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X-WR-CALNAME:Chicago · arts · Wednesday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DEATH MAGIC DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP:20260826T181641Z UID:63854-1786060800-1790380799@artsoflife.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Ron Athey – Marquis Von Bayros – Rachael Bos – Jamie Fle tcher – Danny Frownfelter – Norbert Kox – Bill Lilly – Monika Plio plyte – Sun Ra – Philipp Schopke – Jon Serl – Bronislaw “Bruno ” Sowa – Maria Vanik – Jean Wilson – Albert Zahn\n  \nPray\, carv e\, bleed\, sing. Insist that to look death in the face\, ritually and rep eatedly\, is how one kisses life on the lips. This is magic understood pla inly: not sleight of hand\, but the discipline of transformation\, and rel igion in its most degraded form. \nThe sacred\, in this view\, is not piet y but rupture: sacrifice\, ecstasy\, laughter\, daemonic entities\, and th e corpse. Death here is not simply a subject but a method. Art becomes the site where the restricted economy of production and survival is deliberat ely breached\, where a sovereign act of wasting oneself – bleeding\, pra ying\, dancing\, carving toward no useful end – recovers a continuity be tween beings that ordinary\, bounded selfhood forecloses. The works gather ed here stage exactly this breach: each refuses the discreteness the self is supposed to maintain\, offering itself instead as a willful expenditure \, a controlled burn of the prairie’s boundary – on the border where t he living meet the dead. \nBeneath that scorched wound runs a river. Death is not an event waiting at the end of a life but a force already coursing through it. A pure differentiation\, the self already a multiplicity bein g continuously undone and reassembled beneath its own name. This current t reats the human not as a form to be preserved but as a threshold to be lau ghed at\, dissolved\, desire and death fused into a single accelerant burn ing through identity toward what is on the other side. This exhibition’s icons are not meditations on mortality\, they are remnants of mortality ’s discharge\, operations and apparatuses built by hand\, and by body\, to run the current of death through the self on purpose – not to master it\, but to see\, however briefly\, who or what rears its head from beneat h the surface. \n  \nOpening reception:\nAugust 7\, 2026\n5-8pm \n  \nCX W hours with the guest curator:\nSeptember 17\, 2026\n5:00 – 8:00 pm \nT his exhibition runs through September 25\, 2026. \n******Guest curated by Ryan M. Pfeiffer \nRyan M. Pfeiffer is an interdisciplinary artist\, write r and curator based in Chicago\, IL. His artworks have been exhibited at t he Institute of Contemporary Art (Singapore)\, Breese Little (London)\, Ab baye Saint–Magloire (France)\, Come Again (Berlin)\, The International M useum of Surgical Science (Chicago)\, Western Exhibitions (Chicago)\, Andr ew Rafacz (Chicago)\, LAXART (Los Angeles)\, 80 WSE Gallery (New York)\, I ndiana University (Indiana)\, among others. His works and exhibitions have been published in The New York Times\, Artforum\, Art in America\, The Br ooklyn Rail\, Fulgur Press\, The New City\, the Journal for Extreme Anthro pologie\, and the Religious Studies Review Journal. In 2022\, he co-curate d the first Austin Osman Spare (1886–1956) exhibition in the United Stat es at Iceberg Projects (Chicago)\, celebrating the centennial anniversary of a rare folio of drawings from the Kinsey Institute’s collection. His current curatorial project is ORGANGRINDER at M. LeBlanc Gallery (Chicago) . \n  \n******Special thanks to the Intuit Art Museum\, John Corbett and The Kinsey Institute\, Indiana University\, without whose generous support this exhibition would not be made possible. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T181641Z LOCATION:Circle Contemporary- West Town\, 2010 W. Carroll Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States URL:https://artsoflife.org/event/death-magic/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_ medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Arts of Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://artsoflife.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stories We Carry — September Art Exhibition DTSTART:20260901T050000Z DTEND:20260925T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T060851Z UID:10003171-1788220800-1790294400@lgba.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Explore a community exhibition about the memories\, experience s\, emotions\, relationships and personal stories that shape our lives. Th e exhibition is on view September 1–25 during gallery hours. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T060851Z LOCATION:La Grange Art League\, 122 Calendar Drive\, La Grange\, IL\, 6052 5\, United States URL:https://lgba.com/event/stories-we-carry-september-art-exhibition/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:La Grange Business Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://lgba.com/craft-fair END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Japanese Redress Exhibit DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260725T122105Z UID:53kmhonmr0i6lcpbtjig9kehfk@google.