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| Date | Time | Title | Host | Live in | Reserve |
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| JUN 29 | 4.00 PM UTC |
Chicago’s Greatest Hits - Michigan Avenue Streetwall
Genre: Architecture, Chicago, History |
Mike Mc Mains | Reserve | |
| JUL 1 | 1.30 AM UTC |
Chicago Special Events - ACTIVATE
Genre: Art, Cultural, Architecture |
Mike Mc Mains | Reserve | |
| JUL 7 | 7.00 PM UTC |
Chicago’s Neighborhoods - Printers Row
Genre: Architecture, History, Chicago |
Mike Mc Mains | Reserve |
Featured Shows
Chicago's Neighborhoods - Chinatown
Genre: Architecture, Art, History
Live from: Chicago
- See beautiful buildings from the 19th century to today incorporating traditional Chinese architectural principles.
- Discover many gorgeous public art displays, including the Chinatown Gate and Nine Dragon Wall.
- Learn about the On Leong Tong and how they established Chicago's Chinatown.
1 hour
Free
Chicago’s Neighborhoods - Printers Row
Genre: Architecture, History, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- See beautiful lofts dating back to the 19th century in this one-of-a-kind landmark district.
- Discover how Printers Row evolved from a prolific vice district to the publishing headquarters of the Midwest to a center of urban decay to a lovely residential neighborhood.
- Learn about a connection Oprah had to the area.
45 minutes
Free
Chicago History - Downtown LGBTQ Stories
Genre: History, Cultural, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Learn about the lives of historically important LGBTQ people from the 19th and early-20th centuries
- Discover what led to Chicago hosting the country's first Pride Parade
- Hear the story about the openly gay man George Washington hired to create America's professional army
1 hour
Free
Chicago's Neighborhoods - Andersonville
Genre: History, Architecture, Art
Live from: Chicago
- See landmarks celebrating Chicago's Swedish-American population.
- Discover how this neighborhood evolved into an LGBTQ center.
- Browse through an eclectic mix of interesting, one-of-a-kind shops.
1 hour
Free
Chicago’s Greatest Hits - Lincoln Park Zoo
Genre: Animal, History, Architecture
Live from: Chicago
- See the beautiful lion habitat that completed a state-of-the-art renovation in 2021
- Discover why the Lincoln Park Zoo is known for its variety of primates
- Find out how this zoo has been a leader in research and modernization
1 hour
Free
Chicago’s Neighborhoods - Northalsted (Boystown)
Genre: History, Art, Architecture
Live from: Chicago
- See the Legacy Walk commemorating famous LGBTQ people from around the world.
- Hear stories of how the LGBTQ community rallied together to create the Northalsted neighborhood.
- Explore the Midwest's largest LGBTQ social service agency and its interesting architecture.
1 hour
Free
Chicago's Greatest Hits - Magnificent Mile
Genre: Architecture, History, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- See some of Chicago's most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, and the John Hancock Center
- View pieces from some of the world's most legendary structures, like the Great Pyramid of Giza, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Great Wall of China
- Learn how Chicago's most well-known street became what it is today
1 hour
Free
Chicago’s Greatest Hits - Michigan Avenue Streetwall
Genre: Architecture, Chicago, History
Live from: Chicago
- Hear stories about the many national political conventions held here, including one about the "smoke-filled room"
- See my favorite sculpture in Chicago
- Get an incredible view of the city from a rare "hill" in downtown Chicago
45 minutes
Free
Chicago Special Events - ACTIVATE
Genre: Art, Cultural, Architecture
Live from: Chicago
- Discover a pop-up street festival only offered once this year
- See lots of artists and performers in a back alley filled with decorations
- Get interesting perspectives of great architecture
45 minutes
Free
Hidden Chicago - Underground Streets (plus RATS!)
