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Mr. Firu’s Abra-ka-dabra magic show is very interactive and a lot of fun! There is music playing during the whole show and a live dove appears as a grand finale. You will be amazed… and probably laugh a lot, too!
For kids 3 and up.
… Join Jenny at the Dunning Branch for an evening of art and collage.
Artist Susan Gomez aka The Button Lady will be leading you on a creative journey with this Collage Workshop series. Learn beginners' techniques to make and create your…
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Join us for a rockin' good time! Bring your favorite rock album (vinyl please) to our summer music listening party. Whether it's the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Buddy Holly, Van Halen, KISS or Queen, there should be…
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Mr. Firu’s Abra-ka-dabra magic show is very interactive and a lot of fun! There is music playing during the whole show and a live dove appears as a grand finale. You will be amazed… and probably laugh a lot, too!
For kids 3 and up.…
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Nature's Magic Show explores the magic all around us. It's a great show for all ages filled with fun and colorful magic tricks and effects. How do flowers appear in the spring? What can be made from a simple rock? What are some of the…
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Step into Miss Make-Believe’s wonderfully unique world of magic, storytelling and lots of laughter! Experience a magical picnic where we explore themes of kindness, creativity, nature and community. Fun for all ages.
For kids 0 to 13.
How…
Discover and create in this self-guided open studio program sponsored by the Art Institute of Chicago! Compose a gallery box in the style of Joseph Cornell, a flowery self portrait in the style of Frieda Kahlo, sketch a skull like…
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Step into Miss Make-Believe’s wonderfully unique world of magic, storytelling and lots of laughter! Experience a magical picnic where we explore themes of kindness, creativity, nature and community. Fun for all ages.
For kids 0 to 13.
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Come hang out in our YOUMedia space and work those creative muscles! You can draw, paint, knit, or embroider, as well as design and print 3D objects, and make your own stickers with our Cricut vinyl cutter.
For ages 10 to 19.
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Step into Miss Make-Believe’s wonderfully unique world of magic, storytelling and lots of laughter! Experience a magical picnic where we explore themes of kindness, creativity, nature and community. Fun for all ages.
For kids 0 to 13. Space…
Every Monday 6pm-7pm, come to the Chicago Bee Teen Space for a viewing of a popular anime -- new and classics alike. Come chat with other anime lovers, find a new manga to read, or just hang out and chill. Light refreshments and snacks will…
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CircEsteem's Performance Troupe, made up of youth ages 12 to 18, will amaze and delight you as they perform circus skills such as juggling, stilt walking, tumbling and balance. After the show, audience members will be able interact with the…
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Nature's Magic Show explores the magic all around us. It's a great show for all ages filled with fun and colorful magic tricks and effects. How do flowers appear in the spring? What can be made from a simple rock? What are some of the…
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Color Your World: Oil Pastel Drawing
The Artist’s Studio provides drop-in, family art-making opportunities, designed in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago.
For families with kids 3 and up.
Accessibility
Need sign language…
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CircEsteem's Performance Troupe, made up of youth ages 12 to 18, will amaze and delight you as they perform circus skills such as juggling, stilt walking, tumbling and balance. After the show, audience members will be able interact with the…
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Nature's Magic Show explores the magic all around us. It's a great show for all ages filled with fun and colorful magic tricks and effects. How do flowers appear in the spring? What can be made from a simple rock? What are some of the…
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No instruments needed for this fun, group singalong with Julie Helenius, a teaching artist from the Old Town School of Folk Music. We’ll focus on upbeat, popular songs celebrating summer and nature themes. If you love to sing along to…
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Nature's Magic Show explores the magic all around us. It's a great show for all ages filled with fun and colorful magic tricks and effects. How do flowers appear in the spring? What can be made from a simple rock? What are some of the…
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The Jazz Institute of Chicago's Emerging Artist Project presents Unome. Unome is a group of young jazz musicians brought together through the Jazz Links Student Council of Chicago. The quintet is comprised of Jude Peterson (piano),…