The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) welcome new and returning free music performances, visual art exhibitions, film programming, and more this summer throughout the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington St). Opening its doors after business hours, the new three-part Open House Series (June 15, Sept 29, Dec 9) invites guests to experience exciting art activations by DCASE’s artists in residence, DJs, shopping, socializing and more throughout the historic building. Additional Chicago Cultural Center highlights—DCASE Presents: Chicago Underground Showcase featuring a free evening of underground talent playing the newly renovated Claudia Cassidy Theater, June 2. The Chicago House Music Conference returns to the Chicago Cultural Center, June 23, with panel discussions relating to the culture, art, and business of House Music. The powerful “Surviving the Long Wars: Reckon and Reimagine” exhibition extends through July 2 in the Exhibit Hall. For more information, visit www.chicagoculturalcenter.org.

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