Arts & Culture in Chicago, IL

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Teen Art Studio: Scrape Painting

In 6 days · Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · West Englewood Branch · 1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

Starts in 12 hrs · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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The Museum of Post Punk and Industrial Music

The Museum of Post Punk and Industrial Music · Chicago, IL

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DIY Air Dry Botanical Clay Coasters

In 3 days · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)

Starts in 8 hrs · Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

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Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum

Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum · 1401 W 18th St, Chicago, IL

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Adult Craft Club: Spring Wall Pocket

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · McKinley Park · 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Climate Kids Club: Earth Day Craft

In 5 days · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Beverly · 1962 W. 95th St., Chicago, IL

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National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame · 1431 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL

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Art Bots

In 5 days · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Jeffery Manor Branch · 2401 E. 100th Street, Chicago, IL

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A Stitch in Time Crochet Club / Club de Tejer

In 4 days · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

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2201 S. Halsted

2201 S. Halsted · 2201 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL

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Film Screening: Nas Time is Illmatic (2014)

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Daley, Richard M. · 733 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL

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Unsolicited Chick Pics: The KJ & Chloe Show

Tomorrow · Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

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Children's Museum of Art and Social Justice

Children's Museum of Art and Social Justice · 2007 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL

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8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine North Center · 3849 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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Teen Pop Up: Jellyfish Lanterns

In 3 days · Mon, Apr 20, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Vodak-East Side Branch · 3710 E. 106th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Field Museum

Field Museum · 904 S May St, Chicago, IL

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Live at the Second City: Comedy Dance Chicago presents HAPPY DANCE! Big Moves. Bigger Laughs

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL · Ages 5–95

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Artifacts Chicago

Artifacts Chicago · 3636 S Iron St, Chicago, IL

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Little Learners’ Lab

In 3 days · Mon, Apr 20, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Austin Branch · 5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Open Block Play

In 3 days · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Mount Greenwood Branch · 11010 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Chicago Film Archives

Chicago Film Archives · 329 W 18th St, Chicago, IL

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Craft for Teens: Make a Mini Book Keychain!

In 4 days · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL · Ages 13–18

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Band Patch Making

In 5 days · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Genesis Auto Body Supplies & Paint

Genesis Auto Body Supplies & Paint · 2457 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL

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YOUmedia Crafternoon: Cloud lanterns

In 3 days · Mon, Apr 20, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chinatown · 2100 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago, IL

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Grow Your Own Art for Adults

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Edgebrook · 5331 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL

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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Museum

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Museum · 2245 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL

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After School Fun

In 5 days · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Chicago Lawn Branch · 6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Sewing Machine Basics

Starts in 12 hrs · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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U.S. Pizza Museum

U.S. Pizza Museum · 1146 S Delano Ct W, Chicago, IL

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Painting Party for Adults

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine North Center · 3849 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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Día de los niños y libros: A Celebration of Children and Books

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

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The Chicago Brand Museum

The Chicago Brand Museum · 2412 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

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Poetry Open Mic

In 3 days · Mon, Apr 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Manning Branch · 6 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL

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National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum

National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum · 1801 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL

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Chicago Mini Musicians

In 5 days · Wed, Apr 22, 3:15 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Independence · 4024 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 2–4

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Willis Tower Events on 99th

Willis Tower Events on 99th · 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL

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International Jazz Day Performance: Meet Captain Walter Dyett

In 3 days · Mon, Apr 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · West Englewood Branch · 1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL

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Sewing Certification for Teens

In 4 days · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Merlo Branch · 644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Chicago Fed Visitors Center

Chicago Fed Visitors Center · 230 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL

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Teen Chill Zone

In 5 days · Wed, Apr 22, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · West Chicago Avenue · 4856 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Canvas and Conversation: Evening Edition

In 5 days · Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Oriole Park · 7454 W. Balmoral Ave., Chicago, IL

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Money Museum

Money Museum · 230 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL

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Teen Tournament: Super Smash Bros!

In 3 days · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · West Englewood Branch · 1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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Screen Printing

In 6 days · Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Scottsdale · 4101 W. 79th St., Chicago, IL

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Arts & Culture in Chicago, IL

Teen Art Studio: Scrape Painting

Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

The Museum of Post Punk and Industrial Music

DIY Air Dry Botanical Clay Coasters

Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)

Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum

Adult Craft Club: Spring Wall Pocket

Climate Kids Club: Earth Day Craft

National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

Art Bots

A Stitch in Time Crochet Club / Club de Tejer

2201 S. Halsted

Film Screening: Nas Time is Illmatic (2014)

Unsolicited Chick Pics: The KJ & Chloe Show

Children's Museum of Art and Social Justice

8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

Teen Pop Up: Jellyfish Lanterns

Field Museum

Live at the Second City: Comedy Dance Chicago presents HAPPY DANCE! Big Moves. Bigger Laughs

Artifacts Chicago

Little Learners’ Lab

Open Block Play

Chicago Film Archives

Craft for Teens: Make a Mini Book Keychain!

Band Patch Making

Genesis Auto Body Supplies & Paint

YOUmedia Crafternoon: Cloud lanterns

Grow Your Own Art for Adults

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Museum

After School Fun

Sewing Machine Basics

U.S. Pizza Museum

Painting Party for Adults

Día de los niños y libros: A Celebration of Children and Books

The Chicago Brand Museum

Poetry Open Mic

National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum

Chicago Mini Musicians

Willis Tower Events on 99th

International Jazz Day Performance: Meet Captain Walter Dyett

Sewing Certification for Teens

Chicago Fed Visitors Center

Teen Chill Zone

Canvas and Conversation: Evening Edition

Money Museum

Teen Tournament: Super Smash Bros!

Screen Printing

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