Top Attractions in Bannockburn, IL

Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Bannockburn, IL. The best spots for locals and visitors.

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Tactile Art Night

Starts in 5 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Merlo · 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

On select Mondays, de-stress and exercise your creative side by experimenting with tactile art supplies. We’ll provide materials such as finger paint, polymer clay and scratch art. We’ll also play soothing music to help you recharge for the rest of your week. For teens in grades 7 through 12....

Yom HaShoah Commemoration: The Unfinished History of Nazi Plunder

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 AM UTC · Illinois Holocaust Museum · 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077, Skokie, IL

Join us for a screening of Plunderer – The Life & times of a Nazi Art Thief followed by an exclusive Q&A with featured historian Jonathan Petropoulos.  Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazis stole one-fifth

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DANK Haus German American Cultural Center

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center · 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, Chicago, IL

Founded in 1959, DANK stands for Deutsch Amerikanischer National Kongress. Best known as the DANK Haus, we promote German American language and culture for all...

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World of Micro Poetry with Regina Harris Baiocchi

Starts in 7 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL

In this workshop, monoku, haiku, renga, and senryū will be explored. Poetry from the Americas, China, Ghana, Japan, Pakistan, and UK will be introduced. Regina Harris Baiocchi is a poet, author, and founder of Haiku Festival Chicago. Haiku Festival offers poetry readings, workshops, and...

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Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center · 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, IL, 60077, Skokie, IL

The mission of Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is expressed in its founding principle: “Remember the Past, Transform the Future.” The Museum is dedicated...

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Ed Paschke Art Center

Ed Paschke Art Center · 5415 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, IL, 60630, Chicago, IL

The Ed Paschke Art Center commemorates the life and work of the legendary Ed Paschke. It preserves and provides public access to his work; serves...

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Recording Studio Certification for Teens

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Merlo · 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

Want to make your own music or start a podcast? Learn the basics of sound recording in Logic Pro and how to use the audio production equipment. After certification you can reserve the studio to work on projects independently. Certification is limited to 3 people For teens in grades 7 - 12....

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Old Town School of Folk Music

Old Town School of Folk Music · 4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, Chicago, IL

Music and dance school with folk, square dance, contra, and world dance classes.

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Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium · 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60605, Chicago, IL

Get ready for unforgettable encounters with belugas and bluegills, stingrays and sturgeons, sea stars and sea otters and so many more animals from aquatic environments...

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra/Symphony Center

Chicago Symphony Orchestra/Symphony Center · 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60604, Chicago, IL

Symphony Center, home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, presents over 200 concerts annually featuring the best of classical, jazz, world, chamber, and pop music.

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Hairpin Arts Center

Hairpin Arts Center · 2800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60618, Chicago, IL

The Logan Square Chamber of Arts’ mission is to establish and promote a vital arts landscape in the Logan Square area. Through partnerships, technical assistance,...

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Pitchfork Music Festival

Pitchfork Music Festival · Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago, IL

Pitchfork is incredibly excited to announce the return of the Pitchfork Music Festival, taking place Friday, September 10 through Sunday, September 12 at Chicago’s Union Park.

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Randolph Street Market Festival

Randolph Street Market Festival · 1341 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL, 60607, Chicago, IL

Since 2003, Chicago's Randolph Street Market hosts several Markets throughout the year. This shopping destination celebrates all things design and style! Featured in Travel+Leisure, Art+Auction,...

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Mindworks: The Science of Thinking

Mindworks: The Science of Thinking · 224 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60604, Chicago, IL

Mindworks is the worlds first interactive discovery center and working lab dedicated to behavioral science, showcasing the research and ideas of preeminent scientists who examine...

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Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art

Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art · 756 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60622, Chicago, IL

Intuit presents exhibitions of intuitive and outsider arts, and is the permanent home of the Henry Darger Collection. Educational programs are open to the public....

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Film Screening: Nas Time is Illmatic (2014)

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Daley, Richard M. · 733 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL

Twenty years after the release of Nas's groundbreaking debut album Illmatic , Nas: Time is Illmatic takes us into the heart of his creative process. Returning to his childhood home in Queensbridge, Nas shares stories of his upbringing, his influences, from the music of his jazz musician father Olu..

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Giordano Dance Chicago

Giordano Dance Chicago · 1754 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60614, Chicago, IL

Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC) illuminates beauty and invigorates the world with deep connections. We create and present innovative jazz dance choreography, often redefining and expanding...

