Picasso Exhibit Debuts & 3 More Things To See In Chicago This Month
By Kaila StangBy Kaila Stang|August 23, 2023|Lifestyle, Culture,
From a splashy new restaurant to must-see dance, here’s what Chicago is buzzing about this month.
Anine Bing is bringing a wave of Scandinavian simplicity to the Gold Coast.
SHOP
L.A.-born fashion brand Anine Bing has arrived in the Windy City with the recent opening of a luxe store in the Gold Coast. Coinciding with the fall collection launch and announcing supermodel Kate Moss as the face of the brand, the buzzy boutique is a must-shop for elevated selects like cashmere tees, linen blazers, bags, jewelry and more. 21 E. Chestnut St.
VIEW
As part of “Celebration Picasso 1973-2023,” a global movement showcasing the iconic works of Pablo Picasso 50 years after his death, The Elmhurst Art Museum presents an extensive threepart exhibition titled Picasso: Fifty Years Later. The major exhibit explores the legacy of the artist through more than 20 works and showcases his profound influence on his contemporaries. Sept. 9-Jan. 7, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst
DINE
Get a taste of California-inspired fare at the recently debuted Oakville Grill & Cellar. The hot new Fulton Market spot’s creative menu brings the ethos of Wine Country to the Windy City via plates like fried chicken with Napa Valley potato salad, mushroom and eggplant ragù and the city’s largest exclusively Californian wine selection. 163 N. Green St.
SEE
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of dance icon Gerald Arpino, former choreographer and co-founder/director of The Joffrey Ballet, The Gerald Arpino Foundation is presenting the Arpino Chicago Centennial Celebration. Companies from across the U.S., including the San Francisco Ballet and Oklahoma City Ballet, will perform works spanning Arpino’s career across two programs. Sept. 23-24, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive