Free arts events in Chicago, IL
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Opening Reception for Fredrik Værslev: The Joy of Painting
Thu, Jan 29, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society
Opening Reception for Fredrik Værslev: The Joy of Painting
Thu, Jan 29, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society
Fire Escape Films Premiere (Fall 2025 Productions)
Sat, Jan 31, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
Fire Escape Films Premiere (Fall 2025 Productions)
Sat, Jan 31, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
DanceWorks Chicago: Tendu Tuesdays, Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Tue, Feb 3, 9:30 AM
Chicago · The Ruth Page Center for the Arts
DanceWorks Chicago: Tendu Tuesdays, Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Tue, Feb 3, 9:30 AM
Chicago · The Ruth Page Center for the Arts
Authors on Tap: Daniyal Mueenuddin and Rebecca Makkai
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Exile in Bookville
Authors on Tap: Daniyal Mueenuddin and Rebecca Makkai
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Exile in Bookville
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