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Exhibition: “Unbearable Memories, Unspeakable Histories”: Partition Anti-Memorial Project

South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Organizers: South Asia Institute

Through experiential art installations “Unbearable Memories, Unspeakable Histories” investigates the Partition of India in 1947. This year marks 75 years since the Partition of India in 1947, which created Pakistan, and eventually, Bangladesh in 1971. Pritika Chowdhry’s experiential art installations are temporary 'anti-memorials' to the Partition. Often described as the Holocaust of South Asia, the […]

$5 – $10

A Show of Hands: Handwriting in the Age of Print

Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago
Organizers: Newberry Library

For centuries, handwriting served as a powerful tool for communicating information, preserving knowledge, shaping identity, and building empires. In our digital world, however, fewer and fewer people can read handwritten words. Handwriting has survived disruptive technologies before. The invention of printing did not diminish the need for handwriting. Instead, it created new markets for ambitious […]

Free

RESILIENCE – Photography Exhibit

National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum

Join us for the grand reopening of the National Hellenic Museum this fall with the world premiere of a major photography exhibition Resilience By HRH Prince Nikolaos September 16 – […]

$10

Gather Together: Chicago Street Photography by Diane Alexander White

National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago
Organizers: National Hellenic Museum

In this new exhibition, the Chicago-based Greek American photographer presents 80 historic works showcasing Chicago’s Greek American celebrations alongside other ethnic and cultural festivals and parades, primarily from the 1970s and 1980s. Depicted events include the Greek Independence Day Parade, Bud Billiken Day Parade, Chinese New Year Parade, Mexican Civic Society Parade, Jewish Festival and […]

$10
Ongoing

Seeking Sonder by Akina Curley

American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago
Organizers: American Indian Center

Please join us to celebrate the art of Akina Curley. A very impressive show by a talented young Native artist. Seeking Sonder showcases work by Akina Curley (Ojibwe/ Diné) to explore other capacities/disciplines of expression that missions to challenge audiences about Native art today through a contemporary aesthetic. These new works by Akina will perform, […]

Event Series Breakfast with Tomten

Breakfast with Tomten

Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago
Organizers: Swedish American Museum

One of our most popular family event of the year! Join us on either Saturday or Sunday for a Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, a special visit from Tomten, and more. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11 a.m. It is recommended that you arrive as close to 9 […]

Christmas Tree Decorations Workshop

Polish Museum of America 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
Organizers: Polish Museum of America

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS WORKSHOP Prepare for the Holidays with the PMA Saturday, December 10, 2022 RSVP by December 6     The Polish Museum of America will offer its annual Christmas […]

$10.00

Artists First Conversations: Symposium 3

Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St, Chicago
Organizers: Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art

Symposium 3: "How Artists with Disabilities Fit into the Greater Art World" Artists First Conversations: Inclusivity for Artists with Disabilities is a three-part symposium series held in tandem with the Chicago […]

FREE

NATIVE AMERICAN HOLIDAY ART & GIFT MARKET

American Indian Center 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago
Organizers: American Indian Center

NATIVE AMERICAN HOLIDAY ART & GIFT MARKET SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 10AM-5PM LIVE DRUM & DANCE EXHIBITION (12PM & 3PM) INDIAN TACO SALE (11AM-4PM) ART VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE (ONE 8' TABLE PER SPACE @ $50) TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE EMAIL DAVE AT: [email protected] PARKING IS AVAILABLE

DANK HAUS WEIHNACHTSMARKT-INDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago
Organizers: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center

Come join us for a warm indoor Weihnachtsmarkt with German-inspired Christmas shopping, Glühwein, food, music and more! Our Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) takes place on Saturday, December 10th, 2022 from 11:00am to 6:00pm. We will have German food and drink for sale as you stroll through rows of festive stands. This is a great holiday event for families and children of all […]

$5

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art Holiday Makers Market

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago
Organizers: Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art

December 10 - 11, 2022 12 pm - 5 pm $5 admission Ticket prices also include complimentary water donated by Open Water and beer donated by Solemn Oath Brewery and Revolution Brewing (while supplies last). Stay tuned for updated about our raffles! Participating makers: Alice’s Crystal Palace Arceo Press & Studio Alex Remeniuk Asrai Garden […]

$5