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The Grand Haveli
Jul19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Grand Haveli

The Golden Triangle, (2035 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL) will present THE GRAND HAVELI an installation and sale of Indian architecture, furniture and sculpture opening…

Friday July 19, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Golden Triangle
2035 W Grand Ave
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Jul19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

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 July 19, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event

Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening June 28th – July 29th! The Never Witch…

Friday July 19, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit
Jul19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit

“Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in every way possible.”   George…

Garfield Park

Event details
Friday July 19, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”
Jul19
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…

Friday July 19, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Jul19
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Friday July 19, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Jul19
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,”…

Friday July 19, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Jul19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Friday July 19, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
“Unearth” at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art
Jul19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“Unearth” at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art

“Unearth” is on display now through March 10 at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, featuring three Chicago-based painters who find beauty and meaning in…

Friday July 19, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Jul19
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 July 19, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Jul19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Friday July 19, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Choose Chicago’s Route 66 Bus Tours
Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Choose Chicago’s Route 66 Bus Tours

Explore Historic Route 66 with Choose Chicago’s FREE Bus Tours! Join us for a captivating journey along Chicago’s iconic Route 66 this summer! In partnership…

Friday July 19, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago – Columbus Drive Entrance
230 S Columbus Dr
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CLUE: A Walking Mystery

CLUE: A Walking Mystery is returns to Chicago this summer! Part walking tour, part murder mystery, this experiential twist on the classic mystery game is…

Friday July 19, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
Roosevelt Collection Shops Hosts Friday Taco Truck Series
Jul19
Tours & Attractions

Roosevelt Collection Shops Hosts Friday Taco Truck Series

Food truck season has arrived! Every Friday from now to October 11th, the Roosevelt Collection Shops (150 W Roosevelt Rd) will host the Tacomotora Food…

Friday July 19, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Roosevelt Collection Shops
150 W Roosevelt Rd
Pitchfork Music Festival: Black Pumas, Jai Paul & 100 Gecs – Friday
Jul19
Music & Comedy

Pitchfork Music Festival: Black Pumas, Jai Paul & 100 Gecs – Friday

Tickets are on sale now for the Chicago festival, taking place July 19-21 and headlined by Jamie xx, Alanis Morissette, and Black Pumas. See the…

Friday July 19, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Union Park
1501 W Randolph St
10th Annual Gran Festival Colombiano
Jul19
Jul21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

10th Annual Gran Festival Colombiano

Get ready to experience the vibrant spirit of Colombia at the 10th Annual Gran Festival Colombiano in Chicago, the largest in the US! Join us…

Friday July 19, 2024
12:00 p.m. – Sunday July 21, 2024
10:00 p.m.
northeastern illinois university
5500 N St Louis Ave
Pura Lumbre
Jul19
Jul21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Pura Lumbre

A three day urbano latino music festival from July 19 to July 21 live performances by the hottest music artists of the genre and rising…

Friday July 19, 2024
12:00 p.m. – Sunday July 21, 2024
11:00 p.m.
Montrose Beach
Montrose Beach
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Jul19
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Friday July 19, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Jul19
Tours & Attractions

Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop

“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…

Friday July 19, 2024
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Jul19
Theatre & Performing Arts

LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast, creative and production teams for Love Song, written by John Kolvenbach and directed…

Friday July 19, 2024
2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good
Jul19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good

CHICAGO – Curious Theatre Branch, continues its 35th anniversary season with a world premiere from Founding Co-Artistic Director Jenny Magnus, The Good, March 29 –…

Friday July 19, 2024
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Walden [verb] – a group show at Elastic Arts
Jul19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Walden [verb] – a group show at Elastic Arts

Walden [verb] is a mixed-media show consisting of art made by members of the cast and crew of a 3-channel video installation called Walden [verb].…

Friday July 19, 2024
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Elastic Arts
3429 W. Diversey #208
“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery
Jul19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery

After nine years of serving the Chicago community as a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting social justice causes through art and programming, Weinberg/Newton Gallery is…

Friday July 19, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Weinberg/Newton Gallery
688 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Skyline Sessions
Jul19
Music & Comedy

Skyline Sessions

Let the live music of Skyline Sessions boost your mood for the week! Enjoy FREE live outdoor music from 5:00PM-9:00PM every Thursday and Friday from…

Friday July 19, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Wave Wall
600 E Grand Avenue
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