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Shedd Aquarium

Museum of Broadcast Communications

360 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60654-5411

Museums

Mission of MBC: To collect, preserve and present historic and contemporary radio and television content as well as educate, inform & entertain the public through its archives, public programs, screenings, exhibits, publications & online access to its resources.

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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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Chicago Blues Festival

Millennium Park •  Jun 05 – Jun 08

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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Ribfest Chicago

Jun 06 – Jun 08

Ribfest Chicago takes place every summer in the Northcenter neighborhood! Celebrating 25 years of BBQ, Ribfest Chicago continues to be Chicago’s most anticipated food festival.

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