Top Attractions in Palatine, IL

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

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Tactile Art Night

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

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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Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield Zoo Chicago · 31st St. and First Ave., Brookfield, IL, 60513, Brookfield, IL

Host your next meeting or social event at Brookfield Zoo! Whether its a daytime corporate function for 10 people – or an evening festival...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...

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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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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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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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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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Adult Book Discussion: Remarkably Bright Creatures

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Chicago Lawn Branch · 6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Join us for a discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old...

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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

Join the Back of the Yards staff for a screening of Love Jones . Click here to watch the trailer! The passion between a struggling photographer and an unemployed writer is undeniable, but will it last? In this sweet, comic romance set against the jazz rhythms of Chicago, two educated,...

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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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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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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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Lizzadromuseum

Lizzadromuseum · 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, Oak Brook, IL

Check out The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art - Sharing with others the eternal beauty of gemstones and promoting the study of earth science., a museum in Oak Brook, IL. Exhibits and attractions include The Permanent Collection, The Rock & Mineral Experience, Rocks, The Driehaus Lapidary Collection

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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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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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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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Cambodian American Heritage Museum

Cambodian American Heritage Museum · 2831 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, Chicago, IL

This one-of-a-kind institution raises awareness of the Cambodian genocide and celebrates the renewal of Cambodian community and culture here in the United States. It provides...

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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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Radius Chicago

Radius Chicago · 640 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL, 60616, Chicago, IL

Radius Chicago is a versatile, 55,000-square-foot event space designed to host corporate gatherings, large-scale events, productions, and private concerts for 400 to 5,000 attendees. Housed...

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Spertus, A Center for Jewish Learning and Culture

Spertus, A Center for Jewish Learning and Culture · 610 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60605, Chicago, IL

The faceted glass façade of Spertus Institute’s Michigan Avenue facility offers a window into world of Jewish learning and culture. Designed by the award-winning, Chicago-based...

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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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Edgewater Historical Society

Edgewater Historical Society · 5358 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60640, Chicago, IL

The Edgewater Historical Society is a neighborhood museum and society that is collecting and preserving the memories and histories of the residents of Edgewater. The...

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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...