The Dwell Guide to Events in Your City

Wednesday, March 26

Sculptor Walter Arnold discusses the state of architectural stonecarving in the 21st century. 12:15-1 p.m.; The Chicago Architecture Foundation, John Buck Company Lecture Hall Gallery at the ArchiCenter, 224 S. Michigan Avenue; (312) 922-3432; www.architecture.org

Declan Kennedy, an Irish architect, suggests greening Chicago by repurposing its pre-existing buildings. 7-9 p.m.; North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N Pulaski Rd.; (312) 744-5472; www.sustaincup.blogspot.com

Thursday, March 27

Since its founding in 1990, Graphic Thought Facility has helped create brand identities for Terence Conran, the Design Museum in London, Frieze, an annual contemporary art fair in London, and others. Today, the Art Institute of Chicago opens an exhibit on GTF, its first exhibit dedicated to a single design firm. Through August 17. The Art Institute of Chicago,111 South Michigan Ave.; (312) 443-3600; www.artic.edu

Films drawn, painted, scratched, or assembled from 1901-2006 are celebrated at CameraLESS Films / Movies Without Cameras, a one-night festival that includes screenings of The Brahmin and the Butterfly, Dots, Particles in Space, The Garden of Earthly Delights, Zig Zag, and more. 6 p.m.; Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St.; (312) 846-2600; www.artic.edu/webspaces/siskelfilmcenter

Saturday, March 29

Contemporary Chinese printmakers put their stamp on this exhibition of woodblocks from the past seventy years. Through June 29. The Art Institute of Chicago,111 South Michigan Ave.; (312) 443-3600; www.artic.edu

Mario Ybarra, Jr. captures the Mexican-American experience of Los Angeles in his visual and performance art. Using gum scion William Wrigley, Jr. as his reference point, Ybarra compares the cultural quirks of Los Angeles and Chicago. Through August 24. The Art Institute of Chicago,111 South Michigan Ave.; (312) 443-3600; www.artic.edu

The Maple Syrup Festival celebrates the sticky, sweet condiment at the North Park Village Nature Center, where you’ll learn how experts tap the sap. Through March 30. North Park Village Nature Center. 10am-3pm; 5801 N Pulaski Rd, 312.744.5472; www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

Sunday, March 30

Indie publisher Featherproof Books throws a release party to celebrate Susannah Felts’ This Will Go Down on Your Permanent Record, the story of two teenage girls and their troubled friendship. Expect more readings by Patrick Somervill (Trouble) and Eileen Favorite (Heroines), as well as music by folkie duo Pawners’ Society and ukulele-strumming Judson Caliborne.  7 p.m.; The Hideout, 1354 W Wabansia Ave.; (773) 227-4433; http://hideoutchicago.com/calendar.html

Who can say no to an afternoon with Larry, Curly, and Moe? This double feature stars two of the trios' 1962 classics: Three Stooges in Orbit and Three Stooges Meet Hercules. 2 p.m.; Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee Ave.; (773) 736-4050; www.portagetheater.org/calendar.html

Monday, March 31

Before the three-hour peformance of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion begins, Carl Grapentine, announcer on 98.7 WFMT, studies you up on why the piece is worth sticking around for. Then head to Harris Theater for the 7:30 concert. 6 p.m.; Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St.; (312) 744-6630; http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/home.do

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