Latest Events in Chicago(August Updated)

This interactive exhibition will have its international premiere in Chicago. It's an unmissable event for science enthusiasts, Pokémon fans, and anyone who loves both. Bringing together Excavator Pikachu, Professor Pokémon, and scientists from the Field Museum, the exhibition takes you on a journey through time, filled with imagination and discovery—and it's only on display at the Field Museum.

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Discover how a colossal asteroid ended the dinosaurs' reign and paved the way for life's astonishing comeback, shaping the world we know today. Meet unfamiliar creatures, explore immersive media experiences, and marvel at fossils from the Field Museum's renowned collections.

"Kenji Shiokawa" is the artist's first solo museum exhibition, bringing together more than fifty sculptures created over fifty years (from the 1970s to the 2010s). At the heart of the exhibition are two main categories: meticulously crafted abstract totems in wood carving and mystical box-like installations filled with toys, dried flowers, and stones. The exhibition emphasizes the cross-cultural nature of Shiokawa's work, blending the aesthetics of Japanese wood carving, the installation art style of South Los Angeles, and various faith systems including Candombray, Catholicism, and Zen. Shiokawa possesses a profound understanding of his materials, allowing them to guide his sculptural process, which he likens to archaeology—both requiring patient excavation, discovery, and revelation.

"Dancing Revolution" is a large-scale exhibition that explores and expands the visual, political, and spiritual history of dancehall and reggae music through contemporary art—two vibrant musical genres that have transcended their grassroots origins to shape global culture. From Kingston to San Juan, through Panama, New York, and London, "Dancing Revolution" positions music and dance as a revolutionary practice of collective liberation rooted in the struggle against colonial oppression.

The summer fireworks display is back! Come to Navy Pier for a free, award-winning spectacle that will light up the lake and the iconic skyline. Free admission to the spectacular fireworks display is available every Wednesday night at 9 p.m. and Saturday night at 10 p.m., from May 23 to September 5.

This captivating and immersive exhibition takes you on a journey through Paul Tazwell's creative process—tracing how he used art, imagination, and exquisite craftsmanship to create iconic costumes for a multitude of classic works, from the hit musical *Wicked* to the Broadway musical *Hamilton*, and Steven Spielberg's *West Side Story*. The exhibition showcases his masterpieces and, combined with his narration, videos, photographs, and sketches, unveils the mystery of how imagination becomes reality.