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Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science.
Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science. examines how Native communities are using traditional knowledge and Western science to solve modern-day environmental problems. December 14, 2019 - December 22, 2019, resuming January 2, 2020 - February 22, 2020. For more information visit http://bit.ly/RootsOfWisdom #RootsOfWisdom
“Characters on Ice” at Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park
The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink at Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park will host “Characters on Ice” every Sunday from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. throughout the month of December. Presented by Xfinity, children ages 12 and under are invited to visit the rink early and skate with their families alongside some of their favorite characters including: • Cinderella & The Prince (Dec. 1) • Anna & Kristoff (Dec. 8) • Batman & Catwoman (Dec. 15) • Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus…
Wicker Park Bucktown Presents Window Wonderland
The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce announces its new holiday window activation program, Window Wonderland, kicking off on Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2019, and running through December 30, 2019. Dozens of businesses across Wicker Park and Bucktown are decorating their windows in holiday themes, and shoppers can vote on the best windows for a chance to win one of ten raffle prizes. A special free public performance of holiday carols will be given by the Chicago Children’s Choir…
Lurie Garden Free Guided Tour
Tours highlight elements of the Garden’s design, its plant life and how this applies to your home garden.
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Véronique Mathieu &Jasmin Arakawa
The International Music Foundation presents the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts. Enjoy free weekly classical concerts in Preston Bradley Hall, located on the 3rd floor of the Chicago Cultural Center. Join us December 18 for violinist Véronique Mathieu and pianist Jasmin Arakawa in music of Lili Boulanger, Claude Debussy and Francis Poulenc.
Chicago Cultural Center Free Tour
Learn about "The People's Palace" by taking a free tour.
Caroling at Cloud Gate
Bundle up and get ready to belt out some holiday classics at Caroling at Cloud Gate, festive events that are part concert, part sing-along as local Chicago choral groups lead hundreds of celebrants in song.
Sequence Ch!cago
Friday, December 20 A Blues Christmas: 7 – 8:30 p.m. Aon Grand Ballroom MUSIC: Toronzo Cannon; Lil’ Ed; Lynne Jordan; Matthew Skoller Sequence Ch!cago returns to Navy Pier this fall and winter, highlighting the city’s vibrant arts and cultural scene over 10 dates throughout the season. Presented by the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, the series includes performances from Chicago’s gifted musicians, handcrafted works by local artisans and special events, such as “Housegiving,” a house music celebration featuring a clothing…
Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science.
Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science. examines how Native communities are using traditional knowledge and Western science to solve modern-day environmental problems. December 14, 2019 - February 22, 2020. For more information visit http://bit.ly/RootsOfWisdom #RootsOfWisdom
Winter Indoor Wicker Park Farmer’s Market
Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce presents the second indoor winter season of its popular Wicker Park Farmers Market, open from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on each month’s first Saturday, from December 7, 2019 through April 4, 2020 at The Robey Hall (2018 W. North Ave). The market will host 21 local vendors with handmade and homegrown favorites, plus free live music, and on-site composting and drop-offs with Healthy Soil Compost. The market opening day will feature a special…
SELFISH
SELFISH, a WOMANISH health + wellness a panel discussion focusing on ways womxn can flourish in the New Year. SELFISH will explore the implications of what happens when womxn deliberately take care of our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We will have a conversation surrounding how self-care can change our self-perception and also address what often happens around us as we better ourselves. Our panelists will come from various experiences that are centered around womxn’s wellness + health including, but…
Chicago Memorial Day Parade & Wreath Laying Ceremony
Chicago's Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11am on Daley Plaza (Dearborn and Washington Streets). The parade will then step off at noon and proceed south on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street. During the Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade, the City of Chicago honors fallen heroes and Gold Star family members who have lost a loved one…