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Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Jul8
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…

Tuesday, July 8th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
The Farmer at The Green
Jul8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Farmer at The Green

The Farmer at The Green, presented by BMO, is a downtown Chicago farmers market. Shop for fresh, seasonal produce and locally made products from Chicago-based…

Tuesday, July 8th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
Free Art Show on largest LED wall in Chicago
Jul8
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…

Tuesday, July 8th
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
150 Media Stream
150 N Riverside Plaza
World Fair US
Jul8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Tuesday, July 8th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
World Fair US
Jul8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Tuesday, July 8th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
World Fair US
Jul8
Jul29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Tuesday, July 8th
3:00 p.m.Tuesday, July 29th
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Tuesdays on the Terrace | Kouri Hall
Jul8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tuesdays on the Terrace | Kouri Hall

About the Event Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA terrace with free concerts highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned music community. Enjoy live music…

Tuesday, July 8th
5:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Show & Tell for Grown-Ups – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Jul8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Show & Tell for Grown-Ups – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Wanna make new friends IRL? You’ve come to the right place! Join Show & Tell for Grown-Ups at Snakes & Lattes Chicago once a month for an evening of fascinating topics, engaging stories,…

Tuesday, July 8th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul9
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, July 9th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul9
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.

Wednesday, July 9th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Jul9
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…

Wednesday, July 9th
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
Jul9
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…

Wednesday, July 9th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
Jul9
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…

Wednesday, July 9th
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
Jul9
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…

Wednesday, July 9th
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
Jul9
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…

Wednesday, July 9th
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
150 Media Stream
150 N Riverside Plaza
World Fair US
Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Wednesday, July 9th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
World Fair US
Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Wednesday, July 9th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
World Fair US
Jul9
Jul30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Wednesday, July 9th
3:00 p.m.Wednesday, July 30th
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Jul9
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…

Wednesday, July 9th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Jul9
Sep26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Wednesday, July 9th
6:30 p.m.Friday, September 26th
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul10
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, July 10th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul10
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.

Thursday, July 10th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Jul10
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…

Thursday, July 10th
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
Jul10
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, July 10th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
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