Featured Events in Chicago in January, 2025 (July Updated)

Jitish Kallat’s site-specific installation, Public Notice 3, returns to the Art Institute of Chicago’s Grand Staircase this fall after a 14-year hiatus. Initially unveiled on September 11, 2010, the work connects two significant historical events separated by 108 years: the First World’s Parliament of Religions which began on September 11, 1893, and the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. At the earlier event, the World Parliament of Religions, held in an auditorium that encompassed the area that today includes both the museum’s Fullerton Hall and Woman’s Board Grand Staircase, a young Hindu monk, Swami Vivekananda electrified audiences with a powerful speech calling for an end to religious fundamentalism, intolerance, and bigotry.

Access the adventure where science and imagination meet. Explore the iconic cars, gadgets and props of the James Bond film series. 007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond is the first-ever official exhibition to focus on the science and technology behind the world’s longest-running movie franchise. Go behind the scenes to learn how the Bond production teams harness real-world science to craft 007’s on-screen adventures. See fantastical gadgets created for the Bond films alongside the real-life inventions they prefigured—see a prototype jetpack from “Thunderball” and the modern Gravity Industries Jet Suit.

In the early 1970s, Nancy Holt (American, 1938–2014) created her first sculpture, a viewing device that she called a Locator. Made from two pieces of welded steel pipe, with a viewing aperture set at the height of her own eyes, the Locator became a powerful means for Holt to ground her viewer in the conscious process of perception. The first Locators were installed in Holt’s New York studio in 1971. From here she could train a viewer’s eye on overlooked aspects of the urban landscape, focusing attention on found elements, such as ventilators on nearby rooftops or windows on neighboring buildings. She then created site-responsive installations, using the Locator as an apparatus to frame surprising passages in the built environment, which she selected and marked with paint. In this installation, conceived in collaboration with the Holt/Smithson Foundation, two historical works—Dual Locators (1972) and Locator (PS1) (1980)—are presented for the first time out-of-doors on a sculpture terrace, where the interior and exterior architecture of the museum are in constant dialogue with each other and the surrounding city. Drawing awareness to the act of looking, these devices ask us to attend to our individual experience of vision, while challenging the presumption that how we see is in any way self-evident.

What meanings has Earth held for people of African descent, and what can an environmental consciousness grounded in Pan-Africanist perspectives teach all of humanity today? Conceived to accompany the major survey exhibition Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica (on view at the Art Institute December 15, 2024–March 30, 2025), this exhibition, drawn from the museum’s collection, addresses the planet itself. Works by 17 artists in film, photography, and book arts draw attention to three vital and intertwined interactions with the land: as a path to freedom, as a means of spiritual and bodily sustenance, and as a source of enlightenment. Works by artists such as Carrie Mae Weems and Dawoud Bey retrace nocturnal paths to freedom. For example, Weems’s North Star stems from the experience of her grandfather, labor organizer Frank Weems, who made a path from rural Arkansas to Chicago in 1936 by traveling at night and following Polaris, the North Star. Like many others who found their way to freedom, Weems saved his life but lost his family and never could return to his birthplace. Foregrounding the interrelation of food and spiritual wisdom are works by Radcliffe Bailey and Luis Medina as well as the room-filling photo installation Bori (Feed the Head) by Candomblé priest and visual artist Ayrson Heráclito. Bori memorializes a ritual performance in which Heráclito encircled the heads of one dozen initiated participants with mounded ingredients to nourish individual Yoruba deities.

From wild carnivores to domestic companions, cats have their paws in science and culture alike. Learn about the characteristics of cats, big and small; walk through dynamic dioramas with dozens of felines frozen in time; and spot your own furry friends in a fan submission photo gallery. This interactive exhibition is the purr-fect blend of science, history, and pop culture.

Pan-Africanism, first named and theorized around 1900, is commonly regarded as an umbrella term for political movements that have advanced the call for both individual self-determination and global solidarity among peoples of African descent. It has yet to be fully examined as a worldview that takes its force from art and culture.As the first major exhibition to survey Pan-Africanism’s cultural manifestations, Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica gathers together some 350 objects, spanning the 1920s to the present, made by artists on four continents: Africa, North and South America, and Europe. Panafrica, the promised land named in the exhibition title, is presented as a conceptual place where arguments about decolonization, solidarity, and freedom are advanced and negotiated with the aim of an emancipatory future.

