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New Greektown Public Art Exhibit

Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit: "My Lyre: Seeing Music in Chicago's Greektown," on June 4, 2022, along Halsted Street between Monroe and VanBuren Streets. A diverse group of artists, including local students, celebrate the ancient Greek … [Read more...] about New Greektown Public Art Exhibit

Chicago Riverwalk and History Tour

Chicago's skyline is legendary, our city's soaring architecture distinguishes it from every city in the world and there's no more scenic way to view it than from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Architecture Boat Tour is one of the most popular tours to learn about Chicago history but it's also … [Read more...] about Chicago Riverwalk and History Tour

Hyde Park Art Center Open Arts Event

Explore studios, exhibits and class demonstrations in celebration of the Hyde Park Art Center's new Open Arts Program, which accepts students on a pay what you can basis. The free event kicks off on April 23, 2022, from 1-4 pm. The family-friendly activities include art-making with paper cranes … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Art Center Open Arts Event

Free Art Exhibit: Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott

Browse through the first retrospective of Robert Colescott, an influential early 20th-century painter who created large-scale works to critique cultural hierarchies and inequality in America. The Chicago Cultural Center hosts the thought-provoking exhibit, Art and Race Matters: The Career of … [Read more...] about Free Art Exhibit: Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott

Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier

Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier When:  Saturdays, October 2-November 27, 2021 3:00pm-6:00pm Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave, Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion Food Experience Corridor (I think that's the Food Court). Sequence Ch!cago is a series of events on nine Saturdays, … [Read more...] about Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier

Visit museums 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 this weekend

Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition. Bridge lifts are subject to boat traffic.  Check schedule here Chicago is a city of bridges.  For residents it can be quite irksome when a bridge goes up just as you're trying to walk or drive over it but from a pedestrian perspective … [Read more...] about Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

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Free exhibits at Newberry Library

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 Neighborhood Open House at Gompers Park

Free Neighborhood Open House at Gompers Park When: Sat, Oct 2, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Where: Gompers (Samuel) Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave. The Gompers Park Advisory Council [GPAC] is hosting a free open house at Gompers Park. Learn about park programs, local organizations, and connect with … [Read more...] about Free Neighborhood Open House at Gompers Park

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

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