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SUMMARY:Architect Talk: Ernest Wong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion where Ernest Wong\, FASLA\, founding principal of site design group\, ltd.\, will reflect on nearly four decades of landscape architecture in Chicago and beyond in conversation with CAC President & CEO Eleanor Gorski. \nIn this Architect Talk\, Wong will explore how site design group\, ltd. has made its name sculpting singular\, community-oriented spaces across Chicago\, with work extending to other U.S. and Asian cities. He will speak to the crucial role landscape architecture and urban design play in mitigating climate change while revisiting projects that have come to define his career and a shared sense of place. These include but are not limited to: Ping Tom Memorial Park; Riverwalk East; Henry Palmisano Park; 31st Street Harbor; Altgeld Gardens redevelopment; Pullman National Historical Park and more. \nWong will also discuss major works currently in progress\, including the Obama Presidential Center campus landscape (in collaboration with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates) and the 1901 Project at the United Center. Learn how site design group approaches climate adaptation and continues to reimagine urban spaces in ways that connect\, engage and inspire.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/architect-talk-ernest-wong/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Architect Talk: Pascale Sablan
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this powerful evening with trailblazing New York architect\, activist\, and author Pascale Sablan\, named one of the most influential voices in design today. \nPascale will dive into how equity\, sustainability and community can reshape our cities\, sharing inspiring stories from her advocacy and practice. She will also shed light on some of the visionary practitioners from around the globe featured in her new book\, GREATNESS: Diverse Designers of Architecture. The book celebrates those transforming the built environment through bold\, creative design. Following her talk\, Pascale will be joined in conversation by Chicago architect Danielle Tillman. \nCome early at 5:00 p.m. for light bites and refreshments and stick around after the program for a book signing with Pascale. GREATNESS is available for purchase in person or online at the CAC Design Store. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Biennial.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/architect-talk-pascale-sablan/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:Open House Chicago 2025
DESCRIPTION:Taking place Oct. 18-19\, OHC is a FREE public festival that provides access to places of architectural\, historical and cultural significance across 20+ Chicago neighborhoods. \nEach October\, the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) hosts Open House Chicago (OHC)\, a free public festival that offers rare behind-the-scenes access to sites of architectural\, historical and cultural significance. The event also spotlights businesses\, organizations and creative leaders contributing to the vitality of Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. \nOHC is one of the largest events of its kind in the world. This festival is a part of Open House Worldwide\, a network of almost 60 organizations hosting festivals and conversations about architecture\, design and cities across the globe. \nSubscribe to our newsletter for updates on the festival\, photo competition\, and the featured sites and neighborhoods\, which will be announced as the event dates approach. We look forward to seeing you out there!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/open-house-chicago-2025/
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:"Chicago Homes" Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of “Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City’s Everyday Architecture\,” the definitive guide to Chicago’s unique housing styles. \nCo-authors Carla Bruni and Phil Thompson will share entertaining and illuminating stories of why our homes and neighborhoods look the way they do during the celebration of their book launch. This beautifully illustrated book is for Chicagoans and visitors alike\, anyone who’s ever wondered how to spot a Foursquare\, or where to find pre-Fire Italianate homes\, or how two World’s Fairs revolutionized the way Chicagoans live. It chronicles the emergence of vernacular styles from the mid-1800s through the Second World War. Combining their decades of experience in historic preservation and illustration\, Bruni and Thompson have created an evergreen resource for those with an interest in Chicago history and architecture. \nTicket holders are invited to enjoy light bites and refreshments from 5-6 p.m. outside the Lecture Hall. The program begins at 6 p.m. Following the talk\, the authors will sign copies of their book\, available for purchase at the CAC Design Store in person or online.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/chicago-homes-book-launch/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T183000
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SUMMARY:CAC Designing Futures Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join the CAC at the Epiphany Center for the Arts on the edge of the West Loop. Proceeds from the event will benefit CAC’s learning and public engagement programs. Single tickets and sponsor tables available! \nThe setting for this year’s event is the Epiphany Center for the Arts\, a converted historic Church that has been preserved and adapted into an iconic cultural hub ‘For the Good of Art\, Entertainment and Events’. Guests will enjoy a memorable evening that includes a sit-down dinner in this stunning space. \n5:30–6:30 p.m. VIP Reception \n6:30–7:30 p.m. General Reception \n7:30–9:00 p.m. Seated Dinner and Awards Program \nFor sponsorship opportunities or single tickets\, please visit our OneCause page. \nThe evening will feature:\nPresentation of the Civic Champion Award to Curt R. Bailey\, President of Related Midwest \nPresentation of the Lynn Osmond Award \nPresentation of the inaugural Lori Healey Rising Leader Award to Maya Bird-Murphy\, Founder & Executive Director of Mobile Makers \nAn exclusive VIP reception in the Chase House featuring live music
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/cac-designing-futures-gala/
LOCATION:Epiphany Center for the Arts\, 201 South Ashland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formal and Black Tie Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:Intro to Architectural Photography
DESCRIPTION:Do you dream of capturing stunning images that showcase the intricate details and design of Chicago’s captivating architecture? Join us for an engaging workshop where participants will explore the art of architectural photography! \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn how to merge their love for photography with their appreciation for Chicago architecture. Led by a seasoned professional photographer\, participants will delve into the fundamental principles of composition\, lighting and perspective as they uncover the secrets to capturing unique architectural images. \nAfter an introductory presentation in our Design Studio\, the second half of this workshop takes place outside and we ask you to please dress accordingly to the weather. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your smartphone. This class is designed for anyone\, with beginning to intermediate photography skills\, who wishes to be introduced to or review the fundamentals of architectural photography. \nThe CAC firmly believes that everyone should have the opportunity to discover why design matters. Should the registration fee be a barrier to your participation in this program\, we invite you to please contact us at CACLearning@architecture.org to apply for a partial or full scholarship.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/intro-to-architectural-photography/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:New Architecture in a New World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with international architects as they reflect on the amazing breadth of contemporary architecture in the Americas and the pronounced impact of the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) on diverse stakeholders and communities of practice. \nInspired by the exhibition\, The Prize is the Beginning\, on view at the Chicago Architecture Center through late October\, this discussion will reveal what sets MCHAP apart from other established awards programs. \nThe program will survey prize-winning and finalist projects as they relate to several broad themes: \n\nDoing More With Less\nWorking with What We Have\nGenerosity\nAgents of Change\nLearning from Each Other\n\nOur panelists bring strong ties to the awards\, as past honorees or jurors. Hear unique insights from Stanley Allen\, FAIA\, Founder of Stan Allen Architect\, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the School of Architecture\, Princeton University; Sol Camacho\, Founder and Director of Sao Paolo- and Mexico City- based RADDAR; Juan Carlos Bamba Vicente\, Founder of Madrid-based BAMBA Studio\, Partner with Natura Futura\, and Professor at FAD-UCSG\, Ecuador; and Michael Maltzan\, FAIA\, Founder of Los Angeles-based Michael Maltzan Architecture. MCHAP Director Dirk Denison\, FAIA\, Professor\, IIT College of Architecture and Founder of Dirk Denison Architects\, will moderate the conversation. \nTicket holders are invited to enjoy a pre-program reception in CAC’s Usher Lambe Gallery with light bites and refreshments from 5 to 5:45 p.m. The program begins promptly at 6 p.m. in the Lecture Hall. This program is presented in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Biennial.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/new-architecture-in-a-new-world/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T191500
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:Architect Talk: John Ronan
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss an evening with John Ronan\, FAIA\, founding principal at internationally-recognized John Ronan Architects\, as he reflects on his firm’s design approach and studio culture\, and vital practice in Chicago and beyond. CAC President & CEO Eleanor Gorski joins John in conversation following the lecture. \nMany will know John for his firm’s widely published\, award-winning Chicago projects including the Poetry Foundation\, Gary Comer Youth Center\, Independence Library and Apartments\, Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship at IIT and most recently the new Chicago Park District Headquarters in Brighton Park. \nIn addition to covering these projects and exploring how Chicago has informed his designs\, John will show some work currently “on the boards.” As these projects suggest\, John Ronan Architects works across a wide range of building types and scales. The firm has also competed in a number of international design competitions and was a finalist for the Obama Presidential Center and the UCD Future Campus project in Dublin. In 2024\, the firm won an