Renowned multimedia artist Dieter Roth’s preferred form, and the one he spent his lifetime pursuing, was the Gesamtkunstwerk, a German term for “total work of art.” Working across a diverse range of media, disciplines, and creative activities, Roth developed an artistic practice that dissolved the boundaries between art and life, upending traditional categories, hierarchies, and even timeworn notions of singular authorship. Often collaborating with other artists, including his son Björn, Roth produced an ever-expanding body of work that gestured toward the cumulative effects of a life spent making and remaking.

Welcome to the **BOLLYWOOD GRANDEUR NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY 2025** in **CHICAGO**!Get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, and non-stop dancing as we ring in the new year in style. Join us at Seven Nightclub Chicago on **Tue Dec 31 2024** at **10:00 PM** for an unforgettable celebration. Dress to impress in your best Bollywood-inspired attire and get ready to dance the night away to the hottest beats. Don't miss out on the party of the year - grab your tickets now! BOLLYWOOD GRANDEUR NYE 2025 @DEW EVENT CENTRENew Years Eve comes once in a year... You can be only at one place when midnight strikes... Bollywood Grandeur by Tamasha Nights is the place to be! Step into 2025 with the biggest and sexiest desi party of US! Let's envision this together. You step into a concert hall with state-of-the-art lights and sound, that kicks the party mood from the very first second. DJ on the stage and a VIP section right in front of the stage. When it comes to music, Tamasha Nights is known for its team of top rated Bollywood DJs, who promise to make you sing and scream, vibe and jump on the dance floor! Dallas' stage will be set on fire by DJ RAHULL- DC's renowned desi DJ who promises to make you groove, to make you sing your heart out, and to surprise you with their music! Get ready to walk out with your heels in your hands, because you are going to be dancing non-stop! Grabbing a drink should never be hard, which is why we have got you a massive top shelf bar and attractive packages for VIP bottle service at your table! DRESS CODE-Dress good, look good, smell good! Elevate the room with your fashion! Dress your best on the biggest night of the year! 5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN'T WAIT TO MAKE A RESERVATION-Dallas' sexiest Bollywood NYE party with 500+ guests expectedAnd still plenty of space on the dance floorTamasha Nights' ultimate party experience for 21+ crowdEarly Rabbit tickets now open, grab it while it lastsLimited VIP tables with bottle service, can be customized to suit your groupVIP EXPERIENCE INCLUDES-Skip-the-line entry and avoid any wait timesGet a designated VIP table with chairs for the entire partyGet table service for liqourAn onsite Tamasha team member will always be available on text, to ensure a hassle free experienceCustomize your package to suit your group's needsCall/text/whatsapp (917)716-6481 for bookingTICKETS-Ticket price is only for entry, does not include any food or drinksFood and drinks available for purchase at the venueGeneral Admission tickets include entry for 1 guestGroup Discount of 20% when you buy 5 or more ticketsVIP packages/bottle service availableCall/text/whatsapp (917)716-6481 for any questionsFind Your Tickets: When you order tickets on Eventbrite, an account is created using the email address you enter during checkout. To access your tickets, log in to the Eventbrite app or website using the email on your order.AGE & ID REQUIREMENTS-21+ TO ENTER/DRINK Proper Physical ID Will Be Required To enter. PLEASE BRING A VALID PHYSICAL ID : State issued ID/Driver License or Passport. NO other forms of identification will be accepted! Photocopies or pictures of your IDs on your phone will NOT be accepted. Physical ID required! REFUND POLICY-No Refunds, All Sales Final: Unforeseen circumstances beyond our control will not be grounds for a refund, including but not limited to the following: local or national weather conditions, natural disasters, waiting in lines, extended waits in lines, family emergencies, medical emergencies including COVID-19 results, employment issues including layoffs, traffic, parking, public or private transportation issues, etc. If you purchased for the incorrect date, location, event, etc, we are not obligated to provide a refund, credit, exchange or transfer. We reserve the right to refuse entry to any ticket-holder, without a refund, for any reason, including but not limited to: disorderly behavior, failing to comply with the rules of the venue, incorrect attire, intoxication, venue capacity, breach of security, and other restrictions. You are aware that Talent is subject to change without notice, which is not grounds for a refund. You are aware that amenities promised are not guaranteed and are not grounds for a refund. Dissatisfaction with any aspect of the event is not grounds for a refund, including but not limited to: music, DJ(s), decorations or lack thereof, party favors or lack thereof, beverages or lack thereof, alcohol selection, bar staff, food availability and selection, fellow patrons/attendees, venue staff, event staff, security, performances, ambiance, amenities, venue, check-in process, seating or lack of seating, wait in lines, emergency closures of event, delayed commencing of events, early ending of events, etc. Information Source: Blue Glove Hospitality | eventbrite

