This is a wonderful museum. We planned an hour but it wasn't enough. It needs 90 or more minutes…read more Excellent quality exhibits. The downstairs is extensive and reminded me of the African American Museum in DC. Well worth th price of admission. Parking on site. Where do you find that anywhere. Definitely a must see!

Great experience with my grands aged 4 & 8. Was very interested in seeing a wax museum exhibit. The…read moreMayor Washington wax figure was the only one. Some facts were incorrect because of years stated and the actual wax figure is in need of minor repairs. His hair could be more grey to match the videos presented. The mechanical Mayor Washington had penetrating eyes. He only resembled the actual mayor a slight bit. In all the exhibit was adequate, rather than excellent, which is what it should be. The other exhibits were well done and well preserved. We had a good visit and will return as the children mature. I did like the pricing categories : senior, adult, student and child. We were them all.

I attended my favorite nephew's wedding reception here a couple of weeks ago. The Center is located…read morein the South Shore area of Chicago and was formerly the South Shore Country Club. The Center is a Chicago Landmark, and is listed on the National Register. It was built in 1916 and sits on the bank of Lake Michigan. I loved the decor, chandeliers, and marble floors. It features a solarium, formal dining hall and the Paul Robeson Theater. Green features of the park include a nature sanctuary and a butterfly garden. Outside, the park offers a nine-hole golf course, beach, and open spaces for picnics and walks. In addition to golf, the Center offers dance, music, art, health, fitness and culinary classes. What I loved most about this venue was the feeling of stepping back in time. It was such a relaxing venue and a beautiful event. It's a shame my phone battery needed charging, hence, no photos!

The golf course is stunning! I had no idea it was this beautiful in the heart of South Shore. The 9…read moreholes ends at the lakefront. It's beautiful and serene. Nafsi restaurant is inside. They served a good mocktail and appetizer. However, they were understaffed and didn't have many items on the menu. This is a usual occurrence for them. Which is disappointing because the atmosphere is aesthetic and cozy.

My Husband booked a date for us to go to a book discussion and book signing with Malayna Evans,…read moreauthor of "Isis of Egypt". It was a wonderful event, a great turnout and a fantastic opportunity to meet the author. She was awesome. We got to see the museum as well and it was a lot of artifacts from Northern Africa and upper middle eastern countries. I highly recommend this museum!

I loved visiting the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum! This is a small but…read moreincredibly intriguing museum located on the campus of University of Chicago is gift to the world telling the story of major ancient civilizations with a treasure trove of ancient artifacts with a mission to understand, reveal, and protect the past. I felt connected and extremely immersed in the past as I was exploring the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, almost as if time doesn't really exist on a linear timeline but instead the past, present, and future existing all at once as if I had been here before feeling. This museum teaches people about the beginnings of our lives as humans together. The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum started in 1919 holds a collection of many interesting artifacts over 350,000 artifacts from archaeologists on expeditions mostly in West Asia and North Africa during the 1920-1940s. It mainly has galleries of ancient Egypt, Nubia, Persia, Mesopotamia, Syria, and more. The is Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum is also a continous place of research and learning sponsoring archaeological and text-based research projects. The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum is not really kid friendly but great for adults, researchers, anyone who appreciates ancient civilizations. This museum is free for all but the current suggested donation is $15. My favorite part of the museum is the Human-Headed Winged Bull (lamassu), Palace of the Assyrian king Sargon II , Dur-Sharrukin (modern Khorsabad) from Iraq. Don't hesitate to explore the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum because it is very much worth it!

We came here to tour during the Chicago Open House Architectural tour. I have to say I was NOT…read morefamiliar with this place, or recall being in there for an event. For south side art openings, Gallery Guichard is typically THE place to go, but they are in Bronzeville, and this is South Shore, another cool south side neighborhood. I lived as a kid in a building on Crandon, maybe 2.5 miles from the place. It's a great place to showplace art, receptions, film screenings, or book launches. If there was an upstairs, it was closed off. The contemporary art exhibit (by ANTHONY GALLERY) mixed nicely with the older photography. The art was edgy but 'child-friendly'. The pictures near the bar are of stylish men and women from 'back in the day' who could have been my mom, aunts, and their friends. You can still see some of the old structures along with new additions. For history buffs, check out the Mellon Archival Innovation Program, listed on the website. It seems to be a program dedicated to preserving our (Chicago, African-American) history with slides and old Ebony/Jet issues. Sounds fascinating!

