Celebrate Chicago's 175th Birthday this year with 175 days of events, festivals and other significant dates in Chicago's history.

Explore even more in Millennium Park throughout the summer 2012 season with a showcase of concerts and events hosted by our partners.

Explore Chicago's diverse cultural heritage through the culinary arts. Learn about ethnic cuisines, and focus on culinary skills and techniques in our state-of-the-art World Kitchen facility.

The City of Chicago celebrates its 175th birthday on March 4, 2012! Marking this important milestone are 175 days of special events, festivals, promotions and fun facts, March 4 - August 26, 2012. Find dining deals, shopping specials, and guided tours created exclusively for this celebration to marquee annual events such as...

Gallery Talks are held in the exhibition space, and feature participating artists, guest speakers, and the collector Richard Harris.

MeMo, a research-based project by artist and speculative designer Jessica Charlesworth, is on display in the 4th floor lobby.

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events presents FREE cultural programs year round weekdays at Noon at the Daley Civic Center.

Find all upcoming classical music events at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Find upcoming lectures, discussions and other free educational programs at the Chicago Cultural Center

Find all upcoming exhibitions and gallery talks at the Chicago Cultural Center.