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Benin Events	Saturday Events	Target Free Summer Evenings

Join us this summer as the Art Institute presents the rich artistic traditions of Africa, right here in Chicago. Enjoy performances of African dance and music, see spectacular works in brass and ivory in the exhibition Benin—Kings and Rituals: Court Arts from Nigeria, or hear live music in McKinlock Court during Target Free Summer Evenings.

Benin—Kings and Rituals: Court Arts from Nigeria A host of exciting programs offer further insight into this spectacular exhibition making its only North American stop at the Art Institute. Click here for a full listing.

Saturday Events Gallery Talks Learn about African art in a 45-minute guided tour in the galleries. Selected Saturdays at noon and 1:00 Gallery 100 Performances Enjoy lively performances of African dance and music. Selected Saturdays at 1:00 and 1:30 Fullerton Hall Accompanying lectures and performances are brought to you by the Joyce Foundation.

Target Free Summer Evenings Stay late Thursday and Friday evenings from Memorial Day to Labor Day when the museum offers free admission from 5:00 to 9:00 during Target Free Summer Evenings. Summer Music Series The Art Institute of Chicago and the Old Town School of Folk Music present the Summer Music Series! 5:30–8:45 Listen to live music while dining al fresco in McKinlock Court, located off the Garden Restaurant Gallery Talks Themed Tours Thursdays and Fridays at 5:30 Gallery 100 Highlights Tours Thursdays and Fridays at 7:00 Gallery 100 Free Family Programs Free activities for all ages occur throughout the summer. Meet in the Kraft Education Center on the lower level unless otherwise noted. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Artist’s Studio All ages Family Gallery Walk Ages 6 and up with an adult Discover the highlights of the collection on an interactive tour. Gallery Drawing Station Ages 6 and up Meet in Gallery 101 to try your hand at drawing.
Target Free Summer Evenings is generously sponsored by Target.
_{Plaque of Oba Esigie on Horseback with Attendants (detail), 16th/17th century. Nigeria; Benin Kingdom. Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ethnologisches Museum, III C 8056. Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago. Occidental Brothers Dance Band International. Photo by Jim Newberry.}

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