Museums
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‘Waves of Japan’: A night of drums, dreams and Japanese culture at COD Foundation’s gala on Feb. 23Jan 31, 2025 8:16 pm - College of DuPage Foundation is hosting a Japanese-themed gala benefiting the MAC, featuring dinner, art demos, auction, and a performance by Yamato drummers.
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Aurora museum opens ‘Away From Home’ exhibit on American Indian boarding schoolsJan 30, 2025 11:45 pm - The exhibition at Schingoethe Center Museum showcases the experiences of Native American children forcibly taken from their families and communities to attend distant boarding schools aimed at assimilating them into "civilized" society.
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Best Bets: Veteran actor Richard Kind reveals how not to be famous at Genesee TheatreJan 28, 2025 9:57 am - Comedic actor Richard Kind discusses his 30-plus years in show business at the Genesee Theatre, MOMIX dance company performs “Alice” at The MAC, and Hey Nonny hosts its second annual Winter Blues Week.
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Things to do Jan. 31 to Feb. 6: Groundhog Day events, Downers Grove’s Ice Fest, Lunar New Year and moreJan 28, 2025 9:12 am - Mark your calendar for Groundhog Day events in Woodstock, Downers Grove’s Ice Fest, Lunar New Year celebrations, Disney On Ice presents “Let’s Dance!” and more happening this week.
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Best Bets: ‘Sustenance & Land’ exhibit, Lunar New Year, Brooke Shields and moreJan 22, 2025 8:46 am - Elmhurst Art Museum’s new exhibit “Sustenance and Land” opens, Elgin’s Side Street Studio Arts hosts its sixth Winter Mini Fringe, Brooke Shields discusses her memoir at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre and more.
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Discover the science of steam engines and rainbows at Naper Settlement’s Family STEM NightsJan 21, 2025 11:27 pm - Naper Settlement in Naperville invites families to monthly STEM nights featuring hands-on science activities for kids, age 12 or under, exploring various topics like simple machines, weather, flowers and more.
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Things to do Jan. 24-30: Norge Winter Ski Jump Tournament, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks and moreJan 21, 2025 10:39 am - Mark your calendar for the Norge Annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire, Marlon Wayans’ “Wild Child Tour” and more happening this week.
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Lombard Historical Society hosts ‘Feel Good February’ eventsJan 16, 2025 11:27 pm - The Lombard Historical Society has planned fun February events like a Victorian tea party, yoga classes, and a make-your-own candle workshop with drinks and snacks.
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‘He was thinking about the Smithsonian’: Dunn Museum expands to snare exhibition of renowned artist Alex RossJan 16, 2025 8:37 am - At the suggestion of renowned comic book artist Alex Ross, exhibition space will be added at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County to put Marvel and DC heroes up front.
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Historian brings Black history to life through song in Glen Ellyn Feb. 8Jan 14, 2025 4:15 pm - A Black History Month event in Glen Ellyn will feature Clarence Goodman performing pivotal African American songs and discussing the historical context.