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“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery
May24
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery

After nine years of serving the Chicago community as a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting social justice causes through art and programming, Weinberg/Newton Gallery is…

Friday, May 24th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Weinberg/Newton Gallery
688 N. Milwaukee Avenue
it’s me, again Opening Reception
May24
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

it’s me, again Opening Reception

Izora Contemporary is proud to present our first pop up exhibition, it’s me, again — Opening May 11th 5-9pm at 5301 N Clark St —…

Friday, May 24th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Dance Supply
5301 N Clark St Second Floor
I am an amateur adult by Bumpy Wilson – Opening Reception
May24
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

I am an amateur adult by Bumpy Wilson – Opening Reception

Jackson Junge Gallery is pleased to present, I AM AN AMATEUR ADULT, a solo exhibition featuring the work of up-and-coming Chicago artist, Bumpy Wilson. This…

Friday, May 24th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Nina Irwin | Thank You Notes
May25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nina Irwin | Thank You Notes

EXHIBITION DATES: February 24 – March 31, 2024 OPENING RECEPTION: February 25, 2024, 1–4 pm, with an Artist Talk at 2 pm GALLERY HOURS: Monday–Thursday,…

Saturday, May 25th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Learning Series | The Impact of Food Apartheid in Education, Part 4
May25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Learning Series | The Impact of Food Apartheid in Education, Part 4

About the Event Throughout the year, the MCA hosts high-quality professional development programming, open to teachers of all subjects, grade levels, and disciplines. These events…

Saturday, May 25th
10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”
May25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (31 W. Ohio St.), the city’s leading not-for-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, today hosts “Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual…

Saturday, May 25th
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
Flight of Butterflies
May25
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, May 25th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Wild World: Miracles in Conservation
May25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wild World: Miracles in Conservation

Now open! Get up close to geckos, ferrets, chinchillas, poison dart frogs, and more in Wild World: Miracles in Conservation! Visitors of all ages will…

Saturday, May 25th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
May25
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,…

Saturday, May 25th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Spring Flower Show: What’s In A Name?
May25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Spring Flower Show: What’s In A Name?

This year’s Spring Flower Show, What’s in a Name?, explains the history and science of botanical nomenclature alongside a beautiful flower show full of blooms.  Plant names are an…

Garfield Park

Event details
Saturday, May 25th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Titanic: The Exhibition
May25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Titanic: The Exhibition

⭐ Titanic: The Exhibition is making its way to Westfield Old Orchard in Chicago after a sold-out run in Macau, Moscow, Riga Latvia, Perth, Sydney, and LA.…

Saturday, May 25th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Westfield Old Orchard (West Lot)
4999 Old Orchard Shopping Center
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
May25
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…

Saturday, May 25th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
Chicago
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
May25
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…

Saturday, May 25th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery
May25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery

After nine years of serving the Chicago community as a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting social justice causes through art and programming, Weinberg/Newton Gallery is…

Saturday, May 25th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Weinberg/Newton Gallery
688 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Ritmo del Mar
May25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Ritmo del Mar

¡Muévelo! Join us at Shedd Aquarium for the Ritmo del Mar. Enjoy a night of music, cuisine, culture and mesmerizing animals with an aquatic backdrop…

Saturday, May 25th
7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Nina Irwin | Thank You Notes
May26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nina Irwin | Thank You Notes

EXHIBITION DATES: February 24 – March 31, 2024 OPENING RECEPTION: February 25, 2024, 1–4 pm, with an Artist Talk at 2 pm GALLERY HOURS: Monday–Thursday,…

Sunday, May 26th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Flight of Butterflies
May26
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…

Sunday, May 26th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Wild World: Miracles in Conservation
May26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wild World: Miracles in Conservation

Now open! Get up close to geckos, ferrets, chinchillas, poison dart frogs, and more in Wild World: Miracles in Conservation! Visitors of all ages will…

Sunday, May 26th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
May26
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,…

Sunday, May 26th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Spring Flower Show: What’s In A Name?
May26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Spring Flower Show: What’s In A Name?

This year’s Spring Flower Show, What’s in a Name?, explains the history and science of botanical nomenclature alongside a beautiful flower show full of blooms.  Plant names are an…

Garfield Park

Event details
Sunday, May 26th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Titanic: The Exhibition
May26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Titanic: The Exhibition

⭐ Titanic: The Exhibition is making its way to Westfield Old Orchard in Chicago after a sold-out run in Macau, Moscow, Riga Latvia, Perth, Sydney, and LA.…

Sunday, May 26th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Westfield Old Orchard (West Lot)
4999 Old Orchard Shopping Center
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
May26
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…

Sunday, May 26th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
Chicago
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
May26
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…

Sunday, May 26th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Nina Irwin | Thank You Notes
May27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nina Irwin | Thank You Notes

EXHIBITION DATES: February 24 – March 31, 2024 OPENING RECEPTION: February 25, 2024, 1–4 pm, with an Artist Talk at 2 pm GALLERY HOURS: Monday–Thursday,…

Monday, May 27th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
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