Your Gateway to Bronzeville History & Culture (Open House Chicago Weekend)
Join us at The Forum this October 17th-18th and unlock "Your Gateway to Bronzeville History and Culture!" during Open House Chicago 2026!
Join us on October 17th-18th, for The Forum's 8th annual Open House Chicago weekend, in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Center.
Open House Chicago is a free public festival that provides access to places of architectural, historical and cultural significance across 20+ Chicago neighborhoods.
But, that's not all! This year, we are putting together even more programming on our corner of 43rd & Calumet to complement the musical performances and exhibits that we traditionally have in the historic Forum Hall. Register here to stay updated on our full list of programming and mark your calendar for October 17th and 18th!
See you there!
Please email Malaika Bergner, forumfellow@urbanjuncture.com, with any questions or concerns.
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Highlights
- 7 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
The Forum Bronzeville
318-328 East 43rd Street
Chicago, IL 60653
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Agenda
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Musical Performances in Forum Hall
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Turn of the Century Music in Forum Hall
Reginald Robinson is a virtuoso ragtime pianist, performing in concerts, lectures and collaborative arts programming. His compositions are featured on five albums, as well as in theater and film. In 2004, Robinson was awarded the rare and distinguished John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Award for his innovative ragtime piano works and music research.
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StoryWalks (11am, 1pm, and 3pm)
Join us for a 45 minute walk around The Forum's neighborhood. Explore the streets, stories, landmarks, and legacies that shaped Bronzeville’s Black Metropolis” era. Together, we’ll uncover the people, places, and movements, and institutions that continue to influence Bronzeville - and Chicago as a whole - today.