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  1. Sunday, November 23, 2025

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Leave A Message w/ Sam Thousand

21c Museum Hotel Chicago 55 E Ontario, Chicago, IL

Join Sam Thousand and Jay Taylor for an experience in meditation music and community. The evening will begin with an introduction to meditation and some light breath-work. With a set intention of an open heart, a relaxed body, and a peaceful mind, settle in and become aware of the powerful frequencies of the singing bowls, voice, percussion, trumpet, and …
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$35

Curatorial Conversation: Marin Sullivan with Richard Hunt and Eric Stephenson

21c Museum Hotel Chicago 55 E Ontario, Chicago, IL

21c Museum Hotel Chicago is honored to collaborate with theNate on this month’s Curatorial Conversation featuring Marin Sullivan in conversation with Richard Hunt and Eric Stephenson. Stephenson and Hunt have solo exhibitions of their work featured in the Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University, in partnership with theNate. Their studio and work relationship over the …
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OFF-SPRING – Guided Exhibit Tour with Juli Lowe, 21c Museum Manager

21c Museum Hotel Chicago 55 E Ontario, Chicago, IL

Curious about contemporary art? Learn about 21c Chicago’s current exhibition, OFF-SPRING, and the artists behind all of the works on a guided tour from 21c’s Museum Manager, Juli Lowe. Meet us in the lobby at 5 pm to explore. Tours are free and open to the public. FREE Wine Tasting with Local, Women-Owned Mmmm...Enjoy. Wines On August 17, …
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Free

Wine Tasting with Mmmm…Enjoy. Wines

21c Museum Hotel Chicago 55 E Ontario, Chicago, IL

FREE Wine Tasting with Local, Women-Owned Mmmm...Enjoy. Wines On August 17, from 5-7pm in the lobby at 21c Chicago Curious about contemporary art? Learn about 21c Chicago’s current exhibition, OFF-SPRING, while sipping on Mmmm...Enjoy wines! Tour will begin in the lobby around 5:00-5:15pm.

Free

Artist Reception with Emma McKee

21c Museum Hotel Chicago 55 E Ontario, Chicago, IL

Please join us for an artist reception of Emma McKee: Championship Bulls Banner on August 25 from 6:00-7:30pm in Gallery 3. Invoking nostalgia, Emma McKee, a.k.a. The Stitch Gawd, reimagines the six-time Championship Chicago Bulls Banners using hand sewn, stitch applique, and quilting techniques. As smoke billows from the nose of the Bulls head it …
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Free

Summer Music Series

21c Museum Hotel Chicago 55 E Ontario, Chicago, IL

Summer Music Series at 21c Chicago Saturday at 5pm in the Lobby Free and Open to the public

Free
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OFF-SPRING – Guided Exhibit Tour with Juli Lowe, 21c Museum Manager

21c Museum Hotel Chicago 55 E Ontario, Chicago, IL

Curious about contemporary art? Learn about 21c Chicago’s current exhibition, OFF-SPRING, and the artists behind all of the works on a guided tour from 21c’s Museum Manager, Juli Lowe. Meet us in the lobby at 5 pm to explore. Tours are free and open to the public. Featured Image: Carrie Mae Weems, Untitled (Woman and Daughter with Make …
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Free

Summer Music Series

21c Museum Hotel Chicago 55 E Ontario, Chicago, IL

Summer Music Series at 21c Chicago Friday at 5:30pm in the Lobby Free and Open to the public

Free

Vibrant Thread Blending Workshop with Artist Danielle Clough – Sold Out

21c Museum Hotel Chicago 55 E Ontario, Chicago, IL

Colossal is beyond thrilled to welcome South African artist Danielle Clough to Chicago for the first time as part of two back-to-back classes held downtown at 21c Museum Hotel! On September 8, indulge in color and texture as you learn to blend thread and create dimension in vibrant, fiber-based renderings. This fun, pressure-free evening of stitching is designed for those interested …
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Exclusive viewing of Holding Rhythm with the artist, Colleen Plumb

21c Museum Hotel Chicago 55 E Ontario, Chicago, IL

Join 21c and Colleen Plumb for the final private tour of her video projection, Holding Rhythm, 2022! This experimental video is the first commission made for Elevate: Rm 921. This site-specific video projection is viewable after dusk from the windows of 21c Chicago guests with interior-facing rooms. Join the artist, Colleen Plumb, and 21c Museum Manager, …
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Free

Chicago Exhibition Weekend 2023

21c Museum Hotel Chicago 55 E Ontario, Chicago, IL

The inaugural Chicago Exhibition Weekend (CXW) will celebrate visual arts organizations across the city September 29-October 1. The weekend will bring together over 50 galleries, institutions, and artist-run spaces to present exhibitions that encourage everyone from seasoned collectors to those new to engaging with Chicago’s visual arts scene to explore unique programs, extended hours and …
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