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Bronzeville Walk of Fame

Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Drive between 25th and 35th streets, Chicago, IL 60616

Historic Sites

Civil rights activist Ida B. Wells, poet Gwendolyn Brooks, and astronaut Robert H. Lawrence Jr. are among over 100 notable neighborhood residents honored for their lasting impact and inspiring legacies.

Its honorees have made extraordinary contributions to the African American community and revival those of the Harlem Renaissance. Ninety-one bronze plaques on medians, sidewalks, and crosswalks stretch ten blocks. Monument to the Great Northern Migration" at 26th Pl. and “Victory Monument” at 35th St. frame the permanent outdoor exhibit.

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Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris: A Friendship with Mary Reynolds at the Art Institute of Chicago

Mar 29 – Jul 30

Unveiling Frida Kahlo’s work for the first time in the Art Institute galleries, this exhibition focuses on the celebrated Mexican artist’s first and only trip to…

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Taste of Chicago (Neighborhood Parks)

Jul 19

Taste of Chicago has been a summer staple for more than 40 years. This year, the annual foodie extravaganza will bring both neighborhood events and the…

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Chicago Air and Water Show

Aug 16 – Aug 17

The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest free show of its kind in the United States. The show…

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