Arts & Culture in Illinois

Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

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

Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market

Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market · 200 N Main St, Bloomington, IL

Farmers Market in Bloomington, IL

Monday Matinee Kids' Film Screening: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)

Starts in 7 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Belmont · 1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL

Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

Humpday Farmers Market

Humpday Farmers Market · 1237 E Main St, Carbondale, IL

Farmers Market in Carbondale, IL

Adult Craft Club: Spring Wall Pocket

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · McKinley Park · 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Perler Bead Club

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago Bee Branch · 3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Fossil Ridge Public Library District

Fossil Ridge Public Library District · 386 West Kennedy Road, Braidwood, IL

Library Program in Braidwood, IL

Teen Art Club: Embroidery

Starts in 7 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Humboldt Park · 1605 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Dr. Show

Sun, Apr 12, 11:00 PM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry · 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

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

Unsolicited Chick Pics: The KJ & Chloe Show

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

Leather Archives & Museum

Leather Archives & Museum · 6418 N. Greenview Ave., Chicago, IL, 60626, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Virtual Book & Author: The Concentration Camp Brothel — Forced Sexual Labor Under Nazi Rule

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 PM UTC · Illinois Holocaust Museum · 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077, Skokie, IL

Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago

Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago · 5550 S. Greenwood Ave., Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Money Museum

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Money Museum · 230 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60604, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Teen Craft: Fuse Bead Art

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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

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

A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum

A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum · 10406 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60628, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Kids Craft: Fluttering Butterflies

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Avalon Branch · 8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL

Recording Studio Certification for Teens

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

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center · 740 E. 56th Pl., Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

DIY Adult Crafts: Canvas Tote Bag Painting

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Chicago Lawn Branch · 6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Spring Craft and Create

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Altgeld Branch · 955 E. 131st Street, Chicago, IL

The Polish Museum of America

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

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Celebrate Spring with Tie Dye

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Pullman · 11001 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago, IL

Teens Introduction to Zines

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Jeffery Manor Branch · 2401 E. 100th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

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

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

After School Fun

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Chicago Lawn Branch · 6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

Grow Your Own Art for Adults

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Edgebrook · 5331 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL

Swedish American Museum

Swedish American Museum · 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Kids Night Out

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Oak Park · 124 N Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL

Sewing: Make a Lavender Sachet

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Sulzer Regional · 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

Community Art Garden at the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center

Community Art Garden at the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center · 3947 S.Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

Arts Crafts in Chicago, IL

Peer Share Your Essay or Art

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Uptown Branch · 929 W. Buena Avenue, Chicago, IL

Painting Party for Adults

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

Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center

Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center · 1060 E. 47th St., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Looking Local: Craft Supply Swap

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Avalon · 8148 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL

Sewing Machine Basics

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

The Field Museum

The Field Museum · 1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60605, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

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

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

Brandos Karaoke & Cocktail’s In The Loop

Brandos Karaoke & Cocktail’s In The Loop · 343 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL, 60604, Chicago, IL

Sing Along in Chicago, IL

Summer Camp 2026

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Burr Ridge · 470 Village Center Dr., Burr Ridge, IL

Art Buffet

Starts in 7 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Mount Greenwood Branch · 11010 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 2+