Upcoming Events

Thursday, December 6

Nature Museumm free admission for Illinois residents - 9:00 AM
Illinois residents can enjoy free admission as part of our Suggested Donation Thursdays. Explore the entire museum – no special exhibit admission required! Plus, enjoy our daily programming, including Story Time, Critter Connections, Animal Feedings, and the First Flight Butterfly Release at no additional cost. More

ReFuShe Chicago Pop-Up Shop - 12:00 PM
RefuSHE's artisan collective is popping up in Chicago's West Loop this holiday season! Browse our collection of handmade, hand-dyed textile goods in person, find the perfect gift for your friends, family, or yourself, and learn more about RefuSHE's innovative holistic model to protect and empower refugee girls in East Africa More

April Greiman - 5:00 PM
Join us for a lecture with April Greiman: Founder of West Coast New Wave Graphic Design. Seating is limited. To access the Sullivan Galleries, enter the Sullivan building using the State Street entrance. More

Tune-Up: Social Study - 6:00 PM
Anybody can spin up a social media account, but using it strategically is another beast. There's a lot of power in social, it's democratized the design industry and frees designers from being tied to a specific location just to be seen. Curating the right content can super boost your career outside of the 9-5. Join us for a panel on using social media to promote yourself, find new opportunities, and stay sane in the process. We'll discuss the in's and out's of navigating Instagram, LinkedIn, and perhaps a few lesser known platforms. More

Adult Mask Making Classes - 6:30 PM
Art Side Out Studio & MASK SHOP since 1986 has been making masks and mask makers in Chicago. I offer Thursday night adult, BYOB mask making classes at three levels, Beginning ~ Intermediate & Advanced. most Thursday nights. The first two levels are two hour classes offered in a three hour time slot, for you to use as you like. Tuition $200 for 8 weeks... The third level is for those who have taken the first two classes, know the way the studio works, and have personal projects to do. Tuition $30/night. More

Chicago Suburb Hackerspace: Workshop 88 - 7:00 PM
Every Thursday night we have our public meeting starting at 7:00 pm. Meetings are always free and open to the public. Come build something with us! More

Mokena SpaceLab Public Hack Night - 7:00 PM
A night for the public to come in and work on projects, talk to members, and hang out. We may be working on our Maker Faire, or fixing a 3D printer, or souping up a racing car. Who knows! Come on out and meet us. No skills or prior knowledge required. More

Saturday, December 8

Behind the Model: Reconstructing the 1893 World's Fair - 10:00 AM
Dr. Lisa Snyder will discuss the technology and research behind her rich computer reconstruction of the 1893 World Columbian Exposition’s White City. The reconstruction allows interactive exploration of Chicago’s legendary exposition and enables unprecedented opportunities for teaching and learning. Using the model as illustration, Snyder will highlight both key features of the reconstruction and the archival resources that informed the project. More

Friday, December 7

One of a Kind - 11:00 AM
Thursday through Sunday at the Merchandise Mart. One of a Kind Holiday Show will return just in time for the busiest shopping season of the year. More than 600 independent makers will set up shop at the 18th annual Holiday Show held at The Mart. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience while browsing and shopping from a variety of categories of handmade work. More

DMen Tap Coaster Decorating Party - 3:00 PM
DMen Tap is has a little coaster decorating party every Friday afternoon. Get inspired and be artistic so our customers have something fun to look at when they set their drinks down. More

Saturday, December 8

Interactive Story/Text-Based Game Making Workshop - 1:00 PM
In this workshop led by VGA teaching artist Eden Ünlüata-Foley, participants will learn how to use Twine, a simple tool for making text-based games, or in other words, interactive nonlinear stories. Participants learn how interactive narratives differ from other media and work on creating their own. Have fun developing a story while learning how to add static and animated images. No programming experience is required. We will have limited number of computers on hand and ask participants to bring their own laptop if they are able. Free and open to all. More

Opening Reception: Everyone's a Designer/Everyone's Design - 1:30 PM
Everyone’s a Designer/Everyone’s Design is a free traveling museum exhibition that explores and celebrates everyday Chicagoans’ influence on art and design in the city. Join us for the ultimate “house party” as the exhibition reaches its final home, the “People’s Palace,” the Chicago Cultural Center. Add your own personal style to the exhibition through a free family-friendly activity hosted by the Society of Smallness. More

Granny Squared Crochet Class! - 1:00 PM
The snow has begun to fall and now it's time to get to work on your fuzzy gloves, scarves and hats! Join us at The WasteShed, a creative reuse center, as we host the extremely talented Ashley Marisco!! This class will give you the confidence to pick up a hook and complete a simple crochet project. First, Ashley will walk you through making a foundation chain and when you feel comfortable we will move on to the granny square pattern where you will learn different stitches and their abbreviations. She will bring in many examples of her work to help inspire any ideas that you have been wanting to bring to life. Workshops are $18 a person and please RSVP to hold your spot. Ticket includes all workshop supplies!! More

Sunday, December 9

Underground Art Market 2018 - 12:00 PM
Please join us for our 8th year, 10th edition of The Underground Art Market. This year we are creating this event at Salvage One. Salvage One is an incredible art, antique & artifact store and stunning event space. We couldn't be more thrilled to announce the all the incredible artists, artisans and culinary artists that are coming together on the themes of wellness & recycled arts & eco-consciousness to create this event. More

Hungry as F*ck's Holiday Bake Sale & Craft Fair - 12:00 PM
Hi everyone! Mark your calendars for Sunday, Dec. 9 because Crafty as F*ck requires your attendance at Marz Brewery. It’s equal parts bake sale and holiday craft fair. If you like amazing local artists, dope craftspeople, holiday shopping, seasonal treats, and Marz beer, you won't want to miss this event. More

Family Snow Globe Holiday Photo Shoot! - 10:00 AM
Includes: one high res retouched digital ready to print…( or use for your holiday cards or your social media) plus as an extra "GIVE BACK BONUS" !!! Get the whole shoot high res to download for JUST $50 when you donate directly to one of our 3 featured chicago children/ family charities! More