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Beer Under Glass kicks off Illinois Craft Beer Week under the stars in downtown Chicago
Beer Under Glass is the cornerstone festival and fundraiser that kicks off Illinois Craft Beer Week! Hosted under the towering glass of Chicago’s iconic skyline…
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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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival
🔔 Five Fun & Funky Concerts: Friday (5/9) at 7 pm, Saturday (5/10) at 1 pm & 5 pm, Sunday (5/11) at 1 pm &…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
Filmmaker Conversation with Director of The Fishbowl – The First Puerto Rican Production at Sundance
Join Glorimar Marrero-Sánchez, the Puerto Rican, Chicago-based visual artist, for a conversation about her recent film, The Fishbowl (La Pecera). The film, which made history…
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MUSE: Unveiled
Muse incorporates drag, burlesque, clowning and other art forms to create an intimate, thought-provoking cabaret experience featuring live singing and instrumental music. This manifestation of…
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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…
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Two hundred fifty one days
Two hundred fifty one days, a solo exhibition by Bryana Bibbs, is an artist’s exploration of loss, ancestry, time, and memory. The show’s title references…
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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…
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…
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May Fair
The Chicago Waldorf School invites the community to welcome spring in festive style at its annual May Fair on Saturday, May 10th from 10 AM…
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…
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Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered…
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Melissa Clark and Emily Weinstein: Easy Weeknight Dinners
Food planning shouldn’t be hard. New York Times Cooking editor in chief Emily Weinstein and food writer Melissa Clark join us to help you take…
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Family Day | Playoffs
Play to win on the final Family Day of the season while exploring Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom.
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Día de los niños y libros: A Celebration of Children and Books
Join us for an open house celebration with play and art activities, music, storytelling, book giveaways and special guests. And meet Daisy from WTTW Kids’ Nature…
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Family Day | Playoffs
About the Event Play to win on the final Family Day of the season while exploring Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of…
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The Trashy Mother Earth Market
Join this junky jamboree to celebrate MOTHERS of all kinds: Mommas of humans Mother of our Earth and all the mother-junking artisans who transform materials into one-of-a-kind…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival
🔔 Five Fun & Funky Concerts: Friday (5/9) at 7 pm, Saturday (5/10) at 1 pm & 5 pm, Sunday (5/11) at 1 pm &…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Stitching Stories: Tatreez Workshop
Tatreez is the Arabic word for embroidery—and for Palestinians, it represents more than stitches on fabric. It is a centuries-old indigenous art form that weaves…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Solana Opening Party
Celebrate the launch of Solana, Wicker Park’s new rooftop bar at The Robey Hotel. Join us on Saturday, May 10 from 2–6 p.m. for an…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival
🔔 Five Fun & Funky Concerts: Friday (5/9) at 7 pm, Saturday (5/10) at 1 pm & 5 pm, Sunday (5/11) at 1 pm &…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Encore: The Art of Aging Well
Encore: The Art of Aging Well is a salute to the Center for Life and Learning which has offered programs for people 60+ since 1965…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Ensemble, An Art Exhibit Between Mother & Daughter
Motherhood has a way of reshaping identity. The moment a woman becomes a mother, she is often expected to surrender parts of herself—her time, her…
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