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An Evening with Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key at Francis W. Parker School

Francis W. Parker School 330 W Webster Ave, Chicago

Based on their critically acclaimed podcast of the same name, Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key are excited to share their new book with the Chicago Humanities audience: The History of […]

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Around the World in 80 Trees with Jonathan Drori at Morton Arboretum

Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle

A botanical journey of beauty and botany, myth and mayhem: Bestselling author Jonathan Drori takes a gloriously illustrated trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of trees by […]

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Walter Isaacson on Elon Musk with David Axelrod at Northwestern University

Northwestern University 600 Emerson St, Evanston

From the author of Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, Einstein and more, Walter Isaacson returns to Chicago Humanities with the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating and controversial innovator […]

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Oliver Jeffers at Ryan Center for Music

Ryan Center for Music 70 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston

Oliver Jeffers is an acclaimed storyteller and visual artist. His latest picture book, How We Got Here and Where We Might Go - Our Human Story. So Far., is written […]

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Poetry with Sandra Cisneros at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall 50 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston

In her long career in literature and teaching, Sandra Cisneros has shared her passion for creative writing and expressing her experience as a Mexican woman. After a 28 year break […]

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Public Art and Environmental Justice in Chicago at Block Museum of Art

Block Museum of Art 40 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston

How can art engage people on climate change and environmental issues that are impacting our city and neighborhoods? Join Uzma Noormohamed, Program Director of the Illinois Science & Energy Innovation […]

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First Lady MK Pritzker on Architectural Preservation at Northwestern University

Northwestern University 600 Emerson St, Evanston

As one of the most historical buildings in Chicago, the Governor’s Mansion has hosted many legendary people, including Abraham Lincoln, FDR, and the current First Family. First Lady MK Pritzker […]

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Is Freedom of Speech, Free? at Ryan Center for Music

Ryan Center for Music 70 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston

How does cancel culture impact our social, cultural, and political lives? With The Atlantic’s Caitlin Flanagan leading the discussion, join Johns Hopkins’ Yascha Mounk, out with his latest book The Identity Trap; […]

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Comedian Sarah Cooper at Ryan Center for Music

Ryan Center for Music 70 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston

Comedian Sarah Cooper rocketed to fame during the pandemic with her lip-synched videos of Donald Trump’s speeches. Her face, his voice–it was social media magic. In her hilarious and honest […]

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NFTs and Art at Block Museum of Art

Block Museum of Art 40 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston

Since the NFT (Non-fungible tokens) exploded into the art world a few years ago, artists, collectors, arts professionals, art lovers, and museumgoers are still trying to understand what NFTs are […]

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Poverty in America with Matthew Desmond at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall 50 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston

Why does the United States, one of the richest countries on earth, allow one in every eight of its children to go without basic necessities, permit citizens to live and […]

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