Category Archives: Chgo Events 2023

Klairmont Kollections –  3117 N Knox,  Chicago,  (773) 685-1904,     klairmontkollections.com    You buy your tickets at the door. No need to pre-order unless you want to see their special events.  Free parking in their lot. Went with our Daughter in … Continue reading →

Mrs. Q says: Just when you might have thought to walk thru Graceland cemetery which is full of history & haunting, since you are a little bored due to C-19 & would not have to worry too much about masks/social … Continue reading →

159 E Monroe St., Chicago, 312-443-3600 http://artic.edu Q-tips say: Yes, go and enjoy! So much to see, you probably can’t see it all in one day. The El Greco exhibit is scheduled till Sept. 7, 2020 unless they extend it. Yes, … Continue reading →

9603 Woods Dr. Skokie, IL 60077 – (847) 967-4800 – ilholocaustmuseum.org 7/15/2020 – A special exhibit on display now. RBG Exhibit is worth seeing. The Q-tips went on the first day the Museum opened during C-19. It was FREE this … Continue reading →

International Museum of Surgical Science – 1524 N Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, Gold Coast, Near North Side.  (312) 642-6502,  http://imss.org The International Museum of Surgical Science, a division of the International College of Surgeons (ICS), maintains over 10,000 square … Continue reading →

Chicago Botanic Gardens –  1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL  (847) 835-5440,   http://chicagobotanic.org    $25 per car on weekdays; $30 per car on weekends and federal holidays (includes tax).  Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free. On Tues. parking for Seniors is $10.00.  They … Continue reading →

Museum of Science & Industry – a behind the scene exhibit for members.   5700 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637, Hyde Park,  (773) 684-1414,  emsichicago.org Q-tips say: Yes, an enjoyable visit. Saw things that are stored and they had their … Continue reading →

Halim Time & Stained Glass Museum– 1560 Oak Ave., Evanston, IL     http://halimmuseum.org Q-tips say:  See it and enjoy the beauty. We and our friends did enjoy.  It is two floors and there is an elevator and a handicap entrance.   Downstairs are the restrooms, … Continue reading →

Shedd Aquarium –  1200 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago,  (312) 939-2438,   http://sheddaquarium.org Q-tips say: Yes, we enjoyed the visit. It was  a FREE day for residents. Yes you need to show some ID – or purchase tickets on line for … Continue reading →

Lincoln Park GREEK Fest – Sheffield & Diversey, Chicago from 5/3/ to 6/2/19 Q-tips say: Was ok – nice day for walking around.  Live music on Sat. & Sun. We took public transportation.  Yes, they ask for a $5.00 donation to … Continue reading →