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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
Invisible to Whom? Selections from the Robert A. Sengstacke Archive
Feb12
Jun30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Invisible to Whom? Selections from the Robert A. Sengstacke Archive

Invisible to Whom? challenges the notion of Black “invisibility,” embracing the power of self-representation. Celebrating photographer and editor Robert A. “Bobby” Sengstacke’s decades-long work documenting…

Wednesday, February 12thMonday, June 30th
The Joseph Regenstein Library
1100 East 57th Street
Franz West: Millennium Park
May3
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…

Saturday, May 3rd
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
May3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

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…

Saturday, May 3rd
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May3
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…

Saturday, May 3rd
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum
May3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum

Play For All Saturday, April 5 at 10 am First Saturday of Every Month (through June 2026)   Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play For All initiative…

Saturday, May 3rd
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Flight of Butterflies
May3
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 3rd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
May3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Art and Science of Arachnids

Get ready to encounter a variety of fascinating animals in The Art and Science of Arachnids! Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to experience…

Saturday, May 3rd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
May3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

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 3rd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

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…

Saturday, May 3rd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
May3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois Molly Cranch’s paintings are an exploration of the biodiversity surrounding  us. Working with a soft color palette and layered…

Saturday, May 3rd
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Youth-Led Programming | Next Up In Dialogue with Chicago Creatives
May3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Youth-Led Programming | Next Up In Dialogue with Chicago Creatives

About the Event Youth-led programs serve to highlight the talent, diversity, and vision forming the local arts landscape of today. At this Saturday afternoon event,…

Saturday, May 3rd
12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Talk | Paul Pfeiffer, Iyko Day, and Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa
May3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Talk | Paul Pfeiffer, Iyko Day, and Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa

About the Event In celebration of the opening of Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom, join us for a talk between…

Saturday, May 3rd
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Visceral Dance Chicago: Springtwelve at the Museum of Contemporary Art
May3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

Visceral Dance Chicago: Springtwelve at the Museum of Contemporary Art

Visceral Dance Chicago, a contemporary dance company renowned for its daring vision and emotional depth, announces SPRINGTWELVE, a dynamic program celebrating its 12th season. Performances…

Saturday, May 3rd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Franz West: Millennium Park
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

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…

Sunday, May 4th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
May4
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 4th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Art and Science of Arachnids

Get ready to encounter a variety of fascinating animals in The Art and Science of Arachnids! Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to experience…

Sunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

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 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

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…

Sunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Kids Free Day at Chicago Children’s Museum
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Kids Free Day at Chicago Children’s Museum

Kids Free Day Sunday, May 4 from 10am-5pm On Sunday, May 4 the museum will be open from 10-5 with free admission for kids! While…

Sunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois Molly Cranch’s paintings are an exploration of the biodiversity surrounding  us. Working with a soft color palette and layered…

Sunday, May 4th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour

Calling art enthusiasts and Ferris Bueller fans! Get ready to step into the iconic world of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on our popular 90-minute guided walking tour…

Sunday, May 4th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
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