CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- It's Memorial Day Weekend and the weather outlook looks great. With more and more things opening up, there are a ton of things to keep you busy during the holiday weekend.
On top of capacity limits increasing at Chicago's museums and zoos, as well as bars and restaurants, this is the opening weekend for Human + Nature at the Morton Arboretum, as well as Opening Day for the Chicago Dogs in Rosemont. Additionally, Friends fans, this is the final weekend to check out the Friends Experience at The Shops at Northbridge!
Here's a list of ideas on things to do this weekend:
Human+Nature
The Morton Arboretum’s next outdoor art exhibition, Human+Nature, will inspire awe and wonder as it connects people and trees. Internationally renowned artist Daniel Popper created five 15- to 26-foot-tall sculptures exclusively for the Arboretum that will be featured in various locations across its 1,700 acres, leading guests to areas they may not have explored before. It will be his largest exhibition to date anywhere in the world.
On the East Side, a short walk from the Visitor Center, guests will be able to step within a huge female figure, as if into the heart of nature. Continuing along a less than mile-long walk, they will encounter a majestic maternal figure as tall as a tree, and a sculpture of diverse human facial traits interwoven with root structures. On the West Side, two hands joined by intertwining roots will extend near a grove of old oaks, and a towering face will evoke the interconnectedness of humans and trees. Made of concrete, fiberglass, and steel, each sculpture will weigh several metric tons. The largest ground footprint will be 28 feet wide and 37 feet long.
Human+Nature will be included with timed-entry admission to the Arboretum. The exhibition is planned to run for at least one year. MORE INFO.
Where: Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle
When: Opens Friday, May 28; The exhibition is planned to run for at least one year.
Cost: Included with timed-entry Arboretum admission
Chicago Dogs Opening Weekend
Join the Chicago Dogs for their home opener on Friday! To celebrate the start to the season at Impact Field in Rosemont, all fans will receive a free mustard condiment costume and a full-size bottle of Vienna Yellow Mustard in honor of Chicago's favorite condiment!Tickets start at $9. MORE INFO.
Where: Impact Field, 9850 Balmoral Ave., Rosemont
When: Friday and Saturday, 7:05 p.m.
Cost: Varies
Navy Pier Fireworks
To celebrate its reopening, Navy Pier is hosting a special 10-minute fireworks show every Saturday in May at 9 p.m. Guests are welcome to enjoy the display from the Navy Pier’s open areas. A summer schedule is expected soon. MORE INFO.
Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Cost: Free
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The Friends Experience
The Friends Experience: The One in Chicago allows fans to explore Friends like never before with set re-creations, original props and costumes, photo ops and more. Visitors can recreate some favorite moments including peaking around Rachel and Monica’s purple door, relaxing in Chandler and Joey’s recliner, or helping Ross with the infamous sofa pivot. And of course, the space features a recreated Central Perk with the legendary orange couch. MORE INFO.
Where: The Shops at Northbridge, 520 N. Michigan Ave.
When: Now through May 31
Cost: $35 + tax and fees
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Monet and Chicago
"Monet and Chicago" acts as an homage to the city's connection to the “father of Impressionism,” showcasing a mixture of major works as well as rarely seen sketches and landscapes sourced from local collections. Visitors will be able to take in early works like Apple Trees, Vétheuil and On the Bank of the Seine, Bennecourt, as well as canvases from his Stacks of Wheat series. MORE INFO.
Where: Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave.
When: Now through June 14
Cost: Requires a $7 ticket, in addition to museum admission
WNDR museum
The home of Chicago's only Infinity Mirror Room (created by Japanese Yayoi Kusama) is open to the public once again, presenting a new collection of one-of-a-kind art installations alongside some old favorites. New additions to WNDR Museum include a multi-sensory experience from S̶A̶N̶T̶IA̶G̶O̶X that uses artificial intelligence, sounds, visuals and scents, as well as an installation called I Heard There Was a Secret Chord that allows guests to become part of an evolving virtual choir. MORE INFO.
Where: 1130 W. Monroe St.
When: Now through Sept. 5
Cost: $30
Immersive Van Gogh
Step inside of Starry Night and The Bedroom in Arles with the help of more than 75 digital projectors in this high-tech exhibition that explores the work of Vincent Van Gogh. Designed by the Italian creative team that worked on the "Atelier des Lumières" exhibitions in Paris, "Immersive Van Gogh" covers 35-foot walls with animated versions of the Dutch painters work, accompanied by a score that blends electronic and classical compositions.
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Where: Lighthouse ArtSpace, 108 W. Germania Pl.
When: Now through Nov. 28
Cost: $40-50
Gogh with Lifeway Immersive Yoga in partnership with CorePower Yoga
Grab a mat and enjoy a 35-minute yoga class lead by CorePower Yoga instructors inside of the "Immersive Van Gogh" experience. Each workout is designed to challenge the body and inspire the mind; choreographed in harmony with the music, sounds, light, and moving images from Van Gogh’s vast catalog of masterpieces. After your class, guests are invited to stay and experience the art around them one more time. The classes take place early in the morning on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays—before the exhibit opens to the general public. MORE INFO.
Where: Lighthouse ArtSpace, 108 W. Germania Pl.
When: Now through Sept. 5
Cost: $54.99 per person per class plus fees
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Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes celebrates Marvel history with more than 300 artifacts including original comic book pages, sculptures, interactive displays, and costumes and props from Marvel’s blockbuster films. Guests can examine the origins of iconic characters such as Spider-Man, Black Panther, Hulk, and Captain Marvel and see how they have evolved alongside society over the past 80 years, making these characters a pop culture mainstay. MORE INFO.
Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr.
When: Now through Oct. 24
Cost: Requires an additional, timed-entry ticket in addition to museum admission: Adults $18, Children (3-11) $14, Members $9.
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