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Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Nov15
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,…

Friday November 15, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”
Nov15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (the city’s primary non-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, in collaboration with STLarchitects presents: “Five Projects in South Korea”…

Friday November 15, 2024
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
31 W. Ohio St
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Nov15
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…

Friday November 15, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Staple + Stitch: Art Book & Print Fair
Nov15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Staple + Stitch: Art Book & Print Fair

Staple + Stitch is a celebration and engagement with art, text, print, and paper hosted at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago. Exhibitors include arts publishers, small…

Friday November 15, 2024
3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
21c Museum Hotel Chicago
55 East Ontario St.
3rd Fridays Free Admission Night
Nov15
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 November 15, 2024
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Zhou B Art Center 3rd Friday
Nov15
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 November 15, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th St.
The Sound of the ‘L’ Gallery Opening
Nov15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Sound of the ‘L’ Gallery Opening

The Sound of the “L”: A Love Letter to Chicago’s Elevated Train System, a solo show of watercolor paintings by architect | artist Jane Sloss…

Friday November 15, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Firecat Projects
2019 N. Damen Avenue
Franz West: Millennium Park
Nov16
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.…

Saturday November 16, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
Nov16
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…

Saturday November 16, 2024
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Nov16
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 November 16, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival
Nov16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival

Join Griffin MSI’s beloved annual tradition: the Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival kicking off the Christmas Around the World and Holiday of Lights exhibits. Take…

Saturday November 16, 2024
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Flight of Butterflies
Nov16
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 November 16, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Nov16
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…

Saturday November 16, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Nov16
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 November 16, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”
Nov16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (the city’s primary non-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, in collaboration with STLarchitects presents: “Five Projects in South Korea”…

Saturday November 16, 2024
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
31 W. Ohio St
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Nov16
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…

Saturday November 16, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Staple + Stitch: Art Book & Print Fair
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Staple + Stitch: Art Book & Print Fair

Staple + Stitch is a celebration and engagement with art, text, print, and paper hosted at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago. Exhibitors include arts publishers, small…

Saturday November 16, 2024
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
21c Museum Hotel Chicago
55 East Ontario St.
Ferris Bueller Guided Walking Tour
Nov16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Ferris Bueller 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 of…

Saturday November 16, 2024
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Closing Reception: Double Ground
Nov16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Closing Reception: Double Ground

Closing Reception Friday, October 25, 2024 Doors Open at 12:00 PM 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT Additional Information Oliva Gallery 3816 West Armitage Avenue…

Saturday November 16, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Oliva Gallery
3816 W Armitage Ave
Franz West: Millennium Park
Nov17
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 17, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
Nov17
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 17, 2024
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Nov17
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 17, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Nov17
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 17, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Nov17
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 17, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
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