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Events & Programming

All Events

Symphony orchestra on outdoor stage at night, warm amber stage lights, dark sky backdrop
Performance

Summer Symphonic Gala

Jun 14, 2026
Riverside Amphitheater, Chicago, IL
$25 – $95Details
Modern art gallery bright white walls with abstract paintings, clean natural lighting
Free
Exhibition

New Voices: Emerging Artists

Jun 20 – Jul 18, 2026
Arts District Gallery, Chicago, IL
Free AdmissionDetails
Theater stage with red velvet curtain under spotlight, dark auditorium seats in background
Theater

The Midnight Sonata

Jul 3 – 12, 2026
Meridian Theater, Chicago, IL
$18 – $65Details
Hands shaping clay on pottery wheel in bright studio, natural daylight, warm workshop setting
Workshop

Ceramics & Clay: Beginner Studio

Jul 8, 2026
The Craft House, Chicago, IL
$45Details
Outdoor festival crowd in park, bright summer daylight, colorful banners, festive atmosphere
Free
Festival

Chicago Street Arts Festival

Jul 19 – 21, 2026
Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
Free AdmissionDetails
Jazz quartet performing at outdoor garden venue, warm evening light, lush green backdrop
Performance

Jazz in the Garden

Aug 2, 2026
Botanical Garden Pavilion, Chicago, IL
$15Details
Photography exhibition gallery, large portrait prints on white walls, bright gallery lighting
Free
Exhibition

Photography & Identity

Aug 10 – Sep 5, 2026
North Side Arts Center, Chicago, IL
Free AdmissionDetails
Film crew on set with camera equipment, bright studio lighting, collaborative creative atmosphere
Workshop

Screenwriting Intensive Weekend

Aug 15 – 16, 2026
Chicago Film Center, Chicago, IL
$120Details
Performer at microphone on small stage, intimate venue lighting, dark atmospheric background
Theater

Voices of the City: Spoken Word Night

Sep 5, 2026
The Green Room, Chicago, IL
$12Details