HB Entertainment Presents: NYE 2025 Bollywood Lite Chicago Powered By: SANJ Productions & RAJSHI Events Did somebody say NYE nightclub? Guess what, we've got it! Come join us at LITE Chicago for NYE Ball drop at LITE Chicago! LAS VEGAS GIRLS | CHAMPAGNE TOAST | HOT APPETIZERS TILL | TOP DJ ARTISTS SPINNING TOP 40'S , BHANGRA, BOLLYWOOD HITS, OPEN FORMAT - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: December 31st, 2024 Venue: LITE Chicago Address: Venue: 215 W Ontario Street, Chicago, IL - 60654 Doors Open: 9:00PM Dress Code: Dress to Impress (No T-Shirts, Hoodies, Shorts, Hats) - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Tickets: 21+ To Enter Early Bird Special ($30 Per Person) - Includes admission & Hot Appetizers VIP Table ($1200 Per Table 10 Guests) - Includes admission, 2 Liquor Bottles of Choice, 2 Bottles Of Champagne VIP Table ($600 Per Table 5 Guests) - Includes admission, 1 Liquor Bottle of Choice, 1 Bottle Of Champagne Bottle Choices Include: TITOS, BLACK LABEL, DON JULIO - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment: DJ MIXU (Chicago's Very Own) DJ KAJ (Hottest DJ Straight From London) Ball Drop New Years Countdown Digital Video Wall - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Amazing Sponsors: Grand Sponsor: Gokul System Gold Sponsor: Gold Rush Gaming Platinum Sponsor: Core Exterior, StateFarm, Shaily Imports Get your tickets before it is too late! If you have any questions or are interested in being a sponsor reach out to any of the contacts below: Hitesh: (630)-550-7304 Vatsal: (847)-571-5767 Ashish: (630)-885-5722 Sanjay: (630)-450-0939 - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Terms and Conditions: Management reserves the right to remove any guest from the venue. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated at all. The dress code is strict and will be checked at the door - no shorts, athletic wear, flip-flops, or tank tops are permitted. Strictly No refunds. Tickets are non-refundable Information Source: HB Entertainment Chicago | eventbrite

Explore Chicago Bulls v New York Knicks sporting information for 4th January, as well as links for Basketball tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Central Division. The New York Knicks0 have a rich history of success, having won six NBA championships in the 1990s with legendary player Michael Jordan leading the way. They have also been conference champions six times and division champions nine times. The team's home games are played at the United Center, an arena with a seating capacity of over 20,000. The current roster boasts talented players such as Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and Lauri Markkanen, making the New York Knicks0 a strong competitor in the league. With a dedicated fan base and a storied past, the Chicago Bulls continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of basketball. The New York Knicks are an American professional basketball team based in New York City. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded in 1946 and has a long-standing history in the NBA. The Knicks have won two NBA Championships, in 1970 and 1973, and have had many successful players, including Hall of Famers Patrick Ewing, Walt Frazier, and Willis Reed. The team's home arena is Madison Square Garden, one of the most iconic stadiums in New York City. The Knicks have a strong fan base and are known for their intense rivalry with the Brooklyn Nets. They continue to be a top contender in the NBA and have a bright future ahead. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

The Chicago Bulls, established in 1966 and based in Chicago, Illinois, USA, play their home games at United Center. The Bulls have won the NBA Championship six times, including two three-peats from 1991 to 1998. Current key players include Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević. The Washington Wizards, established in 1961 and based in Washington, D.C., USA, play their home games at Capital One Arena. The Wizards won the NBA Championship in 1978 under the name Washington Bullets. Current key players include Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole.

