum
1130 W Monroe St.
Joan Ruppert | Making the Cut
Apr11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Joan Ruppert | Making the Cut

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Joan Ruppert | Making the Cut. The exhibition will be…

Saturday, April 11th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Sandra Hansen | Our Exquisite Pollution Series: Under the Sea
Apr11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Sandra Hansen | Our Exquisite Pollution Series: Under the Sea

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition,  Sandra Hansen | Our Exquisite Pollution Series: Under the Sea.…

Saturday, April 11th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
TEXAS ART NOW: Rhythms and Myths
Apr11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

TEXAS ART NOW: Rhythms and Myths

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, TEXAS ART NOW: Rhythms and Myths. The exhibition will be…

Saturday, April 11th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr11
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, April 11th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Uncertain Histories
Apr11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Uncertain Histories

The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall was built as a memorial to the sacrifices of Union Civil War veterans and their families. According…

Saturday, April 11th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St