Celebrate the opening of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events’ exhibition, African American Designers in Chicago: Art, Commerce, and the Politics of Race. The reception immediately follows the opening keynote for the related symposium, The Designs of African American Life, taking place November 2-3.

And while you’re in the neighborhood, head across the street to Expo 72 for a celebration the opening of Keep Moving: Designing Chicago’s Bicycle Culture presented by the Design Museum of Chicago.