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July is shaping up to be an amazing month at the Obama Presidential Center! We’re kicking off an eight-week series of talks, films, and family-friendly events to celebrate 250 years of American progress and inspire us all to shape what’s next. We’ll be sending this look at “what’s on” each month, so watch your inbox for updates and be first in line when new events are added to our calendar. Events at the Center can fill up fast, and these emails are the best way for you to find out about upcoming events you might want to attend! Please note these events do not include Museum admission. Even if you can’t make it for one of these events, we look forward to welcoming you to check out the free and open areas of the Obama Presidential Center campus any time. See what's on The People’s Fourth Sat, Jul 4 • 2 - 7 p.m. John Lewis Plaza Celebrate 250 years of American progress and get inspired to shape the future. July 4 at the Obama Presidential Center features music from DJ Hot Rod, Mucca Pazza, and Melody Angel and activities across campus.   Learn more House Music on the Plaza Sat, Jul 10 • 2 - 4 p.m. John Lewis Plaza Free Join a high-energy outdoor gathering with house music from DJ Lady D and Jesse De La Pena.   Learn more The Silver Room Symposium Sun, Jul 17 • 2 - 5 p.m. Elie Wiesel Auditorium $65 Explore America through the interconnected lenses of arts, culture, archives, and civic life with The Silver Room at this one-day symposium.   Get Tickets Hamilton Tue. Jul 21 • 7:30 - 10 p.m. John Lewis Plaza Free Experience a special summer screening of the filmed Broadway phenomenon Hamilton under the stars.   Count Me In YOU ARE AMERICA Come celebrate 250 years of American progress and get inspired to shape the future. Join us on the South Side of Chicago for a summer series of talks, films, and community events marking this historic milestone. From “We the People” to "We shall overcome" to “Yes We Can”—we decide what’s next.   Explore events MORE EVENTS THIS MONTH Mark Bradford: Layers of America Garden Gatherings: Soil Rhythms Tue, Jul 7 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Elie Wiesel Auditorium $40 Hear how acclaimed artist Mark Bradford works with everyday materials—like maps, paper, and signage—to build layered works that speak to history, place, and lived experience. Learn More → Sun, Jul 12 • 1 - 4:00 p.m. Fruit and Vegetable Garden Free Learn how soil health equals body health in the first Garden Gathering of the summer. Discover the magic of composting and taste nutrient-dense microgreens. Learn More → Garden Gatherings: Sun-drenched Harmonies Side by Side with Chicago Philharmonic Sun, Jul 26 • 1 - 4 p.m. Fruit and Vegetable Garden Free Unlock unique plant flavors and discover their medicinal properties. Attendees will make sun tea, create scent rollers, and share stories at our 'Sip & Share.’ Learn More → Mon, Jul 27 • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. John Lewis Plaza Free. This event is full. Hear Chicago Philharmonic musicians perform alongside community members in an outdoor concert honoring American trailblazing artists like Florence Price, Carlos Simon, and John Williams. Learn More → Bring the inspiration of the Museum’s exterior into your daily life with exclusive apparel, art, and home goods that celebrate our democracy and the everyday changemaker in all of us. Shop now Contact Us  The Obama Presidential Center | 6001 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL © 2026 Obama Foundation