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Before the Obama Presidential Center welcomed its first public visitors, a group of Lab sixth graders got an exclusive tour—all because one student had the courage to ask.
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Schedule of Events 2026
- The exhibits and Corvus gallery are open to families Monday, May 11–Friday, May 29, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Visitors to LabArts on weekdays must enter through the Judd Hall on Kimbark Avenue, and should have a Lab- or UChicago-issued ID or a state-issued identification card to enter the building. - Opening Reception, Friday, May 8, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Families are welcome to visit the opening reception marking LabArts open. Join us at the Corvus Gallery in Gordon Parks Arts Hall where the Senior Art Exhibition is now showing. Artwork from every grade will be on display throughout the first and second floors of Gordon Parks Arts Hall and the first floor of Judd Hall. - DigiMUSE concert, Friday, May 8, 7 p.m., Griffin Auditorium
- Pancake Breakfast and Family Maker Day, Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Join us for an incredible day. All Lab students and families are welcome from Nursery 3–Grade 12. This is a totally free event—breakfast and activities!
- 9–11 a.m. Breakfast—have some pancakes and load them up with your favorite toppings. Vegan and gluten-free breakfast options will be available.
- 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.—Join some of Lab's art teachers and friends to make art!
- Lower School/Middle School Orchestra Concert, Tuesday, May 12, 7–8:30 p.m., Mandel Hall
- Sponge Bob Square Pants—U-High Spring Musical, Thursday–Saturday, May 14–16, 7–9p.m., Sherry Lansing Theater
Join us this month for a hilarious, family-friendly musical featuring all your favorite SpongeBob characters as they try to save Bikini Bottom from being destroyed by a volcano. Tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance. - Rites of May, Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Kenwood Mall
- LabArts exhibits on the first and second floors of Gordon Parks Arts Hall will be open during the Rites of May event.
- Middle School/High School Afternoon Recital, Wednesday, May 27, 3:45–4:45 p.m., Gordon Parks Arts Hall, Griffin Auditorium