Arts & Culture Programs

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The Chicago Park District provides Arts & Culture Programs for all ages. Our experienced instructors and committed community partners offer guidance and open studios for a variety of mediums and skill levels. In addition, the Park District partners with renowned local arts organizations for programs, special events, and performances. At Chicago Park District Cultural Centers, you can find cultural programming including classes in art, music, dance and more; exciting events and unique cultural spaces. These facilities are located in neighborhoods throughout the city, making it easy to expand your cultural horizons. As part of the Culture in My Neighborhood initiative, a $40 million capital investment will be made to the City’s network of 15 cultural centers, upgrading their theater, music, dance, and visual art presentation capabilities. 

Programs

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Two smiling ballerinas in white tutus pose before a cultural center backdrop.

Dance

 

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Two smiling children at a table with a Hamilton Park banner they decorated.

Drawing

 

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Young girl sitting on a blanket reading a children's book.
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Violinists playing outdoors.

Music

 

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Group of people painting on small canvases at a long table.
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Photo prints drying on mesh rack.
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Man using squeegee to create silkscreen print.
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Two smiling people work on clay projects at a table covered in newspaper and small sculptures.
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Children proudly display their colorful tie-dye creations.
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Students perform a musical number on stage.

Theater

 

Events

58 Events

Inferno's Ignition Music Production Course at Austin TH

Tagalong Tap Class at McFetridge

Leaps and Turns Workshop at McFetridge

Fiesta Mexicana: Interactive Family Show at Bogan

We The People at West Ridge NP

Chicago Astronomer at Northerly Island

Western Line Dance Throwdown at Columbus

We The People at Douglass

Fiesta Mexicana: Interactive Family Show at Pasteur

Campfire Horrors at Ridge

Hoop Dancing with Starr Chief Eagle at Seward

Movie Night at Ogden

Campfire Horrors at Grand Crossing

Luminaria de la Vida - Exhibition Opening at South Shore

Monday Night Solo Series at Berger

Luminaria de la Vida - Gallery Hours at South Shore

Future Folk Festival at Humboldt

Veterans Line Dancing at Kennicott

Amateurs at Indian Boundary

Joel Hall Dancers & Center: NextGen at Douglass

Campfire Horrors at Big Marsh

Mitote Día De Los Muertos in La Ronda Parakata at Burnham

Beatmaker's Toolbox at Steelworkers

Campfire Horrors at Big Marsh

Walking History: Exploring Chicago Parks at Palmisano

Monday Night Solo Series at Berger

Sock Hop at Warren

Movies in the Parks at Gill

Movies in the Parks at Athletic Field

Spooky Movie and Bonfire at Douglass

Campfire Horrors at Douglass

Freestyling Workshop at McFetridge

Monday Night Solo Series at Berger

Hoop Dancing with Starr Chief Eagle at Douglass

Hoop Dancing with Starr Chief Eagle at Indian Boundary

Monday Night Solo Series at Berger

The Gradient at Hamilton

The Gradient at Lincoln

Empty Bowls at Douglass

The Gradient at Mandrake

Future Folk Festival at Douglass

The Gradient at Austin Town Hall

Bollywood Groove Indian Dances & Stories at Seward

Marquette Park Composer's Workshop at Ridge

America: Songs of Protest and Freedom at South Shore

Monday Night Solo Series at Berger

The Gradient at Hamilton

The Gradient at Lincoln

Veterans Line Dancing at Kennicott

The Gradient at Mandrake

Dancin' Fridays - Salsa Social at Humboldt

The Gradient at Austin Town Hall

Monday Night Solo Series at Berger

Jazz City at Hamilton

Student Art Fair at Lincoln

Dance - Nutcracker Storybook Adventure at Morgan Park SC

Dance - Nutcracker Storybook Adventure at Morgan Park SC

Future Folk Festival at Austin Town Hall

Facilities

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