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Important Note: This program will begin IN PERSON outside the Driehaus Museum. Please meet outside for check-in at 50 E. Erie St.
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Important Note: This program will begin at an OFF-SITE location in South Lincoln Park. Further details will be provided upon registration.
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Step into the sharp, subversive world of satire, past and present, in this lively panel inspired by the Driehaus Museum’s exhibition Ink & Outrage: 18th-Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin. Using the exhibition as a springboard, writers and contributors from The Onion and The New Yorker will bring the conversation into the present day, exploring how satire is crafted, circulated, and received in today’s fast-moving media landscape.
This discussion focuses on the enduring mechanics of satire, its targets, its techniques, and its cultural impact. Panelists will reflect on how their own practices echo (or diverge from) historical traditions, revealing how, in many ways, the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Moderated by Colin Barr of the University of Notre Dame, whose scholarship bridges Irish and English history, the conversation offers audiences a unique opportunity to connect the incisive humor of the 18th century with the satirical voices shaping public discourse today. Whether you’re a longtime fan of contemporary satire or newly curious, this program invites you to see both past and present with fresh eyes.
Please enter the Driehaus Museum at 50 E Erie St.
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Go behind the scenes of printmaking during this special on-site visit to the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative.
Inspired by the works on view in our Ink & Outrage exhibition, this program explores the enduring artistry of intaglio printmaking. The satirical prints featured in the exhibition were originally hand-drawn onto copper plates by artists in London and Dublin, then etched, inked, and printed using specialized presses designed to transfer every intricate line onto paper. Remarkably, these same techniques are still in use today.
In this exclusive collaboration, Chicago Printmakers Collaborative Founder and Director Deborah Maris Lader will lead an in-depth demonstration, offering a rare opportunity to witness etching and engraving processes firsthand. Through live explanation and hands-on insight, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the technical precision and creative expression that define this centuries-old practice. Ideal for print enthusiasts, collectors, historians, and the simply curious, this program invites you to discover how artists, then and now, continue to be captivated by the transformative power of ink.
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While a serious business, the fashion industry has often been perceived as frivolous. A world populated by insiders obsessing over the cut, color and style of a garment. For some 300 years, cartoonists have cast their satirical lens on fashion, capturing trends at their most absurd. In this visually immersive lecture, Alex Aubry, Director of SAIC’s Fashion Resource Center, explores the role of satire as a visual record of social mores, tastes and opinions on fashionable dress. While using humor to ridicule vanity, excess and eccentricity, the most talented satirists were also keen observers of society. For those who followed them, satirical cartoons also ignited larger conversation around gender roles, class, and morality in a rapidly changing world.
Please enter the Driehaus Museum at 50 E Erie St.
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Kicking off StoryStudio Chicago’s annual StoryBoard Festival, the Driehaus Museum will host a special Friday evening keynote celebrating the craft of writing. Audiences are invited to join this hour-long program, featuring an award-winning author in conversation with StoryStudio Artistic Director Rebecca Makkai. Book signing will be available, and this event is free and open to the public! Join StoryStudio Chicago and the Driehaus Museum for an inspiring night of ideas, creativity, and community in the heart of Chicago’s cultural landscape.
This event is free and open to the public, with donations gratefully accepted in support of the Museum’s ongoing cultural programming and community days.
Please enter the Driehaus Museum at 50 E Erie St.
Should you require assistance with ticket purchase or have any questions, please contact us at info@driehausmuseum.org or 312-482-8933, ext. 421.
The works on view in Ink & Outrage: 18th-Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin reveal a world of biting and provocative humor that was part of the larger culture at the time. Georgian Britain had a veritable community of visual artists, composers, and writers who skewered the follies of elite society, political corruption, and the kind of outrageous but all-too-human behavior that characterizes people in general. The caricaturists shared the perceptive and acerbic spirit of writers like Jane Austen, Maria Edgeworth, and Thomas Love Peacock, and composes such as Charles Dibdin and Stephen Storace. At the same time, Ireland was romanticized in England with ballads and melancholy songs.
Art historian Jeff Nigro will delve into how this imagery functions in its historical context. Soprano Josefien Stoppelenburg and pianist Stephen Alltop will offer musical perspectives with a variety of whimsical and reflective songs, and that favorite of the Georgian parlor, The Battle of Prague by František Kocžwara.
Please enter the Driehaus Museum at 50 E Erie St.
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Join members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for an intimate chamber program tracing a musical journey through the American experience in honor of the nation’s semiquincentennial. Spanning immigrant influence, folk traditions, and modern innovation, the program moves from the haunting lyricism of Samuel Barber’s “Adagio” to the rich cultural synthesis of Florence Price’s Five Folksongs in Counterpoint. Ben Johnston’s String Quartet No. 4, weaving “Amazing Grace” into a transcendent soundscape, bridges past and present, culminating in Antonín Dvořák’s beloved American Quartet: A reflection on the sounds and spirit of a nation seen through an outsider’s ear. Together, these works chart a layered, evolving portrait of America in sound.
