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Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)
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,...
North Coast Music Festival
NCMF is an annual music and arts festival held at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL featuring a variety of electronic artists.
Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center
What began as an artist's dream in the basement of her gray stone is now the Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center located in...
Pullman State Historic Site (Hotel Florence)
Fifteen miles south of the Chicago loop, at the center of the historic planned industrial Pullman community, Pullman State Historic Site uses historic structures and...
Beverly Arts Center
Founded in 1968, the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, is a not-for-profit cultural and educational institution dedicated to enriching lives through the...
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Host your next meeting or social event at Brookfield Zoo! Whether its a daytime corporate function for 10 people – or an evening festival...
Ramova Theatre
Ramova Theatre brings world-class live music to an iconic historical landmark, creating an unparalleled concert experience in the heart of Bridgeport, Chicago. Ramova Theatre has...
Hyde Park Art Center
Founded in 1939, the Hyde Park Art Center is at once a contemporary art exhibition space, learning lab, community resource, and social hub for artists...
Adult Book Discussion: Remarkably Bright Creatures
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...
Museum of Science and Industry
One of the largest science museums in the world with Coal Mine, U-505 submarine.
International Jazz Day Performance: Meet Captain Walter Dyett
Walter Henri Dyett, known as “Captain Dyett”, was a music educator, and instrumental figure in the development of jazz and black music in Chicago. As the band instructor of Bronzeville’s DuSable High School, Dyett built a powerhouse music program that produced iconic singers such as Nat King Cole,..
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum is an African-American Labor History Museum, the only one of its kind in the nation. Located in the...
Sports Traveler
Sports Traveler specializes in event tickets and hotel travel packages to the city's top sports and concert events including Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, White Sox,...
Bronzeville Children’s Museum
The Bronzeville Children's Museum, featuring exhibits designed for children ages 3 to 9, is the first and only African American children's museum in the country....
Adult Game Night
Join us for a fun-filled night of smooth jazz and playing chess, checkers, cards and other fun games! Be sure to bring your own snacks (BYOS). Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago
The Smart offers a unique and affordable space for your special event, from cocktail receptions in the Museum's striking reception hall to dinners in the...
Gallery Guichard
Located on the first floor of the Bronzeville Artist Lofts, Gallery Guichard features a rotating collection of works from numerous global artists including, Abiola Akintola,...
Washington Park
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as part of the original South Park, Washington Park has a variety of attractions, such as the DuSable Museum, the...
Peace by Piece: A Fiber Art "Commuknity"
Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting and other hand stitching. Bring your own...
The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago
Founded in 1915, The Society's mission is to encourage the growth and understanding of contemporary art through exhibitions, publications, and events. The Society presents art...
Sodexo at the Museum of Science and Industry
Just steps from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry continues to indulge the imagination with a myriad of...
HERITAGE Museum of Asian Art
Heritage Museum of Asian Art showcases a wide range of art forms, spanning many cultures and time periods of Asia. The museum’s collection includes archaic...
Blanc Gallery
Cliff Rome, proprietor of Bronzeville’s Parkway Ballroom, is committed to rekindling this Culture of Conversation. Thousands have gathered at the Parkway for art exhibits, fashion...
DuPage Children's Museum
Interactive children's museum with hands-on exhibits in science, math, and art.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Just steps from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown Chicago, the Museum continues to indulge the imagination with a myriad of vibrant and interactive exhibits. ...
Film Screening: Yesterday (2019)
Join us for a screening of Yesterday. After a freak accident during a worldwide blackout, struggling musician Jack Malik wakes to discover that he is the only person in the world to remember The Beatles. Using this newfound benefit to his advantage, Jack begins plagiarizing the work of the...
Lizzadromuseum
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
Bridgeport Art Center
Bridgeport Art Center is a multi-disciplinary creative home for artists, designers, and professionals working across various art forms, media and vocations. An inspirational place to...
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Lapidary is the art of cutting & polishing stone. People of all ages enjoy this exceptional Museum dedicated to sharing with others the beauty of...
Community Art Garden at the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center
This Bronzeville Chicago Youth Center facility hosts what is perhaps the preeminent collection of public community art in the city. In 1991, encouraged by the...
Calendar & News
Newsletter | Calendar of Events Spring 2026 Download our Newsletter Here Calendar of Events 28 28.March Cancelled: West Suburban Lapidary Club Meeting https://lizzadromuseum.org/event/west-suburban-la
Sky Zone Alsip: GLOW Night
Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.
Teen Art Studio: Scrape Painting
Try your hand at abstract art with scrape painting! No experience is needed to create a vibrant, one-of-a-kind artwork. All materials provided. For ages 13-19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Sky Zone Westmont: GLOW Night
Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.
Sky Zone Joliet: GLOW Night
Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.
Urban Air Mokena: Sensory Friendly Play
An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...
Builders of the Cultural Present Mural
This mural celebrates the kinship between traditional African and African-American aesthetic expression. Layered on a backdrop of African patterns and symbols, a Benin ceremonial mask,...
Blueprint Tours, Inc.
We provide custom, step on guiding tours of Chicago's amazing architectural and cultural sites.
Experimental Station
The Experimental Station is a not-for-profit incubator of innovative cultural, educational, and environmental projects and small-scale enterprises, working to build independent cultural infrastructure on the...
Urban Air North Riverside: Sensory Friendly Play
An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...
Film Screening for Teens: Wicked: For Good (2025)
Teens, catch a movie screening in YOUmedia! This month, we’ll watch movies that will inspire you to carry out your new year goals. No need to register. This Tuesday, we'll show Wicked: For Good (2025) Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of...
Toddler Play and Read
It’s time to get messy! Join us each week for lively books and stories, plus sensory-rich play, art and music activities for toddlers. Open to toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...
Earth Day Explorers
Come learn about recycling, sustainability and caring for the planet through fun, hands-on activities. Celebrate Earth Day while discovering simple ways to help protect our environment. For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this...
Community Resource Fair at Woodson Regional
Join us to learn more about the organizations that serve the Washington Heights and neighboring Communities. The Community Resource Fair takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312).
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