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Humanities Day, an annual tradition at the University of Chicago since 1980, celebrates the humanities with free discussions, tours, performances, and lectures featuring the latest research of the award-winning faculty in the Division of the…
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, University of Chicago Professor Emeritus and Shakespeare scholar David Bevington will analyze large engravings of scenes from Shakespeare’s plays (and sometimes of scenes that are described…
The University of Chicago opens Concrete Happenings with a Fluxus-inspired screening in the concrete bowels of a parking garage. For one night only, a section of the University’s Campus North Parking Garage will be closed…
Following a tour of There was a whole collection made, delve into the career of photographer Graciela Iturbide and create photo-zines inspired by her work and story. Free. All materials provided. Open to all skill…
Drop by and join in the Smart’s free family activities every month! Each Family Day features hands-on art activities designed to inspire children to think about and respond creatively to art and the world around…
Join us for a back-to-school BBQ celebrating art and architecture. Help to build a gigantic inflatable dorm sculpture inspired by Jeanne Gang’s design for the new Campus North Residential Commons and play in an architectural-themed…
Join us for the first public look at an inspiring collection of photography. Spanning the very earliest days of the medium to the near-present day, the special exhibition There was a whole collection made mines…
Our SmartPartner+ supporters and others are invited to an exclusive opening of There was a whole collection made and lively celebration of the Estate of Lester and Betty Guttman’s inspiring gift of photography to the…
Matt Ulery’s Loom performs at the Smart as part of the tenth annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival, a weekend of free performances at cultural venues throughout the neighborhood. About the Performers Earning his degree in…
Thaddeus Tukes and Isaiah Collier perform at the Smart as part of the tenth annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival, a weekend of free performances at cultural venues throughout the neighborhood. About the performers Called “one…