Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
1155 E. 58th St., Chicago, IL 60637
Museums
Located in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the University of Chicago campus, the Oriental Institute Museum showcases the history, art and archaeology of the ancient Near East. Permanent collections focus on ancient Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria and Turkey. World-famous collection of artifacts from the ancient Middle East, including a recreation of an Assyrian palace and a 17-ft.-tall statue of King Tut.
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Chicago Cabaret Week
Citywide • May 08 – May 16
Join us for an unforgettable week of music and performances that celebrate the spirit of Chicago!
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Sueños Music Festival
Grant Park • May 23 – May 24
We invite you to Grant Park this May to experience all-new multi-day Latin music festival, Sueños. World-class production and a curated experience that will leave you…
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Chicago Blues Festival
Millennium Park • Jun 04 – Jun 07
The Chicago Blues Festival shares the great Chicago-born music tradition with the world while shining a spotlight on the genre’s contributions to soul, R&B, gospel, rock…
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McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
Chicago
The McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse, perched above the Chicago River, houses a historic mechanical clock and observation deck. It connects the Michigan Avenue bridge’s lift mechanism and…
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Planet Explorers at the Alder Planetarium
Chicago
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