Museum of Contemporary Art
Summer may be winding down in Chicagoland, but the Museum of Contemporary Art has a line of Tuesday programming that helps make our transition into fall an enjoyable one.
Why Tuesdays? Well, for starters, Tuesdays are free days at the MCA. That’s right all you fans of the discount, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, admission to the museum is completely free. However, the free entry is not the only lure here. Whether you are an art lover, music-minded, looking for family fun, a foodie, in search of unique gifts or on the hunt for a relaxing spot in the city, you will find what you are looking for at the MCA.
- Art Lovers: Learn a little something about the art of photography in Elements of Photography through October 4.
- Music-Minded: Tuesdays on the Terrace runs through September 22. Each week from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. enjoy the musical stylings of varying live jazz artists.
- Looking for Family Fun: Visit the Creation Station on the museum’s lawn for hands-on art experiences for the whole family.
- Foodies: Every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the MCA’s Farmers Market. Stop by the plaza in front of the museum for your pick of fresh produce and other goodies before it closes October 27. Can’t make it during the day? Pay a visit to Puck’s Café in the evening for a memorable buffet. Unique cultural food is featured each week. (Hint: make sure you make a reservation in advance.)
- Unique Gifts: The MCA’s store is one of my favorite shops in the city and a worthwhile detour from the nearby Magnificent Mile. Books, journals, jewelry and hundreds of other trinkets and tokens make the museum store a mandatory stop.
- Relaxation: The museum’s lawn and series of terraces are the perfect place to relax after work. Bring a friend, have a drink, listen to live jazz, grab a burger and just take in the city’s skyline before winter makes these outdoor moments a summer memory.
So, come for the free entry, stay for everything else. No matter your interest, Tuesdays are the day for the MCA.
-Annie Durkin
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