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Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities
Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities showcases the innovative works of four internationally celebrated Chicago-based artists, Claire Ashley, Faheem Majeed, Yvette Mayorga and Carlos Rolón, pioneering the use of Augmented Reality (AR) for the first time in the vibrant setting of Millennium Park.
Buddy at the Chicago Cultural Center
Public Media Institute's shop in the Chicago Cultural Center gives Chicago's artists and small manufacturers a place to showcase and sell their goods and artwork.
Chicago Cultural Center
Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago.
Chicago Cultural Center Building Tours
Gaze at the world's largest Tiffany stained-glass dome, as well as beautifully ornate multi-colored mosaics, marble and molding during guided architectural tours of the Chicago Cultural Center.
Chicago Cultural Center — Claudia Cassidy Theater
The 200-seat multi-purpose theater has been transformed with all new theater seats and major technology upgrades, including a state-of-the-art movie projector, screen, and speaker system.
Chicago Made Music Showcase Finale
The annual Chicago Made Music Showcase invites all Chicagoland musicians to audition for a chance to perform before a panel of industry experts to win networking opportunities, performing opportunities, or even the $10,000 grand prize.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Franz West: Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park.
Great Ideas of Humanity: One of a Series
Featuring works that embrace the increasing globalization of our world and celebrate the resulting cross-pollination of ideas, philosophies, societies, and cultures. The exhibition is a visual response from a variety of artists on the idea of great design and creativity in history.
Kerry James Marshall Mural at the Chicago Cultural Center
Renowned artist and MacArthur Fellow Kerry James Marshall created an epic, large-scale mural for the Chicago Cultural Center, honoring 20 women who have shaped the city's vibrant arts and culture landscape. The 132-foot by 100-foot mural is the largest artwork he has ever designed or created.
Learning Lab Artist-in-Residence
The Learning Lab at the Chicago Cultural Center is an interactive studio that offers sights, sounds, and experiences for visitors of all ages and a wide range of abilities.
Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade
Chicago's Memorial Day Parade honors all men and woman who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.
Millennium Park
Discover a state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design and art that provide the backdrop for hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities. In Millennium Park, you’ll find a new kind of town square – a lively, spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city and a destination for Chicagoans and visitors alike.
Millennium Park Holiday Market
Start your holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind items, including jewelry, fashion, painting, sculpture, prints, drawings and more.
Neighborhood Cultural Spotlight Exhibitions in the Welcome Center
Neighborhood Cultural Spotlight features people, places and organizations nominated by Chicagoans for their cultural contribution to their neighborhood’s vitality. Learn about new cultural assets each month in this space, and then visit them in person in their community or online!
Parades
Find out when your favorite parade is taking place in Chicago.
Potential Energy: Chicago Puppets Up Close
Chicago is home to a rich and growing ecology of puppetry, bridging mediums and communities of makers. This sampling of puppets by local artists challenges expectations about puppetry and inspires the public to tell their own stories.
Praise House: We All Shine
The Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB) CAB Studio is a year-round exhibition space located on the first floor of the Chicago Cultural Center.
Under the Dome Concert
Musicians will perform under the Hall’s Louis Comfort Tiffany art glass dome — the largest Tiffany glass dome in the world.
Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony
The City of Chicago cordially invites you to attend a ceremony honoring those who served, in times of war as well as peace, Monday, November 11 at Soldier Field, 1st floor United Club, 1410 S. Special Olympics Drive.