Calendar
Sat. November 14th, 2026 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Explore the theme of STEAM by creating cell-inspired drawings, with guidance from scientist, author, and science communicator Jotham Austin II, PhD….
Sun. November 15th, 2026 – 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
This beginner-friendly yoga series features a heart-centered, healing slow flow. Each session culminates with contemplative viewing of selected pieces from the exhibition How Do We Heal? Led by certified yoga instructor Rhya Moffitt. In collaboration…
Thur. November 19th, 2026 – 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Neurologist, Professor, and Director of the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics Anjan Chatterjee and glass artist Judith Schaechter discuss Schaechter’s experience as artist-in-residence at the Center, where her artistic practice intersected with his research into the…
Fri. November 20th, 2026 – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Wear your comfiest pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for an after-hours story time experience, in collaboration with the Chicago Public Library and Poems While You Wait….
Sun. November 22nd, 2026 – 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
This beginner-friendly yoga series is a heart-centered, healing Hatha yoga practice. Each session culminates with contemplative viewing of selected pieces from the exhibition How Do We Heal? Led by certified yoga instructor Rhya Moffitt….
Tue. December 1st, 2026 – 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Against the backdrop of Between Us, Zachary Cahill, Director of Programs and Fellowships at the Gray Center for Arts and Inquiry, moderates a discussion between the 2026-2027 Gray Fellows about how to move forward in…
Thur. December 3rd, 2026 – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Join us for a special after-hours experience at the Smart, designed especially for K-12 educators….
Sun. December 6th, 2026 – 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
During this daylong retreat at the Smart, UChicago Insight Meditation Sangha facilitator Jon Aaron will guide meditation practices related to seeing, hearing, and working with pain and illness. All are welcome regardless of experience. In…
Sat. December 12th, 2026 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
In partnership with SkyART, families will work together to create exquisite corpse sculptures that explore themes of care, connection, and community….
Fri. January 8th, 2027 – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Learn to transform simple elements of light and movement into lively shadow puppetry, using both traditional and modern projection methods….