Presented by Jigsaw Dating x SPIN Limited tickets available! Please arrive on time and find the Jigsaw host stand to check in. Check in will close 45 minutes after the start time. Enjoy: Mixer-style mingling with local singles, everyone in our party is looking for the same thingFree ping pong play, included with your ticket!Signature ping pong themed bingo activity (+ prizes for the first 5 to get BINGO)Custom conversation cards to help you break the iceDedicated host on site to greet + check you inComplimentary welcome drink (for Jigsaw app members only!)Tickets are nonrefundable. Must be single and 21+ with valid ID. NAME PROVIDED MUST MATCH ID. Contact events@jigsaw.co for questions. Jigsaw member perks: FREE monthly members-only ticket to any singles event across the country, complimentary welcome drink, skip the line add on, exclusive ticket protection (event credits), and so much more! Information Source: Jigsaw® Dating | eventbrite

Ahoy, maritime enthusiasts! The Windy City's premier nautical extravaganza, Chicago Boat Show 2025, is just around the corner. Set sail for McCormick Place, Illinois, from January 15th to 19th, where the latest and greatest in boating will drop anchor. Packed to the gunwales with exhibits, this show promises to be the biggest splash on next year's calendar. Whether one's a seasoned skipper or a landlubber with dreams of the high seas, there's something for everyone to discover. From luxury yachts to fishing skiffs, the showcase will leave attendees buoyed by the sheer variety and innovation on display. Don't miss the boat on this must-attend event in the heart of Chicago.

The future of storytelling is here... On January 15, Bookends & Beginnings will host bestselling and award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor for a talk about her exhilarating new novel Death of the Author at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston. A testament to the power of storytelling and a poignant exploration of what makes us human, this story is unlike anything you've read before. Nnedi will be in conversation with podcast host and interviewer Greta Johnsen. When a disabled Nigerian American woman pens a wildly successful sci-fi novel, her newfound fame presents new challenges as she loses control of her own narrative. Surprisingly funny, deeply poignant, and endlessly discussable, this is at once the tale of a woman on the margins risking everything to be heard and a reckoning with the stories and histories we leave behind. Nnedi Okorafor is an international award-winning New York Times bestselling novelist of science fiction and fantasy. Born in the United States to Nigerian immigrant parents, Nnedi is known for drawing from African cultures to create captivating stories. Nnedi has received the World Fantasy, Nebula, and multiple Hugo Awards, amongst others, for her books. Champions of her work include Ngugi wa Thiong’o, George RR Martin, and Rick Riordan. Nnedi holds a PhD in Literature, two Master’s Degrees (Journalism and Literature) and lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her daughter Anyaugo. Greta Johnsen is an interviewer, podcast host, and book person. She co-hosts HBO's Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon and writes the GRETAGRAM newsletter on Substack. For eleven years, she hosted WBEZ's Nerdette podcast, an interview show with a book club. This event will be held off-site, at Nichols Concert Hall. Your ticket includes a signed copy of Death of the Author. Doors open for this event at 6:00 PM and the event will run from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Information Source: Bookends & Beginnings | eventbrite

Welcome to the Venice Carnival Murder Mystery! Step into the allure and intrigue of the Venice Carnival at 3719 S. Damen Ave! 🎭 A shocking murder has sent ripples through the celebration, and it’s up to *you* to uncover the truth. Put on your detective hat, don your finest costume, and team up with fellow sleuths to crack the case. Will you solve the mystery—or could the culprit be closer than you think? Tickets are limited—secure yours now for an unforgettable night of suspense, elegance, and fun! 🕵️‍♀️✨ Information Source: eventbrite

Heart break, horror, and maybe a little homicide. Welcoming you to the HEARTBREAK HOTEL. A high energy interactive darkwave / post-punk / goth rock experience. As intimate, as it may be horrorific. This event consists of captivating and gut wrenching performances exhbited by a handful of Chicago's legendary performers within the genres... Headlined by: Tiffadelic ( Detriot, Michigan ) Co-Headlined by: The Breathing Light Hightlighted Local Legends: Eve Black, Plasmata, & Black Season Witch Soundtrack to your sins: Dj Veganinblack - Visual artists & vendor pop-ups will also be joining us. DIY Photobooth feature, special fx makeup / blood booth, Screening of American Horror Story's Hotel & horror flicks / givaway at the end of the night & keepsake hotel key upon entry -red & black - all black dresscode / dress to kill13.00 ADV - 15.00 DOS 21 and up with valid ID Street Parking / venue located right off the redline addison stopUnderground Lounge 952 W Newport Ave BIPOC highlighted, LGBTQ+ celebrated. Events brought to you by Voodoo Masochist Presents are a safe space, that welcomes all. Be respectful to your surroundings, to eachother, and have yourself a chaotic time. Information Source: Voodoo Masochist Presents | eventbrite