invited competition to design the Memorial for Fallen Journalists on the Mall in Washington\, D.C. \nTicket holders are invited to arrive early for light bites and refreshments at 5 p.m. outside the lecture hall with the program beginning at 6 p.m. \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/architect-talk-john-ronan/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:Caillebotte & Urban Chicago: Watercolor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago’s exhibition Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World the CAC is hosting a hands-on watercolor workshop exploring Caillebotte’s unique artistic interpretation of modern life as well as Chicago’s history of urban development and architecture. \nFrench Impressionist Gustave Caillebotte brilliantly captured a changing Paris and its modern culture at the end of the 19th century. Caillebotte’s individual exploration of urban life through his unique style has been especially highlighted compared to his Impressionism counterparts. In partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago’s exhibition\, Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World\, the CAC is hosting a hands-on watercolor workshop exploring Caillebotte’s unique artistic interpretation of modern life as well as Chicago’s history of urban development and architecture. \nParticipants will have an opportunity to create their own watercolor masterpiece to take home. All supplies for this workshop will be provided. \nParticipants will also receive a complimentary ticket (1) to the Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago\, which opens June 29\, 2025\, and closes on October 5\, 2025. \nThe CAC firmly believes that everyone should have the opportunity to discover why design matters. Should the registration fee be a barrier to your participation in this program\, we invite you to please contact us at CACLearning@architecture.org to apply for a partial or full scholarship.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/caillebotte-urban-chicago-watercolor-workshop/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T191500
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:Design News Roundtable: The Greater Midwest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third quarterly Design News Roundtable\, a space for freewheeling conversation with architects\, designers\, preservationists and community leaders dissecting built environment news of note. \nOur tapped-in panelists will scour the headlines and opine on recent design\, development and planning news across the Midwest and their lessons for Chicago. Brush up on the past few months of built environment happenings and gain a deeper appreciation for the projects\, the ideas and the individuals charting the future for our cities. This program takes place at the newly renovated Brauhaus Room at DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Avenue. Registration includes one draft beer or N/A beverage at the bar\, and additional drinks are available for purchase. Light snacks will also be provided.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/design-news-roundtable-the-greater-midwest/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:Constructing Ecological Landscapes: Ukraine [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion for the closing of the exhibition Constructing Hope: Ukraine. This program is hosted in collaboration with the exhibition Constructing Hope: Ukraine which is currently on view at the CAC through September 1\, 2025. \nFree with Advanced Registration \nThis panel\, the closing event of the public programming for the Constructing Hope: Ukraine exhibition\, will feature speakers Asia Bazdyrieva and Darya Tsymbalyuk\, whose research and creative practices engage with the environmental\, cultural and political dimensions of war and recovery in Ukraine. \nIn dialogue with the exhibition\, the conversation will explore how both natural and built landscapes are shaped by imperial histories\, extractive infrastructures\, and ongoing ecological violence. It will also reflect on the role of cultural knowledge\, grassroots recovery and interdisciplinary research in shaping resistance and imagining more just and resilient futures. \nThe event will include presentations by the speakers\, followed by a conversation with exhibition curators Betty Roytburd\, Ashley Bigham\, and Sasha Topolnytska\, and conclude with an audience Q&A.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-ecological-landscapes-ukraine-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes: Farm on Ogden
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chicago Architecture Center and The Chicago Council on Science and Technology for a special behind-the-scenes visit to the Farm on Ogden and learn about urban agriculture in Chicago. \nTour the Farm on Ogden with CAC & C2ST and discover how this innovative growing facility serves the residents of North Lawndale and beyond\, bolstering urban agriculture efforts in Chicago. The Farm on Ogden is a city lot reborn into a vibrant community hub with indoor and outdoor farming\, a market\, health programs\, and job training. Created through a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden and Lawndale Christian Health Center (LCHC)\, this uniquely designed and programmed space takes a “whole person” approach to community health and wellness\, fostering lasting change and impact. \nThis program features a guided tour of the Farm on Ogden with Chicago Botanic Garden staff\, covering the working urban farm’s operations and community offerings\, its job training mission\, and its growing practices. It will conclude with a catered lunch & learn presentation on the facility’s design with architecture firm Booth Hansen. \nArrive early or stay after and grab some fresh produce from Farm on Ogden’s Produce Market\, open every Saturday from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. \nMore about The Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST): The Chicago Council on Science and Technology creates free science education programs in collaboration with partner organizations and STEM experts. Its mission is to inspire and engage all segments of society about science and technology and their impact.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/behind-the-scenes-farm-on-ogden/
