Chicago
Friday, August 15: Take in this two-day tribute to the soon-to-be vanished Polaroid. Amateurs and professionals alike sent photographs from all over the world, and the submissions will be displayed at Country Club Chicago. 7 p.m.; 1100 North Damen Ave.
Los Angeles
Thursday, August 14: The many galleries and art exhibition venues in downtown Los Angeles throw open their doors to the curious, gratis, during the monthly Downtown Art Walk. A complimentary shuttle, a 1940s bus called The Hippodrome, will ferry you around. 12 p.m.
Miami
Sunday, August 17: Pianist José López performs works by Jewish composers from the 19th and 20th centuries, from Erich Wolfgang Korngold to Charles Valentin Alkan, at the Bass Museum of Art. 3 p.m.; 2121 Park Ave.; (305) 673-7530
New York
Sunday, August 17: Take a free 90-minute walking tour of the Flatiron District, taking in notable landmarks such as the Appellate Courthouse, the MetLife tower, and of course, the Flatiron Building. 11 a.m.; SW corner of Madison Square Park; (212) 741-2323
San Francisco
Thursday, August 19: Join Dwell Editor-in-Chief Sam Grawe at SFMOMA as he moderates a discussion about what works—and what doesn’t—in the modern business of home design. Panelists include Philippe Grohe, Derek Chen, and Cynthia Miyashita. 6:30 p.m.; 151 3rd St.; (415) 373-5100
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