<p>With the Obama Presidential Center set to open this week, the Chicago Sun-Times is answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the festivities planned for opening weekend and beyond.</p><h3>How can I watch or attend the opening ceremony Thursday? </h3><p>The Obama Center’s Thursday grand opening is invitation-only but will be live-streamed on <a class="Link" href="https://click.email.obama.org/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ5MDl9AAoAAAAAAbsuAtBvtP0FF0ZoeqCa-_UkuLMhUDrsFJm4wvEnx4UqGDYN2ZaeSkKHY5_Q-op7cfTu354iVeiztTmphJMPhcceeEbzmT_SG8M" target="_blank" ><u>Obama.org</u></a>, as well as on The Obama Foundation’s social media accounts.</p><h3>Who is performing?</h3><p>The 11 a.m. ceremony is <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/arts-and-culture/2026/06/16/obama-presidential-center-opening-ceremony-lineup-to-include-stevie-wonder-bruce-springsteen" target="_blank" >slated to feature several big names</a>.