Neighborhood Cultural Spotlight Exhibitions

Welcome Center Open Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Neighborhood Cultural Spotlights, 2-3 p.m. RSVP

Chicago Cultural Center, Welcome Center, 1st Floor North

Free Admission

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Visit the Welcome Center off the Randolph Street (North) lobby for a cultural orientation featuring Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) programming in Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center and citywide.

Check out the current Neighborhood Cultural Spotlights in the Welcome Center and then nominate your favorite neighborhood cultural asset!

Neighborhood Cultural Spotlight features people, places and organizations nominated by Chicagoans for their cultural contribution to their neighborhood’s vitality. Learn about new cultural assets each month in this space, and then visit them in person in their community or online!

Know a person, place or thing in your neighborhood who deserves a spotlight?  Nominate now


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Soulful Chicago Bookfair
Soulful Chicago Bookfair

South Chicago

July 5, 18 & 19, 2025
2-3 p.m.  |  RSVP
Pilsen Arts & Community House
Pilsen Arts & Community House

Pilsen

August 1 & 2, 15 & 16, 2025
2-3 p.m.  |  RSVP
Intonation Music
Intonation Music

Bronzeville

Sept. 5 & 6, 19 & 20, 2025
2-3 p.m.  |  RSVP
The Honeycomb Network
The Honeycomb Network

Humbolt Park / Barrio Boriken

October 3 & 4, 17 & 18, 2025
2-3 p.m.  |  RSVP
Sandbox Symphony
Sandbox Symphony

Bronzeville/Oakland

October 31, November 1, 14 & 15, 2025
2-3 p.m.  |  RSVP
Chi-Village
Chi-Village

Chatham, Pullman, Calumet Heights

December 5 & 6, 19 & 20, 2025
2-3 p.m.  |  RSVP
Lawndale Pop-Up Spot
Lawndale Pop-Up Spot

North Lawndale

March 6 & 7, 20 & 21, 2026
2-3 p.m.  |  RSVP
Global Gardens Chicago
Global Gardens Chicago

Albany Park

April 3 & 4, 17 & 18, 2026
2-3 p.m.  |  RSVP
Kusanya Cafe
Kusanya Cafe

Englewood

May 1 & 2, 15 & 16, 2026
2-3 p.m.  |  RSVP

 

Chicago Cultural Center

Admission is FREE
Open Daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Exhibitions close 15 minutes before the building closes
(Closed Holidays)

Plan Your Visit

 

Find us:

Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602

Chicago Cultural Center Google Map
Chicago Cultural Center Google Map

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


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