The Art Institute of Chicago: Badass Bitches Tour

The various landscapes of the United States—mountains, deserts, forests, swamps, and even the White House lawn—are often defined by their trees.  You will learn about some of the most famous trees in our country and about the role U.S. presidents have played in establishing our national parks to protect these natural resources. Note: This...

As art lovers return to see great works in museum galleries, how can they use the tools provided by those museums to enhance their experience and deepen understanding and enjoyment? With in-person visits to masterpieces and to artworks off the beaten path, we will also explore online resources to discover new ways of connecting to both art and each...

Planet Earth is undergoing changes at an unprecedented rate. What used to take millennia now takes 50 years. The changes in 2019 alone are striking: an atmospheric river deluged portions of Northern California in late February; Anchorage shattered an all-time record at 90oF; France hit its highest-ever temperature of 114.6oF. This year has been no...

Every week we tackle a different facet of pizza history. You'll follow pizza's journey from humble beginnings in Southern Italy to its introduction to NYC in the late 19th century as your guide explains our favorite food’s incredible evolution through historic photos and archival documents. The exact content of each week's class changes so keep an...

This virtual talk in particular will highlight plants in the Washington Park Arboretum with beautiful fall color. Ray Larson, Curator of Living Collections, will take us on a virtual journey through the most interesting plant collections in the UW Botanic Gardens. Learn about rare and unusual plants, collections based on genetics and eco-geographic...

During this virtual pizza tour, one of our Pizza Pros will talk you through 8 of the most important pizzerias in NYC, highlighting their history, recipes and culture. It’s a redux of the city’s greatest slices and you can experience it all from the comfort of your couch. This 45 minute session is followed by a Q&A with your guide. What to Expect...

Get to know your feathered outdoor dining guests. Learn about common resident and migratory birds. Bird feeding basics such as feeder and food selection, care, and the importance of offering water will be covered. Bird migration, citizen science, and other tips will be discussed. Note: This class will be taught online via Zoom.  All registrations...

Join charismatic actor and teacher Leo Schaff as he breathes life into Shakespeare’s words, acting out portions of the play and offering illuminating insights into the Bard’s language, plot lines, historical context and eternal relevance, all with a generous sense of humor. “If music be the food of love…” The jewel of festive comedy. Cross-gartered,...

Introducing our Essential Mixology Course – a class that will teach you a skill-set that can enrich your life! This 3-hour excursion through mixology, where you will learn everything from the essential of cocktail creations to the nuances of pairing fresh fruit and herbs with unique spirits, will have you surprising and entertaining guests and/or...

Take a tour of Chicago's premier fully-operational urban winery, located in the heart of the West Loop. Tours include: A glass of City Winery wine per guest upon arrival. A tour of our facility guided by one of our wine experts. Tasting flight of three City Winery wines paired with three crostini appetizers. 10% discount on any retail wine...