LOCATION:Farm on Ogden\, 3555 W. Ogden Ave\, Chicago\, 60623
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:LEGO & Libations with a Tour of the Wild Mile
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special adult LEGO workshop that includes a tour of The Wild Mile along the Chicago River and then partake in a hands-on LEGO & Libations workshop. \nBring a friend\, grab a drink and enjoy a hands-on workshop where you’ll think like a designer and bring your special nature-focused LEGO creation to life. All LEGO materials will be provided. One workshop registration includes one (1) draft beer ticket and one (1) pass for a future visit to the CAC. \nHosted by the CAC\, Urban Rivers and Off Color Brewing\, this unique workshop combines nature\, libations and LEGO in a fun and engaging way. \nThe Wild Mile is the flagship project of nonprofit Urban Rivers. It is a floating ecopark that takes a wildlife-first approach to public greenspace. Off Color Brewing is an American craft beer brewery and was founded to focus on brewing forgotten styles of beer. \nThe Wild Mile is ADA-accessible\, and participants should be prepared to walk and stand for about half an hour along the river. \nThe program begins with a tour of the Wild Mild and ends at Off Color Brewing Taproom The Mousetrap. \nMeeting point: The Wild Mile\, 905 W Eastman St\, Chicago\, IL 60642 \nEnd point: Off Color Brewing Taproom The Mousetrap\, 1460 N Kingsbury St\, Chicago\, IL 60642 \nThe CAC firmly believes that everyone should have the opportunity to discover why design matters. Should the registration fee be a barrier to your participation in this program\, we invite you to please contact us at CACLearning@architecture.org to apply for a partial or full scholarship.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/lego-libations-with-a-tour-of-the-wild-mile/
LOCATION:Wild Mile\, 905 W Eastman St\, Chicago\, 60642
CATEGORIES:Tour,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T170000
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SUMMARY:Constructing Ecological Landscapes: Ukraine Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion for the closing of the exhibition Constructing Hope: Ukraine. This program is hosted in collaboration with the exhibition Constructing Hope: Ukraine which is currently on view at the CAC through September 1\, 2025. \nThis panel\, the closing event of the public programming for the Constructing Hope: Ukraine exhibition\, will feature speakers Asia Bazdyrieva and Darya Tsymbalyuk\, whose research and creative practices engage with the environmental\, cultural and political dimensions of war and recovery in Ukraine. \nIn dialogue with the exhibition\, the conversation will explore how both natural and built landscapes are shaped by imperial histories\, extractive infrastructures\, and ongoing ecological violence. It will also reflect on the role of cultural knowledge\, grassroots recovery and interdisciplinary research in shaping resistance and imagining more just and resilient futures. \nThe event will include presentations by the speakers\, followed by a conversation with exhibition curators Betty Roytburd\, Ashley Bigham\, and Sasha Topolnytska\, and conclude with an audience Q&A.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-ecological-landscapes-ukraine-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
CREATED:20250626T170144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T170144Z
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SUMMARY:‘Beyond Closure’: A Screening & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Kennedy-King College for a screening of Beyond Closure (2024) and a panel discussion on community responses to Chicago’s 2013 school closures. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe documentary Beyond Closure (2024) by On The Real Film and Borderless Studio recalls the history of Chicago’s 2013 school closures—the largest mass closure in U.S. history—and shares inspirational stories of community reclamation. Join us at Kennedy-King College in Englewood for a screening and panel discussion\, in partnership with Go Green on Racine. \nTaking a deeper look at three schools in Austin\, Bronzeville\, and Englewood\, Beyond Closure amplifies community voices leading the repurposing of Emmet\, Woods\, and Overton schools. They reflect on the local impact of these closures\, the struggle to reclaim school buildings for the public good\, and the intertwined inequity\, racism\, and injustice that led to shuttering of 50 neighborhood schools all at once\, mainly in low-income communities of color. \nAfter the film\, a panel discussion will bring together architects and community developers working on “The Regenerator\,” a nexus for housing\, healthcare\, and jobs within the former Woods Academy\, to address challenges overcome in the adaptive reuse. Borderless Studio’s Paola Aguirre Serrano moderates. \nWatch the trailer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/beyond-closure-a-screening-discussion/
