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Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Aug6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Tuesday August 6, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
World’s Fair of Money
Aug6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World’s Fair of Money

The family-friendly Chicago World’s Fair of Money® in Rosemont, August 6-10, 2024, will have more than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency on…

Tuesday August 6, 2024
1:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Girl Power Field Day for Chicago Teens (13-17)
Aug6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Girl Power Field Day for Chicago Teens (13-17)

Calling All Teen Queens! Ready for a day of fun, friendship, and fierce competition (the friendly kind, of course!)? Join &Rise for an epic Girl…

Tuesday August 6, 2024
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
314 W Oak St
314 W Oak St
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Aug6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Millennium Park Summer Film Series

This summer, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series, presented by Pluto TV, on Tuesdays from July 16 through August 20. Films…

Tuesday August 6, 2024
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Chicago’s Best Standup
Aug6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago’s Best Standup

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Tuesday August 6, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Franz West: Millennium Park
Aug7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Bouncy Games
Aug7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bouncy Games

About:  Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
2024 Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby
Aug7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

2024 Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby

Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby Wednesday, August 7 Festival begins at 10:00 AM at Pioneer Court at 401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago Splashdown is…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Pioneer Court
401 N Michigan Ave
Flight of Butterflies
Aug7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

Introducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Aug7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Grand Haveli
Aug7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Grand Haveli

The Golden Triangle, (2035 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL) will present THE GRAND HAVELI an installation and sale of Indian architecture, furniture and sculpture opening…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Golden Triangle
2035 W Grand Ave
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Aug7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Level Up: Writers & Gamers

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit
Aug7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit

“Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in every way possible.”   George…

Garfield Park

Event details
Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
World’s Fair of Money
Aug7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World’s Fair of Money

The family-friendly Chicago World’s Fair of Money® in Rosemont, August 6-10, 2024, will have more than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency on…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Aug7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Aug7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Aug7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Taste of Andersonville
Aug7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Taste of Andersonville

The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to the annual Taste of Andersonville! Pick your route or pick both! Attendees travel Clark Street and sample…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
andersonville
1554 W Hollywood
Franz West: Millennium Park
Aug8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Thursday August 8, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Bouncy Games
Aug8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bouncy Games

About:  Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…

Thursday August 8, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Flight of Butterflies
Aug8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

Introducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Thursday August 8, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Aug8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Thursday August 8, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Grand Haveli
Aug8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Grand Haveli

The Golden Triangle, (2035 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL) will present THE GRAND HAVELI an installation and sale of Indian architecture, furniture and sculpture opening…

Thursday August 8, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Golden Triangle
2035 W Grand Ave
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Aug8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Level Up: Writers & Gamers

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…

Thursday August 8, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
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