ARTS & (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS A Chicago Homecoming!
The Obama Portraits On loan from the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, these paintings are touring the country and Chicago is their first stop! The exhibit includes Kehinde Wiley’s portrait of President Barack Obama and Amy Sherald’s portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama. The Art Institute of Chicago is proud to welcome this exhibit in celebration of the Obamas’ history, living and working in Chicago; Michelle Obama has even said that The Art Institute is where they went on their first date! The two portraits are covered in the highlights tour “Artists of the Obama White House,” which also examines works by other artists the Obamas chose to feature on their walls during Barack Obama’s presidency. On display through August 15. For more information about hours and pricing, including FREE days, go to arctic.edu/exhibitions/9507.
Broadway Outdoors!
Broadway in Your Backyard Presented by Porchlight Music Theater, this FREE, outdoor concert series highlights a variety of famous Broadway songs with positive and inspirational messages. The songs featured in this performance celebrate friends, family, and community, making it appropriate for all ages, so feel free to bring the whole family! The show begins at 6:30 p.m. on August 3, and runs for 90 minutes at Welles Park, 2333 Sunnyside Ave. In the event of rain, the official reschedule date is August 4 at the same time. For more information about the "Broadway in Your Backyard" series or other Porchlight Music Theater events, visit porchlightmusictheater.org.
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Art In Tune!
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Tuesdays on the Terrace: Jazz at the MCA Come see this live musical performance in the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Anne and John Kern Terrace Garden, 200 E. Chicago Ave. This weekly series highlights renowned artists from throughout Chicago’s jazz community in a setting that’s free and accessible to the general public. Due to space constraints, those who wish to attend must reserve tickets in advance and they can do so at mcachicago.org/programs/music/tuesdays-on-the-terrace. If you can’t make it to this one, visit the same link to see other dates in this series! Hosted by Al Carter-Bey (WDCB 90.9 FM) and Richton Guy Thomas (WHPK 88.5 FM), the concert will run from 5:30 - 7 p.m. on August 3.
A Market for All!
Pilsen Vendor Market Pilsen Art House is offering its nonprofit gallery space for this weekly pop-up event to support Pilsen artists and vendors. The market has both indoor and outdoor spaces for community members to sell paintings, jewelry, candles, apparel, and other artwork and handmade goods. The event runs from noon - 5 p.m. on this (August 8) and future Sundays through October 17, and is a family-friendly option for community engagement. Admission into the market is free, and all patrons are required to wear masks in accordance with Pilsen Art House’s guidelines. Pilsen Art House is located at 1756 W. 19th St.
