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Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » Easter Bunny Photos 9:00 am to 11:00 am Easter Bunny PhotosSaturday, April 2, 2022 Commemorate the memories of Easter 2022 with free photos with the Easter Bunny. Hop on down to Lincoln Square's Davis Theater on Saturday, April 2, 2022 and snap complimentary photos with the Easter Bunny from ... Read More » Norwood Park Easter Hunt 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Norwood Park Easter HuntSaturday, April 2, 2022 Put on your super-sleuth gear for this popular annual event that scatters 10k eggs for participants to discover. The Norwood Park Egg Hunt kicks off on Saturday, April 2, 2022, from 10 am to 12:30 pm ... Read More » Revolution Brewing Tours 2:00 pm to 4:45 pm Revolution Brewing ToursWeekly on SaturdayRevolution Brewing started as a small craft brewery in Logan Square in 2010. The beer and ales quickly developed a following and today the company distributes all over Illinois as well as Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, ... Read More » | |||||
Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » Tea Time Concert Series 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm Tea Time Concert SeriesThursday, April 7, 2022 Relax and unwind with a cup of tea, cookies and soothing melodies during the Tea Time Concert Series hosted by the University of Chicago Music Department. Enjoy tea and cookies at 4:15 and a 45-minute ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » University of Chicago Spring Concerts University of Chicago Spring ConcertsFriday, April 8, 2022 Absorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » University of Chicago Spring Concerts University of Chicago Spring ConcertsWeekly on Tuesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayAbsorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with ... Read More » Revolution Brewing Tours 2:00 pm to 4:45 pm Revolution Brewing ToursWeekly on SaturdayRevolution Brewing started as a small craft brewery in Logan Square in 2010. The beer and ales quickly developed a following and today the company distributes all over Illinois as well as Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, ... Read More » Eggventures in Wonderland 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eggventures in WonderlandSaturday, April 9, 2022 Experience the joy of Easter with a creative take on Alice in Wonderland characters and traditional holiday activities in Eggventures in Wonderland, on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at New City. The family fun runs from 2-5 ... Read More » |
Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » Bunnies, Burgers and Brews 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Bunnies, Burgers and BrewsSunday, April 10, 2022 Head out to the beloved neighborhood diner Wonderburger for an afternoon of burgers, games and Easter Bunny photos on Sunday, April 10. 2022, from 11:30 am-3:30 pm. Choose from a wonderburger, cheeseburger, grilled cheese, wonderdog or ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » University of Chicago Spring Concerts University of Chicago Spring ConcertsWeekly on Tuesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayAbsorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » University of Chicago Spring Concerts University of Chicago Spring ConcertsWeekly on Tuesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayAbsorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with ... Read More » Tea Time Concert Series 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm Tea Time Concert SeriesWeekly on ThursdayRelax and unwind with a cup of tea, cookies and soothing melodies during the Tea Time Concert Series hosted by the University of Chicago Music Department. Enjoy tea and cookies at 4:15 and a 45-minute ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » University of Chicago Spring Concerts University of Chicago Spring ConcertsWeekly on Tuesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayAbsorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » University of Chicago Spring Concerts University of Chicago Spring ConcertsWeekly on Tuesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayAbsorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with ... Read More » Revolution Brewing Tours 2:00 pm to 4:45 pm Revolution Brewing ToursWeekly on SaturdayRevolution Brewing started as a small craft brewery in Logan Square in 2010. The beer and ales quickly developed a following and today the company distributes all over Illinois as well as Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, ... Read More » |
Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » University of Chicago Spring Concerts University of Chicago Spring ConcertsWeekly on Tuesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayAbsorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » University of Chicago Spring Concerts University of Chicago Spring ConcertsWeekly on Tuesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayAbsorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourThursday, April 21, 2022 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 ... Read More » Tea Time Concert Series 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm Tea Time Concert SeriesWeekly on ThursdayRelax and unwind with a cup of tea, cookies and soothing melodies during the Tea Time Concert Series hosted by the University of Chicago Music Department. Enjoy tea and cookies at 4:15 and a 45-minute ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » University of Chicago Spring Concerts University of Chicago Spring ConcertsWeekly on Tuesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayAbsorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago'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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » University of Chicago Spring Concerts University of Chicago Spring ConcertsWeekly on Tuesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayAbsorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with ... Read More » Open Arts Event 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Open Arts EventSaturday, April 23, 2022 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 ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago'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 ... Read More » |
Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » University of Chicago Spring Concerts University of Chicago Spring ConcertsWeekly on Tuesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayAbsorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » University of Chicago Spring Concerts University of Chicago Spring ConcertsWeekly on Tuesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayAbsorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago'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 ... Read More » Tea Time Concert Series 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm Tea Time Concert SeriesWeekly on ThursdayRelax and unwind with a cup of tea, cookies and soothing melodies during the Tea Time Concert Series hosted by the University of Chicago Music Department. Enjoy tea and cookies at 4:15 and a 45-minute ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » University of Chicago Spring Concerts University of Chicago Spring ConcertsWeekly on Tuesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayAbsorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago'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 ... Read More » | Art and Race Matters All Day Art and Race MattersDailyBrowse 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 ... Read More » University of Chicago Spring Concerts University of Chicago Spring ConcertsWeekly on Tuesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayAbsorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago'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 ... Read More » Revolution Brewing Tours 2:00 pm to 4:45 pm Revolution Brewing ToursWeekly on SaturdayRevolution Brewing started as a small craft brewery in Logan Square in 2010. The beer and ales quickly developed a following and today the company distributes all over Illinois as well as Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, ... Read More » |