LOCATION:Kennedy-King College Theater\, 740 W. 63rd Street\, Chicago\, 60621
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater,Talks and Gatherings,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
CREATED:20250528T200344Z
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SUMMARY:Constructing Architectural Networks: Ukraine [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion with architects working on material logistics and mutual aid networks during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This program is hosted in collaboration with the exhibition Constructing Hope: Ukraine which is currently on view at the CAC through September 1\, 2025. \nThe second exhibition of this work in the United States after premiering at the Center for Architecture in New York in 2024\, Constructing Hope: Ukraine focuses on decentralized reconstruction efforts\, presenting the work of grassroots initiatives happening inside and outside of Ukraine. The speakers\, Kseniia Kalmus (artist and co-founder of Livyi Bereh) and Ada Wordsworth (founder and director of KHARPP)\, will sit with the exhibition curators to discuss their work to provide support for rebuilding and repairs across Ukraine. Come join this special opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of how supporting locally can create a collective good.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-architectural-networks-ukraine-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
CREATED:20250416T154416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T154416Z
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SUMMARY:Black Modernism and the Spatial Modernity of the Black Church
DESCRIPTION:Program in collaboration with the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation \nJoin us in the sanctuary of The First Church of Deliverance for a salon-style seminar on Black Modernism and the architectural modernity of Black American traditions with leading voices in architectural history\, criticism and preservation. \nThis program is part of a larger series of national conversations curated by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, dedicated to reflection and dialogue on the evolving definition of Black Modernism and the undervalued legacy of African American contributions to modernist architecture. Set within one of Chicago’s most iconic examples of Black sacred modernism\, the event brings together leading voices in architectural history\, criticism\, and preservation. \nThe evening will feature presentations by Lee Bey\, photographer\, writer and lecturer whose work documents and interprets the built environment through the lens of race\, politics and power\, and Charles L. Davis II\, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Fellow and Associate Professor of Architectural History and Criticism at the University of Texas at Austin\, whose research explores the role of racial identity and race thinking in shaping architectural history and contemporary design culture. Following the presentations\, a moderated conversation will be led by architect and cultural preservationist Brandon Bibby\, Senior Preservation Architect for the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and Manager of the Conserving Black Modernism initiative. The discussion will open space to collectively consider how Black Modernism continues to inform our understanding of identity\, memory\, and the built environment.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/black-modernism-and-the-spatial-modernity-of-the-black-church/
LOCATION:First Church of Deliveriance\, 4315 S Wabash Ave\, Chicago\, 60653
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T191500
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:Design News Roundtable: Downtown Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second quarterly Design News Roundtable\, a space for freewheeling conversation with architects\, designers\, preservationists\, planners and community leaders exploring our ever-changing city. \nOur tapped-in panelists will scour the headlines and opine on recent design\, development\, and planning news impacting Chicago’s downtown. Office-to-residential conversions\, efforts to revive our great shopping streets\, public activations and open space\, megadevelopment\, historic preservation\, and arts and culture are primary areas of focus. Brush up on the past few months of built environment news and gain a deeper appreciation for the projects\, the ideas\, and the difference-makers charting a path forward future of downtown. \nThis roundtable is hosted by Dario Durham\, co-founder of the popular podcast 77 Flavors of Chicago. Our panelists are Preservation Futures co-founder Elizabeth Blasius; Gensler Principal & Cities Sector Leader Andre Brumfield; and Site Design Senior Project Manager Mejay Gula\, founder of the Tender House Project.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/design-news-roundtable-downtown-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
CREATED:20250314T203056Z
