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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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Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Light at The Museum of Science and Industry

Museum of Science and Industry •  Nov 08 – Jan 05

Explore rich holiday traditions from around the globe while creating your own traditions with loved ones this season.

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Chicago Architecture Biennial - SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change

Sep 19 – Feb 28

The Chicago Architecture Biennial will be the largest international survey of contemporary architecture in North America.

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Christkindlmarket Chicago

Under the Picasso •  Nov 21 – Dec 24

The smell of roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst, and hot spiced wine, the sound of music, and the glimmer of sparkling Christmas ornaments, all in a…

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