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T122105Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Gallery A Receptions X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.neiu.edu/neiu-libraries END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Magical Forest Houses DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20260907T123019Z UID:10013610-1789171200-1791763199@fpdcc.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Search for tiny\, enchanted\, homes built by mythical elves. T hese homes\, built with natural materials\, are hidden along our Farm Pond Trail. Scan the QR codes to learn more about the wee folk’s homes and t o share eco-friendly messages. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T123019Z LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, W illow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/magical-forest-houses/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Forest Preserves of Cook County X-SOURCE-URL:https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/little-red-schoolhouse-nat ure-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hand Puppetry 1 (Level 1) with Chad Williams DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTSTAMP:20260915T054750Z UID:10000262-1789344000-1793663999@chicagopuppetfest.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Next Festival: January 20-31\, 2027 \n \n \n \n The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is the largest of its kind in North America welcoming 22\,000+ audience members each January to enjoy 100+ events in just 12 days right in the heart of Chicago’s winter taking place at dozens and dozens of venues in the city. One of Chicago ’s favorite staycations and a magnet for international visitors\, it’s a great way to see a huge range of fascinating shows – from tiny stages to huge theaters – for adults and whole families – shadow puppetry to bunraku-style – a Festival guaranteed to Astonish & Delight you! Mark y our calendars for the 9th Edition: January 20-31\, 2027. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n revis it the 2026 fest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see what's happening no w\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Each Year: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendees \n \n 0\n k+\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shows + Events \n \n 0\n +\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venues \n \n 0\n +\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Days \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Artists \n \n 0\n + LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T054750Z URL:https://chicagopuppetfest.org/event/hand-puppetry-1-level-1-with-chad- williams-fall2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chi cago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival X-SOURCE-URL:https://chicagopuppetfest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Premiere of The Humanities DTSTART:20260914T003000Z DTEND:20261004T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T001131Z UID:10319770-1789327800-1791126000@www.choosechicago.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Humanities is a provocative play by Zayd Ayers Dohrn in w hich faculty and students at an elite American university grapple with iss ues of gender\, race\, sex\, and violence when a controversial speaker com es to town. Cultural battles are fought\, identities are made and unmade\, and people accustomed to the life of the mind are forced to confront thei r most primal instincts. \nAudience Advisory The Humanities explores com plex and challenging subject matter and contains strong language\, sexual content\, and partial nudity. Recommended for adult audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T001131Z LOCATION:Victory Gardens Theater\, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 6 0614\, United States URL:https://www.choosechicago.com/event/world-premiere-of-the-humanities/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Choose Chicago X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/chicago-sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:People Who Do Wrong to Other People Burn in Hell DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209 DTSTAMP:20260829T001757Z UID:64064-1789430400-1796774399@artsoflife.org CATEGORIES:arts,music DESCRIPTION:Candace Turner – Deaudre Steele – Tim Stone – Isamu Guy Conners – Marvin Young – Richard Auth \nGuest curated @fabulous.chica go and Zander Raymond \nOpening reception:\nOctober 6th\, 2026\n6:00 – 9 :00 pm. \nZander Raymond is an interdisciplinary artist\, musician\, and c urator living and working in Chicago\, IL. In his visual work\, he improvi ses with found materials from his day to day to make collages and sculptur es that serve as an autobiographical record of experience while pointing t oward the unseen. His music is similarly rooted in improvisation\, utilizi ng synthesizers\, field recorders\, and open-source sound computers to sam ple\, warp\, and build sonic images that embrace serendipity and highlight the musicality of the ordinary. In early 2026 he started a curatorial pro ject called fabulous\, which primarily is operated out of his apartment. P ast Projects have been hosted by Regards (Chicago\, IL)\, Devening Project s (Chicago\, IL)\, Weatherproof (Chicago\, IL)\, Switch Hook Projects (Chi cago\, IL)\, and Agatha’s (Buffalo\, NY). He’s released music on Love All Day\, Moon Glyph\, Florabelle\, Cached.media\, among others. He holds a BFA in studio from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T001757Z LOCATION:Lula Cafe\, 2537 N. Kedzie\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States URL:https://artsoflife.org/event/people-who-do-wrong-to-other-people-burn- in-hell/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Arts of Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://artsoflife.