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Sensory-Friendly Morning
Nov3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Sensory-Friendly Morning

Sensory-Friendly Morning is a free program for all people who benefit from visiting the MCA without large crowds and other sensitive environmental elements. This event…

Sunday November 3, 2024
10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Flight of Butterflies
Nov3
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 November 3, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Nov3
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 November 3, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Nov3
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 November 3, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Nov3
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 November 3, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Franz West: Millennium Park
Nov4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West: Millennium Park features three monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011), Kugeln (Balls) (2002), and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park.…

Monday November 4, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Flight of Butterflies
Nov4
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 November 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Nov4
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 November 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Nov4
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 November 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Nov4
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…

Monday November 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Franz West: Millennium Park
Nov5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West: Millennium Park features three monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011), Kugeln (Balls) (2002), and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park.…

Tuesday November 5, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Nov5
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…

Tuesday November 5, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Chicago History Museum
Nov5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Chicago History Museum

Don’t miss out on a fantastic opportunity to explore the rich history of Chicago at the Chicago History Museum with free admission for Illinois residents. Learn more and reserve…

Tuesday November 5, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Nov5
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…

Tuesday November 5, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Nov5
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…

Tuesday November 5, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Nov5
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…

Tuesday November 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Franz West: Millennium Park
Nov6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West: Millennium Park features three monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011), Kugeln (Balls) (2002), and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park.…

Wednesday November 6, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Nov6
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…

Wednesday November 6, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Nov6
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…

Wednesday November 6, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Nov6
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…

Wednesday November 6, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Nov6
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…

Wednesday November 6, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Franz West: Millennium Park
Nov7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West: Millennium Park features three monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011), Kugeln (Balls) (2002), and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park.…

Thursday November 7, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Nov7
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…

Thursday November 7, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Guild Event | Dressed in History with Jessica Pushor
Nov7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Guild Event | Dressed in History with Jessica Pushor

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…

Thursday November 7, 2024
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
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