Toast to America 250! Admission includes two drinks, including red, white, or sparkling wine (21+), or a non-alcoholic alternative.
Your ticket includes admission to the Museum. The Museum will be open from 4-7pm on the evening of the concert or you can visit later, during our public hours with your ticket. Doors for the concert will open at 6pm.
Presented by the Driehaus Museum, this concert is part of a series generously sponsored by the Zell Family Foundation.
Program:
Barber “Adagio” from String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 11
Price Five Folksongs in Counterpoint
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Johnston String Quartet No 4, The Ascent (“Amazing Grace”)
Dvořák String Quartet No. 12 in F Major (American)
Please enter the Driehaus Museum at 50 E Erie St.
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Join us for a tarot-based guided meditation and sound bath inspired by Brendan Fernandes’ In the Round artist residency.
Guests will enjoy:
-An exploration of how the four suits of tarot mirror movement through life.
-A reflective meditation guiding the group from observation and conversation into an immersive sensory experience.
-An elemental sound bath moving through Earth, Water, Air, and Fire.
Through sound, resonance, stillness, and atmosphere, participants will be guided through a grounding collective experience designed to encourage reflection, embodiment, and connection. Participants should bring a journal for reflection along with a yoga mat and blanket and/or pillow for the sound bath portion of the event. Your ticket includes admission to the Museum following the event.
Please enter the Driehaus Museum at 50 E Erie St.
For Members wishing to reserve program tickets:
- Sign in using the button in the upper right corner
- Add a General ticket to your cart
- Your $5 member discount will be reflected in your cart at checkout
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Should you require assistance with ticket purchase or have any questions, please contact us at info@driehausmuseum.org or 312-482-8933, ext. 421.
Please enter the Driehaus Museum at 50 E Erie St.
For Members wishing to reserve program tickets:
Sign in using the button in the upper right corner
Add a General ticket to your cart
Your $5 member discount will be reflected in your cart at checkout
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Visit the Driehaus Museum for a meditation and mindfulness experience guided by CHILL’s Lead Instructor, Darrell Jones.
Through intentional awareness of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch — combined with guided meditation — guests will explore how the senses shape emotion, presence, and our connection to art, ourselves, and one another. This immersive meditation experience invites participants to engage with and reflect on artist Brendan Fernandes’ site specific installation and will be followed by an optional 30-minute period to mingle with the instructor and fellow participants.
Your ticket includes admission to the Museum following the event.
Please enter the Driehaus Museum at 50 E Erie St.
For Members wishing to reserve program tickets:
- Sign in using the button in the upper right corner
- Add a General ticket to your cart
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Should you require assistance with ticket purchase or have any questions, please contact us at info@driehausmuseum.org or 312-482-8933, ext. 421.
The 2026 Fierce Women in the Arts moves to a new location! Please join Michelle Boone and Angelique Power on July 7th! The Driehaus Museum is proud to host our annual gathering for a vibrant evening on its private terrace. Executive Director, Lisa M. Key, looks forward to welcoming everyone to celebrate longtime friends and meet new leaders from across the Chicago arts and culture landscape over cocktails and dinner. Registration is required and limited to invited guests only, one registration per invitee.
Join our friends at the renowned Irish American Heritage Center for an exclusive tour of their beautiful 1920s space, just for Driehaus Museum Members. Located in Chicago’s Mayfair neighborhood, the center includes a library and archives, art gallery, theater, and Irish pub. Learn about the history of Irish American life in Chicago and immerse yourself in four floors of Irish culture.
Learn more about IAHC here: Irish American Heritage Center
Important note: this program takes place at the Irish American Heritage Center at 4626 N Knox Ave. Chicago, IL 60630. Please arrive at IAHC 15 minutes prior to the tour to check in.
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Join renowned food historian Bruce Kraig, author of Hot Dog: A Global History and founding president of the Culinary Historians of Chicago, for a lively conversation with acclaimed Big Jones chef Paul Fehribach (Midwest Food) about one of America’s most iconic, and contested, street foods: the hot dog. Complimentary with each ticket will be a Chicago hot dog, which will be handed out at the event's conclusion.
From char-grilled classics to regional oddities, Kraig traces the story of the humble “tube steak” from ancient sausage-making traditions to its current place as a cultural staple. Explore how brands like Vienna Beef, Sabrett, Hebrew National, and Pearl have defined tastes across the country, and delve into the rich tapestry of regional styles, from New York’s mustard-and-sauerkraut carts to Chicago’s fully loaded masterpieces (hold the ketchup!).
This flavorful program uncovers international influences, historical myths (did Queen Elizabeth II really eat a hot dog at the White House?), and the role of World’s Fairs in hot dog lore. Whether you’re a purist or an adventurous eater, this flavorful program will whet your appetite for history and for Chicago’s favorite street food.
Please enter the Driehaus Museum at 50 E Erie St.
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Important Note: This program will be held IN PERSON at the Driehaus Museum.
Please enter at 50 E Erie St.
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Should you require assistance with acquiring a ticket or have any questions, please contact us at info@driehausmuseum.org or call us at 312-482-8933 x421.