About Jesus Zavala & Flechas FC We’re excited to introduce Jesús Zavala’s successful soccer clinic from Monterrey, Mexico to Chicago as part of the launch of our new soccer academy, opening in spring 2025! This clinic offers a great opportunity for us to introduce ourselves to the Chicago community and showcase the high-level training we’ll provide. A former Mexican National Team player, Zavala, brings years of professional experience. As our partner, he’ll lead the clinic, offering top-tier coaching and inspiration for future academy members. About the Soccer Clinic Join us for a fun filled session where we will work on dribbling, shooting, passing and game strategy while learning the importance of team building. Ages Open to boys and girls ages 7 to 12 Date & Time Session 1: January 18, 10am -12pm Session 2: January 19, 10am-12pm You are welcome to attend either one or both, as each session will offer valuable training and insights. It not necessary to attend both to benefit from the experience. Attire Participants should come dressed in typical soccer attire and indoor soccer shoes. Additional Information By purchasing this ticket you agree to complete a medical waiver and social media waiver prior to participation. Contact For more information please email Corral@flechasfc.com Information Source: Flechas FC LLC | eventbrite

Slug Tennis Come join us for a fun-filled day of Slug Tennis at Lincoln Park! Whether you're a seasoned player or a newbie, this event is open to all. Grab your racket, put on your comfy shoes, and get ready to rally with fellow tennis enthusiasts. Don't worry if you're not a pro, this is all about having a good time and enjoying the game. So mark your calendars, pack some snacks, and get ready to serve up some fun on the court! Information Source: eventbrite

Experience a night of laughter with Pat McGann Live at The Chicago Theatre in Chicago on January 25, 2025. Known for his witty comedy and observational humor, Pat McGann promises an evening filled with hilarious insights and sharp wit. The Chicago Theatre, located at 175 N State St, Chicago, IL, 60601, provides a historic and elegant backdrop for this comedic event. Don't miss the chance to see Pat McGann Live in one of Chicago's most iconic venues.

The reading will feature the following writers, and culminate in a reading and Q & A by the authors of Salt Pruning, Ignatius Valentine Aloysius, and David Allen Sullivan: Nina Sudhakar, a writer, poet, and lawyer based in Chicago. She is the author of Where to Carry the Sound (winner of the 2024 Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Short Fiction) and two poetry chapbooks. Her work has appeared in Salamander, The Rumpus, Witness, and elsewhere. She serves as Dispatches and Book Reviews Editor at The Common and on the board of the Chicago Poetry Center. Faisal Mohyuddin, the author of Elsewhere: An Elegy (Next Page Press, 2024), The Displaced Children of Displaced Children, (Eyewear, 2018), which won the Sexton Prize in Poetry, and the chapbooks The Riddle of Longing (Backbone Press, 2017) and An End to Captivity (Next Page, 2024). His recent poems have appeared in The Banyan Review, Poetry, RHINO, Poet Lore, Kweli, and What Things Cost: An Anthology for the People (University Press of Kentucky, 2023). He teaches English at Highland Park High School in suburban Chicago and creative writing at the School of Professional Studies at Northwestern University. Information Source: South Asia Institute | eventbrite

On Thursday, January 30 at 7 p.m., Freda Epum will be at Call & Response Books to discuss her latest book, The Gloomy Girl Variety Show. Merging memoir, poetry, and criticism, this radical literary revue traces a first-generation Nigerian American's search for home and belonging on her own terms. In three parts, The Gloomy Girl Variety Show traces the joys and despairs of an imaginary house hunt. Epum takes the real-life housing inequity she encounters and spins it into a sprawling meditation on the larger cost of living and enduring as a Black disabled woman in America. Brick by brick, and despite the difficulties she faces, Epum creates space for women, people of color, disabled people, children of immigrants, and anyone else who has felt in-between. Freda Epum is a Nigerian American writer and artist. She is the author of two chapbooks, Input/Output and Entryways into memories that might assemble me, which won the Iron Horse Literary Review Chapbook Competition. She is the co-creator of the Black American Tree Project. Epum's work has been published in The Rumpus, Electric Literature, Vol. 1. Brooklyn, Entropy, Bending Genres, and others. She received her MFA from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Originally from Tucson, she now lives in Cincinnati. Information Source: Call & Response Books | eventbrite

