Uncertain Histories
Jun14
May24
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 June 14, 2025
10:00 a.m.Sunday May 24, 2026
4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Yoko Ono's installation "Add Color (Refugee Boat)", courtesy the Museum of Contemporary Art
Oct18
Feb22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind presents one of the most comprehensive exhibitions to date of Yoko Ono, the trailblazing artist, celebrated musician, and formidable campaigner…

Saturday October 18, 2025Sunday February 22, 2026
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
The Evanston Art Center Announces – Different Strokes
Jan31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Evanston Art Center Announces – Different Strokes

EXHIBITION DATES: January 17 – February 11, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, January 18th, 2026, 1-4 pm GALLERY HOURS: Monday–Thursday, 9 am–6 pm; Friday, 9 am–5…

Saturday, January 31st
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center
Jan31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition by Eli Williamson, Fellowship. The exhibition will be on display…

Saturday, January 31st
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Jan31
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, January 31st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Jan31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Saturday, January 31st
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Jan31
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, January 31st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Jan31
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, January 31st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
Jan31
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.…

Saturday, January 31st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Built for the Body: the Intersection of Architecture & Jewelry
Jan31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Built for the Body: the Intersection of Architecture & Jewelry

Built for the Body: the Intersection of Architecture & Jewelry is an exhibition that will be on view in our downtown Chicago gallery from January…

Saturday, January 31st
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
Live Ice Sculpting in Lakeview
Jan31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Live Ice Sculpting in Lakeview

Organized by SSA 27, enjoy a live ice sculpting activation in Lakeview to liven up your weekend at one of two locations. On Saturday, January…

Saturday, January 31st
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
3411 N Paulina, Chicago, IL 60657
3411 N Paulina St.
Imagining Tomorrow
Jan31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Imagining Tomorrow

The exhibition asks fundamental questions about the future of art, culture, and community, positioning Forum 301 as a space not only for presentation but for…

Saturday, January 31st
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Forum 301 Chicago
301 W Ohio
Imagining Tomorrow
Jan31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Imagining Tomorrow

The exhibition asks fundamental questions about the future of art, culture, and community, positioning Forum 301 as a space not only for presentation but for…

Saturday, January 31st
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Forum 301 Chicago
301 W Ohio
The Evanston Art Center Announces – Different Strokes
Feb1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Evanston Art Center Announces – Different Strokes

EXHIBITION DATES: January 17 – February 11, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, January 18th, 2026, 1-4 pm GALLERY HOURS: Monday–Thursday, 9 am–6 pm; Friday, 9 am–5…

Sunday, February 1st
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center
Feb1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition by Eli Williamson, Fellowship. The exhibition will be on display…

Sunday, February 1st
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Feb1
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…

Sunday, February 1st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Feb1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Sunday, February 1st
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Feb1
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…

Sunday, February 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Feb1
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…

Sunday, February 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
Feb1
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.…

Sunday, February 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Built for the Body: the Intersection of Architecture & Jewelry
Feb1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Built for the Body: the Intersection of Architecture & Jewelry

Built for the Body: the Intersection of Architecture & Jewelry is an exhibition that will be on view in our downtown Chicago gallery from January…

Sunday, February 1st
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
A Musical Tribute to Paris in Black
Feb1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy

A Musical Tribute to Paris in Black

Celebrate the awe-inspiring exhibit of Paris in Black. Join Black Voices in Cabaret alongside fellow performers returning from the Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion in France…

Sunday, February 1st
4:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
The Evanston Art Center Announces – Different Strokes
Feb2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Evanston Art Center Announces – Different Strokes

EXHIBITION DATES: January 17 – February 11, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, January 18th, 2026, 1-4 pm GALLERY HOURS: Monday–Thursday, 9 am–6 pm; Friday, 9 am–5…

Monday, February 2nd
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center
Feb2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition by Eli Williamson, Fellowship. The exhibition will be on display…

Monday, February 2nd
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St