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2013 Festival & Event Dates Something for Everyone!

Animal Kingdom Animals are the most continuous and ancient subject in art. Since creating bisons and horses in the cave at Lascaux artists have continued through today to craft meaning with animal images. This exhibition of screenprints by Chicago artists looks at a variety of approaches employed by the local creative community in a medium that is widely popular and has an extensive audience nationally and internationally.

Anti-Litter Classroom Activity This activity will help students develop a positive attitude against littering. Students will develop solutions to help reduce littering.

Become a Condom Distribution Partner

Bullying Prevention Welcome to the CDPH Bullying Prevention Working Group web page. This page is for youth, parents, adults who work with youth, stakeholders, etc. who want to find resources to prevent bullying in their schools and communities.

Census Maps Chicago Census Maps.

Chicago Air and Water Show The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by Shell Oil Products U.S and the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The show can be viewed along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point.

Chicago Blues Festival The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago's Music Festivals. During three days on five stages, more than 500,000 blues fans prove that Chicago is the "Blues Capital of the World." Past performers include Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, B.B. King, the late Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy and the late Koko Taylor.

Chicago Conservation Corps' Environmental Leadership Training Program Find out how you can become a C3 Leader.

Chicago Conservation Corps' Student Clubs C3 Student Clubs provide a great opportunity for students.

Chicago Cultural Center Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago.

Chicago Cultural Center - Architecture and History Constructed over 100 years ago as the Chicago Public Library and a Civil War memorial, the Chicago Cultural Center reflects the best of Chicago. Red more about the rich history of the Chicago Cultural Center.

Chicago Cultural Center - May & June Schedules Discover the free visual art and performance programs presented at the Cultural Center by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and its partners. The beautiful, landmark Chicago Cultural Center is one of the city’s ten most popular attractions and is considered one of the most comprehensive arts showcases in the United States.

Chicago Cultural Center Presents An on-going performing arts series that showcases critically acclaimed local, national and international music, theater, dance and multi-disciplinary artists, newly commissioned works and debut performances at the Chicago Cultural Center, The Storefront Theater, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and other locations throughout the city.

Chicago Cultural Center Visual Art Program The Visual Art Program at the Chicago Cultural Center is dedicated to presenting compelling exhibitions of fine art in all media, encompassing historic as well as contemporary art. Special emphasis is placed on emerging and underrepresented artists, particularly those who live and work in the Chicago area.

Chicago Music Summit The Chicago Music Summit is a new conference presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to shine a spotlight on Chicago’s innovative and thriving music scene and connect professionals with local and national industry leaders.

Chicago Out Of School Time Project Built to create a citywide support system for Chicago's after-school programming, the Out-of-School Time Project is a program housed at the city's Department of Family and Support Services.

Chicago Revealed Chicago Revealed introduces viewers to the people and places that make Chicago what it truly is - a dynamic city with something new to discover around every corner.

Childhood Exposure to Violence (CEV) This 5-module curriculum that focuses on building a community response to Childhood Exposure to Violence helps participants define Childhood Exposure to Violence, recognize the symptoms/behaviors a child may exhibit, and what can be done to respond appropriately when a child has been exposed to violence.

City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower A resplendent venue showcasing the work of local photographers and artists, the City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower, is centrally located along the city's famed Magnificent Mile.

City Human Resource Policies City of Chicago Human Resources Policies

City Services & Rates for Filming Find out what the rates are for filming a movie, commercial, photo shoot, etc. in Chicago.

Clarke House Museum Built in 1836 for Henry B. Clarke, the Clarke House Museum is Chicago’s oldest house. The house shows what life was like for a family in Chicago during the city’s formative years before the Civil War.

Clarke House Museum Tours Hour long guided tours of Clarke House Museum are offered Wednesday through Sunday at noon and 2 pm.

Creative Living in the City Lecture Series The 2013 Walter Netsch Lectures are organized and curated by Friends of the Parks. Friends of the Parks is the only citywide, independent park advocacy organization working on behalf of all Chicago neighborhood parks, playgrounds, the lakefront and forest preserves.

Creatives At Work Our Creatives at Work Music Forums bring together experts from the music industry to talk about the most current and pressing issues relative to working musicians and music business owners.

Crew and Extras Casting Calls Find out the latest casting calls in Chicago.

Emergency Overnight Shelters - 2012 The following page contains a listing of Emergency Overnight Shelters.

Emergency Preparedness for Pet Owners Necessary precautionary steps in the case of floods, fires, blizzards, terrorism.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Resources For Students Get ready to explore your environment and learn about neat things you can do to protect it. There are games, pictures, stories and other fun things.

Expo 72 Expo 72 is located at 72 E. Randolph St.

Externship Program Externship Program

Facts and Figures about People with Disabilities in Chicago and the U.S. Statistical information about people with disabilities in Chicago and the U.S.

Fashion In Chicago Timeless. Talented. Tasteful. Chicago fashion is where commerce and creativity meet stunning style and dynamic design. Chicago's vitality, energy and endless inspiration are infused into the very fabric of fashion itself.

Film Festivals Find out what film festivals are taking place in Chicago.

Food and Nutritional Information The Chicago Department of Public Health encourages everyone to include healthy foods from all food groups to "Get Your Plate in Shape."

General Facts About Domestic Violence Some general facts to know about Domestic Violence.