The St. Olaf Choir, conducted by Anton Armstrong will perform at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m. during its 2025 National Tour. For more than a century, the St. Olaf Choir has set the gold standard for choral singing, performing for millions around the world. Composed of 75 mixed voices, the St. Olaf Choir is hailed as one of the nation’s premier a cappella ensembles, renowned for its artistry and beauty of sound. Tickets are $35 and $10 for all students, available at stolaf.edu/tickets/choir or 800-363-5487. “We seek to be a transforming force in society through choral performance, bringing understanding, mercy, justice, peace, and hope to a world that desperately cries out for these things.” - Anton Armstrong Tickets to this performance are non-refundable. If you have questions or an extenuating circumstance, please contact us by email at Eventbrite@stolaf.edu. If you have issues purchasing tickets, please call 1-800-363-5487. Group discount of 10% available for groups of 10+ available via phone. More information can be found at https://wp.stolaf.edu/choir/. Information Source: St. Olaf College | eventbrite

Across three decades, artist and filmmaker Arthur Jafa has developed a singularly dynamic practice comprising films and videos, photographs, and sculptures. Through his multidisciplinary work, Jafa seeks to encompass what he describes as “the full complexity, specificity, beauty, and potentiality of what Black folks have made and continue to make out of the bleak existential circumstance we’ve attended to over the past several hundred years.” Utilizing found imagery, music, and artistic techniques such as montage and collage, he has constructed an extensive assemblage of Black expression, layered and arranged in ways that reveal the diverse and complex realities of Black being.

GRAY presents Torkwase Dyson: Of Line and Memory. For the artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery, Torkwase Dyson debuts a pair of monumental sculptures, new paintings, and constructions in glass and wood.

For decades, critics have argued that painting is dead. Despite this, artists continue to push the medium forward. This exhibition defines painting itself as a manual “technique,” ​​showing viewers that painting is an ever-changing artistic expression.

As part of the Art Institute’s presentation of art and artists who engage with the ideas and of Pan-Africanism, the museum is screening Beatriz Santiago Muñoz’s 2021 film The Crow, the Trench and the Mare. Muñoz created this film in Haiti and Puerto Rico as a meditative reflection on a fundamental metaphysical subject: human awareness of time and space. Muñoz took inspiration from a technique in Sanskrit poetry called ślesa, in which two distinct stories are narrated at once. The film tracks Haitian playwright Guy Regis Junior (born 1974) as he discusses translating the classic 20th-century novel by Marcel Proust, Remembrance of Things Past, from French into Haitian Kreyol. This account is intertwined with a monologue by Italian physicist Carlo Rovelli (born 1956) about the meaning of time and the possibility of many “nows” unfolding at once. The film hints throughout at connections between disparate places and events, as well as the ways that a linear understanding of time limits our understanding of the world’s dynamic complexities.

Descending the Staircase considers novel artistic approaches to representing the human body. Spread across two floors of the museum, the exhibition presents figures of all kinds, from the fragmented, absurd, and surreal to the curated, self-aware, and media savvy. Puppets, masks, and automatons merge bodies with objects, juxtaposing the animate and inanimate, while abstract sculptures evoke the human form through soft and fleshy materials such as nylon, wax, hair, and latex. Elsewhere, artists deploy the living body as a medium, setting it in motion with performance and gesture. Together, these artworks delve into fundamental questions about the human body in the contemporary world, including its relationship to labor and machines, its presentation in advertising and social media, and its role within the everyday domestic sphere.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport focused primarily on ground fighting and submission grappling. It emphasizes techniques such as joint locks, chokes, and positional control to overcome an opponent, regardless of size or strength. BJJ is often described as a gentle art because it relies on leverage, technique, and timing rather than brute strength. Information Source: SPORT Fitness | eventbrite