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Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Apr26
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, April 26th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Apr26
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, April 26th
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
Apr26
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, April 26th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
EXPO CHICAGO
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO returns to Navy Pier this April 24-27, 2025. Showcasing leading contemporary and modern art galleries, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks,…

Saturday, April 26th
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
EXPO CHICAGO
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair will return for its 12th edition from April 24-27 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall. This year’s showcases 170 leading contemporary…

Saturday, April 26th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
King’s Quest @ 40
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

King’s Quest @ 40

King’s Quest @ 40 February 22 – April 27, 2025 Hours: Saturdays and Sunday 2-5pm General Admission: $8 (Ages 13+) Kids Admission $5 (Ages 5-12),…

Saturday, April 26th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Gamespace
2418 W Bloomingdale Ave Apt 101
FashionBar The Shows: April 2025 – The Next Gen, Streetwear & Urban Show
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

FashionBar The Shows: April 2025 – The Next Gen, Streetwear & Urban Show

FashionBar The Shows: April 2025 – Next Gen, Streetwear & Urban Show Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dive into the…

Saturday, April 26th
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Petals, Leaves, Roots & Seeds Reception
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Petals, Leaves, Roots & Seeds Reception

Join us in celebrating our Spring exhibition Petals, Leaves, Roots & Seeds! Enjoy a glass of wine and charcuterie, mingle with fellow jewelry enthusiasts and…

Saturday, April 26th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
One Earth Film Festival 2025
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…

Saturday, April 26th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr27
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, April 27th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr27
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, April 27th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr27
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, April 27th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr27
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, April 27th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Apr27
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, April 27th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Apr27
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, April 27th
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
Apr27
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, April 27th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
EXPO CHICAGO
Apr27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO returns to Navy Pier this April 24-27, 2025. Showcasing leading contemporary and modern art galleries, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks,…

Sunday, April 27th
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
EXPO CHICAGO
Apr27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair will return for its 12th edition from April 24-27 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall. This year’s showcases 170 leading contemporary…

Sunday, April 27th
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
One Earth Film Festival 2025
Apr27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…

Sunday, April 27th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr28
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…

Monday, April 28th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Flight of Butterflies
Apr28
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…

Monday, April 28th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr28
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…

Monday, April 28th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Apr28
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,…

Monday, April 28th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Apr28
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…

Monday, April 28th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
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