Rock over London, Rock on Chicago: A Wesley Willis Happy Hour
Schedule
Thu Sep 18 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Intuit Art Museum | Chicago, IL
About this Event
Grab a drink and spend the evening immersed in the music and drawings of self-taught artist and punk icon Wesley Willis. Known for his iconic drawings of Chicago, Willis also recorded an extensive discography of raw, hilarious, and deeply personal music. His work invites all of us in. Come curious and leave inspired.
Found footage and tracks will start rolling at 6 pm.
Museum admission free with ticket purchase. Registration not required.
Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003). Comiskey Park, 1992. Ballpoint pen and felt tip pen on poster board, 28 x 39 3/4 in. Collection of Intuit Art Museum, museum purchase with funds provided by Dale Taylor and Angela Lustig, 2018.1.6
Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003). Untitled (Chicago Intersection: Chicago, Milwaukee, and Ogden Avenues), 1989. Ballpoint pen and felt tip pen on poster board, 28 1/8 x 42 1/2 in. Collection of Intuit Art Museum, gift of William McCollum, 2004.4. Photo by John Faier
Access Notes
The program will take place on the first floor. Intuit Art Museum is accessible by ramp through our front entrance on Milwaukee Ave. Visit our website or contact [email protected] with questions related to accessibility.
Your participation in an Intuit Art Museum program constitutes implied consent to be photographed, and for those images to be utilized by Intuit for educational, fundraising and marketing purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know and we’ll be happy to respect your wishes.
Where is it happening?
Intuit Art Museum, 756 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 15.00
