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Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities
Jul16
Nov30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities

Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities showcases the innovative works of four internationally celebrated Chicago-based artists, Claire Ashley, Faheem Majeed, Yvette Mayorga and Carlos Rolón, pioneering the use…

Tuesday July 16, 2024Sunday November 30, 2025
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Jul20
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 July 20, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Jul20
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 July 20, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Ikebana Walk 2024
Jul20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Ikebana Walk 2024

The Japanese Culture Center, in partnership with the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce and Japanese Arts Foundation, is hosting an Ikebana Walking Exhibition July…

Saturday July 20, 2024
12:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Southport Corridor
3500 N Southport
Ikebana Walk 2024
Jul20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Ikebana Walk 2024

The Japanese Culture Center, in partnership with the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce and Japanese Arts Foundation, is hosting an Ikebana Walking Exhibition July…

Saturday July 20, 2024
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Southport Corridor
3500 N Southport
“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery
Jul20
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 July 20, 2024
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Weinberg/Newton Gallery
688 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Walden [verb] – a group show at Elastic Arts
Jul20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Walden [verb] – a group show at Elastic Arts

Walden [verb] is a mixed-media show consisting of art made by members of the cast and crew of a 3-channel video installation called Walden [verb].…

Saturday July 20, 2024
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Elastic Arts
3429 W. Diversey #208
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Jul21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Sunday July 21, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Flight of Butterflies
Jul21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

Introducing 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 July 21, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Dearborn Garden Walk
Jul21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dearborn Garden Walk

Visit the Near North and Gold Coast private hidden gardens! This one day garden walk is one of the oldest in the country and includes…

Sunday July 21, 2024
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Latin School of Chicago
45 W North Blvd
The Grand Haveli
Jul21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Grand Haveli

The Golden Triangle, (2035 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL) will present THE GRAND HAVELI an installation and sale of Indian architecture, furniture and sculpture opening…

Sunday July 21, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Golden Triangle
2035 W Grand Ave
Ikebana Walk 2024
Jul21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Ikebana Walk 2024

The Japanese Culture Center, in partnership with the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce and Japanese Arts Foundation, is hosting an Ikebana Walking Exhibition July…

Sunday July 21, 2024
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Southport Corridor
3500 N Southport
Walden [verb] – a group show at Elastic Arts
Jul21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Walden [verb] – a group show at Elastic Arts

Walden [verb] is a mixed-media show consisting of art made by members of the cast and crew of a 3-channel video installation called Walden [verb].…

Sunday July 21, 2024
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Elastic Arts
3429 W. Diversey #208
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Jul21
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 July 21, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Jul21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Sunday July 21, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
Ikebana Walk 2024
Jul21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Ikebana Walk 2024

The Japanese Culture Center, in partnership with the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce and Japanese Arts Foundation, is hosting an Ikebana Walking Exhibition July…

Sunday July 21, 2024
12:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Southport Corridor
3500 N Southport
The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit
Jul21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit

“Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in every way possible.”   George…

Garfield Park

Event details
Sunday July 21, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Jul21
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 July 21, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Jul21
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 July 21, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Alina Nazmeeva: Bug In My Software
Jul21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Alina Nazmeeva: Bug In My Software

Alina Nazmeeva: Bug In My Software July 7 – September 1, 2024 Hours: Sundays 1-5pm General Admission $8 (Ages 13+), Kids Admission $5 (Ages 5-12),…

Sunday July 21, 2024
1:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Gamespace
2418 W Bloomingdale Ave Apt 101
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul22
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…

Monday July 22, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Flight of Butterflies
Jul22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

Introducing 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…

Monday July 22, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Jul22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Monday July 22, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Grand Haveli
Jul22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Grand Haveli

The Golden Triangle, (2035 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL) will present THE GRAND HAVELI an installation and sale of Indian architecture, furniture and sculpture opening…

Monday July 22, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Golden Triangle
2035 W Grand Ave
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