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Watson Adventures’ Twisted Science Scavenger Hunt
Nov9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Watson Adventures’ Twisted Science Scavenger Hunt

Join Watson Adventures on scavenger hunt for adults at the Museum of Science and Industry! Tackle a madcap tour of the Museum of Science &…

Saturday November 9, 2024
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Dr.
“A Night with You”: In-Gallery Performance
Nov9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

“A Night with You”: In-Gallery Performance

Join us in an immersive exploration of the museum’s exhibitions at the DuSable Museum for “A Night With You.” Hosted by Danny Dunson, Director of…

Saturday November 9, 2024
4:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Dusable Black History Museum and Cultural Centwe
740 East 57th Place
violet sissy fleur pinkie: A solo exhibition by Matt Morris
Nov9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

violet sissy fleur pinkie: A solo exhibition by Matt Morris

violet sissy fleur pinkie   Matt Morris   RUSCHMAN 4148 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618   November 9, 2024 – January 11, 2025 Opening…

Saturday November 9, 2024
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
RUSCHMAN
4148 N. Elston Ave.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Nov10
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.…

Sunday November 10, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
Nov10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Qianwen Yu’s exhibition Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion! Qianwen Yu is a Chicago-based…

Sunday November 10, 2024
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Nov10
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 November 10, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Nov10
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 10, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Nov10
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 10, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Nov10
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 10, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Nov10
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 10, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
CAMPAIGN: A Celebration of Pope.L
Nov10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

CAMPAIGN: A Celebration of Pope.L

On behalf of the Division of the Humanities at The University of Chicago, you are cordially invited to save the dates of November 10 and 11,…

Sunday November 10, 2024
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts
915 East 60th Street
Franz West: Millennium Park
Nov11
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 11, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
Nov11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Qianwen Yu’s exhibition Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion! Qianwen Yu is a Chicago-based…

Monday November 11, 2024
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Chicago History Museum
Nov11
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…

Monday November 11, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Nov11
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 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Nov11
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 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Nov11
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 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Nov11
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 11, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
CAMPAIGN: A Celebration of Pope.L
Nov11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

CAMPAIGN: A Celebration of Pope.L

On behalf of the Division of the Humanities at The University of Chicago, you are cordially invited to save the dates of November 10 and 11,…

Monday November 11, 2024
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts
915 East 60th Street
Franz West: Millennium Park
Nov12
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 12, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
Nov12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Qianwen Yu’s exhibition Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion! Qianwen Yu is a Chicago-based…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Nov12
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 12, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Nov12
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 12, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Nov12
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 12, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
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