Target Free Summer Evenings
Stay late Thursday and Friday evenings from May 31 until August 31, when the museum will offer free admission from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Attend a gallery talk, join in on family fun, enjoy a light supper in the Garden Restaurant, or cool your heels listening to live music al fresco in lovely McKinlock Court.
Music in the Garden
Thursdays and Fridays, 5:00–9:00
McKinlock Court
Enjoy an array of talented musical performers. Acts are subject to change. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and reserved for dining guests.
Thursday Night Jazz Series
Sue Conway
May 31, June 1, July 12, August 9
Elizabeth Doyle
June 7, July 5, August 2
Jose Valdes Trio
June 14
Alison Ruble and Friends
June 21, July 19, August 16
The Dick Judson Quartet
June 28, August 30
Lesley Beyers and the Jazz Cats
July 26, August 23
Friday Night Summer Music Series
Howard and the White Boys
June 8
Lynne Jordan and the Shivers
June 15, August 10
Mississippi Heat
June 22
The Neverly Brothers
June 29, August 17
The West Sidewinders
July 6
Lesly Beyers and the Jazz Cats
July 13
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
July 20
The Special 20’s
July 27
Bumpus
August 3
Yves Francois et Rocambu Jazz
August 24
Montgomery Street
August 31
Gallery Talks
Highlights of the Art Institute
Thursdays and Fridays at 5:30
Gallery 100
Themed Tours
Thursdays and Fridays at 7:00
Gallery 100
May 31 African American Art
June 1 Spirituality in Art
June 7 Modern Girls
June 8 Islamic Art of Spain
June 14 Exhibition Overview: Postwar Works on Paper
June 15 Making Waves: The Sea as Subject
June 21 Summer Scenes
June 22 Art After Dark
June 28 Symbols in Art
June 29 Vollard’s Crew: The Nabis at the Art Institute
July 5 Ancient Jewelry
July 6 American Art
July 12 Big Art
July 13 French Impressionism
July 19 Exhibition Overview of Perpetual Glory
July 20 The Sea As Subject
July 26 Feast for the Eyes
July 27 Modern Girls
August 2 Gates of Paradise
August 3 Love in the Ancient World
August 9 Venus, Pearls, and Their Stories
August 10 Labor and Leisure in Art
August 16 Louis Sullivan
August 17 French Painting: The Real World
August 23 Cruising the Urban Scene
August 24 Anger Management
August 30 The Sporting Life
August 31 Exhibition Overview of Splendor and Intimacy
Family Programs
The Artist’s Studio
All ages
Registration not required
Fridays, 5:00–7:00
June: Mini Model Furniture
July: Worlds of Wonder
August: Knightly Shields
Gallery Drawing Station
Ages 6 and up
Registration not required
Thursdays, 5:00–7:00
Explore the basic elements and styles of art.
Gallery Walk: Me and My Museum
Ages 6 and up
Registration not required
Fridays, 6:00–6:30
Discover highlights of the Art Institute’s collection on an interactive tour.
Take Your Own Tour!
Download the self-guide The Art of Play and enjoy museum favorites featured in the board game Masterpiece. Make sure to visit the Kraft Education Center to play the game!
 Target Free Summer Evenings is generously sponsored by Target.
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