Chicago Cultural Center Open House
Friday, September 29, 2023
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
4-8pm • FREE Admission • RSVP Online
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The fall Open House event is inspired by World Music Festival Chicago and highlights South Asian culture with free music and dance activations throughout the building on September 29 from 4–8pm. Guests can enjoy food by Bombay Eats as they encounter engaging performances, films, artists and meetups across three floors of the Chicago Cultural Center.
Stay longer – or all night! – for Ragamala: A Celebration of Indian Classical Music, an annual showcase that takes place September 29-30 in Preston Bradley Hall. Artists showcase rarely performed music and ragas from sunset to sunrise. Stop by for a bit, or bring a pillow and stay throughout the night for a truly memorable musical experience.
Open House Event
World Music Festival Ragamala Mash Up
Throughout the Building
Free; RSVPs recommended but not required. RSVP online
The fall Open House event is inspired by World Music Festival Chicago and highlights South Asian culture with free music and dance activations throughout the building. Guests can enjoy food by Bombay Eats as they encounter engaging performances, films, artists and meetups across three floors of the Chicago Cultural Center.
Programming
1st Floor
Learning Lab, 1st Floor West
- 4-6pm Stop by to meet Artist in Residence and participate in interactive art-making experience
Welcome Center, 1st Floor North
- 5:30pm After Hours Building Tour
- 6-7pm FOURTUNEHOUSE, Neighborhood Cultural Spotlight – Experience work by the creative company and art center based in Bronzeville with a mission centered around empowering artists and change makers by generating access to creative entrepreneurial resources
Dance Studio, 1st Floor North
- 4-7:30pm Mandala Arts, Contemporary and Classical Indian Dance Company, presents multiple performances
Michigan Avenue Galleries, 1st Floor East
- 5-8pm A Long Walk Home: Exhibition Preview of The Black Girlhood Altar: Freedom Square
Landmarks Gallery, 1st Floor West
- Until 8pm Exhibition: Great Ideas of Humanity: One of a Series
Washington Lobby, 1st Floor South
- 4-10pm Food and drink provided by Bombay Eats for purchase
Randolph Square, 1st Floor South
- 4-6pm Sound Bowl performance and meditation
- 4-8pm Grab your Bombay Eats and enjoy it in this open space
Buddy, 1st Floor South
- 4-8pm Store open for shopping (extended hours and free coffee)
2nd Floor
Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North
- 5:30-7pm Chicago Film Society presents artist Gautam Valluri’s 16mm abstract visuals on screen (looping, 30min screenings)
GAR Hall, 2nd Floor North
- 4:30-6:30pm Create colorful garlands with a special Garland Making activity
3rd Floor
Preston Bradley Hall, 3rd Floor South
Part of the 10-day World Music Festival Chicago, Ragamala is the largest all-night presentation of live Indian classical music in the United States. Visitors have the rare opportunity to hear the ragas (traditional scales or modes) during the early morning and late-night hours as they were meant to be played
Exterior
Washington Street Entrance
The “Chicago Bronze Cow” will be decorated with garlands for a not to be missed photo opportunity
Visit us:
Admission is FREE
Open Daily, 10am–5pm
Exhibitions close 15 minutes before the building closes
(Closed Holidays)
Find us:
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Take CTA to Chicago Cultural Center
- From the elevated lines: exit at Washington/Wabash and walk east.
- From the subway: exit at Lake (Red Line) or Washington (Blue Line) and walk east.
- Served by Michigan Avenue buses 3, 4, 19, 20, 26, 60, 66, 124, 143, 147, 151, 157 and Washington St. buses 4, J14, 20, 56, 66, 147