Events Search and Views Navigation
September 2018
Open Houses of Worship Weekend
An opportunity to learn about local religious congregations with visits to more than ten Houses of Worship over the course of one weekend.
Find out more »October 2018
Chicago Chicago with Geoffrey Baer
Enjoy a musical history of Chicago presented by Chicago a cappella in celebration of the organization's 25th anniversary year. With narration by WTTW's Geoffrey Baer and vivid projections depicting Chicago's past, the concert includes songs of early French explorers, daring pioneers, and immigrants who shaped our city. The acclaimed vocal ensemble, led by Principal Music Director John William Trotter, will perform music of the Columbian Exposition, the Great Migration, the birth of blues and gospel, and more. Choose from one of four…
Find out more »The Great Chicago House Hunt Continues
Join the Ranks of Our Digital History Detectives. Over the years, we've accumulated many photographs of homes, commercial buildings and other places in the neighborhood with limited information as to their location, date or subject matter. We're filling in the details for as many as we can, and you can help. Join Rob Case, our Ace Photo Archivist, for a Great Chicago House Hunt session, where he'll show you how to use digital resources like Google Streetview, old phone books…
Find out more »