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Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May16
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…

Friday, May 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
3rd Fridays Free Admission Night
May16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

3rd Fridays Free Admission Night

Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6:00 pm…

Friday, May 16th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
May16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, May 16th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Zhou B Art Center 3rd Friday
May16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Zhou B Art Center 3rd Friday

Zhou B Art Center opens exhibitions every 3rd Friday of the month with an evening reception from 7pm-10pm hosted by resident artists and galleries. This…

Friday, May 16th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th St.
Franz West: Millennium Park
May17
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 17th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
May17
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 17th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May17
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 17th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
May17
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 17th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May17
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 17th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days
May17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days

Step into history at the Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days! The Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days is arriving May 17~18, 2025 with a station full…

Saturday, May 17th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pullman National Historic Park
614 E. 113th Street
Learning Series | The Space Between
May17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Learning Series | The Space Between

About the Event The MCA’s School Partnership for Art and Civic Engagement program, also known as SPACE, is a partnership with Chicago Public Schools that embeds…

Saturday, May 17th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour
May17
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…

Saturday, May 17th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Franz West: Millennium Park
May18
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 18th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
May18
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 18th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May18
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 18th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
May18
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 18th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May18
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 18th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days

Step into history at the Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days! The Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days is arriving May 17~18, 2025 with a station full…

Sunday, May 18th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pullman National Historic Park
614 E. 113th Street
Stitching Stories: Quilting Trunk Treasures
May18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Stitching Stories: Quilting Trunk Treasures

A trunk show is a special presentation of quilts that honors the rich traditions, cultural significance, and artistic practices of quilting. In this intimate gathering,…

Sunday, May 18th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
The Thirteen Truths of Superman:A Hero’s Guide to Standing for Truth, Justice, and Our Future
May18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Thirteen Truths of Superman:A Hero’s Guide to Standing for Truth, Justice, and Our Future

Superman is more than a superhero. He is a symbol of hope, justice, and resistance against tyranny. Created by the children of Jewish refugees in…

Sunday, May 18th
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Franz West: Millennium Park
May19
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, May 19th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Flight of Butterflies
May19
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, May 19th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May19
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, May 19th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Franz West: Millennium Park
May20
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…

Tuesday, May 20th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
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