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Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Dec11
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 December 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”
Dec11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (31 W. Ohio St.), the city’s leading not-for-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, today hosts “Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual…

Wednesday December 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”
Dec11
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”…

Wednesday December 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
31 W. Ohio St
Support Gigi’s Playhouse this Holiday Season at the Museum of Illusions Chicago
Dec11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Support Gigi’s Playhouse this Holiday Season at the Museum of Illusions Chicago

Now through December 31, 2024, visit the Museum of Illusions Chicago to embrace the season of giving with a charitable round-up benefiting GiGi’s Playhouse. With…

Wednesday December 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Museum of Illusions Chicago
25 E Washington St
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Dec11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), located on the College of DuPage campus will present “Grid Luck,” an exhibition by Chicago-based artist  Alberto Aguilar.   In “Grid Luck,”…

Wednesday December 11, 2024
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Dec11
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 December 11, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Dec11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience

Prepare to step into a whimsical world of festive enchantment at Winterland, where, from the moment guests arrive, they’re transported into a wonderland of holiday delights.  Experience…

Wednesday December 11, 2024
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Get Lit at the American Writers Museum
Dec11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Get Lit at the American Writers Museum

This December, we’re turning your favorite holiday tales into spine-tingling experiences with a spooky twist. Join us for an evening of bone-chilling fun as we…

Wednesday December 11, 2024
5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Last Call: Unseen Oceans
Dec11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Last Call: Unseen Oceans

It’s the last splash for Unseen Oceans at the Field Museum! Join us for an exclusive, after hours event for adults ages 21+. Deep dive…

Wednesday December 11, 2024
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr,
Culinary Expressions: A Journey Through Time
Dec11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Culinary Expressions: A Journey Through Time

Immerse yourself in an evening where culinary artistry transports you back to a revolutionary time; inspired by the Impressionist collection at The Art Institute of…

Wednesday December 11, 2024
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 N Michigan Ave
Cork Lounge After Dark : Holiday Art Market
Dec11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Cork Lounge After Dark : Holiday Art Market

On December 11, Cork Lounge is teaming up with Northman Cider Co. to host its inaugural Art After Dark: Holiday Event—a unique evening that blends…

Wednesday December 11, 2024
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cork Lounge
1822 W Addison
Kimpton Gray Hotel and Center for Native Futures: Indigenous Art
Dec12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Kimpton Gray Hotel and Center for Native Futures: Indigenous Art

The Kimpton Gray Hotel is proud to partner with the Center for Native Futures art gallery to highlight the work of Indigenous artists in The Gray’s Living Room.…

Thursday December 12, 2024
The Kimpton Gray Hotel
126 W Monroe Street
Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers Row
Dec12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers Row

The Near South Loop hosts a timely exhibit in a tumultuous time – Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers…

Thursday December 12, 2024
7:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
necessary & sufficient coffee – Printers Row
728 S Dearborn St
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
Dec12
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…

Thursday December 12, 2024
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Winter Arts and Craft Expo 2024
Dec12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Winter Arts and Craft Expo 2024

The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 22nd annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces of work by over 160 selected…

Thursday December 12, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Dinos Alive
Dec12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Dinos Alive

Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! This immersive experience brings you face to face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs…

Thursday December 12, 2024
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Dec12
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 December 12, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Dec12
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…

Thursday December 12, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Dec12
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…

Thursday December 12, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Dec12
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,…

Thursday December 12, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”
Dec12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (31 W. Ohio St.), the city’s leading not-for-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, today hosts “Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual…

Thursday December 12, 2024
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”
Dec12
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”…

Thursday December 12, 2024
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
31 W. Ohio St
Support Gigi’s Playhouse this Holiday Season at the Museum of Illusions Chicago
Dec12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Support Gigi’s Playhouse this Holiday Season at the Museum of Illusions Chicago

Now through December 31, 2024, visit the Museum of Illusions Chicago to embrace the season of giving with a charitable round-up benefiting GiGi’s Playhouse. With…

Thursday December 12, 2024
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Museum of Illusions Chicago
25 E Washington St
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Dec12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), located on the College of DuPage campus will present “Grid Luck,” an exhibition by Chicago-based artist  Alberto Aguilar.   In “Grid Luck,”…

Thursday December 12, 2024
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
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