Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best art in Chicago the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 6 picks, refreshed weekly.
6 picks · checked Sep 10
National Museum of Mexican Art, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideNutmegger at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe National Museum of Mexican Art traces the Chicago River's ties to México's floating gardens.
National Museum of Mexican Art, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideNutmegger at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe National Museum of Mexican Art traces the Chicago River's ties to México's floating gardens.
Water Tower Place, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft from Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWater Tower Place closes out its evening wear runway series, tickets $25 to $40.
Water Tower Place, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft from Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWater Tower Place closes out its evening wear runway series, tickets $25 to $40.
Water Tower Place, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft from Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA runway show takes over Water Tower Place, with tickets running $25 to $40.
Water Tower Place, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft from Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA runway show takes over Water Tower Place, with tickets running $25 to $40.
Museum of Contemporary Photography, South Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopViselippi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThis free exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Photography runs.
Museum of Contemporary Photography, South Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopViselippi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThis free exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Photography runs.
Barack Obama Presidential Center, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideAlphaBeta135 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCelebrate 40 years of Barbara Bates at the Obama Presidential Center for $200.
Barack Obama Presidential Center, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideAlphaBeta135 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCelebrate 40 years of Barbara Bates at the Obama Presidential Center for $200.
WATER TOWER PLACE – Level 3, Michigan Ave.Detroit Publishing Co. · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsA Trans Media Fashion Show hits Water Tower Place's Level 3, tickets $25 to $40.
WATER TOWER PLACE – Level 3, Michigan Ave.Detroit Publishing Co. · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsA Trans Media Fashion Show hits Water Tower Place's Level 3, tickets $25 to $40.
