Arts & Culture in Chicago

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Teen Art Club: Embroidery

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Humboldt Park · 1605 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Dr. Show

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 11:00 PM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

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8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine North Center · 3849 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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Monday Matinee Kids' Film Screening: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 13, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Belmont · 1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL

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Teen Craft: Fuse Bead Art

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 14, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Recording Studio Certification for Teens

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Merlo · 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

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Urban Air Chicago: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Chicago · 1801 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL

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Bilingual Story Time / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

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No Preguntarme Nada Bilingual Poetry Workshop with Brighton Park Poets

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Archer Heights Branch · 5055 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Sky Zone Alsip: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Alsip · 12080 South Cicero Avenue, Alsip, IL · Ages 1+

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Kids Craft: Fluttering Butterflies

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Avalon Branch · 8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Sky Zone Elmhurst: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Elmhurst · 325 W Lake St, Ste A, Elmhurst, IL · Ages 1+

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Sky Zone Westmont: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Westmont · 52 East Ogden Avenue, Westmont, IL · Ages 1+

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Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Teen Art Studio: Scrape Painting

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · West Englewood Branch · 1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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DIY Air Dry Botanical Clay Coasters

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Adult Craft Club: Spring Wall Pocket

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · McKinley Park · 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Teen Craft: Air-Dry Clay

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Dance Story Time with Tutu School Ballet

Sat, Jun 27, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Park · 1150 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

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Tactile Art Night

Mon, May 11, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Merlo · 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

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Perler Bead Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago Bee Branch · 3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Lego Club

Wed, Oct 14, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Manning Branch · 6 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 6–12

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Film Screening: Nas Time is Illmatic (2014)

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Daley, Richard M. · 733 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL

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Unsolicited Chick Pics: The KJ & Chloe Show

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

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Miles Davis’ 100th Birthday

Tue, May 26, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Sculpt Like Hunt and Perkins: A Creative Sculpting Workshop

Wed, May 27, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Manning · 6 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL

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Live at the Second City: Comedy Dance Chicago presents HAPPY DANCE! Big Moves. Bigger Laughs

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL · Ages 5–95

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Teen Pop Up: Jellyfish Lanterns

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Vodak-East Side Branch · 3710 E. 106th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Casually Crafting: Spring Maximalist Art

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Lozano · 1805 S. Loomis St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Sew a Mini-Moon Pillow

Tue, May 19, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Merlo Branch · 644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL

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YOUmedia Crafternoon: Cloud lanterns

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chinatown · 2100 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago, IL

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The Art of Paper Magic: Origami for Everyone

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Near North Branch · 310 W. Division Street, Chicago, IL

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Llamazing Craft for Día de los Niños

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Lozano · 1805 S. Loomis St., Chicago, IL · Ages 4+

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Young at Heart: Afternoon Party Games

Wed, May 13, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 55+

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Craft Supply Swap

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Merlo Branch · 644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

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Dot Art Inspired by Artist Yayoi Kusama

Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Blackstone Branch · 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Messy Art: Wrapping & Weaving

In 4 weeks · Mon, May 4, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Archer Heights · 5055 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL

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Introduction to Sewing (Teens & Young Adults)

Sat, May 9, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Thurgood Marshall · 7506 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL

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Climate Kids Club: Earth Day Craft

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Beverly · 1962 W. 95th St., Chicago, IL

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Whitney M. Young's Crochet Club

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Whitney M. Young, Jr. · 415 East 79th St., Chicago, IL

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Austin Speaks: Open Mic

Wed, Jul 15, 11:00 PM–12:45 AM UTC · Austin · 5615 W. Race Ave., Chicago, IL

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Cookies & Craft: Diamond Painting

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Kelly · 6151 S. Normal Blvd., Chicago, IL

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YPB Presents… Hosted by Young Professional Board

Thu, Oct 29, 5:00 AM UTC · Illinois Holocaust Museum · 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077, Skokie, IL

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A Stitch in Time Crochet Club / Club de Tejer

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

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Come, Stay, Play / Ven, Quédate, Juega

In 4 weeks · Wed, May 6, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · North Pulaski Branch · 4300 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Craft for Teens: Make a Mini Book Keychain!

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL · Ages 13–18

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Stitch, Snip and Sashiko

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Austin Branch · 5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 6–13

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Friday Fun for Tots

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · West Lawn · 4020 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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International Jazz Day Performance: Meet Captain Walter Dyett

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · West Chicago Avenue Branch · 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Arts & Culture in Chicago

Teen Art Club: Embroidery

Dr. Show

8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

Monday Matinee Kids' Film Screening: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)

Teen Craft: Fuse Bead Art

Recording Studio Certification for Teens

Urban Air Chicago: Save Big. Play All Year

Bilingual Story Time / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

No Preguntarme Nada Bilingual Poetry Workshop with Brighton Park Poets

Sky Zone Alsip: GLOW Night

Kids Craft: Fluttering Butterflies

Sky Zone Elmhurst: GLOW Night

Sky Zone Westmont: GLOW Night

Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

Teen Art Studio: Scrape Painting

DIY Air Dry Botanical Clay Coasters

Adult Craft Club: Spring Wall Pocket

Teen Craft: Air-Dry Clay

Dance Story Time with Tutu School Ballet

Tactile Art Night

Perler Bead Club

Lego Club

Film Screening: Nas Time is Illmatic (2014)

Unsolicited Chick Pics: The KJ & Chloe Show

Miles Davis’ 100th Birthday

Sculpt Like Hunt and Perkins: A Creative Sculpting Workshop

Live at the Second City: Comedy Dance Chicago presents HAPPY DANCE! Big Moves. Bigger Laughs

Teen Pop Up: Jellyfish Lanterns

Casually Crafting: Spring Maximalist Art

Sew a Mini-Moon Pillow

YOUmedia Crafternoon: Cloud lanterns

The Art of Paper Magic: Origami for Everyone

Llamazing Craft for Día de los Niños

Young at Heart: Afternoon Party Games

Craft Supply Swap

Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)

Dot Art Inspired by Artist Yayoi Kusama

Messy Art: Wrapping & Weaving

Introduction to Sewing (Teens & Young Adults)

Climate Kids Club: Earth Day Craft

Whitney M. Young's Crochet Club

Austin Speaks: Open Mic

Cookies & Craft: Diamond Painting

YPB Presents… Hosted by Young Professional Board

A Stitch in Time Crochet Club / Club de Tejer

Come, Stay, Play / Ven, Quédate, Juega

Craft for Teens: Make a Mini Book Keychain!

Stitch, Snip and Sashiko

Friday Fun for Tots

International Jazz Day Performance: Meet Captain Walter Dyett

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