I attended an event at the Stony Island Arts Bank this month, and it was a beautiful building…read more This center contains an art gallery, a library, and various archives. It is very spacious and can hold a big crowd of people. It also had a full bar called the Johnson Room. The parking is street parking only, and it is in a rough neighborhood so be careful.

My experience at the Harold Washington Cultural Center was decent. I didn't have any issues what so…read moreever. I went to enjoy a stage play called " King of Policy:Running Numbers." As I went into the center someone held the door open for me and once I got inside there were 2 ladies seated collecting tickets and passing out programs aka Playbills. Once I got inside the theater I was amused by the size and pretty impressed by everything. The place is beautiful and I think it's awesome that Chicago has a performing arts center like this in the city. This is so necessary and I actually can't wait to support more shows in the future. I have no complaints.

I have determined that I will not patronize the Harold Washington Cultural Center after this last…read moreevent I actually don't know whom to blame I don't know who's in charge here, not having enough Usher's and staff ticket agents security everything was just flawed One major complaint that this past Saturday it was maybe about 35 40 degrees when you step inside , it had to be at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit I wear my hair natural so by the end of the show I was rocking a full out afro I don't have a problem with afro but that wasn't the particular style I was going for that day I like it curly I was completely drenched from my shoulders to my waist there was basically no one who can help us and let us know what was going on how to find our seats on our own I had the most incompetent people working in the box office while I had my tickets that were electronically email to me with the barcode the date the time the date of purchase this person behind the glass either she was illiterate or just couldn't comprehend that I had an electronic ticket and maybe I was not on The the Eventbrite only list that she had I kept explaining that I had my receipt they had the event name all the info on there to verify this was an legitimate ticket & purchase The theater itself is nice the seats are pretty close together and unfortunately we have to sit up in the balcony when we were about 6 rows from the front so it wasn't a bad seat The problem was how I was run the sound system the heating and cooling system It seems that the promoter had no idea how to run a successful show he made over the amount of money it takes to hire enough staff get someone in control get some order and organization going for people don't feel like they totally got ripped off the show was okay but it had too many distractions that took away from the event itself

I came here for a Saturday opening and reception of Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas and…read moreBeyond Boundaries: Three Decades of Contemporary Chinese Art. It was so nice to go to a reception on a Saturday afternoon instead of a week night. The setup of the place is such that the food and drinks are floor level, but no food/drinks are allowed in the gallery space. Not convenient but understandable. This was my 2nd or 3rd time in this space. There was cheese/meat/fruit in one area, sealed pieces of cake in another area, and bartenders pouring wine, beer, soda, and water. Also a special drink dedicated to Alma Thomas. I was not familiar with her work, she was big admirer of outer space. It coincided with the Artemis II lunar space trip, so that was just awesome! The other exhibit about the University of Chicago's history with Chinese art was visually arresting and thought-provoking. There was a space separate for kids to do crafts as well. the bathrooms were small but clean, and a coat rack was provided, which was quite convenient. It is not far from public transportation, and I can't speak to parking, but the campus is so nice, if you live a mile or so away, it's a nice walk.

Family Day at the Smart Museum…read more When my daughter booked our family for Family Day as what we thought was part of U Chicago's Family Day, we were quite excited. A fun crafting adventure for the weekend. We almost didn't go as we were running late. Called and they said to come, so we did. Lucky to find a parking spot next to the Smart Museum on the University of Chicago campus. Walked in to the open atrium where we saw families of preschool aged kids with their mommies and daddies weaving on paper looms. My daughters have progressed to grad school, so we were a bit surprised. The museum curator also said when she scheduled Family Day at the Smart Museum of Art, she didn't realize that was also UChicago's Family Day. What a coincidence! So....we explored the museum first for inspiration. The museum is small, but had some beautiful installations. My favorite was the sunflower quilt print. The Sunflower Quilting Bee at Arles. Rosa Parks. Sojourner Truth. Ida Wells. Mary McLeod Bethune. Harriet Tubman. Vincent Van Gogh watching strong women advocate for equality from a distance. So powerful. Then, back to the atrium to pick up paper looms and fill brown paper bags with and assortment of strands of yarn, cord, shells and cards. Not having a plan, we went to work. Creativity inspired by our love for each other. Nice to have their featured artist come check on us. No, we were not on our phones. We were weaving small works of art. A great opportunity to spend a few quality hours with my daughters away from their responsibilities as adults studying to make an impact on the world. Family Day at the Smart Museum of Art. #2700

