The Children’s Humanities Festival starts nearly a week earlier than its parent fest, the Chicago Humanities Festival. Events run October 24 through November 2 at the following venues: Art Institute, Michigan and Adams; Chicago Children’s Museum, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand; Gallery 37, 66 E. Randolph; Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State; Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 E. Balbo; Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston; Sherwood Conservatory of Music, 1312 S. Michigan; and Walter Payton College Prep, 1034 N. Wells. Unless otherwise noted, programs are $6 at the door, $5 in advance (students and teachers are admitted free). Tickets are also available at the Tribune Store, 435 N. Michigan. (Some tickets may become available for sold-out programs; check at the venue 20 minutes ahead of time.) For reservations or for more information call 312-494-9509 or see www.chfestival.org.
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Exhibit of photographs taken by children from around the world; the images “represent attempts by children to preserve, fix, and save themselves.” Gallery 37, fifth floor, 5 to 7 PM. Free reception; tickets not required.
Performance with “archaeovoicologist” Dr. Sal Vavoz (Juan Felipe Herrera), M.C. Playit (guitarist Cristian Amigo), and the dancing VoiceVenderinna (poet Margarita Luna Robles). Chicago Children’s Museum, 11 AM and 2 PM. Ages five and up.
Luna Negra Dance Theater
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29