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SUMMARY:Constructing Housing During Crisis: Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of the role of temporary housing as a place of care and healing during the ongoing crisis. This program is hosted in collaboration with the exhibition Constructing Hope: Ukraine which is currently on view in the CAC’s Skyscraper Gallery through September 1\, 2025 \nFREE with Registration \nCurrently displayed in the CAC’s Skyscraper Gallery as part of the Constructing Hope: Ukraine exhibition\, Co-Haty is a project by the Ukrainian NGO MetaLab that provides temporary emergency accommodations for internally displaced people in Western Ukraine\, offering them solace in the aftermath of the Russian invasion. Approximately 12 million Ukrainians were compelled to abandon their homes\, with 6.5 million seeking refuge in the western part of the country. However\, decades of housing policy challenges revealed a shortage of affordable housing options. In response to this pressing need\, the Co-Haty team closely collaborates with local governments and an extensive network of agencies. \nJoin us for a presentation and conversation with Anna Dobrova\, co-founder of Metalab\, who will present her firm’s project that refurbishes and repurposes large\, vacant former Soviet municipal buildings into emergency shelters.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-housing-during-crisis-ukraine/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
CREATED:20241218T165244Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Saturday Studio - Miniature Marvels: Model Making
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the art of miniature model making in this hands-on workshop for teens. Learn to design detailed architectural models\, create tiny furniture\, or build imaginative miniature worlds. No experience is needed—just bring your creativity! This program will guide you step-by-step\, and by the end\, you’ll take home your own handcrafted miniature model along with the skills to keep designing at home. \nFREE – ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/teen-saturday-studio-miniature-marvels-model-making/
LOCATION:Harold Washington College\, 30 E Lake St Chicago\, Chicago\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
CREATED:20250407T163212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T163212Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. King in North Lawndale: Housing Access in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of April as Fair Housing Month\, join us for a panel exploring an impactful and often overlooked Chicago chapter in the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\, and the legacy he left behind in the city’s fair housing landscape. \nIn January of 1966\, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. moved his family to the North Lawndale neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. On the heels of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965\, Dr. King had set his sights on Chicago for his first major campaign outside the south\, joining the Chicago Freedom Movement’s efforts to combat discriminatory housing practices. Due in large part to his advocacy in Chicago and beyond\, legal protections from housing discrimination would finally be secured with the passage of the federal Fair Housing Act on April 11\, 1968\, six days after his assassination. \nOur panel discussion will contextualize Dr. King’s time in North Lawndale and his work with the Chicago Freedom Movement\, investigating the progress and ongoing challenges in combatting housing discrimination and access in Chicago spanning six decades. \nHear from distinguished panelists including Monica Chadha\, AIA\, LEED AP\, and founder of the architecture firm Civic Projects; Jonathan Eig\, journalist and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography\, King: A Life; Blanche Killingsworth\, president and founder of the North Lawndale Historical and Cultural Society; and Tim Swanson\, President & CEO of Inherent L3C. The discussion will be moderated by CAC’s CEO & President\, Eleanor Gorski.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/dr-king-in-north-lawndale-housing-access-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:The Legacy of Wrigley Field: Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk with preservation architect Gunny Harboe\, who led the restoration and expansion of the historic ballpark\, and Grace Rappe\, the principal designer for the 1060 Project to update and improve the Clark and Addison corridor. \nFREE with Registration \nThis new exhibition traces Wrigley Field’s journey from its 1914 origins as Weeghman Park to its current status as a National Historic Landmark\, highlighting key renovations and its role in Chicago’s sports and cultural history. \nKick off baseball season with a noontime lunch-and-learn talk from Gunny Harboe\, whose firm oversaw the restoration and expansion of the historic complex\, and Grace Rappe\, who led the design team responsible for the 1060 Project\, which created new amenities for the Cubs ball club and improved the fan and pedestrian experience surrounding the stadium. \nNote: This program will take place in our first-floor Chicago Gallery\, near The Legacy of Wrigley Field exhibition. Guests are invited to spend a few minutes exploring the exhibit before the start of this informal talk.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-legacy-of-wrigley-field-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
