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Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibition Opening
Join us for a poetry reading, artist talk, and reception to celebrate the opening of the exhibition Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home. Escaramuza, the Poetics of…
Thursday, April 17th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
61 W. Superior St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Cultural Center Open House
Join us at the Chicago Cultural Center on Thursday, April 17th for a Professional Development Edition Open House event from 4-8 p.m.! Stop by and…
Thursday, April 17th
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StMuseums, 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, April 18thMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StMuseums, 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…
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, April 18th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing
A Pressing Call: Five Centuries of Women Printing features the stories of women who have worked in the print trade in a variety of roles…
Friday, April 18th
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th StreetMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration explores the profound impact of the Great Migration on the social and cultural life of…
Friday, April 18th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Get ready to encounter a variety of fascinating animals in The Art and Science of Arachnids! Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to experience…
Friday, April 18th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.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, April 18th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods DriveMuseums, 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, April 18th
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
Free Music Performance by Karim Nagi
The Heritage Museum of Asian Art (HMAA), in collaboration with the Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education, proudly presents an evening of cross-cultural exploration and artistic…
Friday, April 18th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois Molly Cranch’s paintings are an exploration of the biodiversity surrounding us. Working with a soft color palette and layered…
Friday, April 18th
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
The Driehaus Museum’s A Tale of Today: Materialities is an expansive contemporary exhibition that invites viewers to discover the history and architectural richness of the…
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, April 18th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.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, April 18th
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609Festivals, 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, April 18th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee AveMuseums, 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…
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, April 19thMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StMuseums, 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…
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, April 19th
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.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, April 19th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Get ready to encounter a variety of fascinating animals in The Art and Science of Arachnids! Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to experience…
Saturday, April 19th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration explores the profound impact of the Great Migration on the social and cultural life of…
Saturday, April 19th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StMuseums, 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, April 19th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
