Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

A photography exhibition by Sir Roger Deakins, featuring selections from Byways and unpublished work. On view in the Paradiso Ballroom, offering a rare glimpse into his visual perspective.

The oldest human art form takes center stage. After selling out in SF, Philly, and Detroit, the inaugural season of Chicago Story Fest is finally here.

Sobriety's Got Talent brings together performers from Chicago's recovery community for an evening of music, comedy, poetry, dance, and storytelling. It's a chance to celebrate talent, creativity, and connection while showcasing a different side of sobriety, one that's vibrant, welcoming, and full of life.