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Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Jun12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Thursday, June 12th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Jun12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing 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, June 12th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
Jun12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024

Tom Torluemke is a contemporary artist whose practice spans 40+ years and includes works in painting, drawing, sculpture, performance, and various mediums. Tom is known…

Thursday, June 12th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Jun12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e features 70 works and handcrafted objects by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868). The collection features 53 woodblock prints and original…

Thursday, June 12th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
Free Art Show on largest LED wall in Chicago
Jun12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Free Art Show on largest LED wall in Chicago

The exhibition Four Techspressionist Artists is on view at 150 Media Stream in Chicago from April 28 to July 20, 2025. 150 Media Stream is an exciting venue…

Thursday, June 12th
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
150 Media Stream
150 N Riverside Plaza
Windy City Paranormal Festival
Jun12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Windy City Paranormal Festival

This summer, the supernatural takes center stage as Windy City Paranormal Festival (Windy City ParaFest) descends upon Chicago for four thrilling days of mystery, magic,…

Thursday, June 12th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie St
Evanston Made’s All Members Group Show
Jun12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Made’s All Members Group Show

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Evanston Made’s All Members Group Show. The exhibition will be…

Thursday, June 12th
5:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jun13
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…

Friday, June 13th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Division Street Farmers Market
Jun13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Friday, June 13th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Jun13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Friday, June 13th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Jun13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Friday, June 13th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Jun13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing 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…

Friday, June 13th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
Jun13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024

Tom Torluemke is a contemporary artist whose practice spans 40+ years and includes works in painting, drawing, sculpture, performance, and various mediums. Tom is known…

Friday, June 13th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Jun13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e features 70 works and handcrafted objects by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868). The collection features 53 woodblock prints and original…

Friday, June 13th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
Free Art Show on largest LED wall in Chicago
Jun13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Free Art Show on largest LED wall in Chicago

The exhibition Four Techspressionist Artists is on view at 150 Media Stream in Chicago from April 28 to July 20, 2025. 150 Media Stream is an exciting venue…

Friday, June 13th
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
150 Media Stream
150 N Riverside Plaza
Andersonville Midsommarfest
Jun13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Andersonville Midsommarfest

Summer. Starts. HERE. Midsommarfest returns to Andersonville for its 59th year—and it’s your official invitation to celebrate in the streets and kick off Pride season…

Friday, June 13th
12:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Clark Street from Foster to Gregory
Windy City Paranormal Festival
Jun13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Windy City Paranormal Festival

This summer, the supernatural takes center stage as Windy City Paranormal Festival (Windy City ParaFest) descends upon Chicago for four thrilling days of mystery, magic,…

Friday, June 13th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie St
Evanston Made’s All Members Group Show
Jun13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Made’s All Members Group Show

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Evanston Made’s All Members Group Show. The exhibition will be…

Friday, June 13th
5:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
28th Annual Taste of Randolph
Jun13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

28th Annual Taste of Randolph

The nearly three-decade-old street festival will set the stage for an epic Chicago summer, featuring some of the world’s best cuisine and live entertainment on…

Friday, June 13th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
West Lopp
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jun13
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, June 13th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Thai Festival Chicago 2025
Jun14
Jun15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Thai Festival Chicago 2025

Celebrate Thai Culture at the Thai Festival Chicago 2025! June 14–15, 2025 | Thorek Hospital, Chicago, IL Chicago, IL — Experience Thailand’s vibrant sights, sounds,…

Saturday, June 14thSunday, June 15th
Thorek Hospital
851 W Irving Park Rd
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jun14
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…

Saturday, June 14th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Division Street Farmers Market
Jun14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Saturday, June 14th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Jun14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Saturday, June 14th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
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