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EXPO CHICAGO art exhibit at Navy Pier showcasing contemporary and modern art

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Things To Do In Chicagoland: Art Exhibits, Poetry Workshops and Local History Tours

by Metalle TagnerApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Explore Chicagoland’s vibrant cultural scene this week with art exhibits, poetry workshops, local history tours, and live performances for all ages.

Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier during winter with a view of Chicago's skyline.

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Things To Do In Chicagoland: Joliet History, Explore the Burbs and Outdoor Fun

by Artemis IngramFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Phantom of the Opera at Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago

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Things To Do In Chicagoland: Phantom of the Opera, MLK Hoops Classic, and More

by Artemis IngramJanuary 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Breakin’ (1984) movie screening at Mayfair Branch Library, showcasing the breakdancing craze of the 1980s.

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Things To Do In Chicagoland: Sports Action, Cocoa And Crafts and Hip Hop Movies

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 3, 2026January 4, 2026

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Things To Do In Chicagoland: Margaritas in Paradise, Gospel At the House of Blues and More

by Pagee' SpeedeDecember 27, 2025December 27, 2025