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sonidos Sagrados: Una Exhibición de Instrumentos Aztecas DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260911T002936Z UID:10013549-1789430400-1790553599@fpdcc.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Explora los sagrados instrumentos aztecas en exhibición del 1 5 al 27 de septiembre\, descubriendo los sonidos\, la historia y el signif icado cultural de la herencia musical indígena mexicana. \n \nEnglish Tra nslation \nSacred Sounds: An Aztec Instrument Exhibition \nExplore sacred Aztec instruments on display\, uncovering the sounds\, history and cultura l significance of Indigenous Mexican musical heritage. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T002936Z LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sonidos-sagrados-una-exhibicion-de-instrumento s-aztecas/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Forest Preserves of Cook County X-SOURCE-URL:https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/little-red-schoolhouse-nat ure-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Landscape Echoes: Texture\, Form and Tension - Sculptures by Mike Baur DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260915T053922Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50816293054232 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Veteran Illinois artist Mike Baur has been creating sculptural works in the Chicago area since 1976. His pieces are featured in numerous public spaces and museum collections\, including two works held by the Ko ehnline Museum of Art. This exhibition showcases sculptures inspired by th e textures and forms of natural landscapes—often vast expanses interrupt ed by both organic and industrial elements. Baur’s work offers abstract interpretations of these environments\, frequently suggesting a horizontal orientation that reflects how natural forces can subdue vertical structur es.\n\n \n\nThe Public Reception takes place on Thursday\, July 2\, 5 - 8 p.m.\n\n \n\nViewings take place from July 2 to September 25\, 2026\, duri ng regular museum hours. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T053922Z LOCATION:Des Plaines Campus\, Koehnline Museum of Art URL:https://events.oakton.edu/event/landscape-echoes-texture-form-and-tens ion-sculptures-by-mike-baur?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_cam paign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Oakton College Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.oakton.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ulterior Motives DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTSTAMP:20260915T054858Z UID:10000292-1790121600-1792972799@www.morainevalley.edu CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Faculty Artist: Tyler Hewittz \n\n\nReception: Thursday\, Oct. 1 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. \nMoraine Valley Studio Art Faculty Tyler Hewitt’s r etirement exhibition after 27 years consists of work in a variety of photo -based media. Hewitt’s work explores photography as both a concept and a medium\, and photographic objects as material for creative intervention. His work is an interrogation of photography\, how we conceive of and use i t\, how and why we believe and trust it. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T054858Z LOCATION:Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery URL:https://www.morainevalley.edu/event/ulterior-motives/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Moraine Valley Community College X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.morainevalley.edu/academics/music-ensembles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mather Gather @ DuSable: The Art of Kente DTSTART:20260923T180000Z DTEND:20260923T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T023531Z UID:62737-1790168400-1790175600@dusablemuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts,community DESCRIPTION:Join Mather at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for a special Mather Gather celebrating the rich artistry and cultu ral significance of Kente cloth. \nExplore the history\, art\, and uses of Kente cloth while enjoying a hands-on creative experience. Participants w ill have the opportunity to create jewelry and other adornments inspired b y this vibrant textile tradition. \nConnect\, create\, and learn in commun ity during this engaging program designed for adults 55 and better. \nWedn esday\, September 23\nDuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\n7 40 E. 56th Place\nChicago\, IL 60637 \nFree | Registration Required \nRegi ster Here LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T023531Z URL:https://dusablemuseum.org/event/mather-gather-dusable-the-art-of-kente /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dusablemuseum.