Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Start: 2026-10-11T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-11T17:00:00-05:00
Location: American Writers Museum

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October 3, 2026: 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…
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Saturday, October 3rd
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Barack Obama Presidential Center
6001 S. Stony Island Ave.
Oct3
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, October 3rd
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
October 4, 2026: Oct4
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, October 4th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct4
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, October 4th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Oct4
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, October 4th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
October 5, 2026: Oct5
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
Monday, October 5th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct5
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, October 5th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Oct5
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, October 5th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
October 6, 2026: Oct6
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
Tuesday, October 6th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct6
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, October 6th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
October 7, 2026: Oct7
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
Wednesday, October 7th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct7
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, October 7th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
October 8, 2026: Oct8
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
Thursday, October 8th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct8
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 8th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Oct8
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 8th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
October 9, 2026: Oct9
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
Friday, October 9th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct9
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
Friday, October 9th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Oct9
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 9th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Oct9
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 9th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
October 10, 2026: Oct10
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 10th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct10
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 10th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Oct10
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
Saturday, October 10th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
October 11, 2026: Oct11
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
Sunday, October 11th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct11
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, October 11th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.