Trace the pioneers, patients, and drama behind modern plastic surgery—where war, courage, and innovation reshaped medicine and humanity.Lecture:From the Battlefield

A surreal new opera of shifting vignettes, lush chamber music, and dreamlike characters, brought to life by Chicago’s motley orchestra.Silver

Experience world premieres and Chicago debuts of daring contemporary works for voice, flute, percussion, and saxophone!Chicago Bagatelles ProjectOctober 28, 20257:00-9:00pmDoors

Get ready for a spooky night of fun and frights at our MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala on October 30th!🎃 MEMENTO

A once-in-a-lifetime unveiling: the ashes of filmmaker Luis Buñuel arrive in Chicago for a surreal Día de los Muertos tribute.BUÑUEL:

Unlock the psychology of morbid curiosity with Coltan Scrivner, Ph.D.—a thrilling book talk on why we’re drawn to the dark.Morbidly

Discover the art and philosophy of Kintsugi — the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with gold — in this

Explore the artistry of traditional Japanese paper-making with Human Body Watermarks, led by artist Mami Takahashi.Japanese Papermaking Workshop for Beginnerswith

Join us for a special presentation that explores the intersection perspectives from a Plastic Surgeon and an Instructor in Artistic

Join us for a program for folks 55 and better where we'll explore the Museum and aromatherapy!Mather GatherNovember 19, 20251:00-3:00pmDoors