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 pop up gallery to a magic show.
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Live Without Limits Pop Up Gallery
From the event description:
Please join us as we showcase young Chicago artists who will be displaying artwork illustrating"living without limits." Juno4Me is inviting you to support young Chicago artists in viewing their art work at our pop-up art gallery, at the beautiful, inclusive space, Reunion Chicago.
When: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Reunion Chicago, 2557 W. North Ave.
Price: Free
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Family Night
From the event description:
Come see and experience all of our teens' dynamic work this summer! View exquisite and captivating artwork from our young artists. Create a meal and fitness plan with our teen athletic trainers. Interact with space equipment created by our Astronomy teens. Relax with music played by our extraordinary jazz band.
When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 4:30-7 p.m.
Where: Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph St.
Price: Free
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Chalo Haso Desi Comedy Showcase
From the event description:
With the new year brings new comics and new jokes! With the funniest Desi comics in Chicago showcasing their talent at the best stage in Chicago for comics, you do not want to miss what is going to be a night filled with laughter and napkins as you cry from all the laughter that you are going to be a part of! Join us to kick off the first show of this year and what is to continue the third year of Chalo Haso Desi Showcases, the only showcase for Desis, run by Desis, and performed by Desis.
When: Friday, Aug. 9, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Seven Bar and Restaurant, 400 E. Randolph, Floor 7
Price: Free
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EXPLODE! queer dance: Midwest
From the event description:
EXPLODE! queer dance is an opportunity to experience the intersections of queerness and dance with relation to the Midwest. EXPLODE! queer dance re-imagines the potential of queer dance today. Queerness, in activism and art making, has always pivoted on the promise of coalition.
When: Friday, Aug. 9, 8-10:30 p.m.
Where: Links Hall, 3111 N. Western Ave.
Price: $20
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The Magic Parlour
From the event description:
An evening of classic close-up magic, "The Magic Parlour" features award-winning, third-generation magician Dennis Watkins performing in an intimate suite at the historic Palmer House Hilton. From awe-inspiring magic and mind-reading to sophisticated tomfoolery and more, "The Magic Parlour" combines baffling illusions and lively laughs, astonishing tricks and sophisticated fun to create one of the Windy City's unique entertainment experiences.
When: Friday, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St.
Price: $49 - $69
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