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On Saturday, February 10, the MCA will host its monthly Family Day program, themed around Love Is Love . This iteration of Family Day will be spearheaded by Kido , a Black-owned children's boutique in Chicago's South Loop that South Side and Chatham native Keewa Nurullah has run since the late 2010s. Black-owned businesses have been the pillars for African American communities throughout the country for centuries, and especially prior to the end of slavery in 1865 . Today, over 161,000 Black-ow

Since 2012, Pocket Con has been a huge attraction for comic book fanatics of all backgrounds—this year, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago hosts the convention on December 9 during Family Day , a day at the museum that boasts free admission for families and an array of programming for young visitors and their adults. This will be an incredible day for Elgin Bokari Taylor Smith, a graphic illustrator and organizer of Pocket Con, who's looking forward to seeing artists, musicians, and visitors

Since 1973, the art of hip-hop has captured countless individuals' hearts and souls worldwide. In honor of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the MCA is proud to present —a sculptural installation and stage by legendary artist Gary Simmons—on September 29, 2023, in the Kovler Atrium. This event is in collaboration with ChiBrations, a music organization by musician and producer Sam Thousand. Several local artists and guests will appear, such as Lawrence “Binkey” Tolefree, Dutchess The DJ, Asha Ome