Event List

Art historian Jeff Mishur will discuss art in the Vatican Museums including works by Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Caravaggio and will examine objects from the Early Christia...

Go behind the scenes of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and dive into the world of the Griswold family with Chicago Movie Tours! You'll challenge your knowledge of the mov...

Learn about the weirdest birds on our planet.  These birds showcase the incredible diversity and weirdness of the avian world, each with unique adaptations that make them trul...

For decades, Christmas in Chicago meant a trip or two to State Street. This new lecture explores the history of Christmas at the big department stores stores on State Street. Histo...

Elvis revolutionized popular music when he exploded onto the scene in 1956 with his unique blend of rhythm & blues and country music. His “energetic” performances, distinctive ...

Join German historian Anette Isaacs to explore the extraordinary musical journey of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, 19th century German siblings and prolific composers, as we in unrav...

The contemporary boom of street art in Mexico and in the Mexican-American neighborhoods in American cities, can be traced to the Mexican muralist movement of the 1920s. A...

Visit with Mamie as she relates her life as Ike’s wife, our first lady and “just a good friend,” and serves some amazing fudge!

Love is in the air in classic Hollywood! Many beloved Hollywood classics featured wedding scenes across a broad range of film genres. In real life, many film stars also happened to...

Prior to 1920, women were denied the vote in the majority of elections in the United States. The struggle for enfranchisement began with the birth of our nation and was strategized...

This lecture offers a glimpse into the history of African Americans in times of war from the earliest accounts of patriotism to the prolonged desegregation of the armed forces. Get...

Join film professor Zbigniew Banas for a journey through the evolving genre of documentary films. Once viewed as simple recordings of reality, documentaries now feature diverse sty...

Chicago has been a leader in Architecture and has produced legendary styles and buildings. We’ll explore many of  its most famous buildings, legendary stories, and Chicago’s a...

The thundering "L" is one of Chicago's most enduring icons. Operating 247 since 1892, it is not only an antique but a working antique.  Learn about how the early "L" lines hel...

Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary life and legacy of Alice Roosevelt Longworth in this compelling lecture. From her rebellious youth as the daughter of President Theodo...

Historically, the lives of male con artists have been well chronicled. Female con artists? Not so much. Tori Telfer discuss the long and venerable tradition of the art of the co...