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Let's Paint! DTSTART:20260923T220000Z DTEND:20260923T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T062239Z UID:10007115-1790182800-1790186400@www.fppld.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Grades K – 6 \nFor artists of all levels! Grab your paint br ushes and join Ms. Mariela for an afternoon of creative\, colorful\, paint -smeared fun! \nRegister here : \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for th is content. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T062239Z LOCATION:Saeli Community Room\, 10311 Grand Ave\, Franklin Park\, IL\, 601 31\, United States URL:https://www.fppld.org/event/lets-paint-32/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm _medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Franklin Park Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.fppld.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coloring Club DTSTART:20260923T233000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T190202Z UID:20007426-1790188200-1790193600@gortoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Leave your to-do list behind and make time to create. Coloring Club is a weekly creative escape designed especially for adults. Come rel ax\, try something new\, and enjoy the simple pleasure of making art by ha nd. \nEach Coloring Club gathering features a different creative project. You might spend the week coloring\, doodling\, making a collage\, or explo ring another relaxing paper craft. Projects are approachable\, playful\, a nd designed to spark your creativity. You’ll have the chance to experime nt with new materials and techniques without pressure to make something pe rfect. \nNo artistic experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play. We’ll provide all the materials you need to get st arted. Settle into our beautiful\, inspiring studio space while you create at your own pace. Enjoy music\, conversation\, and plenty of room to foll ow your imagination. \nColoring Club is also a great way to connect with o thers. Bring a friend and make something together\, or come on your own an d meet new people. The atmosphere is casual\, welcoming\, and supportive. There are no deadlines\, expectations\, or rules about what your finished project should look like. This is your time to slow down and enjoy the pro cess. \nStep away from screens and schedules for a while. Give yourself pe rmission to color outside the lines\, experiment\, and have fun. You’ll leave feeling refreshed\, inspired\, and more connected to your creative s ide. \nAll materials are provided. BYOB. Come join Coloring Club and add a little more creativity\, color\, and connection to your week. LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T190202Z LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045 URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/coloring-club-september-23/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Gorton Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://gortoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Narratives of the Flesh II: Embodied Grief DTSTART:20260924T000000Z DTEND:20260924T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T181623Z UID:73639-1790190000-1790197200@imss.org CATEGORIES:arts,theater DESCRIPTION:Genevieve Ramos\, Gretchen Hasse\, and Barbara Little present an evening of art and performance about inhabiting imperfect bodies and mi nds. \nNarratives of Flesh: Embodied Grief \nSeptember 23\, 2026\n7:00-9:0 0pm\nDoors at 6:30pm \nTickets: \n$10 Student – use code STUDENT at che ckout \n(Valid Student ID will be requested at the door) \n$10 IMSS Member s Presale – use code IMSSMEMBER at checkout \n(Valid IMSS Membership ca rd will be requested at door) \n$15 GA Presale \n– \n$15 Student & IMSS Members (With valid ID & Membership Card) at Door \n$20 GA at Door \nNarra tives of the Flesh: Embodied Griefembraces the anguish of the body\, not a s a pathway to joy\, but in the burdens we all carry. The work showcased c elebrates and admonishes the pain\, pleasure\, frustration\, and bliss of living in an imperfect mind and body. \nNarratives of the Flesh will inclu de an interactive\, artist-guided “touch tour” of selected artwork\, f ollowed by a salon of performances amongst the Hall of Immortals. Tarot b y Rin Matter. \nWith Special Guest: Riva Lehrer \nVisual Art by:M. Woods\, Ralph Skunkie Davis\, Sydness Bronson\, Bri Skeels\, Genevieve Ramos\, Cu erpos Colectivo\, Matt Bodet\, Rebecca Torres\, Allison Schmocker\, Grishm a Shaw\, Gretchen Hasse \nPerfromances by: \nMothra Liddel\, Ladonna Fried man\, Maggie Bridger\, Amelia-Marie Alstadt \nPoetry by: \nJalisa English\ , Joy Young \n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T181623Z URL:https://imss.org/program/narratives-of-the-flesh-ii-embodied-grief/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:International Museum of Surgical Science X-SOURCE-URL:https://imss.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR