{"id":39247,"date":"2019-11-05T15:35:50","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T21:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=39247"},"modified":"2019-11-05T15:35:50","modified_gmt":"2019-11-05T21:35:50","slug":"chicago-department-of-cultural-affairs-and-special-events-announces-2020-program-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=39247","title":{"rendered":"CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS ANNOUNCES 2020 PROGRAM DATES"},"content":{"rendered":"

2020 initiatives highlight the \u201cYear of Chicago Music,\u201d Chicago\u2019s Music Legacy and thousands of public<\/em><\/p>\n

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programs in downtown Chicago and across the city\u2019s neighborhoods<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the 2020 dates of its marquee festivals, events and exhibitions (highlights only, subject to change). The year 2020 has been designated the \u201cYear of Chicago Music\u201d by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). Among the year\u2019s many initiatives will be an expansion of the Chicago House Music Festival, Chicago Gospel Music Festival and the Chicago Blues Festival into a 17-day celebration of music across the city. DCASE\u2019s public programming will include a special focus on Chicago music at the 40th<\/sup> Annual Taste of Chicago, the Chicago Jazz Festival, the World Music Festival Chicago and the Millennium Park Summer Music Series, co-programmed with Chicago industry institutions and tastemakers.<\/p>\n

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Annually, DCASE presents 2,000 free-admission cultural programs for an audience of well over 25 million residents and visitors. Cultural programming takes place throughout Chicago, including art exhibitions, film screenings, music concerts and theater and dance performances at iconic downtown venues including Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center and the Chicago Riverwalk. The Chicago House Music Festival, the Chicago Jazz Festival and World Music Festival Chicago will also include free programming at music venues across the city. Additionally, DCASE facilitates over 700 neighborhood festivals, sporting competitions and special events and awards funding grants to artists and arts organizations in support of cultural activations and programming.<\/p>\n

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For information and updates, visit cityofchicago.org\/dcase, <\/a>like us on Facebook <\/a>(Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events), and follow us on Twitter <\/a>and Instagram <\/a>(@ChicagoDCASE).<\/p>\n

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NOTE TO MEDIA<\/strong>: Media requesting credentials to cover our music festivals, Millennium Park summer music series, the Chicago Air and Water Show and Taste of Chicago must submit requests in advance, no later than two weeks prior to the event. Please visit the press room at cityofchicago.org\/dcase<\/a> to select the festival you wish to cover.<\/p>\n

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NEW 2020 INITIATIVES<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Year of Chicago Music<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

January\u2013December 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events have designated 2020 as the \u201cYear of Chicago Music.\u201d The citywide, year-long initiative includes the launch of a marketing campaign for Chicago music, financial grants for music projects, an industry dialog around inclusion and equity, and a call for civic, philanthropic, arts, and business leaders to support the music industry.<\/p>\n

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LAKEFRONT FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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22nd<\/sup> Annual Chicago Kids and Kites Festival<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

May 2, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Up, up and away. Kids of all ages will get swept up by this timeless spring tradition. Free kite kits are provided for children to decorate (while supplies last) along with other family activities such as professional kite flying demonstrations, face painting and balloon artists.<\/p>\n

Cricket Hill in Lincoln Park (Lake Shore Dr. and Montrose Dr.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Chicago Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

May 23, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The City of Chicago\u2019s Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. The parade is preceded by a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the eternal flame on Daley Plaza.<\/p>\n

State St. from Lake St. to Van Buren St.<\/em><\/p>\n

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5th<\/sup> Annual Chicago House Music Conference & Festival<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

May 21\u201323, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DJs and live performances showcase the various sounds and styles of house music, the musical form born in Chicago that has gone on to revolutionize dance music internationally.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.) and other citywide locations<\/em><\/p>\n

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35th<\/sup><\/em><\/strong> Chicago Gospel Music Festival<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

May 26\u201330, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Celebrating the music style\u2019s deep Chicago roots with traditional choirs and contemporary urban gospel music, the\u00a0Chicago Gospel Music Festival features local and national artists at the largest free, outdoor gospel music festival of its kind.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.) and other citywide locations<\/em><\/p>\n

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37th<\/sup> Annual Chicago Blues Festival<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

June 5\u20137, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With a diverse lineup celebrating the Chicago Blues\u2019 past, present and future, the\u00a0Chicago Blues Festival shares the extolled Chicago-born music tradition with the world and shines a spotlight on its contributions to hip hop, R&B, rock, pop and more.<\/p>\n

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Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Millennium Park Summer Music & Film Series<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

June\u2013August, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Grab a seat in the pavilion or bring a picnic for the Great Lawn and enjoy the free outdoor movies and concerts at Chicago\u2019s architectural gem \u2013 the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion (201 E. Randolph St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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24th<\/sup> Annual Chicago SummerDance<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesdays\u2013Sundays, June 25\u2013August 22, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Swing, waltz, cha-cha…or simply enjoy the music at the biggest outdoor social dancing series in the United States. Dancers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part in introductory, one-hour dance lessons by professional instructors followed by live music and dancing. The series culminates at the SummerDance Celebration, highlighting the city\u2019s diverse dance community in Millennium Park on Saturday, August 22, 2020.<\/p>\n

Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden (601 S. Michigan Ave.) and other Chicago Park District locations<\/em><\/p>\n

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40th<\/sup> Annual Taste of Chicago<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

July 8\u201312, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

A cultural experience for all your senses, Taste of Chicago is the nation\u2019s premier free-admission food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago\u2019s dining scene, alongside a smorgasbord of cooking demonstrations, music concerts, dance performances, art activations and family fun.<\/p>\n

Grant Park (Jackson St. & Columbus Dr.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/a>62nd<\/sup> Annual Chicago Air and Water Show<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

August 15 & 16, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Featuring military and civilian flight aerobatics, historic aircraft, simulated water rescues and parachute teams, the Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the largest and longest-running free admission events of its kind.<\/p>\n

North Avenue Beach (1600 N. Lake Shore Dr.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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42nd<\/sup><\/em><\/strong> Annual Chicago Jazz Festival<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

August 28\u2013September 6, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Chicago Jazz Festival showcases the greatest jazz artists from Chicago and around the world across the city during extended festival dates. The festival is produced by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago.<\/p>\n

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Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.), Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and other citywide locations<\/em><\/p>\n

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22nd<\/sup> Annual World Music Festival Chicago<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

September 11\u201327, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Enjoy global grooves from around the world at the city-wide World Music Festival Chicago, featuring award-winning artists and ensembles representing countries and regions of the world at venues across Chicago.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.), Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and other citywide locations<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a1S\u00fabelo! \u2013 A Celebration of Pan Latin Music and Culture<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

September 11 & 12, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrate the diverse music genres and sounds of the Latinx community from Chicago and around the world.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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107th<\/sup> Annual Christmas Tree and Holiday Celebrations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

November\u2013December 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Celebrate the holiday season at the official Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting, shop for creative gifts at the Millennium Park Art Market, sing holiday favorites at Caroling at Cloud Gate on Friday evenings and glide across the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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FAMILY EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Juicebox<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1st<\/sup> & 3rd<\/sup> Fridays (Chicago Cultural Center) and 1st<\/sup> & 3rd<\/sup> Saturdays (Garfield Park Conservatory), 11 a.m. Winter, Spring & Fall<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With engaging music and dance performances in a kid-friendly setting, the free Juicebox programs are geared for the stroller set, but enjoyable for the whole family.<\/p>\n

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Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and Garfield Park Conservatory (300 N. Central Park Ave.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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22nd<\/sup> Annual Chicago Kids and Kites Festival<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

May 2, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

See information above.<\/p>\n

Cricket Hill in Lincoln Park (Lake Shore Dr. and Montrose Dr.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Chicago Riverwalk Summer Programming<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Late May\u2013October 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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From daytime fishing to evening fireworks, the Chicago Riverwalk offers a full slate of free summer fun along the 1.25-mile active waterfront environment and cultural destination in the heart of the city. The Chicago Riverwalk is presented by the City of Chicago with programming produced by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Fleet and Facility Management, Choose Chicago, the Chicago Park District and the vendors and boat tour operators along the Chicago Riverwalk.<\/p>\n

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Chicago Riverwalk, Lake Shore Dr. to Lake St.<\/em><\/p>\n

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40th<\/sup> Annual Taste of Chicago<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

July 8\u201312, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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See information above.<\/p>\n

Grant Park (Jackson St. & Columbus Dr.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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107th<\/sup> Annual Christmas Tree and Holiday Celebrations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

November\u2013December 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

See information above.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St<\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/a>T<\/strong>HEATER, DANCE AND PERFORMANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chicago Cultural Center Programming<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Year-Round<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Originally completed in 1897 as Chicago\u2019s first central library, the stunning landmark Chicago Cultural Center is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, as well as a year-round schedule of free art exhibitions, performances, tours, lectures, films, family activities, music and more.<\/p>\n

Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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24th<\/sup> Annual Chicago SummerDance<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesdays\u2013Sundays, June 25\u2013August 22, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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See information above.<\/p>\n

Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden (601 S. Michigan Ave.) and other Chicago Park District locations<\/em><\/p>\n

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4th<\/sup> Annual SummerDance Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, August 22, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Get moving at this full day of participatory dance competitions, lessons, social dancing for all ages and skill levels, as well as a showcase of local professional dance companies.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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MUSIC<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chicago Cultural Center Programming<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Year-Round<\/strong><\/p>\n

Originally completed in 1897 as Chicago\u2019s first central library, the stunning landmark Chicago Cultural Center is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, as well as a year-round schedule of free art exhibitions, performances, tours, lectures, films, family activities, music and more.<\/p>\n

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5th<\/sup> Annual Chicago House Music Conference & Festival<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