Genre: History, Animal, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Discover the history and features of Chicago's underground streets
- See where a car chase scene in "The Dark Knight" was filmed
- Learn how rats are made to thrive in urban settings
45 minutes
Free
Chicago After Dark - Art on theMart
Genre: Art, Architecture, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- See digital artists and musicians transform theMart's 2.5 acre facade into multimedia art
- Watch the new "Ba Boom Boom Pa Pop Pop" show by the internationally acclaimed Nick Cave
- Discover how Joseph P. Kennedy turned the Merchandise Mart into the most profitable investment he ever made
1 hour
Free
Chicago's Greatest Hits - Museum Campus
Genre: Architecture, Art, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Learn all about the fantastic public art collection on the campus
- See one of Chicago's most controversial architectural designs
- Take in the fantastic views of the city's skyline
1 hour
Free
Chicago Icons Inside & Out - Sears (Willis) Tower & Skydeck
Genre: Architecture, History, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Step out on to the 103rd floor observation deck and the glass box Ledge
- Discover the history and architecture of the former world's tallest building
- Explore the recently remodeled galleries showing what makes Chicago special
1 hour
Free
Chicago's Greatest Hits - Millennium Park
Genre: Architecture, Art, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Get incredible views of the reflective Cloud Gate (aka, The Bean) sculpture
- See amazing perspectives of the iconic Pritzker Pavilion
- Watch the digital faces of Crown Fountain "spit" at each other
45 minutes
Free
Inside the Museum - International Museum of Surgical Science
Genre: History, Art, Architecture
Live from: Chicago
- Discover surgical implements and artifacts from over the centuries
- See an immense collection of paintings and sculpture honoring medical innovation
- Learn how this gorgeous Gilded Age mansion transformed into a unique museum
1 hour
Free
Chicago’s Greatest Hits - Navy Pier
Genre: History, Chicago, Architecture
Live from: Chicago
- Find remnants of Navy Pier's prior incarnations hiding in plain sight
- See how the pier was recently remodeled for its 100th birthday
- Get amazing views of Chicago's skyline
45 minutes
Free
Chicago’s Greatest Hits - The Riverwalk
Genre: History, Architecture, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Explore the Riverwalk, one of Chicago's newest attractions
- Get amazing skyline views of the city's incredible architecture
- Learn about Potawatomi indigenous people who first settled in the area
45 minutes
Free
Chicago Architecture 101 (Part 6) - Contemporary Style
Genre: Architecture, History, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Learn about the trends in contemporary architecture happening all over the world.
- See how architectural philosophies of the past are integrated into 21st century buildings.
- Discover wonderful designs by starchitects Renzo Piano, Frank Gehry, and Jeanne Gang.
45 minutes
Free
Chicago Icons Inside & Out - Chicago Cultural Center
Genre: Architecture, Chicago, History
Live from: Chicago
- Discover extraordinarily beautiful interiors, including Preston Bradley Hall designed by Tiffany Studios and the newly restored Grand Army of the Republic Hall and Rotunda.
- Hear stories about how this landmark evolved from the first Chicago Public Library and headquarters for Civil War veterans to a city icon filled with public galleries and events.
- See several art exhibitions, including one featuring a panoramic photograph of downtown Chicago after it was destroyed by the Great Fire of 1871.
1 hour
Free
Chicago Architecture 101 (Part 5) - Brutalism/Postmodernism
Genre: Architecture, History, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Discover the critiques Brutalist and Postmodern architects had towards Mid-Century Modernism.
- Learn about the characteristics of these two often misunderstood architectural styles.
- Hear about the transformation planned for a Postmodern icon.
45 minutes
Free
Neighborhoods by Elevated Train - Lincoln Park & Lakeview
Genre: Architecture, History, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Discover the histories of one of Chicago's most desirable residential neighborhoods and one of the country's largest LGBTQ districts.
- See a beautiful collection of art specifically commissioned for the train stations.
- Learn about the history of Chicago's iconic elevated train system.
1 hour
Free
Chicago Architecture 101 (Part 4) - Mid-Century Modernism
Genre: Architecture, History, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Discover the influences on the Mid-Century Modern movement.
- Learn about the three principles of Mid-Century Modern architecture.
- See an array Mid-Century Modern landmarks by SOM, Perkins + Will, C.F. Murphy Assoc., and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
45 minutes
Free
Neighborhoods by Elevated Train - West Loop & Pilsen
Genre: Architecture, History, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Discover how the West Loop became Chicago's hottest neighborhood.
- See how Pilsen has evolved from a working class neighborhood known for Eastern European immigrants to one with Mexican Americans.
- Learn about the history of Chicago's iconic elevated train system.
1 hour
Free
Neighborhoods by Elevated Train - South Loop & Bronzeville
Genre: History, Architecture, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Discover how trains, the Great Migration, and urban renewal shaped the fascinating South Loop and Bronzeville neighborhoods.
- See fantastic train station art, including many pieces by acclaimed designer Hebru Brantley.
- Learn about the history of Chicago's iconic elevated train system.
1 hour
Free
Neighborhoods by Elevated Train - Downtown Loop
Genre: Architecture, History, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Get unique perspectives of downtown architecture you can't get at street level.
- Discover the Loop neighborhood's array of targeted districts.
- Learn about the history of Chicago's iconic elevated train system.
1 hour
Free
Chicago Architecture 101 (Part 3) - Art Deco
Genre: Architecture, History, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Learn about the influences leading to the Art Deco movement.
- Discover beautiful Art Deco landmark skyscrapers.
- Hear about the Echo Deco architectural trend.
45 minutes
Free
Chicago Architecture 101 (Part 2) - Classical Revival
Genre: Architecture, History, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Hear stories about the World's Fair of 1893.
- Discover how the World's Columbian Exposition shaped architecture.
- Learn about the most prevalent features in Classical Revival architecture.
45 minutes
Free
Chicago Architecture 101 (Part 1) - Commercial Style
Genre: History, Architecture, Chicago
Live from: Chicago
- Discover some of the world's oldest skyscrapers.
- Find out how Chicago made tall buildings revolutionary.
- Learn about the legendary architects Daniel Burnham, William Holabird, Martin Roche, and Louis Sullivan.
45 minutes