Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Barbara Bates 40th Anniversary Celebration
Start: 2026-10-03T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-03T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Barack Obama Presidential Center

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September 26, 2026: Sep26
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…
Loop
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Saturday, September 26th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Sep26
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…
Loop
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Saturday, September 26th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Sep26
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…
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Saturday, September 26th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
September 27, 2026: Sep27
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…
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Sunday, September 27th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Sep27
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…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, September 27th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Sep27
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…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, September 27th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Sep27
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…
Event details
Sunday, September 27th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
September 28, 2026: Sep28
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…
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Monday, September 28th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Sep28
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…
Loop
Event details
Monday, September 28th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Sep28
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…
Event details
Monday, September 28th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
September 29, 2026: Sep29
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…
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Tuesday, September 29th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Sep29
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…
Event details
Tuesday, September 29th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
September 30, 2026: Sep30
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…
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Wednesday, September 30th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Sep30
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…
Event details
Wednesday, September 30th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
October 1, 2026: Oct1
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…
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Thursday, October 1st
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct1
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…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, October 1st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Oct1
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…
Event details
Thursday, October 1st
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
October 2, 2026: Oct2
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…
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Friday, October 2nd
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct2
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…
Loop
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Friday, October 2nd
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Oct2
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…
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Friday, October 2nd
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Oct2
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…
Event details
Friday, October 2nd
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
October 3, 2026: Oct3
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…
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct3
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…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Oct3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Barbara Bates 40th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for this memorable gala. This milestone evening will begin with a cocktail reception in the Sky Room of the Main Tower and continue…
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Barack Obama Presidential Center
6001 S. Stony Island Ave.