Butts: A Backstory by Heather Radke

International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Heather Radke presents her cheeky new book, Butts: A Backstory now in Paperback! She will be joined by radio host Lulu Miller!Book Talk 6-7PM, with book signing afterwards. Books will be available to purchase in person."Delving into this history, Radke provides fresh insights into why butts hold such sway over society—and what that says about …

Play Reading: Fortune and the Soapmaker

International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

A workshop reading of the script & lyrics to this new original horror musical!The performance runs approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes (6:30-8:45pm with one 10- minute intermission), followed by an optional talkback/feedback session with the playwright. Join a team of actors as we take a casual dive into the first cold reading of this …

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SUN DIVER: music at the edges of space and silence

International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for experimental ensemble instrumentals ft. special guest Kory Reeder!Doors open at 7:00PM. The concert will be approximately 60-70 minutes without intermission. The Museum will close at 9:30PM.A meditative, long-form performance at the edge of space and silence will be presented by Sun Diver: a new instrumental quartet featuring Chicago locals Noah Jenkins, Ben …

Opening Reception: Galina Shevchenko: We will survive as Hybrids

International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Artist Galina Shevchenko opens her new exhibition "We will survive as Hybrids: vernacular embodiments" on Friday, August 4th, 6pm - 8pm“Through the process of digital stitching, animation, video glitching and …

Free

IMSS Family Day

1524 N Lake Shore Dr 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a fun family-day filled with sensory activities and activations in the museum!Saturday, August 19th, 2023 from 10AM-5PM Join us at the International Museum of Surgical Science on …

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engulf-enkindle: music of György Kurtág, Michael Hersch, and Enno Poppe

International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Soprano Ah Young Hong, bassoonist Ben Roidl-Ward, and violinist Will Overcash present a program of chamber music in our iconic space.Doors open at 6:30PM. The performance will run approximately 85 …

Felted Brain Keychains Workshop

International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Learn how to felt 3-dimensional brains with Lucia Calderon Arrieta!12-3PM, Open to students ages 8+ (8-12 years old with an adult)Let’s celebrate our brains! Learn basic needle felting techniques to …

Offsite Program and Walking Tour at Graceland Cemetery

Graceland Cemetery 4001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join IMSS at the Graceland Cemetery for an offsite program and walking tour.Life & Limb; Civil War Amputations & Burial PracticesWe will meet in the Chapel at Graceland Cemetery at …

Opening Reception: Taiwan Room

International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Taiwan Room Re-opening Ceremony on Thursday, September 14th, 5pm - 8pmThe International College of Surgeons Taiwan Section (ICSTW) successfully applied for the establishment of the Taiwan Room in 2012. In …

Free

Opening Reception: Taiwan Room

International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Taiwan Room Re-opening Ceremony on Thursday, September 14th, 5pm - 8pmThe International College of Surgeons Taiwan Section (ICSTW) successfully applied for the establishment of the Taiwan Room in 2012. In …

Free

Performance Lecture: Galina Shevchenko

International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a performance lecture by Galina Chevchenko.Embracing the Grotesque: From the Renaissance Grotto to the Metaverse.A performance lecture in conjunction with the current IMSS exhibition “We Will Survive …

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