American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating more than 100 different creative works and writers spanning genres. Across time and tradition, prophets…
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official partner of Illinois America 250—a statewide effort to bring together Illinoisans’ diverse perspectives about our…
Nathaniel Mary Quinn: A Love Letter to My Mother
Nathaniel Mary Quinn’s first solo museum show in Chicago explores the artist’s formative years growing up in public housing, which he describes as “my first studio.” Alongside works on canvas and paper at the new National Public Housing Museum, the…
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground
Imagine walking inside the thunderous sound of a taiko drum or feeling enveloped by the sinuous sounds of a saxophone, cello, or bass. What if your body became part of a visual landscape of colors, textures, and movements that resonated…
2016 World Series Anniversary Celebration
On July 18 at Wrigley Field, the Cubs will host a celebration honoring the 10th anniversary of the 2016 World Series championship. To kick off the festivities, “Champions Gate,” a new monument to memorialize the club’s 1907, 1908 and 2016…
NewberryFest: 250 Years of the United States
Join the Newberry Library for our summer NewberryFest, designed to help both new and returning visitors of all ages learn more about the library. This open house event includes collection presentations, hands-on activities (including a historical calligraphy lesson!), tours, a…
Millennium Park Summer Workouts
Participants are asked to bring their own workout mat The workout program takes place on the Great Lawn and Wrigley Square in Millennium Park on Saturdays with a series of 45-minute workouts including Pilates, Yoga, Cardio Kickboxing and Zumba®.
Eckhart Park Farmer’s Market
An inaugural community focused market in the heart of West Town. Featuring a mix of produce and food vendors, other local makers and special events throughout the season.
Presence and Absence: The Space Between | Curated by Indira Frietas Johnson
Presence and Absence: The Space Between explores the dual reality of death—the physical disappearance of those we love and the enduring emotional, spiritual, and cultural traces they leave behind. Through sculpture, painting, performance, and participatory installations, the exhibition brings together fragile…
Free and Independent: The Declaration of Independence and the Words That Made the United States
A library is the perfect place to explore the origins of a country founded on words. What did Congress mean when they declared that “all men are created equal,” that people had an unalienable right to “the pursuit of happiness,”…