150+ sites. 20+ neighborhoods. Endless discoveries. Open House Chicago is back October 15-16 for another year of architectural discoveries and delights. Organized by the Chicago Architecture Center, this free festival provides behind-the-scenes access to over 150 architecturally, historically, and culturally significant buildings across more than 20 neighborhoods in Chicago. From innovative new designs to longstanding […]
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Our favorite things for fall arts, part two
Visual arts and architecture highlights break us out of our screen life.
Posted inArts & Culture
See the Bronzeville church that is the real birthplace of gospel
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, one of more than 350 Open House Chicago sites this weekend, is significant musically and architecturally.
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Open House Chicago, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
The Annoyance Theatre’s 30th anniversary party, Robot Riot at Emporium Arcade Bar, and more happenings from October 13-15
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City Hall asks federal judge for nationwide injunction to prevent Jeff Sessions from defunding sanctuary cities, and other Chicago news
Also, a judge has sealed Jason Van Dyke’s statements to IPRA about Laquan McDonald shooting.
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Logan Square Food Truck Social, Grace Bonney, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Grateful Dead Brunch, Open house Chicago, and other happenings from October 14-16.
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How to see Open House Chicago, from north to south
The city’s annual tour of overlooked landmarks and curious interiors kicks off this weekend.
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Looming lawsuit has Rahm trying to give 1.5 million drivers a chance to challenge red-light and speeding tickets, and other Chicago news
Also, Chance the Rapper takes Magnificent Coloring Day festival tickets back from scalpers and sells them to real fans.
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Open House Chicago, where real estate dreams come true
Or at least they do for one weekend.
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Continue peeking at Open House Chicago
This weekend we looked inside a former billboard factory in Ravenswood, Goose Island’s barrel warehouse, and other spots during the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago.
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Get out now and get in: CAF’s Open House Chicago
The Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago, under way today and tomorrow, is your free ticket to more than 200 of the city’s fabulous spaces.
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Peek inside an Airstream trailer on a rooftop in Ravenswood
A Ravenswood architecture firm has had an Airstream trailer perched on its roof for 25 years.
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What to eat and see this weekend at Open House Chicago
Open House Chicago is a great chance to go inside buildings—and a great excuse to go inside nearby restaurants.
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Bean pie, my brother?
The Nation of Islam’s iconic dessert is still around, if you know where to look.
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What to eat during the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago
Get hungry checking out the architecture and neighborhoods at Open House Chicago this weekend.