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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! 

Summer of HOKUSAI in Downtown Glen Ellyn

Japanese Public Art - Decorated Streets & Storefronts - Special Events - Food & Drink - Shopping 

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


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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


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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

&

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. 


Schedule studio time 

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


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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

Thursday August 14, 4-5 PM

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

Thursday August 9, 2-3 PM

 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.  

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