Glen Ellyn is celebrating Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World exhibition with cultural experiences. Visit our themed public art, decorated storefronts, colorful dragon sculptures, lanterns, photo opportunities, specialty menus and cocktails, shopping, plus fun and engaging events all summer long!
Special Events
Lake Ellyn Boathouse Ukiyo-e Style Mural
Lake Ellyn Boathouse Ukiyo-e Style Mural
Lake Ellyn Boathouse Ukiyo-e Style Mural
Unveiling: Friday, May 23, noon
Paris Baguette, 549 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Downtown Glen Ellyn Ukiyo-e Style Mural
Lake Ellyn Boathouse Ukiyo-e Style Mural
Lake Ellyn Boathouse Ukiyo-e Style Mural
Unveiling: Tuesday, May 27, 4:00 pm
Five O Four Kitchen, 504 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
NŌ-GUN, A Walking Murder Mystery Event
Lake Ellyn Boathouse Ukiyo-e Style Mural
NŌ-GUN, A Walking Murder Mystery Event
Thursday, May 29
Park & Oak, 499 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn
Join us for a night where you're the detective in this interactive murder mystery. SOLD OUT.
Origami Scavenger Hunt
Lake Ellyn Boathouse Ukiyo-e Style Mural
NŌ-GUN, A Walking Murder Mystery Event
June - July
Downtown Glen Ellyn
Explore Downtown Glen Ellyn discovering 24 pieces of origami art along the way.
Downtown Dragons
The Glen Ellyn Public Library Ukiyo-e Style Mural
Canopy of Lanterns
June - August
Downtown Glen Elyn
20 hand painted dragons will be lining the streets in flowerpots, windows and trees throughout Downtown Glen Ellyn each sponsored by a local business.
Canopy of Lanterns
The Glen Ellyn Public Library Ukiyo-e Style Mural
Canopy of Lanterns
June - August
Civic Center Parking Garage - Main Street Pedway
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Schock Square, 533 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn
Enjoy the canopy of Japanese lanterns at two locations.
Create HOKUSAI-Inspired Glass Art
The Glen Ellyn Public Library Ukiyo-e Style Mural
The Glen Ellyn Public Library Ukiyo-e Style Mural
May 28 - June 27
Create your own Hokusai-inspired glass art. Ideas, sample projects and help will be available. Pay for supplies, studio time is free.
The Glen Ellyn Public Library Ukiyo-e Style Mural
The Glen Ellyn Public Library Ukiyo-e Style Mural
The Glen Ellyn Public Library Ukiyo-e Style Mural
Unveiling: Monday, June 9, 7:00 pm
The Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Hokusai-Inspired Block Prints
Omakase Tuna Cutting Special Event
Omakase Tuna Cutting Special Event
Monday June 16, 2 -3 PM
Thursday June 19, 6:30-7:30 PM
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Local artist Cecilia Lad Smith will explore elements of Hokusai’s block prints. Participants will then follow the ukiyo-e style of focusing on the artist’s everyday life and location to create block originals to keep and optionally make prints for display at t
Monday June 16, 2 -3 PM
Thursday June 19, 6:30-7:30 PM
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Local artist Cecilia Lad Smith will explore elements of Hokusai’s block prints. Participants will then follow the ukiyo-e style of focusing on the artist’s everyday life and location to create block originals to keep and optionally make prints for display at the library. Supplies provided. For adults and high school students. Click on date to register.
Omakase Tuna Cutting Special Event
Omakase Tuna Cutting Special Event
Omakase Tuna Cutting Special Event
Saturday, June 22, 6-9 PM
Sushi Ukai, 419 Main Street, Glen Ellyn
Join us for a rare culinary experience as we break down a whole bluefin tuna live, followed by an exclusive omakase dinner featuring premium tuna cuts and a variety of seasonal sushi. Sake pairings included. Limited seats available. $100 per person. Register Today.
Hokusai: Great Wave Collage
Omakase Tuna Cutting Special Event
Hokusai: Great Wave Collage
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Learn about Hokusai’s famous print, Under the Wave off Kanagawa. Then, use different collage techniques to create your own wave artwork. For grades 3-5. Click on date to register.
Tsukasa Taiko Drumming
Omakase Tuna Cutting Special Event
Hokusai: Great Wave Collage
Glen Ellyn Park District
Spring Ave Rec Center
Enjoy a demonstration of Japanese drumming led by prolific composer, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and performer Tatsu Aoki. For adults and kids of all ages. Click on date to register.
Dining & Shopping
Dining & Cocktails
The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn
Dining & Cocktails
Whether it's Sushi Ukai or Boba Tea, Downtown Glen Ellyn will feature many restaurants offering Japanese fusion specialty menus and cocktails.
Shopping
The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn
Dining & Cocktails
Discover the many boutiques and unique independent shops in Downtown Glen Ellyn.
Gather & Collect
The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn
The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn
501 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn
A neighborhood thrift shop packed to the rafters with an array of eclectic home goods and carrying many HOKUSAI novelty gifts
The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn
The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn
The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn
475 Main St., Glen Ellyn
Your proudly independent bookstore right in the heart of historic downtown Glen Ellyn.
SPEND LUNCH WITH US!
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