Art on the Mart Nightly When: Nightly 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. through Sept 16, 2021. Then 7:30pm and 8:00pm Sept 17-Nov 25, 2021. See below or Check calendar Where: Viewing on Wacker Dr. between Wells St. and Franklin St. What is Art on the MartArt on the MART … [Read more...] about Art on the Mart Nightly
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West Loop Art Fest Sept 18-19
-West Loop Art Fest Sept 18-19 When: Saturday and Sunday, September 18-19, 2021, 10a – 7p Where: Fulton Market from Morgan to Racine Admission: Suggested donation. Little info on website Proir year fests have featured art, music and food. Featuring four blocks of art, … [Read more...] about West Loop Art Fest Sept 18-19
West Town Art Walk Sept 24-25
West Town Art Walk Sept 24-25. Enjoy visual art, music, and fashion in restaurants and shops along Chicago Avenue during the West Town Art Walk. When: Sept 24-25, 2021. Friday, 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday 12pm-8pm. Where: Chicago Avenue (between Milwaukee Ave and Western) Headquarters: … [Read more...] about West Town Art Walk Sept 24-25
ArtFest Michigan Avenue Sept 18-19
ArtFest Michigan Avenue Sept 18-19 When: September 18-19, 2021 Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10a-5p Where: 401 N Michigan Ave. Free admission. About 65 juried artists will be featured at this “all art” show. ArtistsBooth # /Last Name /First Name /Art Shop 86 Akese-Burney Jennifer 3D … [Read more...] about ArtFest Michigan Avenue Sept 18-19
Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Sept 18-19
Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Sept 18-19. When: Saturday and Sunday, September 18-19, 2021, , 11am — 7pm Where: Division St. between Damen Ave. and Ashland Ave. Wicker Park If you're looking for gifts and merchandise that are unique and not mass-produced consider checking out the Renegade Craft Fair … [Read more...] about Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Sept 18-19
Free Sundays on State
Free Sundays on State When: Every Sunday, July 11-September 26, 2021. (No events Aug 1 and 15). Events from 11am-8pm; street closed 7am-11pm Where: State Street from Lake Street (300N) to Madison Street (0N) In order to increase foot traffic and to generate some revenue … [Read more...] about Free Sundays on State
Free museum: Museum of Contemporary Photography
The Museum of Contemporary Photography is the only museum in the Midwest dedicated to photography, and its collection includes a range of works and styles. Where: Museum of Contemporary Photography, Columbia College Chicago, 600 S Michigan Avenue Reservations strongly suggested. When: … [Read more...] about Free museum: Museum of Contemporary Photography
Visit museums free for free this weekend
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Visit museums free for free this weekend The first full weekend of every month Bank of America customers can visit museums free through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and … [Read more...] about Visit museums free for free this weekend
Free exhibits at Newberry Library
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Free exhibits at Newberry Library. The Newberry Library is a fascinating place, a private research library with some incredible collections, exhibits and lectures and workshops many of which are free. Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Location and … [Read more...] about Free exhibits at Newberry Library
Free Tuesdays Museum of Contemporary Art
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Free Tuesdays Museum of Contemporary Art Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: March 2, 2021, Tuesday 10am-9pm, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm. Subject to change. Check website for operating hours. Free Tuesdays for Illinois … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays Museum of Contemporary Art
Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago
Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago. When: Opening June 12, 2021. Where: 72 E. Randolph 1-312-894-6263. $5 suggested donation COTC note: It's not clear if the museum will be open on June 12, 2021. Since the City and State will fully … [Read more...] about Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago
Free gallery tours Chicago River North
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Free gallery tours Chicago River North. When: Second Saturday of each month beginning June 12, 2021 11AM-12:30PM Where: Tours depart from Addington Gallery, 704 N Wells St More info here. Enjoy a free art gallery tour, led by an owner or representative, of at least three galleries in … [Read more...] about Free gallery tours Chicago River North
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