If you're a fan of the arts, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to artsy events in Chicago this week, from a craft class to a rooftop mural debut.
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Ignite Talks Chicago
From the event description:
Ignite is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd. Think TED but more fun! Ignite Chicago is open to everyone to attend. Doors open at 6 p.m., presentations start at 6:30 p.m.
When: Tuesday, May 28, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph St., #3W.
Price: $20
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Spring Dance Community Convening
From the event description:
Share a cup of coffee and engage in discussions, hear industry news, and more! Featured speaker from the Actors Fund regarding educational scholarship and grant opportunities for dancers, and no-cost career services.
When: Wednesday, May 29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
Price: Free
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Reading: Sheila Heti
From the event description:
In Sheila Heti’s genre-bending novels, life’s vexing questions course through the pages like underground rivers, whether she’s asking How Should a Person Be? (2010) or thinking about Motherhood (2018) without having children. Here, Heti shares a new text.
When: Thursday, May 30, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Swift Hall, 1025 E. 58th St., Floor 3
Price: Free
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Needle Felting: Craft Class
From the event description:
Needle felting is a fiber art that allows one to create "paintings" with wool fibers. Needle felting is simple, mess free, and anyone can do it! Once you start, you will get hooked on this colorful craft! I will provide everything needed. Each guest will leave with a completed project as well as a kit with the tools to create more felted artwork at home.
When: Wednesday, May 29, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Eggsperience Cafe, 3233 N. Broadway St.
Price: $60
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Rooftop mural debut
From the event description:
Locals and visitors alike will have a new reason to stop and look up this summer. Located 24 stories above the Loop at 100 W. Monroe at the Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago, this stunning blacklight mural will cover the entire East, West, and South facing walls of AIRE, further enhancing Chicago's already remarkable cityscape.
When: Thursday, May 30, 12 a.m.
Where: 100 W. Monroe St.
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