Hiring and Layoff Reports You may view listings of the job titles and departments involved in the Reduction-in-Force taken by the City of Chicago in 2008 and 2009 due to budget shortfalls

Homeward Bound Animal Placement Program Transferring animals to other State Licensed animal shelters or breed rescue groups often provides them a much better chance of being adopted than remaining at our shelter. Through the Homeward Bound Program, nearly 4,000 animals are transferred out to partnering shelters each year!

Innovation and Technology - Recruiting We are actively seeking qualified professionals that want to be part of our winning team! The City of Chicago offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits package. Residency in the City of Chicago is required at the time of employment. The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Classification and Compensation The City of Chicago’s Salary Ordinance is officially referred to as the “Regulations Governing the Administration of the Classification Plan and Employee Benefits for Classified Positions Set Forth In the Annual Appropriation Ordinance”. These regulations contain provisions governing compensation administration and benefits for all city positions.

Kids Actitivites at AccessChicago Looking for something fun to do this summer for the whole family? Come out to Navy Pier this summer!

LunchBreak Series The LunchBreak Series in the Randolph Café features music styles from around the world in the Chicago Cultural Center's Randolph Café.

Maxwell Street Market The Maxwell Street Market is a Chicago tradition of bargains and bargaining with an international flavor.

Mayor's Office Fellowship Program

Millennium Park Discover a state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design and art that provide the backdrop for hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities. In Millennium Park, you’ll find a new kind of town square – a lively, spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city and a destination for Chicagoans and visitors alike.

Millennium Park - Upcoming Events Find out what exciting events are coming to Millennium Park this season.

Permits for Filming Find out what permits you need to film a movie, commercial, photo shoot, etc. in Chicago.

Post-Graduate Fellowship Program

Rents Right The City of Chicago, in partnership with tenant and landlord organizations, has formed the Rents Right campaign to educate Chicagoans about the legal responsibilities and rights of renters and property owners.

Reports - Help Line Zip Code Area Profiles Chicago ZIP Code Area Profiles is the annual profile report of the characteristics of victim callers to the Chicago Domestic Violence Help Line. On a yearly basis, the Help Line answers over 20,000 calls from persons in the Chicago area.

Resources Helpful links on filming in Chicago.

Revisiting a Legacy: Thoughts on the African American Photographer James Van Der Zee This lecture is dedicated to the famous African American photographer, James Van Der Zee. Van Der Zee and his iconic photographs provide a fascinating case study on the role of photography in black urban life.

Shakman Settlement Find All Shakman Settlement Information

Spontaneous Interventions: Design Actions for the Common Good Opening May 24 and running through September 1 in the Chicago Cultural Center Spontaneous Interventions: Design Actions for the Common Good features 84 urban interventions initiated by architects, designers, planners, artists and everyday citizens that bring positive change to neighborhoods and cities in addition to a pop-up installation in Millennium Park.

StoryCorps StoryCorps is partnering with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Chicago Public Media to record, preserve and share the diverse stories of communities in Chicago.

Sunday Salon The Sunday Salon weekly series explores the rich landscape of classical music, from familiar Western orchestral compositions to contemporary improvisational forms and international classical traditions, plus family friendly programs.

Take Charge. Take the Test. HIV Public Awareness Campaign To learn more about free HIV testing or to find an HIV testing location near you, call 1-800-AID-AIDS (243-2437).

Tarim Uygur Song and Dance Tarim Uygur Song and Dance brings to the United States its ancient songs of the Silk Road, the melodies of the Uygurs, the Kazaks, the Kirkiz; the rhythms of the Hui, the Uzbek, and Tatars.

Tax Incentives For Filming The Illinois Film Production Tax Credit was signed on December 15, 2008 and is effective immediately.

Teen Dating Violence Prevention During the month of February, the Chicago Department of Public Health Office of Violence Prevention will be highlighting Teen Dating Violence (TDV) Prevention.

Today Show LIVE from Chicago Join Matt, Savannah, Natalie, Willie and Al live in Millennium Park on Wednesday, May 22!

Under The Picasso - May Schedule The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events presents FREE cultural programs year round weekdays at Noon at the Daley Civic Center.

University of Chicago - First Friday Lecture Series George Anastaplo is the guest lecturer at the University of Chicago's First Friday Lecture Series on April 5th.

University of Chicago - Works of the Mind Lecture Series The University of Chicago's Works of the Mind Lecture Series will take place on Sunday, April 14th in the Claudia Cassidy Theater with guest lecturer Christina von Nolcken. von Nolcken will narrate a conversation titled Two Professors, the German Code, and the Canterbury Tales.

Volunteering at Chicago Animal Care and Control Animal Care & Control welcomes volunteers to assist in the socialization and adoption of animals housed at Animal Care & Control.

Water Treatment Education Links to specific information for students, teachers, and the general public. Watch the Water Treatment Video.

What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence occurs when one partner uses physical, emotional, sexual and/or financial abuse to maintain power and control over the other.

What is a Public Health Emergency? A public health emergency is any adverse event (natural or man-made) that compromises the health of the population and has the potential to cause widespread illness

Wired Fridays Wired Fridays is a series of LunchBreak concerts featuring DJs and electronic music.

Youth Services FSS funds more than 200 organizations that operate out-of-school programs for youth ages 6-18. Programs range from sports and recreation to arts, education and personal development.