May 21\u201323, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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See information above.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.), Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and other citywide locations<\/em><\/p>\n

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35th<\/sup><\/em><\/strong> Chicago Gospel Music Festival<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

May 26\u201330, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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See information above.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.) and Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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37th<\/sup> Annual Chicago Blues Festival<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

June 5\u20137, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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See information above.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Millennium Park Summer Music Series<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Select Mondays & Thursdays, June\u2013August 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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See information above.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion (201 E. Randolph St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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24th<\/sup> Annual Chicago SummerDance<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesdays\u2013Sundays, June 25\u2013August 22, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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See information above.<\/p>\n

Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden (601 S. Michigan Ave.) and other Chicago Park District locations<\/em><\/p>\n

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40th<\/sup> Annual Taste of Chicago<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

July 8\u201312, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

See information above.<\/p>\n

Grant Park (Jackson St. & Columbus Dr.<\/em><\/p>\n

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42nd<\/sup><\/em><\/strong> Annual Chicago Jazz Festival<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

August 28\u2013September 6, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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See information above.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.), Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and other citywide locations<\/em><\/p>\n

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22nd<\/sup> Annual World Music Festival Chicago<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

September 11\u201327, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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See information above.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.), Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and other citywide locations<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a1S\u00fabelo! \u2013 A Celebration of Pan Latin Music and Culture<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

September 11 & 12, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

See information above.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Caroling at Cloud Gate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fridays, November 27\u2013December 18, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bundle up and belt out some holiday classics as local choral groups lead hundreds of celebrants in song at these festive part concerts, part sing-alongs.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park, Cloud Gate aka <\/em>\u201cThe Bean\u201d <\/em>(201 E. Randolph St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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FILMS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chicago Cultural Center Programming<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Year-Round<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Originally completed in 1897 as Chicago\u2019s first central library, the stunning landmark Chicago Cultural Center is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, as well as a year-round schedule of free art exhibitions, performances, tours, lectures, films, family activities, music and more.<\/p>\n

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Millennium Park Summer Film Series<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesdays, June\u2013August, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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See information above.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion (201 E. Randolph St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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EXHIBITIONS AND VISUAL ARTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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NKAME: A Retrospective of Cuban Printmaker Belkis Ayon (1967\u20131999)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

February 29 \u2013 May 24, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first U.S. retrospective of the work of Belkis Ayon, the late Cuban visual artists who mined the founding myth of the Afro-Cuban fraternal society of Abukua to create an independent and powerful visual iconography. Curated by Cristina Vives and organized by the Belkis Ayon Estate, Havana, Cuba, with the Station Museum of Contemporary Art.<\/p>\n

Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

June 20, 2020\u2013September 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the first comprehensive retrospective of Robert Colescott (1925-2009), one of America\u2019s most compelling and controversial artists, this exhibition will present 80 total works throughout 53 years of his career that both bring to the surface and challenge racial stereotypes. The exhibition is curated by Lowery Simms and organized by the Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati OH.<\/p>\n

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Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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MARKETS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chicago City Markets<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

May\u2013October 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Across Chicago at locations downtown and throughout the city\u2019s neighborhoods, the markets managed by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) sell fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers. Some neighborhood markets also feature music programming, prepared foods and local artisan (non-food) vendors.<\/p>\n

Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington St.) and citywide locations<\/em><\/p>\n

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Maxwell Street Market<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sundays, 9 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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You never know what you\u2019re going to find at the historic Maxwell Street Market\u2019s eclectic mix of foods and finds\u2014including handmade crafts, housewares, clothing, fresh produce, garden plants, collectibles and rare items, plus live music, family-friendly activities and the best, authentic Mexican- and Latin-style street food in Chicago.<\/p>\n

Maxwell Street Market (800 S. Desplaines St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Millennium Park Art Market<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

November 20-22, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shop one-of-a-kind items, including jewelry, fashion, painting, sculpture, prints, drawings and more created by over 150 student artists.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park, Chase Promenade North (201 E. Randolph St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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RECREATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chicago Riverwalk Summer Programming<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Late May\u2013October 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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See information above.<\/p>\n

Chicago Riverwalk, Lake Shore Dr. to Lake St.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Millennium Park Summer Workouts<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

June\u2013August 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jumpstart your day with tai chi, yoga, Pilates and Zumba\u00ae<\/sup> classes on Millennium Park\u2019s Great Lawn. Grant support provided by the McDonald\u2019s Active Lifestyles Endowment, managed by the Millennium Park Foundation.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park, Great Lawn (201 E. Randolph St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mid-November 2020\u2013Mid-March 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Swish, twirl and glide at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, a Chicago winter tradition in the heart of the city. Admission is free, with skate rentals available for a fee. Free skating lessons are offered throughout the season. Grant support provided by the McDonald\u2019s Active Lifestyles Endowment, managed by the Millennium Park Foundation.<\/p>\n

Millennium Park (Michigan Ave. between Washington St. and Madison St.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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