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Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
May8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Thursday, May 8th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May8
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, May 8th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
May8
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, May 8th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May8
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…

Thursday, May 8th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
2025 Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll
May8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

2025 Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll

2025 Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll Toast the spring at Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll! Buy your…

Thursday, May 8th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Wintrust Bank – Lincoln Park
935 W. Armitage
Franz West: Millennium Park
May9
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…

Friday, May 9th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
May9
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…

Friday, May 9th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
May9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Friday, May 9th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May9
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…

Friday, May 9th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
May9
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…

Friday, May 9th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May9
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 9th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
SAUCED Spring Night Market
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SAUCED Spring Night Market

How do you support small businesses? At a time when the economy is in chaos, this question is more important than ever. At SAUCED, the…

Friday, May 9th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Half Acre Beer Co
2050 W Balmoral Ave
Beer Under Glass kicks off Illinois Craft Beer Week under the stars in downtown Chicago
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Beer Under Glass kicks off Illinois Craft Beer Week under the stars in downtown Chicago

Beer Under Glass is the cornerstone festival and fundraiser that kicks off Illinois Craft Beer Week! Hosted under the towering glass of Chicago’s iconic skyline…

Friday, May 9th
5:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace
205 E Randolph St
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
May9
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 9th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Filmmaker Conversation with Director of The Fishbowl – The First Puerto Rican Production at Sundance
May9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

Filmmaker Conversation with Director of The Fishbowl – The First Puerto Rican Production at Sundance

Join Glorimar Marrero-Sánchez, the Puerto Rican, Chicago-based visual artist, for a conversation about her recent film, The Fishbowl (La Pecera). The film, which made history…

Friday, May 9th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Music Box Theatre
3733 North Southport Avenue
MUSE: Unveiled
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

MUSE: Unveiled

Muse incorporates drag, burlesque, clowning and other art forms to create an intimate, thought-provoking cabaret experience featuring live singing and instrumental music. This manifestation of…

Friday, May 9th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Newport Theater
956 West Newport Avenue
Franz West: Millennium Park
May10
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 10th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
May10
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 10th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
May10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Saturday, May 10th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May10
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 10th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
May10
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 10th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May10
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 10th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Melissa Clark and Emily Weinstein: Easy Weeknight Dinners
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Melissa Clark and Emily Weinstein: Easy Weeknight Dinners

Food planning shouldn’t be hard. New York Times Cooking editor in chief Emily Weinstein and food writer Melissa Clark join us to help you take…

Saturday, May 10th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Ramova Theatre
3520 S. Halsted St.
Family Day | Playoffs
May10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Family Day | Playoffs

Play to win on the final Family Day of the season while exploring Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom.

Saturday, May 10th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
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