American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Feb13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Friday, February 13th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
Feb13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit

I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit explores the flora and fauna of six different habitats, including the Desert, Ocean, Rainforest, Sky, Woods and City.…

Friday, February 13th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Built for the Body: the Intersection of Architecture & Jewelry
Feb13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Built for the Body: the Intersection of Architecture & Jewelry

Built for the Body: the Intersection of Architecture & Jewelry is an exhibition that will be on view in our downtown Chicago gallery from January…

Friday, February 13th
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
Imagining Tomorrow
Feb13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Imagining Tomorrow

The exhibition asks fundamental questions about the future of art, culture, and community, positioning Forum 301 as a space not only for presentation but for…

Friday, February 13th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Forum 301 Chicago
301 W Ohio
Nehir Uslu: Holding Space exhibition opening
Feb13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nehir Uslu: Holding Space exhibition opening

Nehir Uslu’s Holding Space features interactive fiber works, soft objects, and weavings that invite visitors to engage in reflection, intentional rest, and care. Informed by Uslu’s experience…

Friday, February 13th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Art City
1400 N Halsted St
Cori O’Connor: There Are Cracks in Our Souls
Feb13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Cori O’Connor: There Are Cracks in Our Souls

Join us for the opening of Cori O’Connor’s solo exhibition There Are Cracks in Our Souls. Featured artwork document O’Connor’s personal experiences and journey through…

Friday, February 13th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Art City
1400 N Halsted St
Love Hurts: A group exhibition
Feb13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Love Hurts: A group exhibition

For those the wronged and the heartbroken, Love Hurts will feature artwork embracing themes of longing, despair, and the realities of love beyond a Valentine’s…

Friday, February 13th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Art City
1400 N Halsted St
Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition by Eli Williamson, Fellowship. The exhibition will be on display…

Saturday, February 14th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Black Creativity Career Showcase at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Black Creativity Career Showcase at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

In celebration of Black Creativity, kids and families are invited to interact with Black artists, scientists, engineers and other professionals about innovative work happening right…

Saturday, February 14th
9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Saturday, February 14th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Saturday, February 14th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Saturday, February 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Saturday, February 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit

I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit explores the flora and fauna of six different habitats, including the Desert, Ocean, Rainforest, Sky, Woods and City.…

Saturday, February 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Built for the Body: the Intersection of Architecture & Jewelry
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Built for the Body: the Intersection of Architecture & Jewelry

Built for the Body: the Intersection of Architecture & Jewelry is an exhibition that will be on view in our downtown Chicago gallery from January…

Saturday, February 14th
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
Watson Adventures’ Naked at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Watson Adventures’ Naked at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt

This Valentine’s Day, join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults and go on a sultry search for nudity in art at the…

Saturday, February 14th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
People
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

People

People is a solo exhibition by Zsófia Ötvös presenting new paintings of figures observed in Budapest, Hungary, this past summer. The works depict figures suspended…

Saturday, February 14th
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
1912 N Damen ave, Chicago
1912 N Damen Ave
Imagining Tomorrow
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Imagining Tomorrow

The exhibition asks fundamental questions about the future of art, culture, and community, positioning Forum 301 as a space not only for presentation but for…

Saturday, February 14th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Forum 301 Chicago
301 W Ohio
Museum After Hours: Chemistry in Nature
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Museum After Hours: Chemistry in Nature

Explore the wild side of romance at Chemistry in Nature, an adults-only night celebrating the strange and spectacular world of animal mating behaviors. Wander the museum…

Saturday, February 14th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr,
Heartbeat House Party at Shedd Aquarium
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy

Heartbeat House Party at Shedd Aquarium

Feel the love and the rhythm at the first-ever Heartbeat House Party! Celebrate Valentine’s Day beneath the waves with house music and aquatic allure. Dress…

Saturday, February 14th
7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center
Feb15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition by Eli Williamson, Fellowship. The exhibition will be on display…

Sunday, February 15th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Feb15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Sunday, February 15th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Feb15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Sunday, February 15th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Feb15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Sunday, February 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St