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The Art of Paper Magic: Origami for Everyone

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Near North Branch · 310 W. Division Street, Chicago, IL

Get ready to unleash your creativity with the magical art of origami! If you’ve ever wanted to fold up a cute animal, a mighty dinosaur, beautiful blooms or decorative boxes, this is your chance to dive in. Whether you're an adult or a child (7+), this fun and fascinating activity lets you...

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Baby Wants Candy, the Completely Improvised Full-Band Musical!

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 AM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

SPECIAL V-DAY BWC SHOWS Feb 14 & 21 only! Regular BWC shows resume Feb 28! World-famous Baby Wants Candy (“Don’t miss!” TimeOut Chicago ,“Truly amazing! Critics’ Pick”-New York Times,, ★★★★...

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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago · 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60603, Chicago, IL

No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to the Art Institute. Consistently rated among the worlds top museums by TripAdvisor travelers, the Art...

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Taste of Polonia

Taste of Polonia · Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, Chicago, IL

The largest Polish festival in the USA! Join us for an unforgettable four-day festival featuring nonstop live music, captivating dance performances, authentic Polish cuisine and beer, engaging exhibitions, local vendors, and a dedicated Kids Zone with a variety of exciting activities.

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City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower

City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower · 806 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, Chicago, IL

A resplendent venue showcasing the work of local photographers and artists, the City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower, is centrally located along the city's...

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Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum

Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum · 3001 Central St., Evanston, IL, 60201, Evanston, IL

The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian is one of only a handful of museums across the country that focuses exclusively on the art, history,...

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Wrightwood 659 LLC

Wrightwood 659 LLC · 659 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, IL, 60614, Chicago, IL

Wrightwood 659 is a new exhibition space conceived for the presentation of exhibitions of architecture and of socially engaged art. It is designed by Pritzker...

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National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture · 3015 W. Division St., Chicago, IL, 60622, Chicago, IL

The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC) is devoted to the promotion, integration and advancement of Puerto Rican arts and culture, presenting...

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Buckingham Fountain

Buckingham Fountain · Columbus Dr. and Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL, 60603, Chicago, IL

This popular historic landmark and tourist attraction offers visitors a dazzling music, light and water show, which runs dusk-11pm, spring through the end of fall....

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Puerto Rican Arts Alliance

Puerto Rican Arts Alliance · 3000 N. Elbridge Ave., Chicago, IL, 60618, Chicago, IL

The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA) is dedicated to preserving Puerto Rican culture by maintaining our traditions, promoting our arts, providing educational opportunities in arts...

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Illinois Holocaust Museum

Illinois Holocaust Museum · 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077, Skokie, IL

Illinois Holocaust Museum is a popular museum in Skokie, IL. Exhibits and attractions include ITW Special Exhibition Gallery feat. Stories of Survival: Object. Image. Memory, Karkomi Family Foundation Gallery: Holocaust & World War II, Lillian & Larry Goodman Foundations Holography Theater, Northern

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Chicago Collections Consortium

Chicago Collections Consortium · 2350 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago, IL, 60614, Chicago, IL

Chicago Collections is a consortium of libraries, museums, and other institutions with archives that collaborates to preserve and share the history and culture of the...

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National Hellenic Museum

National Hellenic Museum · 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60661, Chicago, IL

The Museum was founded as the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center in 1983. Nine years later, the HMCC opened its first facility on Michigan Avenue...

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Music For Self-Care: Share Your Favorite Song!

Wed, May 13, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Rogers Park · 6907 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

A very popular program here at Rogers Park that is all about music appreciation combined with music therapy. As an alternative to a book club, this is a song club, where each patron chooses one song to share with others in a communal setting, then we each go around the room...

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Chicago Sinfonietta

Chicago Sinfonietta · 70 E. Lake St., Chicago, IL, 60601, Chicago, IL

A tenured orchestra and acclaimed cultural leader that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating community through curated symphonic experiences, the award-winning Chicago Sinfonietta (CS)...

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Chicago International Film Festival

Chicago International Film Festival · 212 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, IL, 60607, Chicago, IL

The Chicago International Film Festival brings more than 150 films from around the world to Chicago. Featuring World, North American and U.S. premiere screenings, the...

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The Polish Museum of America

The Polish Museum of America · 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60642, Chicago, IL

Located near the historic center of the first Polish Community in Chicago, the Polish Museum of America is one of the largest and oldest ethnic...