• “Unearth” at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art

      Cleve Clarney Museum of Art 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL

      "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 everyday urban scenes, drawing back to the tradition of early 20th century painters. Karen Perl, Emily Rapport and Gwendolyn Zabicki similarly capture the buildings, streets, neighborhoods and casual interactions that […]

      Free
    • Neighborhood Nights

      Neighborhood Nights

      DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

      Date: Start Thursday, January 11, 2024 Time: Location: Location DANK Haus, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge enjoy a beverage with a spectacular EXPERIENCE in our haus A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! All proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum WHEN Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM.  Location Winter months […]

    • The Museum at Andersonville Fika Fest

      Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

      Join as we and other Andersonville businesses unite for food, warm beverages and shopping (coffee grounds in our Store will be 15% off!). There will be fun ways to become better acquainted with the Museum and Swedish culture! We'll have a popup cafe, treats for the Coffee and Cocoa Crawl, and we'll be hosting the […]

    • Andersonville’s Fika Fest

      Join as we and other Andersonville businesses unite for food, warm beverages and shopping (packaged coffee in our Store will be 15% off!). There will be fun ways to become better acquainted with the Museum and Swedish culture! We'll have a pop-up cafe, traditional Fika-inspired treats for the Coffee and Cocoa Crawl, and we'll be […]

    • BRAND-NEW LEGO NINJAGO Event at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

      LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago, 601 N Martingale Road Suite 130, Schaumburg, IL 60173 601 N Martingale Road Suite 130, Schaumburg

      Find your 'Dragon Power!' Families can become Spinjitzu masters with powered-up activities, experiences and LEGO builds during the all-new LEGO NINJAGO Dragon’s Rising Event happening February 9 - March 10, 2024! Activities & Experiences Include: Build the baby dragon Riyu in the Master Builder Academy and see what baby Riyu sparks in you Collect limited […]

      $24.99
    • Valentine’s Day Card Making

      Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

      Join us to make a handmade Valentine for someone special on your lunch break, Thursday, February 9 from noon to 2 PM. Stop by the CAC Design Studio to create a one-of-a-kind card that will make anyone feel extra special this Valentine’s Day. CAC’s love for the folks of 111 Illinois Center is 'designed' to […]

      Free
    • “Year of the Dragon: Early China to LEGO” – Exhibition Preview Reception

      3500 S Morgan Street 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, United States

      Join us and be part of the celebration for our Lunar New Year Exhibition - Year of Dragon: Early China to LEGO! Attendees will have early access to our exhibition while enjoying an original performance choreographed by the dancer and multidisciplinary artist Irene Hsiao. Wine and appetizers will be served. LIMITED to 100 Spots. Time […]

      $25
    • The Great LEGO Mystery Adult Night at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

      LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago, 601 N Martingale Road Suite 130, Schaumburg, IL 60173 601 N Martingale Road Suite 130, Schaumburg

      Calling all Adult Fans of LEGO! Experience a mystery-themed Adult Night Friday, February 9th from 7pm - 10pm in the attraction filled with clues, suspects and red herrings galore! Enjoy the 4D Theater, rides, and explore the attraction kid free. The Great LEGO Mystery Adult Night Includes: - Enjoy access to the Center including our […]

      $24.99
    • Scottish American History Forum

      Chicago Scots 2800 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside, IL, United States

      Date: February 10 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Location: Topic: The Burning Land: One Family’s Passage Through the Civil War and into the West  Speaker: David O. Stewart, Historian and Author of George Washington, The Summer of 1787, Impeached, Madison’s Gift, American Emperor and others. Register Now

    • DIY Valentines: A Maker Event

      Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, United States

      Join us and the Chicago Calligraphy Collective for an interactive and family-friendly Valentine’s Day-themed maker event.

    • Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen

      Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen

      DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

      Date: Start Saturday, January 06, 2024 Time: Location: Location DANK Haus Room 206, 2nd Floor KINO, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN  Saturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen 11:00 - 12:00 PM | Vorfilm 12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins   Join us each Saturday at the DANK […]

    • “Year of the Dragon: Early China to LEGO” – Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting

      3500 S Morgan Street 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, United States

      On the first day of the Lunar New Year 2024, the Heritage Museum of Asian Art invites you to attend the Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting. Enjoy our celebratory event to officially open 'The Year of the Dragon: Special Exhibition' and access the exhibit early! Time and location: 11 AM, Sat, Feb 10th, 2024, at […]

      $8
    • Bending Light | Opening Reception

      South Side Community Art Center 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

      Bending Light transcends the conventional use of colors within painting and delves into a realm where colors cease to merely reflect what our eyes perceive, but rather echo the sentiments of our hearts. Expressed in the works of six dynamic painters, colors cease to be passive elements; they become an emotional call and response, engaging […]

    • Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan

      Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan

      Kalapriya Studio 2101 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, United States

      Weekly Saturdays 1:15 - 2:15 PM Harini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja Kannan, and has over two decades of experience in this art form. In this 90-minute class, dancers will learn new choreography - both how to piece together combinations and increase retention with her for advanced rhythmic patterns or […]