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Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Jul4
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, July 4th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Jul4
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, July 4th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
Jul4
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, July 4th
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
Jul4
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, July 4th
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
Jul4
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, July 4th
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
150 Media Stream
150 N Riverside Plaza
Independence Day BBQ at Somerset
Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Independence Day BBQ at Somerset

July 4 & 5 Hours: July 4th & 5th 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Somerset Patio Celebrate Independence Day the classic way—al fresco. Join us…

Friday, July 4th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Somerset
1112 N State St
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jul4
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, July 4th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul5
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, July 5th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul5
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, July 5th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Independence Day BBQ at Somerset
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Independence Day BBQ at Somerset

July 4 & 5 Hours: July 4th & 5th 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Somerset Patio Celebrate Independence Day the classic way—al fresco. Join us…

Saturday, July 5th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Somerset
1112 N State St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Jul5
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, July 5th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend

NASCAR will return to the streets of Chicago for the third installment of the Chicago Street Race, July 5-6, 2025. The Chicago Street Race will…

Saturday, July 5th
9:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Grant Park
337 E. Randolph St.
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Jul5
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…

Saturday, July 5th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum
Jul5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum

Play For All Saturday, April 5 at 10 am First Saturday of Every Month (through June 2026)   Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play For All initiative…

Saturday, July 5th
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Flight of Butterflies
Jul5
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…

Saturday, July 5th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
Jul5
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…

Saturday, July 5th
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
Jul5
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…

Saturday, July 5th
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
Jul5
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…

Saturday, July 5th
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
150 Media Stream
150 N Riverside Plaza
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…

Saturday, July 5th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul6
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…

Sunday, July 6th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Jul6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day

Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…

Sunday, July 6th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul6
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.

Sunday, July 6th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park
Jul6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park

The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces 23 local vendors for the 16th anniversary season of the Glenwood Sunday Market, which will operate every…

Sunday, July 6th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Glenwood Alfresco
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Jul6
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…

Sunday, July 6th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
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