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Spring Festival Days

Bridgeport Day | Saturday, April 18

Ramova Theatre | Co-Prosperity

Chicago Humanities returns to the Bridgeport neighborhood to partner with two community anchors: the Ramova Theatre and the cultural center, Co-Prosperity. Journey through the day to experience the beauty and history of the neighborhood through a Mahogany bus tour or Brick of Chicago walking tour.  Then join us for compelling discussions on adaptive reuse, art as a form of resistance, Chicago’s DIY music scene, and much more. Plus, enjoy a special series featuring the work of MacArthur “Genius” Grant award winners.

Lakeview Day | Saturday, May 9

Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

Join us at the historic Athenaeum Center for a day filled with some of the greatest political historians and thinkers of our time. Featuring a unique multimedia presentation on creativity with two MacArthur Fellows, as well as a conversation on reaching across the political aisle and finding common ground. Members be sure to join us for a special Lakeview lunch reception.

Northwestern Day | Sunday, May 17

McCormick Auditorium | Pick-Staiger Concert Hall | Norris Center | Block Museum

Return with us to the beautiful lakeside campus of Northwestern University in Evanston for a day of exceptional programs on politics, history, healthcare, literature, and more. Explore how to live a healthy life, what it takes to become an iconic Chicago chef, and take in curated programs on the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. Plus, enjoy a conversation with Frida Kahlo’s relatives on her iconic legacy.