Went here for a work related event…read more Old school is cool So many great places to see on the south side of Chicago and this is one of them.

I was here for beach karaoke that happens every first Sunday of the month, except in July. We had a…read moreblast. There is lots of open space to come for a picnic or just chill near the beach. There is plenty of inexpensive parking and it's quick and easy to pay.

My son wanted to come here. We Ubered after we dropped off carryons at hotel. The subject matter is…read moreextremely boring. Luckily admission was free. I listened a little to group tour ahead of me. I read some displays and most was excavated in Iran. The campus is really beautiful with old buildings and Rockafeller Chapel which was closed. Bummer. Small gift shop. If the subject matter of of interest to you, it may be worth ubering. The Griffin museum of science and Technology is nearby. There were mummification remains here.

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

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

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.

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.

This place never gets old. I've been going here since a toddler. Recently I've seen the Spider-Man…read moreexhibit with my grandson and me had a blast. Brought me back to old times. Being able to see outfits and paraphernalia, and read things about Stan Lee and how great his mind worked was impressive. The last exhibit I saw was the James Bond exhibit. This two was outstanding. I wish I had known it was two separate rooms because I left the first one and thought it was it before tumbling upon the second room which had even bigger and better things. It's impressive how they had the James Bond car on display. I ended up buying quite a bit of James Bond paraphernalia at the end and wear it to this day.

My husband and I visited from Baltimore specifically to see the German U-505 submarine. The sub…read moretour was an extra $18 tacked onto the museum general admission price but it was worth it. I can not imagine 59 men packed into a sub with 1 bathroom and sharing bunk space. I'm slightly claustrophobic but the tour was only about 30 minutes and the distance toured was short. I can't imagine living on it for an extended period. We spent about 2 extra hours touring the rest of the museum but it must have been a field day for local schools, as it was packed with children. My second favorite exhibit was touring the Pioneer Zephyr train.

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 ...

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.