CREATED:20250217T172755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T172755Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Saturday Studio - Design a city: Planning with Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Teen Saturday Studios\, now in partnership with Harold Washington College\, offers completely free 3-hour workshops for high school students (grades 9-12) who are interested in exploring the world of architecture and design. \nDesign a city: Planning with Purpose: Dive into the world of urban planning and community design in this interactive workshop for teens. Work collaboratively to develop a shared vision for a city and explore how neighborhoods can become more inclusive and resilient. Through real-world examples and hands-on problem-solving\, participants will address local challenges\, design at the scale of neighborhoods and streets and create a manifesto for values-driven design. Discover how cities reflect our collective values and how you can help shape their future. \nFREE – Advance registration required
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/teen-saturday-studio-design-a-city-planning-with-purpose/
LOCATION:Harold Washington College\, 30 E Lake St Chicago\, Chicago\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:Teen Saturday Studios – Architecture CGI
DESCRIPTION:Teen Saturday Studios – Architecture CGI \nSaturday\, March 22nd from 11 AM – 2 PM at Harold Washington College \nFREE \nDescription: \nExplore the world of urban planning in this hands-on workshop for teens. Learn how cities function\, grow\, and thrive by studying transportation\, green spaces and zoning. Through real-world examples and problem-solving challenges\, participants will discover how cities shape our lives and how to help create more inclusive and resilient communities. \n\nFREE with Advanced Registration \n\nMore about Teen Saturday Studios: \nThis exciting program\, now in partnership with Harold Washington College\, offers completely free 3-hour workshops for high school students (grades 9-12) who are interested in exploring the world of architecture and design. \n\nLed by experienced professionals in architecture\, design\, engineering\, and other related fields\, Teen Saturday Studios offer a unique opportunity to learn from those in the field and develop valuable skills that can be applied in a range of real-world settings.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/teen-saturday-studios-architecture-cgi-2/
LOCATION:Harold Washington College\, 30 E Lake St Chicago\, Chicago\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:All in on Quantum: A Vision for the South Lakefront
DESCRIPTION:A first-of-its-kind Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park (IQMP) will soon touch down at the former U.S. Steel South Works site\, a 440-acre barren expanse at the end of the lakefront trail. Learn all about this generational investment on the Far South Side. \nThe largest piece of the new megadevelopment is a leading-edge quantum computing campus for the company PsiQuantum. IBM has also announced it will participate in the IQMP’s National Quantum Algorithm Center next door\, and a much-needed Advocate Health hospital to the north rounds out the site plan. The proposed buildings\, roadways and recreational paths are set back from improved parkland skirting the shoreline. \nOur program brings together project leaders and elected officials for an informative\, thought-provoking discussion. The panelists are: Related Midwest President Curt Bailey; PsiQuantum Executive VP Josh Richman; and Aldermen Peter Chico (10th) and Greg Mitchell (7th). Architect Lesley Roth\, Principal at Lamar Johnson Collaborative\, moderates the discussion. \nThe panel will address several questions\, including: \n\nWhat is quantum computing and why are technologists and economic boosters so bullish on it?\nWhat in particular makes the former U.S. Steel site attractive for quantum computing?\nHow will this project utilize best practices in urban planning?\nWhat is the full catalytic potential for new investment within nearby communities?\n\nThis program is part of our 2025 Public Domain series\, where we explore Chicago design and development with big implications for the public realm.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/all-in-on-quantum-a-vision-for-the-south-lakefront/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:Design News Roundtable: The Neighborhoods
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first installment of CAC’s new quarterly Design News Roundtable series\, a space for freewheeling conversation with architects\, designers\, preservationists\, community leaders and advocates exploring our ever-changing city. \nGuest panelists will scour the headlines and opine on recent design\, development\, and planning news impacting Chicago’s neighborhoods. Housing\, preservation and reuse\, transportation\, sustainability\, open space and recreation\, placemaking\, and arts and culture are all fair game. Brush up on the past few months of built environment news and gain a deeper appreciation for the people\, places and difference-makers in diverse communities across Chicago. This roundtable is hosted by Dario Durham\, co-founder of the popular podcast 77 Flavors of Chicago. Our esteemed panelists are Elevated Chicago executive director Juan Sebastian Arias\, Preservation Futures co-founder Elizabeth Blasius\, Teamwork Englewood executive director Cecile De Mello\, and JGMA president & founder Juan Moreno.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/design-news-roundtable-the-neighborhoods/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171722
