Chicago Botanic Garden Performances

Chapungu Storytelling Weekend

Throughout a Chapungu Storytelling Weekend, acclaimed storytellers will present tales from Africa and stories based on the themes of the Chapungu exhibit—family, love, nature and spirit.

A featured storyteller is Linda Gorham, who will appear on Sunday, August 3, at 1 and 2 p.m. Co-chair of this year's National Storytelling Conference , Ms. Gorham tells folktales, fables, hero stories and, "of course, stories that make your spine tingle and your hair stand on edge."

August 2-3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

11 a.m. August 2 - Gwendolyn Hilary
12 noon August 2 - Gwendolyn Hilary
1 p.m. August 2 - Amy Dickinson
1:30 p.m. - Allan Johnson
2 p.m. August 2 - Velma Gladney
3 p.m. August 2 - Velma Gladney

11 a.m. August 3 - Nili Yelin
12 noon August 3 - Nili Yelin
1 p.m. August 3 - Linda Gorham
2 p.m. August 3 - Linda Gorham
3 p.m. August 3 - Linda Gorham

Meet under the willow tree near Gateway Visitor Center Bridge
Free

Chapungu Dance Performance

DanceAfrica will present a preview of “Freedom!” at the Garden on October 12. The Garden performance offers a taste of the dance musical exploring African-inspired dance that will be presented October 17 to 19 at the Chicago Theatre.

October 12, 2 p.m.

Admission $5

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