The arts! Plural indeed! I walked by various art exhibit and performance spaces on my way to the…read morescreening area for the first of 8 pre-code films I saw one weekend at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts. It's a pretty building , isn't too big, it has a movie theatre with stadium seating, it has a cafe that serves soup and other items, it has clean bathrooms, and it has several vending machine. This is a single-screen film festival goer's dream venue!

This Cener is super nice with plenty of space. The space features art exhibits, performance space…read moreand a cafe. We came here on Sunday for The Wiz Play A Tribute to Quincy Jones. Inside the theater was spacious and each seating area had a nice view of the stage. The sound audio and projector wasn't working properly. The sound system kept cutting off and when working it was static coming out. There is a parking lot but there is plenty free parking on the streets as well. Right in front of the center. There are so many programs and events that are held in this theater. You can go online the website and find many exciting events or performance to attend. They even have an evening where you come out for a jazz show.

What a lovely museum and a must see for any parent with a kid visiting the Chicago area (parents…read moreenjoy it too). You can spend days here! Our main excitement was U-505 submarine. We bought the additional tour of the submarine and it was well worth it. My kiddo is obsessed with submarines and what a story this submarine has to tell and even more incredible how they got it here. We also loved the exhibit on Paul Tazewell which was a limited engagement to see his beautiful pieces of art (costumes) especially those from Wicked which were just out of this world. We also loved all the interactive exhibits like the one where butterflies land on you on a screen based on how still you can be. We also spent a great amount of time looking at the space artifacts and even took in a movie (additional cost) which was a great way to unwind a little after being on our feet the majority of the day. Love this museum!

Most museums ask you to imagine the past. This one puts you inside it. The Griffin Museum of…read moreScience and Industry, set in Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side, occupies the last remaining building from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition -- and that alone makes it worth the trip out from downtown, before a single exhibit is even in view. https://lisaefreedman.com/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry/

I went there to see a play Keerah. The play was long for me. However it was very well put together…read more The actors and the actress had very good skills as they performed. I would recommend popcorn or finger foods with a play over an hour and half.

Omg 10 out of 10 I just went to see the stage play KEERAH. It started off slow but when I say the…read moretwist and turns in this play was like watching a TV show.. I was so tuned In. I enjoyed every minute. It is a must see play. Check it out ...

This is a hidden gem in Hyde Park and I'm so glad that I did and I think you would as well…read more They are open 7 days a week and it is free, but they need a small donation or big lol to help keep the doors open. They have a big event starting Saturday September 24th 2022 from 1pm to 4pm. Don't worry if you can't make it this weekend because they have this event every 3 months with different art. Many of the Artist are teen and their work is totally awesome and powerful. They also have another fund raising event coming up now hold your britches the tickets are $750 but remember it's a fund raising event. Now if that is too much for you because I know it is for me. The good news Is they have some $75 doll ar tickets for the after party. Any whoooo I can't wait to go back because they have something for everyone. As always folks.. Be Safe and Enjoy!!! I have no rights to any of the Art work...just sharing the joy!

I live less than a mile from here but so rarely visit. We went to a Friday night opening and…read moreclosing exhibition. Every room had something going on, from crafts, poetry reading, a movie screening, snacks. I love the video projector room, a mixture of hand-made art and larger than life video projections. I envy places that can do free wine, but since the younger-than-21 demographic visits and contributes the art sometimes, it appears alcohol is purchase only. Really great art, coolly presented, check it out!