# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Walking Body - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: In a marble hall of statues, bound, bandaged and veiled bodies move somatically down the runway, each step easing from tension into release.About this EventMM Productions Presents & IMSS:The Walking Body May 22, 20257:00pm - 9:00pm Doors at 6:30pmTickets:$10 Student - use code STUDENT at checkout(Valid Student ID will be requested at the door)$10 IMSS Members Presale - use code IMSSMEMBER at checkout(Valid IMSS Membership card will be requested at door)$15 GA Presale-$15 Student & IMSS Members (With valid ID & Membership Card) at Door$20 GA at DoorThe Walking Body is a live, seated runway program at the International Museum of Surgical Science that treats walking as a study in how the body ages, adapts, and carries experience. Presented by MM Productions, the event invites audiences to observe posture, gait, balance, and breath as records of lives that have carried pain, anger, grief, and a hard-won acceptance of the body as it is now.Models of different ages and body types move through walks drawn from somatic practice, wearing pared-back looks that sit between clothing and care, with details that read as support, shielding and restraint rather than ornament. The evening unfolds in segments that move from tension and pain, through anger, toward release and acceptance, grounded in the lived experiences of physical and psychological trauma. Each segment opens with a short spoken introduction that ties the runway back to the museum and to how we look at another person’s pain. Together they shape an intimate, reflective atmosphere, a quiet way to sit with the body in the present in that hushed, sculpture-lined hall. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/13bbe3a0-dd78-11f0-88d7-03064bf281e1-rimg-w592-h740-dc19191b-gmir.jpg Maxine Black is a Chicago-based entrepreneur and former model with interests spanning fashion, technology, and experiential event production. She focuses on developing elevated concepts and platforms that merge creative direction with emerging tech to shape how audiences engage with style and art. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/13f20ed0-dd78-11f0-9ec8-874d73ed741f-rimg-w800-h740-dc060606-gmir.png MM Productions is a Chicago-based fashion production studio that turns runway shows into direct opportunities for independent designers to sell their work. Each event is designed to move looks from runway to wardrobe, allowing the artists behind the collections to benefit from their creations. Its mission is to help establish Chicago as a globally recognized arts destination by building a visible, viable fashion economy centered on the city’s creative community. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-walking-body/100001978673728386 - **Event Categories**: art, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: International Museum of Surgical Science - **lat**: 41.910292 - **long**: -87.62655000000001 - **full address**: International Museum of Surgical Science, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Walking Body - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/290f59118da43e7f07cee99968b4505f011fcc8c8b9da15fe3fea92bfafda481-rimg-w1200-h1029-dcbebfc2-gmir.jpg?v=1766216835 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Walking Body being held? - **A:** The Walking Body takes place on Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at International Museum of Surgical Science, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Walking Body? - **A:** Tickets for The Walking Body are priced at USD 18 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission PresaleUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailableDonationFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Walking Body? - **A:** The Walking Body is organized by International Museum of Surgical Science. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Walking Body is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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