Events for July 4th, 2009
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Saturday - July 4th
Events / Fair/Festival
African-Caribbean International Festival of Life
Washington Park - 5500 S. Cottage Grove Ave. - Chicago (Washington Park / Woodlawn)
10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
The 17th annual cultural celebration features two stages of live music, including reggae, calypso, and gospel, plus food vendors, arts and crafts, games, kids' activities and exhibits.
Museums / Museum Exhibit
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Museum of Science and Industry - 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
The world premiere collection features more than 200 costumes and props from the "Harry Potter" films
Events / Gallery Exhibit
Fang Ling-An sculptures
Hyde Park Art Center - 5020 S. Cornell Ave. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
Events / Gallery Exhibit
Artists Run Chicago
Hyde Park Art Center - 5020 S. Cornell Ave. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
A collection of works from artist-run galleries, such as installations, performances, videos, art objects and more.
Events / Gallery Exhibit
Cody Hudson: Let's Do Some Living After We Die
Hyde Park Art Center - 5020 S. Cornell Ave. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
The two-floor installation features collage and sculpture using a combination of found materials, media images, paintings and drawings.
Events / Gallery Exhibit
Matthew Harris: Beyond China
Hyde Park Art Center - 5020 S. Cornell Ave. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
The exhibit features decorated ceramic busts and tiles.
Museums / Museum Exhibit
Smart Home: Green + Wired
Museum of Science and Industry - 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
Tour a three-story sustainable "green" home constructed on the museum's grounds
Events / Tours and Vacation
Robie House Historic Neighbors Walking Tour
Robie House - 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
A self-guided audio tour explores the architectural differences between the exterior of the Frederick C. Robie House and the Tudor and Gothic building styles of its neighbor, the University of Chicago.
Museums / Museum Exhibit
The Life of Meresamun: A Temple Singer in Ancient Egypt
Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago - 1155 E. 58th St. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
View the decorated coffin containing a priestess-musician who lived in southern Egypt more than 1,000 years ago. Learn about her way of life though CT scans, digital recreations, musical instruments, documents, jewelry, pottery and more.
Movies / Things To Watch
'Mysteries of the Great Lakes'
Museum of Science and Industry - 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
A cinematic exploration of North America's inland seas.