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SUMMARY:Engineering Fest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Engineering Fest is the CAC’s premier family event\, where young people are invited to imagine and design the worlds they want\, need and deserve. Join us for FREE hands-on activities that explore Sustainable Engineering! \nWhat is Engineering Fest?\nEngineering Fest is the Chicago Architecture Center’s premier family event\, where young people are invited to imagine and design the worlds they want\, need and deserve. Join for hands-on activities that explore Sustainable Engineering! \nOn Saturday\, February 22\, 2025\, visit between 10am and 2pm to build and learn\, explore the Willis Tower\, meet engineers\, and learn how architecture and engineering partner to create sustainable cities. \nCOST\nThis festival is FREE with pre-registration. \nIf you find programs like these valuable\, please consider donating to the CAC to help us create more of them! \nWHERE WILL THIS EVENT BE HELD?\nWillis Tower\, 233 S Wacker Dr. Chicago\, IL 60606. \nWho is this event for?\nActivities are geared toward youth ages 8-12\, but the whole family is welcome to join! \nGroups of youth from other organizations are welcome to attend with chaperones. \nWhat will I learn?\nEngineering Fest 2025 is all about Sustainable Engineering! How is Chicago’s unique architecture responding to evolving climate needs? What can we learn from past engineering innovation? How can we design a more sustainable future for all? \nExpect all the following\, and more! \n\nHands-on activities — Design\, build and test engineering solutions at drop-in stations\nInteractions with professionals — Learn about education and career pathways from activity facilitators working in engineering and related fields\nWalking tours — Deepen understandings of sustainable engineering with CAC’s expert Education Guides\nExposure to further CAC Learning offerings\nFree passes to visit the Chicago Architecture Center\, with brief survey completion\n\nQuestions? Email caclearning@architecture.org \nCAC’s Engineering Fest is a part of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Youth Learning Programs.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/engineering-fest-2025/
LOCATION:Willis Tower\, 233 S Wacker Drive\, The Metropolitan\, 66th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Teen Saturday Studios – Architecture CGI
DESCRIPTION:Teen Saturday Studios – Architecture CGI \nSaturday\, February 15th from 11 AM – 2 PM at Harold Washington College har \nFREE \nLearn about architecture visualization in this unique workshop for teens interested in architecture and digital design. Learn to use CGI to transform architectural concepts into stunning\, lifelike images and animations. Throughout this workshop\, you’ll explore 3D modeling\, texturing\, lighting and rendering techniques to bring your architecture ideas to life. \n\nFREE with Advanced Registration \n\nMore about Teen Saturday Studios: \nThis exciting program\, now in partnership with Harold Washington College\, offers completely free 3-hour workshops for high school students (grades 9-12) who are interested in exploring the world of architecture and design. \n\nLed by experienced professionals in architecture\, design\, engineering\, and other related fields\, Teen Saturday Studios offer a unique opportunity to learn from those in the field and develop valuable skills that can be applied in a range of real-world settings.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/teen-saturday-studios-architecture-cgi/
LOCATION:Harold Washington College\, 30 E Lake St Chicago\, Chicago\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Don't Go: Tonika Johnson & Maria Krysan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Tonika Lewis Johnson and Dr. Maria Krysan discussing their new book\, Don’t Go: Stories of Segregation and How to Disrupt It. \nThe program will feature a thought-provoking conversation between the two authors\, a Black artist and a White academic\, who met through their shared passion for anti-segregation work. Together\, they’ll discuss their research and documentation of personal stories detailed in the book\, and actionable ways to disrupt harmful cycles of disinvestment and resource disparity across Chicago’s neighborhoods and built environment. \nIn their new book\, Tonika Lewis Johnson and Dr. Maria Krysan document the reflections of Chicagoans who’ve heard\, taken\, or given the all-too-common advice\, “Don’t go to Chicago’s South or West Sides.” By inviting readers into the lives of Chicagoans who have ignored these warnings\, the stories in Don’t Go discuss the consequences of built environment disinvestment\, pervasive social influence\, and de facto segregation\, while also highlighting the rewards of coming together.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/dont-go-tonika-johnson-maria-krysan/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Architecture & Design Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF) and Chicago Architecture Center (CAC)\, in collaboration with the Gene Siskel Film Center\, present ADFF:CHICAGO—an international festival highlighting the best films dedicated to the creative spirit of architecture and design. \nThe festival program showcases films with both a design focus and a human story for a broad audience of industry professionals\, design-conscious consumers\, and fans of nonfiction storytelling. \nADFF:CHICAGO 2025 presents 13 feature-length screenings in two downtown venues—with many screenings including Q&As with the filmmakers. \n\nView the full list of films & their screening times here
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/architecture-design-film-festival-3/
LOCATION:Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, 164 N State St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs
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